executive moves
After More Than a Decade at XTX Markets, CTO Joshua Leahy Steps Down, Also as Director
- Leahy previously served as a senior technology executive working on trading infrastructure and engineering systems.
- The company’s revenue rose to £2.74 billion in 2024, while profit reached £1.28 billion.
Monday, 13/04/2026 | 13:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EBC Financial’s UK CEO David Barrett Steps Down After Six Years
- Barrett also served as CEO of EBC Financial’s Cayman entity for about four years.
- He has been active in financial consultancy, leading Elm House Advisors over six years in FX, fixed income, and operations.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 10:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former Spotware Executive Steps Down After Two Years as FP Markets CTO
- Alexander Strelnikov oversaw software architecture, system design, and vendor interactions in senior roles at Spotware.
- Earlier, he was CEO at BELARTA, handling strategy, regulatory engagement, and FX business setup.
Monday, 30/03/2026 | 11:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FTMO Founders Take the Helm at OANDA as Co‑CEOs; CEO Steps Down
- The founders Otakar Šuffner and Marek Vašíček become co‑CEOs of OANDA as Gavin Bambury steps down.
- FTMO and OANDA continue as independent companies, with all local operations and teams unchanged.
Friday, 27/03/2026 | 15:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD and FX Tech Firm Dynamic Works Names Former ATFX, Axi Professional as GCC Manager
- The firm provides brokerage technology, offering Syntellicore to manage onboarding, CRM, KYC, and trading operations.
- Ramy Abouzaid has experience developing regulated brokerages, covering launch, scaling, and system alignment.
Thursday, 26/03/2026 | 16:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Spotware, Xoala’s Former Exec Andrew Mreana Joins VIP360 as Head of Commercial Growth
- Operated by Cyprus-based VIPTECH, VIP360 connects firms with providers of cross-border payments.
- FDCTech, the parent company of Alchemy Markets, signed a letter of intent last year to acquire Xoala.
Tuesday, 24/03/2026 | 14:20 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Former AxiCorp Head of Financial Control Trades Boarding Pass for Taurex
- Robbie Ensor spent over three and a half years at loveholidays, most recently as Group Financial Controller.
- Earlier this month, Taurex reappointed Matthew Wright as a Non-Executive Director.
Tuesday, 24/03/2026 | 10:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Following Doo Group Tenure as Chief Growth Officer, RKX Financial Names CEO
- Roman Kalinin was CEO and board member at Fibo Group for over five years before joining Doo Group.
- D Prime was rebranded from Doo Prime, and Doo Group obtained a Cyprus Investment Firm license last year.
Tuesday, 17/03/2026 | 12:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After 20 Years at Saxo Bank, Casper Andreas Solbakken Steps Down Amid Ownership Change
- Solbakken, Global Head of Commercial Offering & Experience, previously held senior leadership roles at Saxo Bank.
- J. Safra Sarasin acquired a majority stake in Saxo Bank and appointed Daniel Belfer as CEO this month.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 09:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XS.com Names Retail Sales Head With Prior Roles at Exness, ICM Capital, FXCM, and CFI
- Simon-Peter Massabni brings close to three years at Exness and more than a decade of MENA trading experience to the newly assigned role.
- The appointment follows a string of licensing wins and office openings as the broker looks to grow its retail client base across regulated markets.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 06:50 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kalshi, ATFunded, MarketAxess, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
- ATFunded CEO Joshua Dentrinos left his position at the prop trading arm of the global brokerage ATFX.
- Offshore broker Zarvista Capital Markets appointed Mohammed El Alaoui Essosse as CEO.
Sunday, 01/03/2026 | 04:00 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Equals Money Appoints Head of Digital Assets After Tenures at Binance, Gemini
- Marcus Bacchi-Howard recently worked at NewQube Capital, One Trading.
- He also held roles at BEQUANT, Helix Securities, ED&F Man, MF Global, and Morgan Stanley for more than ten years.
Thursday, 19/02/2026 | 16:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Freetrade CEO Leaves After Nine Years This Summer Following IG Acquisition
- Viktor Nebehaj co-founded Freetrade and held roles including COO, CMO, and Head of Growth.
- IG Group acquired Freetrade for £160 million, funded from existing capital, last year.
Tuesday, 17/02/2026 | 09:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Japan CEO Leaves After Seven Years Citing "Time for a New Leader"
- Tomoharu Furuichi leaves IG Japan after expanding the OTC derivatives business “several times over.”
- The Japanese subsidiary has stopped offering crypto ETF CFDs after FSA guidance on overseas derivatives.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 16:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
With Two Stints at MultiBank, Marketing Executive Joins ANAX Capital as CMO and VP Operations
- Yazan Shakfeh led MultiBank Group’s global marketing team of over 80 for three years.
- The firm obtained a First Category license from the UAE SCA last year and has an initial capital of $8M.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 10:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Blueberry Appoints Head of Marketing MENA Amid SailGP Partnership and COO Promotion
- Magdy Mohamed moves from VT Markets to lead marketing at Blueberry in MENA.
- He brings experience from ONEPRO, PU Prime, and GTCpros, having held multiple marketing roles.
Monday, 02/02/2026 | 11:55 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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