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Empire FX, Taurex, 4XC, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
- Taurex appointed Matthew Wright as its Global CEO, bringing him back to a role he left four years ago.
- OKX named Pepperstone UK’s ex-CEO Iain Rogers as Head of Compliance for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Sunday, 24/05/2026 | 04:00 GMT by
Jared Kirui
N26 Pulls OLB's Operations Chief into Berlin Neobank Reset
- Aydin joins the Berlin digital bank from Oldenburgische Landesbank, where he helped steer the lender through its sale to CMAF.
- Chief Business Officer Daniel Lappas adds product to his portfolio, while country heads for Spain, Italy, and France move under direct CEO oversight.
Wednesday, 20/05/2026 | 10:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Pepperstone UK’s Former CEO Iain Rogers Joins OKX as EMEA Head of Compliance
- Another case of brokerage talent shifting to crypto saw Deriv Cyprus exec Director Geo Nicolaidis leave for Bitcoin analytics startup.
- Rogers previously served as CEO of Admirals UK and, more recently, as CEO of brokerage Finveo.
Monday, 18/05/2026 | 16:45 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Deriv Cyprus Executive Exits to Focus on His Bitcoin Analytics Venture
- Geo Nicolaidis is leaving the firm after overseeing operations and AI tools, having held multiple product roles.
- Last year, the company shifted to single CEO structure as Jean-Yves Sireau stepped back.
Friday, 15/05/2026 | 16:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Marex Names Alex Salomon to Lead First Prime Services Push in Israel
- The London-listed broker is adding dedicated coverage in Tel Aviv as it builds out the prime brokerage franchise it absorbed from Cowen.
- Salomon spent more than a decade at Barclays Capital, Citi and Merrill Lynch before moving into hedge fund and credit advisory work in Israel.
Monday, 11/05/2026 | 13:24 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Gavin Chia Joins AI Broker Longbridge as Southeast Asia CEO After Eight Months at IG Group
- The former Moomoo Singapore chief takes charge of regional strategy as Longbridge scales its MAS-licensed platform.
- The move comes amid a broader broker push into the region, with Saxo, CMC, Robinhood, and Capital.com all expanding.
Monday, 11/05/2026 | 09:20 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
MAS Markets Names Former Equiti Capital and Rostro Risk Chief as CRO
- The London-based liquidity provider onboards a 30-year industry veteran to lead its enterprise risk function.
- Knapp leaves the futures and options division he had run at Scope Prime since January 2025.
Wednesday, 06/05/2026 | 05:44 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
STARTRADER’s Mario Saudino Departs for Blueberry Markets LATAM Role
- Blueberry Markets recently appointed Former Pepperstone exec Ghaith Alghatas as Head of Partners for the MENA region.
- Another of Blueberry’s recent appointments is Magdy Mohamed as Head of Marketing for the MENA region
Monday, 04/05/2026 | 19:02 GMT by
Jared Kirui
After a Decade at CMC Markets, Richard Elston Joins Edgewater Affiliate EWMP
- Elston previously led CMC Markets Connect Middle East and IG institutional sales.
- Recently, Matthew Maloney was named CEO and director of Edgewater Markets Group’s UK entity.
Wednesday, 29/04/2026 | 10:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
BMLL Adds Nine Hires in Commercial and Engineering Push Under Nordic Capital
- The London-based market data firm filled new roles across corporate development, sales, revenue operations, finance and engineering.
- The appointments follow the APAC sales head hired in January and the US derivatives sales director brought on in February.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 07:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IG Group Turns to Qu Zhao to Lead Japan After Seven-Year CEO Exit
- Zhao worked at Tinder, moomoo securities, and BIGO before this appointment.
- The firm recently stopped crypto ETF CFDs and ended introductory trading program following Japan regulatory guidance.
Wednesday, 15/04/2026 | 12:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
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