Category: Executives

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January 05, 2024 BY Simon Mugo

Eren Eraslan Appointed As Head of IG’s Northern Europe Unit

The above role allowed him to significantly influence the firm's growth and strategy in these regions. His tenure at IG Deutschland lasted for over a year and eight months, during which he proved his leadership abilities and contributed substantially to the firm's development. Since December 2023, he has taken up the mantle as Head of…

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December 20, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

BP gears up for a new CEO

Looney resigned with immediate effect on 12 September after informing the company he was not completely honest and forthcoming regarding his personal relationships with co-workers. Following an investigation, the British oil giant dismissed Looney on 13 December without notice. Last week, BP announced it withheld approximately $40m in remuneration following the prompt dismissal. Now that…

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December 19, 2023 BY Nick Ranga

SenseTime Group co-founder's death causes shares to plummet

Tang (55 y/o), who passed away on Friday 15 December from an undisclosed illness, was previously the company’s dominant class A shareholder and in charge of the company’s voting structure. SenseTime will now need to regroup and navigate this sudden challenge while mourning the loss of their voting leadership. Don’t miss out on the latest news,…

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December 15, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

TMX Group to Acquire VettaFi

TMX to acquire the remaining ~78% of the common units of VettaFi for US $848m. Deal accelerates long-term growth strategy as well as financial and transformational objectives Increases proportion of revenue from recurring and global sources Adds innovative new client service team and capabilities to GSIA, TMX's fastest-growing segment TMX has announced an agreement to…

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CFI Financial Group
November 27, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

CFI Financial Group secures second UAE license

CFI’s co-founder and Managing Director, Hisham Mansour, observed that the latest acquisition is a testament to its ability to deliver fast, secure and regulated access to financial markets. It also puts a cap on a fine year for a company which offers more than 15,000 tradeable products and enables customers to conduct transactions in stocks…

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November 03, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Revolut appoints Francesca Carlesi as its new UK CEO

Carlesi brings 15 years of experience to the table, having previously held senior positions at Deutsche Bank, Barclays, McKinsey & Co., and Bridgepoint Capital. Revolut indicated to CBNC Tech that the appointment has nothing to do with its application for a UK banking licence. This licence will enable Revolut to offer lending products, such as…

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October 11, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

GMHBA announces appointment of Michael Sammels to its board

The newly-appointed GMBHA board member previously held the position of chief financial officer at both Medibank Private and Healthscope. In this role, Sammels gained extensive knowledge and experience in private health insurance and hospital landscapes. Don’t miss out the latest news, subscribe to LeapRate’s newsletter The company believes his expertise in finance, accounting, capital developments, and…

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July 24, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Nadine Bautista joins XS.com as country manager for the Philippines

Bautista steps into a vital role, overseeing a team of key account managers and leading the company's efforts to boost profits through sales activities, marketing strategies, and customer engagement. By fostering collaboration with different departments, Bautista aims to create seamless and cohesive trading experiences for the brokerage's esteemed customers. Nadine Bautista, Country Manager (Philippines) at…

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