ATFX Appoints Mohammad Aladham as Managing Director for Southeast Asia to Drive Regional Growth LeapRate

March 06, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Appoints Mohammad Aladham as Managing Director for Southeast Asia to Drive Regional Growth

As ATFX continues to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia, Mohammad will oversee market strategies, client relations, and business development initiatives. He will focus on expanding market access through strategic partnerships, enhancing client offerings with targeted marketing strategies and business growth initiatives, as well as driving regional business expansion. His deep understanding of global markets,…

March 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CAB Payments Appoints James Hopkinson as New CFO

Hopkinson joins the emerging markets-focused FX and payments provider immediately and will be appointed as an Executive Director pending regulatory approval. Hopkinson has over 25 years of experience in global banking, FX, and payments. He spent nearly two decades at Standard Chartered, working across Africa, Asia, and the UK, including as Global CFO of retail…

March 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

UBS: Renata Jungo Brüngger and Lila Tretikov to Be Nominated to Board of Directors

Jungo Brüngger, currently a member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, brings extensive experience in legal affairs, governance, and sustainability. She oversees integrity, governance, and compliance functions and also serves on the supervisory boards of Munich Re and Daimler Truck Holding AG. Tretikov is a technology expert, specialising in artificial intelligence and…

Fullerton Markets unveils prepaid MasterCard for VIP clients

February 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Richard Verma Returns to Mastercard as Chief Administrative Officer, Tim Murphy Named Vice Chair

Murphy, who has been with Mastercard since 2000 and served as Chief Administrative Officer since 2021, will now oversee global regulatory relationships and other strategic initiatives. Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach praised Murphy’s long-standing contributions, stating, "Tim has played an instrumental role at Mastercard for more than two decades… embedding our values into every aspect of…

February 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Appoints Pierre-Antoine Vacheron as CEO

Vacheron succeeds Marc-Henri Desportes, who has served as interim CEO since October 2024. The company said in its press release that Vacheron brings over 30 years of experience in payments, banking, and retail. He previously served as CEO of BPCE Payments, where he helped modernise the payments division of Groupe BPCE, one of Europe’s largest…

February 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets CFO to Step Down with Immediate Effect

The online brokerage added that Soleiman, who took on the role in September 2023, will remain with the firm for a transition period to ensure an orderly handover. Soleiman has been with CMC Markets since 2005. Prior to his role as CFO, he held several positions within the company, including serving as Head of CMC…

February 24, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

HKEX Announces New and Returning Board Members Appointed by Hong Kong Government

The firm revealed in a release that the three directors will officially begin their terms following HKEX’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and will serve until the conclusion of the 2027 AGM. HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong stated: “We warmly welcome the appointment of Ms Ding Chen and the reappointment of Mr Joseph Yam to the…

February 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Erik Tim Müller to Depart Eurex and Deutsche Börse Group

In a press release, Eurex said Müller plans to pursue new entrepreneurial opportunities but has offered to assist with the transition. Müller has been with Deutsche Börse since 1997, holding key leadership roles, including Group Treasury and Investor Relations after the company’s IPO in 2001, and later serving as Managing Director for Corporate Strategy and…

February 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Former Alpha Group International CEO Gifts 1.1m Shares to Senior Leadership

The move is to reward and thank the team for its past performance and incentivise future growth. It also aligns with Tillbrook’s step back from daily operations at the end of 2024. The grants were approved by Alpha’s Remuneration Committee following discussions with major shareholders and advisory bodies. "I have given this considerable thought and…

February 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Davidson Kempner Capital Management Appoints João Talone as Senior Advisor

The firm revealed that Talone will focus on energy, digital transformation, and infrastructure investments, particularly in Iberia and global markets. Talone brings extensive industry experience, having previously served as chairman and CEO of EDP Group, one of Europe's leading energy utility firms with a strong presence in renewable energy. He also co-founded Magnum Capital, a…

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