Although the number of executive moves dropped this week, Scope Markets, Liquidnet, Trustly, NinjaTrader, Devexperts, and N26 made some interesting changes.
In this week's executive move coverage, we cover appointments, promotions, and exits across major industry segments. Find out about these executive changes at Scope Markets, Liquidnet, Trustly, Ninja Trader, Devexperts, and N26.
Scope Markets executive took on the Chief Business Development role at Zara FX; Liquidnet appointed Former Citi and Nomura Trader as Head of the New Multi-Asset Division; and the New Trustly CPO brings expertise from HSBC’s PayMe to Drive Product Strategy.
Also, the Former Charles Schwab Director joined NinjaTrader to build
fintech for futures; Devexperts tapped Former Morningstar and Thomson Reuters exec
to lead APAC sales push; and N26 named new Chief Regulatory Officer amid Jan
Stechele's Departure. Delve into the executive moves of the week across the forex, fintech,
Executive Moves of the Week
Scope Markets Executive Takes on Chief Business Development Role at Zara FX
Christiana Lazaridou assumed the role of Chief Business Development Officer at Zara FX, according to recent updates on LinkedIn. Before joining Zara FX, Lazaridou held several roles in business development. She was the Global Head of Partnerships at Scope Markets from May 2023 to July 2024.
Her responsibilities included project management and aligning sales and marketing strategies. Prior to this, she worked as Head of Partnerships at Eurotrader from January 2023 to April 2023, where her focus was similar, involving project management and sales. Earlier in her career, Lazaridou was Head of Business Development at VT Markets from January 2022 to January 2023.
Liquidnet Appoints Former Citi and Nomura Trader as Head of New Multi-Asset Division
Liquidnet acquired a new executive, Balraj Briah, who will lead the recently launched multi-asset services division. The trading desk aims to consolidate the company's operations across various markets and offer clients access to liquidity across different instruments.
Briah brings over twenty-five years of experience in the trading desks of major financial institutions worldwide. Throughout his career, he has worked as a trader for BNY Mellon, Nomura, and Citi, among others, and was associated with BTIG for the past seven years. In the institutional trading specialist's structure, he held the role of
Managing Director.
New Trustly CPO Brings Expertise from HSBC’s PayMe to Drive Product Strategy
Trustly appointed Adam D’arcy as the new Chief Product Officer. D’arcy has experience in the financial technology sector. Prior to joining Trustly, D’arcy served as Chief Product Officer at Prodigy Finance, a digital funding platform that supports students from low-income economies in attending top-ranked global universities. He held this role for three years.
In addition to his role at Prodigy Finance, D’arcy worked as a Product Coach at MoMo, a digital wallet provider in Vietnam. He held this position from November 2021 to November 2022. His work involved coaching the product team as they built Vietnam's largest digital wallet, focusing on implementing a product operating model.
Former Charles Schwab Director Joins NinjaTrader to Build Leading Fintech for Futures
Retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader appointed Tobin McDaniel its new President, continuing the wave of executive hires that began a few months ago. McDaniel brings 15 years of experience in retail trading and investing to NinjaTrader.
He most recently served as Head of SoFi Invest and previously held senior positions at Charles Schwab, where he spearheaded initiatives to enhance services for self-directed investors for more than ten years.
Devexperts Taps Former Morningstar and Thomson Reuters Exec to Lead APAC Sales Push
Financial software developer Devexperts named Anthony Mervin Vice President of Sales and Business Development for the Australia and APAC regions. Mervin brings over 25 years of experience in financial technology sales to his new role. His expertise spans investment data, research products, and quantitative systems.
Prior to joining Devexperts, Mervin held several high-profile positions in the industry. He led sales teams and the investment management business unit at Thomson Reuters for five years across the Asia Pacific region. His career also includes stints as Sales Director at EPFR (Informa Financial Intelligence) and Account Director at ITRS.
N26 Names New Chief Regulatory Officer amid Jan Stechele's Departure
Jan Stechele, the Chief Regulatory Officer at N26, will step down from his position at the end of the third quarter of 2024. Stechele joined the N26 Management Board in early 2023 in an interim capacity and has since overseen the company's regulatory affairs. He will now leave N26 to explore new opportunities.
Stechele’s responsibilities will be transferred to Carina Kozole, the Chief Risk Officer. Kozole has been with N26 since November 2023 and has worked closely with Stechele during this time. Before joining N26, Stechele held various roles in the financial sector. From October 2019 to April 2022, he served as Chief Product Officer at Creditshelf AG, a digital lending platform that was later acquired by Teylor.
In this week's executive move coverage, we cover appointments, promotions, and exits across major industry segments. Find out about these executive changes at Scope Markets, Liquidnet, Trustly, Ninja Trader, Devexperts, and N26.
