A prominent financial services company has welcomed David Perry as its new Group Chief Technology Officer. With nearly thirty years of industry experience, Perry is expected to make a significant impact in executing the firm’s growth strategy and increasing its customer base.
In another development, B2PRIME, which provides financial services to professionals and institutions, has recruited James Wale and Aaron Brown as Managing Executives. Both previously held executive positions at iSAM Securities, where they contributed to the contracts for differences (CFDs) sector, primarily focusing on institutional activities.
Geraldine Goh has transitioned to Pepperstone, taking on the role of Chief Marketing Officer after leading the marketing team at Vantage for four years. In her announcement on LinkedIn, she expressed enthusiasm for joining a brand that embraces performance and innovation, highlighting her previous role at IG’s Singapore division.
Offshore CFD broker Monaxa has appointed Omar Al-Janabi as the CEO for the Middle East and North Africa. Al-Janabi’s appointment aligns with Monaxa’s expansion efforts following its acquisition of a South African license and plans to seek a MiFID II licence in Europe.
Jean-Raphael Nahas has departed from his position as Group Chief Operating Officer at Zarvista Capital Markets after a two-year tenure. Before his role at Zarvista, he was the Managing Director at BUX in Cyprus and had previous experience at Fintractive Ltd and IMS Markets.
TradingView has expanded its team by hiring Helena Jarabakova for its Business Development & Partnerships division covering the Americas. Her role focuses on enhancing partnerships with exchanges, brokers, and fintech firms. Before this, she served as Senior Director of Global Channel Partnerships at CME Group for over four years.
Stephane Malrait has joined the Financial Conduct Authority as a Non-Executive Director, marking his entry into a role that aims to influence the development of financial markets. Malrait brings extensive banking experience and a recent transition into fintech to his new position.
Additionally, OpenPayd has appointed Yasemin Swanson as Chief Operations Officer, aiming to strengthen its operational infrastructure. Swanson’s previous experience at ClearBank involved establishing operational systems to manage increasing transaction volumes, which will be crucial as OpenPayd handles substantial annual payment volumes for its business clients.
These strategic appointments across various firms in the financial services sector reflect the ongoing evolution of the industry and the importance of experienced leadership in driving growth and innovation.