Category: Executives

July 12, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

US banker Susan Skerrit joins IG Group as a non-exec director

IG Group Chairman, Mike McTighe, said: Following an extensive, externally facilitated search I am delighted to welcome Susan to the Board. She is an experienced Non-Executive Director and brings significant financial markets experience working with US-based companies and regulators, which will be highly valuable. Susan Skerrit commented: IG Group is an empowering and innovative company…

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Mette Ingeman Pedersen joins Saxo Bank as Group CFO
July 07, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Mette Ingeman Pedersen joins Saxo Bank as Group CFO

Mette Ingeman Pedersen commented: I am both proud and very excited to be joining Saxo Bank. The ambitions are high and so is the passion – and I am very much looking forward to meeting Saxonians across teams and departments and do my part to further bring Saxo Bank’s mission to life on the ambitious…

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Advanced Markets
July 07, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Advanced Markets Group names Sammy Christou Chief Risk Officer

Anthony Brocco, Founder and CEO of the Advanced Markets group, commented: We are delighted to be welcoming Sammy Christou to Advanced Markets as our Chief Risk Officer. He has extensive experience in the Forex and CFD industry and brings us an innovative approach to quantitative eFX Trading that will further enhance the growth of our…

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BUX names Salim Sebbata as new CEO of UK Operations
July 05, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BUX names Salim Sebbata as CEO of UK unit

Salim Sebbata commented: BUX is taking a leading role in shaping the future of how people invest. Brokers must adapt to the needs of a new generation and BUX has a unique understanding of what they require. Doing good for clients has always been at the forefront of how I viewed my role in the…

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R.J. O’Brien
June 29, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

R.J. O’Brien promotes Daniel Staniford to President

Daniel Staniford said: I’m both excited and humbled to take on this new leadership opportunity on behalf of one of the most iconic firms in the business. One of my highest priorities as I continue to lead our exceptional global sales team will be a focus on driving top-line revenues for both long-established as well…

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DIGITEC
June 29, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Stephan von Massenbach to manage new DIGITEC London office

In his new position as CRO, Stephan von Massenbach will be responsible for the business development and sales strategy. With over two decages in FX, most recently he served as CEO of Modular Financial Technologies and Director of Modular FX, providing specialist FX e-commerce solutions and consultancy to banks and FinTechs. He has also worked…

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Women in business
June 28, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

KPMG study reveals women execs took on more responsibilities during the pandemic

53% of women who participated in the study believe that their company’s culture changed in this period and focused on “flexibility, individual wellness and team inclusivity”. According to the research report, 76% adopted new activities in order to promote and cultivate wellness. 84% of participants said mentors were essential in developing their resilience and 64%…

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