Scope Markets executive took on the Chief Business Development role at Zara FX; Liquidnet appointed Former Citi and Nomura Trader as Head of the New Multi-Asset Division; and the New Trustly CPO brings expertise from HSBC’s PayMe to Drive Product Strategy.
Also, the Former Charles Schwab Director joined NinjaTrader to build
fintech for futures; Devexperts tapped Former Morningstar and Thomson Reuters exec
to lead APAC sales push; and N26 named new Chief Regulatory Officer amid Jan
Stechele's Departure. Delve into the executive moves of the week across the forex, fintech,
Executive Moves of the Week
Scope Markets Executive Takes on Chief Business Development Role at Zara FX
Christiana Lazaridou assumed the role of Chief Business Development Officer at Zara FX, according to recent updates on LinkedIn. Before joining Zara FX, Lazaridou held several roles in business development. She was the Global Head of Partnerships at Scope Markets from May 2023 to July 2024.
Her responsibilities included project management and aligning sales and marketing strategies. Prior to this, she worked as Head of Partnerships at Eurotrader from January 2023 to April 2023, where her focus was similar, involving project management and sales. Earlier in her career, Lazaridou was Head of Business Development at VT Markets from January 2022 to January 2023.
Liquidnet Appoints Former Citi and Nomura Trader as Head of New Multi-Asset Division
Liquidnet acquired a new executive, Balraj Briah, who will lead the recently launched multi-asset services division. The trading desk aims to consolidate the company's operations across various markets and offer clients access to liquidity across different instruments.
Briah brings over twenty-five years of experience in the trading desks of major financial institutions worldwide. Throughout his career, he has worked as a trader for BNY Mellon, Nomura, and Citi, among others, and was associated with BTIG for the past seven years. In the institutional trading specialist's structure, he held the role of
Managing Director.
New Trustly CPO Brings Expertise from HSBC’s PayMe to Drive Product Strategy
Trustly appointed Adam D’arcy as the new Chief Product Officer. D’arcy has experience in the financial technology sector. Prior to joining Trustly, D’arcy served as Chief Product Officer at Prodigy Finance, a digital funding platform that supports students from low-income economies in attending top-ranked global universities. He held this role for three years.
In addition to his role at Prodigy Finance, D’arcy worked as a Product Coach at MoMo, a digital wallet provider in Vietnam. He held this position from November 2021 to November 2022. His work involved coaching the product team as they built Vietnam's largest digital wallet, focusing on implementing a product operating model.
Former Charles Schwab Director Joins NinjaTrader to Build Leading Fintech for Futures
Retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader appointed Tobin McDaniel its new President, continuing the wave of executive hires that began a few months ago. McDaniel brings 15 years of experience in retail trading and investing to NinjaTrader.
He most recently served as Head of SoFi Invest and previously held senior positions at Charles Schwab, where he spearheaded initiatives to enhance services for self-directed investors for more than ten years.
Devexperts Taps Former Morningstar and Thomson Reuters Exec to Lead APAC Sales Push
Financial software developer Devexperts named Anthony Mervin Vice President of Sales and Business Development for the Australia and APAC regions. Mervin brings over 25 years of experience in financial technology sales to his new role. His expertise spans investment data, research products, and quantitative systems.
Prior to joining Devexperts, Mervin held several high-profile positions in the industry. He led sales teams and the investment management business unit at Thomson Reuters for five years across the Asia Pacific region. His career also includes stints as Sales Director at EPFR (Informa Financial Intelligence) and Account Director at ITRS.
N26 Names New Chief Regulatory Officer amid Jan Stechele's Departure
Jan Stechele, the Chief Regulatory Officer at N26, will step down from his position at the end of the third quarter of 2024. Stechele joined the N26 Management Board in early 2023 in an interim capacity and has since overseen the company's regulatory affairs. He will now leave N26 to explore new opportunities.
Stechele’s responsibilities will be transferred to Carina Kozole, the Chief Risk Officer. Kozole has been with N26 since November 2023 and has worked closely with Stechele during this time. Before joining N26, Stechele held various roles in the financial sector. From October 2019 to April 2022, he served as Chief Product Officer at Creditshelf AG, a digital lending platform that was later acquired by Teylor.
TopFX Appoints OneRoyal's Former Executive as New Chief Marketing Officer
Transformation in the APAC Trading Landscape and Beyond | FMPS:24
Transformation in the APAC Trading Landscape and Beyond | FMPS:24
As the financial services industry experiences rapid and transformative changes, leading fintech experts and policymakers come together to discuss the present and future of retail trading and the evolving regulatory landscape. Join this insightful session for a forward-looking perspective on the trends, innovations, and trader needs that are shaping the future of offerings on a global scale.
