Category: Executives

May 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ABN Amro Appoints Yorick Naeff as Head of Innovation

The move is effective 1 February 2026. Naeff, who was previously an “entrepreneur in residence” at Techleap, is currently CEO and co-founder of Dutch investment platform BUX.  He has nearly two decades of experience in the financial sector, including previous roles as a strategy consultant and senior manager at ING.  “With his strong vision and…

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May 02, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

HSBC Chairman to Retire Before the End of 2025

Tucker joined HSBC’s board in September 2017 and became Group Chairman the following month.  The bank noted in its press release that during his tenure, Tucker has overseen major strategic shifts, including the Group CEO succession and the bank’s navigation through the COVID-19 pandemic. “It has been a great honour and privilege to lead HSBC…

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April 30, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CAB Payments to Strengthen Board with New Appointments

The company will appoint two Independent Non-executive Directors, Kushagra Saxena and Peter Klein, and two Nominee Directors, Nitin Kaul and Henry Obi CBE, nominated by Helios Investment Partners.  The changes follow the retirement of Simon Poole, a longstanding Nominee Director, who has stepped down after nine years on the board. Kush Saxena, former CEO of…

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CME Group
April 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Vijay Albuquerque Appointed New Chief Risk Officer at CME Clearing

Albuquerque has more than two decades of industry experience, with a strong background in risk management.  He most recently served as Head of Counterparty Risk and Portfolio Risk Analytics for Citigroup’s Markets and Banking businesses. In his new position, Albuquerque will be based in New York and report to Suzanne Sprague, CME Group’s Chief Operating…

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Cboe Global Markets
April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Hires Wei Liao to Lead Launch of Market Intelligence and Content Franchise in APAC

The firm explained that based in Hong Kong, Ms Liao will oversee the delivery of data-driven insights tailored to APAC clients, aiming to deepen engagement and education around Cboe’s derivatives offerings.  The expansion is said to reflect rising demand for derivatives trading, analytics and client support across institutional and retail investors in the region. “With…

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March 04, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Appoints Paresh Patel as Global Head of Trading & Risk Management 

As Global Head of Trading & Risk Management, Paresh will oversee ATFX’s trading operations, liquidity strategies, and risk controls. His focus will be on strengthening risk management systems, expanding product offerings, and securing top-tier liquidity to enhance ATFX’s trading environment. By optimizing trade execution, refining risk frameworks, and broadening market access, he aims to further…

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November 19, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Aquis Exchange Chair Glenn Collinson Steps Down

Collinson’s decision to step down due to personal reasons comes as Aquis is set to be acquired by SIX Exchange Group AG.  The company said Collinson believes this is an opportune moment for him to hand over the reins to Deirdre Somers, who has been appointed as the new Non-Executive Chair. Somers has a wealth…

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October 31, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Saxo Chief Investment Strategist to Step Down

During his time at Saxo, Garnry played a key role in establishing the company's reputation for insightful financial research and analysis. He frequently appeared on prominent media outlets such as Bloomberg and CNBC, providing expert commentary on market trends and economic developments. In the past year, Garnry also led Saxo's team of strategists, overseeing the…

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