Category: Executives

September 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Group Chairman Mike McTighe to Step Down by End of 2025

McTighe, who has chaired the online trading and investments firm since February 2020, said the time was right to pass on the role. “It has been a great honour and privilege to lead the Board over the past five years. I am grateful for the trust and support I have received from colleagues. With solid…

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Hong Kong
September 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Argo Blockchain Removes CFO and Updates on Voting Rights

The company said a further update on the appointment of a successor will be made in due course. No details were provided regarding the reasons behind the management change. The departure comes as the London-listed cryptocurrency mining company also confirmed an increase in its share capital following the vesting of restricted stock units. Between 6…

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FSRA grants DEX regulatory approval in the Abu Dhabi Global Market
September 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

DB Investing Appoints Elena Kupriianova as Chief Marketing Officer

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market, DB Investing is licensed across multiple jurisdictions and offers more than 20,000 trading instruments.  With a client base spanning the Gulf to Latin America, the firm has positioned itself as a fast-growing broker. Kupriianova brings senior marketing experience from major forex and trading institutions, including…

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Crypto exchange
September 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Vaultz Capital Appoints CEO Eric Benz as Director

Benz is regarded as a veteran of the digital asset sector, with more than a decade of experience across crypto, Web3, fintech and artificial intelligence.  He has been closely involved in shaping the industry’s infrastructure, from early-stage ventures to global platforms. An early investor in Blockchain Capital, the first venture capital fund to accept Bitcoin,…

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Hong Kong
September 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Marqeta Names Mike Milotich as Permanent CEO

He will also continue as a director of the company and retain his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer until a successor is found. The global card issuing platform said Milotich had been instrumental in strengthening its financial foundation and improving profitability since joining in 2022. “Since joining Marqeta, Mike has played a key role in…

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CMC markets
September 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets Appoints Sarah Ing as Senior Independent Director

Ing has significant experience in financial services and has served as a Non-Executive Director at CMC.  She brings expertise in equity research, asset management, and corporate governance, having previously held senior roles at firms including UBS and HSBC. She is also a non-executive director at Marex. Her appointment follows a series of board and leadership…

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Hong Kong
September 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

VSA Capital Chairman to Step Down After AGM

Mr Steeves, who has served as Chairman during a period of strategic development for the international investment banking and broking firm, will not be standing for re-election as a Director.  In a release on Friday, the company expressed its appreciation for his leadership, stating it “wishes to express its gratitude to Mark for his contributions…

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September 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Appoints Anika Grant as Chief People Officer

Grant, who succeeds Florence Gallois, brings more than three decades of experience in human resources leadership and strategic talent management.  She was most recently Chief People Officer at Ubisoft, where she oversaw a transformation of the HR function during a period of significant organisational change. Prior to that, Grant held senior HR roles at Dyson,…

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Binance seeks to curb SEC’s hunt for “fraud”
September 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Binance Appoints SB Seker as Asia-Pacific Head

Seker, who brings more than two decades of legal and regulatory experience, will oversee strategy, operations, and engagement with policymakers across the Asia-Pacific region. His appointment follows AUSTRAC’s order earlier this month for Binance’s Australian business to undergo an independent audit after raising “serious concerns” over its anti-money laundering controls. Seker previously served as Senior…

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