Tag: OANDA

February 25, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Michael Aagaard appointed as Digital Assets Consultant at OANDA

In four years, Aagaard was promoted to Head of Business Projects and in 2008 he became Senior Business Analyst in FX Market Making for the bank. In 2012, he was promoted again to Chief Operating Officer, responsible for executing and coordinating Saxo’s business development strategy, reporting to the Global Head of Foreign Exchange. In 2019,…

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December 13, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OANDA’s Lucian Lauerman promoted as Head of Digital Assets

He previously served as Global Head of Electronic Distribution at Saxo Bank, where he worked from more than seven years. Lauerman has also worked at institutions such as Lloyds Banking Group, GL Trade - Capital Markets Solutions and FNX Limited. OANDA has seen a lot of changes in its top management this year. In July,…

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November 09, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OANDA and CONVRS partner to improve account opening process

Kurt vom Scheidt, Chief Operating Officer with OANDA, said: In today’s world, people are increasingly using instant messaging apps in every aspect of their daily lives. As such, we wanted to upgrade our onboarding protocols to better reflect this, extending our channels of communication to include the world’s most popular social media and mobile messaging…

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OANDA appoints Lisa Shemie as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
October 27, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Lisa Shemie joins OANDA as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Shemie commented: Over the years, OANDA has earned a reputation for integrity in the FX community, emerging as an industry leader, widely recognised for its dedication to the success of its clients. I’m looking forward to partnering with the business to help capture new opportunities and fuel company expansion in the future. Additionally, Shemie has…

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August 26, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OANDA adds Karl Roessner to its Board of Directors

He was also a member of the Board of Directors of both institutions. Before he joined E*TRADE in 2009, Roessner was with Clifford Chance for 17 years, working as a lawyer for the firm both before and after the Rogers & Wells merger. Chief Executive Officer of OANDA, Gavin Bambury, said: We are delighted to…

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OANDA hires John Farda
August 03, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OANDA hires John Farda as managing director, North America

David Hodge, Chief Revenue Officer with OANDA, said: We’re delighted to welcome John to the OANDA team. His extensive experience in the electronic trading sector will enable the firm to further transform our operation in North America, driving company growth and strengthening our reputation in the region. Farda commented: Backed by our institutional-grade multi-asset platform…

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OANDA
July 27, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Philip Holemans joins OANDA as Chief Financial Officer

Holemans has accumulated almost 20 years of experience in the financial services sector. Perhaps he is best known for his longstanding career at GE Capital, where he held CFO roles in the Benelux, Germany and Czechia. After he left GE, he became CFO and Vice Chairman of the Board with Moneta Money Bank, which is…

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Marcin Niewiadomski appointed Head of Europe for OANDA
April 06, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Marcin Niewiadomski appointed Head of Europe for OANDA

OANDA’s Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Europe and the Middle East, David Hodge, said: An industry veteran with 25 years of experience in the financial services sector, Marcin was a clear choice for the Head of Europe. He brings with him an unrivalled expertise in the financial services industry and a deep-seated…

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Forex Weekly Look Back
April 02, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Forex Weekly Look Back: FXCM adds social and copy trading via ZuluTrade, ASIC bans binary options and restricts CFDs trading

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a new policy statement on its website announcing that all UK crypto firms must now submit financial crime reports on a yearly basis, regardless of annual revenue. Within the new financial crimes reporting sphere are cryptoasset business, following plans released eight months ago alluding to the policy change. The…

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Acquisition
March 30, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OANDA finalises the acquisition of Polish broker TMS

On the other hand, OANDA combines trading technology and institutional-grade execution across a wide range of asset classes. It enables its clients to trade global market indices, commodities, treasuries, precious metals and currencies. Artur Haze, Managing Partner of ForeVest Capital said: I am convinced that TMS, with its strong position in Poland and a deep…

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