This week has seen significant movement within the financial sector, with numerous appointments, promotions, and departures. A prominent highlight is the recent resignation of the CEO at TradingView, Oleg Mukhanov, who has been with the company for less than a year. Following his departure, he has expressed interest in continuing his relationship with TradingView as an advisor. Mukhanov joined the firm in mid-2022 as Group CFO and was promoted to CEO in January 2024.
In another notable development, tastytrade has elevated James Rutter to the position of Head of tastytrade International. This promotion follows a year and a half tenure as Commercial Lead. Rutter’s excitement for his new role reflects the firm’s ongoing efforts to increase UK adoption and expand internationally, particularly in launching U.S.-listed equities.
Additionally, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have appointed Martyn Beauchamp as the permanent CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Beauchamp highlighted the role of FSCS in restoring customers’ trust in the financial system following the failure of financial services firms.
Further reshuffles are occurring at the Singapore Exchange (SGX), which has appointed Jean-Philippe Malé, former CEO and co-founder of BidFX, as CEO of SGX FX effective April 1, 2025. Malé’s promotion follows his previous role as President of SGX FX, where he contributed to the growth of the OTC foreign exchange business.
Meanwhile, David Fineberg has taken over as CEO of CMC Markets Investments Limited, succeeding Albert Soleiman who resigned after nearly 1.5 years. Fineberg’s new role comes as the company transitions under new leadership.
In the cryptocurrency sector, OKX Australia has appointed Kate Cooper, a veteran in the industry, as its new CEO. Cooper previously held roles including CEO for Australia and Head of APAC, and expressed confidence in Australia’s potential within the crypto sphere.
INFINOX Capital has also appointed Tatiana Kononovich as General Manager, where she will impact business growth and strategy execution. Before joining INFINOX, she amassed significant experience in leadership roles at Exinity over eight years.
Trading Technologies announced a transition to new leadership with Justin Llewellyn-Jones preparing to assume the CEO role on March 31. This leadership change positions the company for expansion beyond traditional derivatives into broader asset classes.
After a brief tenure as Head of Dealing at Octa Markets, Anastasios Lamaris is moving to Tauro Markets, a newly launched broker in Dubai. His role will focus on developing offerings for both retail and B2B clients, including traditional CFDs and physical cryptocurrencies.
Lastly, Gavin Wells has returned to LSEG FX as COO, after several years of experience in FX markets. His prior work at LSEG included leadership in post-trade businesses, and this new role aligns with the company’s goals to enhance FX services and trading platforms.
This week’s multitude of executive changes reflects the dynamic nature of the financial industry, emphasizing strategic shifts and new leadership aimed at fostering growth and innovation in various sectors.