Executives

Hantec Prime Appoints Michael Nichols as CEO

Hantec Prime Appoints Michael Nichols as CEO

Key Takeaways Michael Nichols named CEO of Hantec Prime, tasked with driving institutional expansion. Nichols will focus on bespoke liquidity solutions, ultra-low latency connectivity, and FIX API integrations. Appointment follows a broader leadership reshuffle at Hantec Markets earlier this year.   Hantec Prime, the institutional arm of Hantec Markets, has appointed…
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15th Sep 2025
IG Group Chairman Mike McTighe to Step Down by End of 2025

IG Group Chairman Mike McTighe to Step Down by End of 2025

Key Highlights Mike McTighe to step down as IG Group Chairman by the end of 2025 after more than 5 years in the role. During his tenure, McTighe oversaw strategic expansion and diversification, strengthening IG’s position as a global trading platform.   IG Group has announced that Mike McTighe, who…
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15th Sep 2025
STARTRADER Appoints Daniel Petro as Head of Partnerships

STARTRADER Appoints Daniel Petro as Head of Partnerships

Key Takeaways Daniel Petro joins STARTRADER as Head of Partnerships, bringing experience from Markets.com, MultiBank and 24option. The appointment comes as STARTRADER expands its leadership team, recently adding executives across commercial, operations, and trading. With licenses spanning the UAE, UK, Australia, South Africa, Seychelles and Mauritius, the broker continues to…
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04th Sep 2025
IG Appoints Gavin Chia as CEO of Singapore Office

IG Appoints Gavin Chia as CEO of Singapore Office

Key Takeaways Gavin Chia joins IG Singapore as CEO, reporting to IG Asia Pacific & Middle East MD Matt Macklin. He previously served as CEO at Moomoo Singapore, backed by Tencent, and brings over 15 years of industry experience. IG cites his expertise in regulation, marketing, and growth as key…
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02nd Sep 2025
Binance Names SB Seker as New Head of Asia-Pacific

Binance Names SB Seker as New Head of Asia-Pacific

Main Takeaways As Binance’s new Head of APAC, Seker will steer regional strategy, operations and regulatory engagement across Asia-Pacific markets. Seker brings 20+ years of experience across the public sector, fintech and blockchain, with deep expertise in legal, compliance and market access matters. The appointment highlights Binance’s commitment to responsible…
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01st Sep 2025
FTMO Makes Return to the US Market Through OANDA Partnership

FTMO Makes Return to the US Market Through OANDA Partnership

FTMO, the Czech-based prop trading firm famous for its trading challenges and educational programs, is now back in the US after striking a new partnership with OANDA, a US-regulated broker. This collaboration will allow US residents to tap into FTMO’s trading tools, including its simulated trading environment and the FTMO…
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27th Aug 2025