A leading technology provider for brokers and liquidity providers has announced the promotion of Christina Barbash to the position of Chief Commercial Officer. Previously, she held the role of Regional Sales Manager within the company, where she gained extensive experience since joining early last year.
In her new role, Barbash expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work with a talented team and valued clients. She looks forward to further developing the commercial strategy, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the company’s global expansion.
Barbash brings with her considerable industry experience, having worked at FXPRIMUS in various capacities before joining the current firm. Her previous roles included serving as a Business Development Manager and later leading the Kazakhstan office until 2020. This background has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead effectively in her new executive position.
The company develops cutting-edge technology solutions tailored for brokers and liquidity providers, offering a suite of services that includes aggregation software, connectivity options, hosting services, and integrations with MetaTrader platforms. The flagship platform, referred to as XCore, plays a critical role in connecting users with over 120 market makers and Tier-1 banks.
In addition to their technology offerings, they operate data centers across the US, UK, Japan, and China, which provide adaptable hosting and connectivity solutions suitable for various business sizes. The firm also supplies bridging technology for MetaTrader 4 and 5 to ensure seamless integration with XCore and offers white-label packages that combine technology with hosting infrastructure and administration support.
Advanced Markets is one of the many brokers that has utilized the firm’s services. Recently, they announced an enhancement of their liquidity distribution by incorporating XCore technology into their offerings—a partnership that originated in 2020.
In a separate leadership change this week, Hantec Markets appointed Michael Nichols as the new Chief Executive Officer of its institutional division, Hantec Prime. Nichols’ responsibilities will include the development of Hantec Prime’s institutional footprint, fostering relationships with liquidity clients, and advancing the adoption of new trading infrastructure.
Nichols has a rich background in trading technology and liquidity provision, having previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at Match-Prime Liquidity earlier this year, and as Head of Sales at Match-Trade Technologies for three years.
Such movements in executive roles highlight the dynamic nature of the financial technology industry, where experienced leaders are essential for driving growth and innovation across organizations. As companies seek to expand their offerings and solidify client trust, the impact of strategic leadership choices becomes increasingly evident.
Overall, the promotion of Barbash, alongside other recent executive changes in the sector, reflects the industry’s ongoing pursuit of excellence, fostering strong client partnerships and enhancing technological capabilities to navigate a rapidly evolving market landscape. The trajectory of these developments demonstrates a commitment to growth and adaptation in the competitive world of financial technology, where the demand for reliable and efficient solutions continues to rise.