Abu Dhabi based financial services firm ADSS has announced the appointment of Ashraf Elgarf as Head of Sales Trading for its UK business, based at the company’s London office. Ashraf Elgarf has over 15 years of experience in multi-asset sales and is recognised as a specialist in trading execution. He joined ADSS to set up a…
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Atonomi, the blockchain-based arm of IoT security provider CENTRI Technology, has announced the appointment of seasoned technology and business leader Robert “Rob” Strickland to the role of CEO for both companies. Strickland, who has also served as the longest member of the Board of Directors, brings more than 30 years of experience in driving innovation…
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LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that FCA regulated FX prime broker Price Markets UK Ltd has hired experienced FX industry executive Ed Anderson as its new Head of Business Operations. The move actually marks something of a homecoming for Mr. Anderson, who was previously with Price Markets (when the company was associated with LCG) from 2013-2014,…
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FCA regulated Retail and Institutional FX and CFD brokerage Valutrades has announced the appointment of industry veteran Gavin Foster as a Non Executive Director of Valutrades Limited, effective immediately. Gavin Foster has been working as a strategic consultant to Valutrades since 2016 and this appointment represents an acknowledgment to the positive impact he has had…
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LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that GKFX has continued to reshape its senior executive and directorship arms, with current board Chairman Nick Beecroft departing the board and the company bringing on board Marcus Scarlett as his replacement as Chairman. Mr. Scarlett's formal taking of a director position and the Chairman's role is still subject to regulatory…
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LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that FCA regulated institutional FX and CFDs broker Global Market Index Limited (GMI UK) has hired two senior London based FX Sales executives from FXCM. The two new hires joining GMI are Chris Hossain-Nelson, former Global Head of Institutional Partnerships at FXCM, and Aaron Brown, former Head of IB Sales.…
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Abu Dhabi based financial services company ADSS - which recently rebranded from ADS Securities - has announced that it is strengthening its legal team as further international regulations come into force. The company said that the firm's commitment to good governance and compliance across all the jurisdictions in which it operates is an essential part of…
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GECKO Governance, which recently launched its new ICO compliance solution, GECKO Crypto1, has just announced that Trevor Koverko, Founder and CEO of Polymath, the security token launch pad, has joined its advisory board. I’m very excited to be coming on board as an advisor to GECKO Governance, which has launched the Crypto1 solution for the…
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Exchange operator Euronext NV (EPA:ENX) has announced that the Supervisory Board has approved unanimously the appointment of Chris Topple as CEO of Euronext London, Head of Global Sales and a member of the Managing Board of Euronext N.V., subject to all relevant shareholder and regulatory approval. Chris Topple, who has worked extensively in brokerage and…
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FX and Crypto marketing boutique specialist firm 120Advertising has announced the addition of former VIP Relationship Manager of easyMarkets, Hanaa El Moudden, as Head of Business Development. Hanaa El Mouden joins Limassol, Cyprus based 120Advertising from easyMarkets after an eight year tenure, having held a variety of client-related and business development roles in the company.…
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