LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that the longtime CEO of London-based FX, CFDs and spreadbetting broker ETX Capital, Andrew Edwards (pictured above), has resigned. We also understand that Mr. Edwards has left ETX to take a similar job at a rival firm, which will be unveiled shortly. Replacing Mr. Edwards as CEO of ETX Capital,…
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Exegy Inc., a provider of managed services and technology for low-latency financial market data, has hired Carlos Lopez Lansdowne as its Sales Director for Europe and Asia, based in London. Mr. Lansdowne has responsibilities for sales of Exegy products and services, as well as development of partnerships to expand its enterprise ecosystem. He reports directly…
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LCH, the global clearing house, today announced that John Horkan has been appointed as LCH Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. He assumes this role in addition to his current responsibilities as LCH Head of North America. John Horkan will continue to be based in New York reporting to Daniel Maguire, Chief Executive Officer…
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that Susan F. Axelrod will leave FINRA for other opportunities in the private sector after 28 years of service at the organization and its predecessor, NYSE Regulation. Axelrod has served as FINRA’s Executive Vice President for Regulatory Operations since 2013, where she has been responsible for leading…
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Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIRT) the technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the global financial markets, just announced that it has appointed Joseph J. Grano, Jr. to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Grano will also serve as a member of the Firm’s Audit Committee. The appointment happens just two days after the company…
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Carsten Kengeter has informed the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG (DBAG) that he would like to step down as Chief Executive Officer of DBAG effective 31 December 2017 in order to allow the company to focus on business, clients and growth, and to avoid further burdens caused by the ongoing investigation. Carsten Kengeter said:…
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the following changes to its senior management team: Ms Ho Hern Shin, currently Executive Director (Insurance Department), will be appointed as Assistant Managing Director (Banking & Insurance). She will take over the position from Mr Chua Kim Leng, who has requested to relinquish his current role to…
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The NZX Ltd (NZE:NZX) announced the appointment of Graham Law as Chief Financial Officer, effective 27 November 2017. Graham Law is an experienced senior executive with almost 25 years’ experience in the financial and professional services sectors in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Law is currently Head of Finance at the Accident Compensation Corporation,…
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Chicago-based R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, announced today the appointment of Brad Giemza as Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer. Giemza will serve on RJO’s senior management team. Giemza has nearly two decades of experience in financial services risk, clearing and technology management.…
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The FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) has announced that Syed Musheer Ahmed has been appointed as its Interim General Manager. Musheer has an extensive background in financial services and technology. He is a global markets trading and strategy consulting professional with cross-functional, multi-asset, international experience in financial services, with a strong understanding of financial…
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