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As the financial services industry experiences rapid and transformative changes, leading fintech experts and policymakers come together to discuss the present and future of retail trading and the evolving regulatory landscape. Join this insightful session for a forward-looking perspective on the trends, innovations, and trader needs that are shaping the future of offerings on a global scale.
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Eric Blewitt, CEO, Investment Trends
Rhys Bollen, Senior Executive Leader, Digital Assets, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Michael Bogoevski, Head of Institutional Sales, CMC Connect
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Executive Interviews with Joe Li & Simon Naish | ATFX | FMPS:24
Executive Interviews with Joe Li & Simon Naish | ATFX | FMPS:24
In this Finance Magnates Executive Interview, Joe Li, Chairman at ATFX and Simon Naish, Country Head of Australia at ATFX Connect, discuss ATFX’s strategic growth in the APAC region, particularly focusing on their institutional arm, ATFX Connect. They highlight the importance of Australia as a strategic hub, the challenges of operating in a highly competitive and regulated market, and their plans for regional expansion across APAC. The conversation touches on the integration of advanced technology and multi-asset offerings, the significance of optimal execution tools, and the importance of tailoring solutions to meet the sophisticated demands of institutional clients. They also emphasize their strong regulatory compliance and their commitment to enhancing client experience through innovative tools and infrastructure.
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In this Finance Magnates Executive Interview, Joe Li, Chairman at ATFX and Simon Naish, Country Head of Australia at ATFX Connect, discuss ATFX’s strategic growth in the APAC region, particularly focusing on their institutional arm, ATFX Connect. They highlight the importance of Australia as a strategic hub, the challenges of operating in a highly competitive and regulated market, and their plans for regional expansion across APAC. The conversation touches on the integration of advanced technology and multi-asset offerings, the significance of optimal execution tools, and the importance of tailoring solutions to meet the sophisticated demands of institutional clients. They also emphasize their strong regulatory compliance and their commitment to enhancing client experience through innovative tools and infrastructure.
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Ready to Scale? Regtech in Australia, A Global View | FMPS:24
Ready to Scale? Regtech in Australia, A Global View | FMPS:24
In the effort to elevate Australian fintech on the global stage, RegTech presents a unique and compelling case. Despite the increasing demand for robust compliance solutions, Australia's RegTech sector—ranked third-largest globally—remains underfunded. Join this insightful fireside chat to explore the future of Australia’s RegTech hub and its global potential.
Key discussion points include uncovering the hidden opportunities in RegTech that VCs are overlooking, the necessary steps for increased governmental support, the readiness of the local ecosystem to collaborate across global regulatory regimes, and lessons learned from other leading fintech hubs around the world.
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Dickie Currer, National Lead, Tech Australia Advocates
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In the effort to elevate Australian fintech on the global stage, RegTech presents a unique and compelling case. Despite the increasing demand for robust compliance solutions, Australia's RegTech sector—ranked third-largest globally—remains underfunded. Join this insightful fireside chat to explore the future of Australia’s RegTech hub and its global potential.
Key discussion points include uncovering the hidden opportunities in RegTech that VCs are overlooking, the necessary steps for increased governmental support, the readiness of the local ecosystem to collaborate across global regulatory regimes, and lessons learned from other leading fintech hubs around the world.
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Resilience in Trading: From Third Class To World Class | FMPS:24
Resilience in Trading: From Third Class To World Class | FMPS:24
Join Mario Singh, Founder and Chairman of Fullerton Markets, as he shares his life story, highlighting the traits that were required starting without financial knowledge to become a financial and trading expert recognised by world-renowned media like CNBC & Bloomberg.
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IBs and Brokers: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | FMPS:24
IBs and Brokers: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | FMPS:24
For most brokers, IBs and trading educators are invaluable partners, driving highly targeted traffic from key regions. However, without proper management, these relationships can quickly turn sour. In this session, gain an insider’s perspective on the types of licenses IBs need in APAC, the crucial details in IB agreements that both parties must scrutinize, common disputes between IBs and brokers and effective resolutions, and the pros and cons of transitioning from IB to broker.
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For most brokers, IBs and trading educators are invaluable partners, driving highly targeted traffic from key regions. However, without proper management, these relationships can quickly turn sour. In this session, gain an insider’s perspective on the types of licenses IBs need in APAC, the crucial details in IB agreements that both parties must scrutinize, common disputes between IBs and brokers and effective resolutions, and the pros and cons of transitioning from IB to broker.
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Melody Gao, Senior Lawyer, Sophie Grace
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Christopher Balanzategui, CEO, N3tworx
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