Category: Executives

Plus500
May 13, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Plus500 shareholders approve Jacob Frenkel as Chair of the Board

Frenkel is a veteran in the field with more than 40 years in global macroeconomics. He has built a significant experience in leading and advising a number of high profile multi-national financial institutions. Most recently, Frenkel served as Chairman of JPMorgan Chase International, between 2009 and 2020. He was also Chairman of the Board of…

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UBS announces changes to the Executive Board
April 27, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

UBS announces changes to the Executive Board

Group Chief Executive Officer Ralph Hamers commented: I’m excited to welcome Mike Dargan to the GEB in his expanded role. Given his strong track record and in-depth expertise, I’m confident that he is the right leader to help us achieve our strategic ambitions in the digital and technology space by bringing the best experience to…

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R.J. O’Brien
April 22, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Christopher Bove promoted as Chief Compliance Officer at R.J. O’Brien

Bove commented: This is an exciting time as we continue to grow our talented team of professionals and put into place important technology platforms that offer us tremendous new capabilities and efficiencies. From the Eventus Systems trade surveillance platform we implemented last year, to a state-of-the-art communications surveillance platform we are working to deploy in…

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Lars Gottwik set to leave JFD after ten years
April 21, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Lars Gottwik set to leave JFD after ten years

Lars Gottwik expressed in a heartfelt note: It was a unique experience and great adventure growing JFD, together with my teammates, from zero to a globally renowned multi-asset broker. Our team spirit, combined with the ambition to change a whole industry for the better by becoming more transparent and client-centric, made the difference. After these…

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Infinox Chris Hossain-Nelson
April 16, 2021 BY PureContent

Chris Hossain-Nelson appointed INFINOX Head of Institutional Sales

IX Prime works to provide liquidity and trading infrastructures across exchanges worldwide. One of these exchanges is the world’s third-biggest exchange, the Brasil Bolsa Balcão (B3). The company’s strategic formula of deep liquidity reserves and advanced trading technology has made it a desirable option for a vast number of global hedge funds, exchanges and brokers. …

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Masami Johnstone joins BMLL as Senior Client Advisor and Simon Ellis as Head of Strategic Partnerships
April 15, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Masami Johnstone joins BMLL as Senior Client Advisor and Simon Ellis as Head of Strategic Partnerships

Masami Johnstone, Senior Client Advisor, said: Flexible and rapid access to data and analytics tools to navigate complex markets has never been more important as capital markets participants seek to make more informed decisions and maintain their competitive edge. BMLL has an award-winning track record in providing buyside and sellside firms with the data and…

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new appointment
April 13, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Freetrade recruits industry veterans for international expansion

In his new Sweden-based Managing Director role, Broomé is expected to work in close quarters with both European and national regulators in an attempt to establish operations while speeding up Freetrade’s expansion into Europe. Annica Lundblad has been known to hold a number of senior roles within the investment management and financial services industry, and…

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