After a brief tenure of fewer than twelve months at Octa Markets in the capacity of Head of Dealing, Anastasios Lamaris is set to join Tauro Markets, a brokerage firm that commenced operations in 2024. In his new position, he will be responsible for enhancing the firm’s service offerings, which are designed to cater to both retail clients and the B2B market by providing a variety of products, including traditional Contracts for Difference (CFDs), as well as physical cryptocurrencies, stocks, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Lamaris has a solid foundation in the FX/CFD sector, having started his career as a senior forex dealer at Ober Investments. His first executive role was at the Cyprus branch of Scope Markets, where he spent three years, with his last year serving as the Head of Dealing and Risk. In May 2024, he transitioned to Octa Markets, maintaining the same title. His latest move to Tauro Markets marks another chapter in his professional journey, which also entails relocating to Dubai, where Tauro has its headquarters.
This appointment adds to a series of high-level hires at Tauro Markets, which recently welcomed Nadine Azzam as Partner-CEO for the MENA region and Carla Nemr as Commercial Chief. These strategic hires signify the firm’s commitment to building a robust leadership team as it establishes itself in the competitive brokerage space.
Tauro Markets is positioned as a new entrant in the FX/CFD landscape, having been reported on by financial news outlets shortly after its launch. The company, co-founded by Alexander Oelfke, Konstantin Oelfke, and David Dubrulle, aims to set itself apart from traditional brokerage firms by expanding its services beyond standard CFD offerings.
The strategic vision of Tauro Markets includes the introduction of physical stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, thus addressing demands that are often unmet by larger brokers. Cryptocurrencies, which utilize blockchain technology for secure transactions without central oversight, will play a prominent role in their product lineup, allowing customers to engage with these increasingly popular assets.
The firm also recognizes significant potential in the B2B sector, planning to develop a platform tailored to the needs of business clients as well as retail individuals. Oelfke has expressed confidence that brokers that do not adapt to the evolving landscape and meet the requirements of future customers may fall behind.
Overall, Anastasios Lamaris’s move to Tauro Markets represents an evolution in his career while underlining the brokerage’s commitment to innovating within the financial services sector. With a focus on both individual and business customers and a diverse product offering, Tauro Markets aims to carve out its niche in an increasingly competitive environment.