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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Mr. Kobi Gur, CEO of the financial trading solutions provider Leverate for the last two years, just announced that has advised the Board of Directors of his intention to leave his current position in order to pursue other interests. Kobi Gur joined Leverate in 2015 after co-founder Ron Strauss decided to leave the industry. He…
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NZX Ltd (NZE:NZX) announced that Chief Financial Officer Bevan Miller has resigned to take up a role as Chief Financial Officer of The Co-operative Bank. NZX CEO Mark Peterson commented: On behalf of the team at NZX, I would like to thank Bevan for his enormous contribution and commitment to the organisation, and in turn New Zealand’s…
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Robert Ophèle was appointed Chairman of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) by Decree of the French President form the 1st of August 2017. He will replace Gérard Rameix whose term will expire on the 31st of July. Robert Ophèle (60), graduated from the ESSEC business school, joined the Banque de France in 1981 and…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Bryan Wood has been named Director of the agency's Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Mr. Wood will advise the Chairman, Commissioners, and SEC staff on legislative matters, provide technical assistance on securities-related legislation to congressional committees and staff, assist in preparing SEC testimony for congressional…
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Moscow Exchange (MOEX) just announced that Anton Terentiev has joined as Investor Relations Director. In this position, Anton Terentiev will oversee the Exchange"s IR activity and continue dialogue with the financial and investment community to maintain and expand MOEX"s investor base. Anton Terentiev brings 12 years of investment experience to the role from his career at Russian…
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BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced the appointment of Sandro Pierri as Global Head of Client Group, its worldwide Sales and Marketing organisation. Sandro Pierri will report to Frédéric Janbon, BNPP AM’s Chief Executive Officer, and will be a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He will join BNPP AM in September 2017 and…
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C5 Capital Limited (C5), the investment specialist firm focused on cloud computing, cyber security and big data analytics, announced today that it has appointed Robert Quirke as Chief Financial Officer. Originally from South Africa, Robert Quirke joins C5 having previously held positions at Investec Asset Management in London, as well as Credit Suisse and KPMG.…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Christopher R. Hetner will continue to serve as Senior Advisor to Chairman Jay Clayton for Cybersecurity Policy, having previously served in this role under Chair Mary Jo White and Acting Chairman Michael Piwowar. Mr. Hetner will continue to coordinate efforts across the agency to address cybersecurity…
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LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that FCA regulated retail FX and CFDs broker GKFX has added Rod Martenstyn as its new CFO. Rod Martenstyn joins GKFX from Finsa Europe Ltd, the parent company of spread betting and CFD trading brokerage Core Spreads, where he held a similar role. Mr. Martenstyn has also resigned from the board of…
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