U.S. Senate unanimously confirms Giancarlo as Chairman of CFTC LeapRate

August 04, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

U.S. Senate unanimously confirms Giancarlo as Chairman of CFTC

The U.S. Senate has voted unanimously to confirm the nomination of J. Christopher Giancarlo as Chairman for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In addition, Brian D. Quintenz and Rostin Behnam were unanimously confirmed as Commissioners. Giancarlo has served as Acting Chairman since January. Giancarlo issued the following statement regarding his confirmation: I am humbled…

Securities and Exchange Commission proposes Transaction Fee Pilot for NMS Stocks

August 04, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Investment Management Director David W. Grim to leave SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that David W. Grim, Director of the Division of Investment Management, will leave the agency next month after more than 20 years of public service. Mr. Grim, who joined the Division directly from law school and rose to become its leader, has left a legacy of regulatory policy…

August 03, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Ex Deutsche Bank COO Henry Ritchotte backs FX Blockchain post-trade processing start-up Cobalt

London-based FX blockchain startup Colbalt announced that has closed an invesment from Henry Ritchotte, the former Deutsche Bank COO who will also become a member of Cobalt’s strategic advisory board. Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) has also invested in Colbalt at the end of last year. Henry Ritchotte spent over two decades at Deutsche Bank where he was a…

July 31, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Optimove hires AI expert Tal Kedar from Sears as its new CTO

Online marketing services specialist Optimove has announced that Tal Kedar has been appointed the company’s new Chief Technology Officer. Kedar will play a key role in shaping Optimove’s technology and innovation strategies as the company expands its capabilities to help marketers build a more active and loyal customer base using artificial intelligence. Kedar brings deep…

July 31, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA's Chief Executive Andrew Bailey and Head of Department, Scotland Maggie Craig interview with The Scotsman

Andrew Bailey and new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Head of Department, Scotland Maggie Craig have given an interview to The Scotsman discussing Maggie’s new role and the FCA’s plans in Scotland. LeapRate reported earlier last week that the FCA has announced the appointment of Maggie Craig as the Head of Department, Scotland. Read the complete…

July 31, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Nasdaq Futures elects board directors

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has announced the appointment of nine directors to Nasdaq Futures, Inc. Board. Directors will serve a one-year term. The names and titles of directors appointed to the Board of Nasdaq Futures, Inc. are highlighted below: Mark L. Alderman, Chairman, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Eric Aldous, Managing Director & Global Head of Futures,…

July 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

LiquidityBook names Twitter's Andy Carroll Chief Architect

New York-based LiquidityBook, a fintech provider of trading and messaging solutions, has just announced the appointment of industry veteran Andrew Carroll as Chief Architect. Mr. Carroll, who will report to CTO Shawn Samuel, will be responsible for the technology architecture of the firm’s SaaS-based platform. He is LiquidityBook’s third major hire in as many months, joining…

CMC Markets Plc announces a number of changes to its Board of Directors

July 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CMC Markets announces two additions to its board of directors

Along with its revenue report, FCA regulated online CFD brokerage house CMC Markets Plc (LON:CMCX) has announced today two additions to its board of directors. It is proposed that Clare Salmon and Paul Wainscott join the Board as a Non-Executive Directors, subject to FCA approval. Clare Salmon has held a broad variety of international leadership…

July 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Jessica Magee named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in SEC's Fort Worth Office

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Jessica B. Magee has been named the Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in the SEC’s Fort Worth Regional Office. Ms. Magee succeeds David L. Peavler, who left the agency in May. Ms. Magee joined the SEC as a Staff Attorney in the Enforcement Division in 2010,…

July 26, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA appoints Maggie Craig as Head Of Department, Scotland

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced the appointment of Maggie Craig as the Head of Department, Scotland. Head of Department Scotland is a new role created to take forward the FCA’s presence in Scotland. Craig will be focused on developing this approach and contributing to Scottish aspects of FCA policies. Maggie Craig joined…

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