This week saw a slight increase in executive appointments in the Forex, Cryptocurrency and FinTech industries。This development highlights the liquidity of financial technology, which is evolving。

This week's executive changes witnessed key appointments across divisions:

• ATFX Appoints Drew Niv as Chief Strategy Officer
• Euronext FX promoted Stuart Parris and Wymann Shing;
• Equinix has Merrie Williamson as its chief customer and revenue officer.
• GCEX Group has strengthened its UK presence with Ignacio Corral and Helen Man;
• MarketAxess Appoints Ilene Fiszel Bieler as Chief Financial Officer
• Sarah Ing has been added to the City of London Investment Group PLC;
• Edgewater Markets hires Raja Thakur and Ben Rogan。

These appointments underscore the commitment to innovation, growth and excellence across the financial sector。

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Administrative initiatives this week

ATFX welcomes industry giant Drew Niv to lead strategy

Online trading broker ATFX has named Drew Niv as its new chief strategy officer。A prominent figure in the forex industry, Niv co-founded FXCM in 1999 and served as CEO for 19 years.。Known for promoting partnerships and spearheading initiatives such as FastMatch and Grid Sight, Niv brings a wealth of experience to his new role.。Niv reports directly to Chairman Joe Li, an appointment that underscores ATFX's commitment to growth and innovation, aiming to deliver exceptional service to customers around the world.。

Niv's appointment is part of ATFX's broader expansion strategy, reflecting the company's ambition to establish itself as the world's leading trading firm.。With permission from regulators in multiple jurisdictions, ATFX continues to hire aggressively, attracting top talent to drive its growth trajectory.。The addition of Niv, coupled with recent high-profile recruitment and technological advances, has enabled ATFX to achieve further success and strengthened its dedication to innovation and customer service.。

Euronext Promotes Two Long-Term Employees as Executives

Euronext FX has undergone major executive changes with the appointment of Stuart Parris as head of sales and Wymann Shing as CEO of the Singapore branch.。Parris has five years of experience at Euronext FX, building on his knowledge from his previous positions at major financial institutions.。Shing joined Euronext in 2019, taking on leadership roles in Singapore following successful stints in the sales departments of several well-known companies.。Euronext CEO Nicolas Jégou hailed the promotion as proof of the company's commitment to internal talent development。

In a bid to boost shareholder value, Euronext launched a €200m share buyback program and sold its stake in LCH SA.。These moves highlight Euronext's strong cash flow and strict capital allocation strategy。As a leading pan-European market infrastructure, Euronext continues to expand its footprint, as evidenced by its recent acquisition of the Italian Stock Exchange。In addition, Euronext reported an increase in trading volume in January 2024, reflecting positive market sentiment and the continued growth of its business.。

Equinix Appoints Merrie Williamson as Chief Customer and Revenue Officer

Equinix welcomes Merrie Williamson as its Chief Customer and Revenue Officer (CCRO), an industry veteran with a strong technical background at Microsoft and Intel。With more than two decades of leadership experience, Williamson's expertise in driving revenue growth and facilitating digital transformation will be instrumental for Equinix。As CCRO, she will lead the company's cross-regional customer experience program and marketing strategy, coordinating complex marketing organizations to achieve revenue growth.。

To strengthen its global expansion efforts, Equinix has taken a strategic move to entrust Williamson with a key role in sales, marketing, customer service and revenue operations.。Her appointment underscores Equinix's commitment to leveraging emerging technologies such as private artificial intelligence while strengthening its global presence.。Charles Meyers, president and CEO of Equinix, highlighted Williamson's track record of revenue growth, allowing her to drive new routes into the market and consolidate existing revenue streams.。

Cryptocurrency broker GCEX hires former FCA assistant as head of compliance

Digital asset brokerage GCEX Group strengthens its UK presence with two key employees: Compliance Officer and Finance Director。Ignacio Corral, former Senior Assistant at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), joined as Compliance Officer, bringing extensive regulatory experience。Helen Man, a Chartered Accountant with a background in Investment Banking and Cryptocurrency Industry, as Finance Director。These strategic appointments highlight GCEX's commitment to regulatory compliance and financial management of global entities.。

The addition of the new employees coincides with GCEX's expansion efforts and the launch of the XploSpot Lite platform to facilitate the conversion of cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies.。Founder and CEO Lars Holst highlighted the importance of access to talent to drive business growth and highlighted the company's focus on expanding its UK presence.。GCEX continues to position itself as a leading provider of digital assets and foreign exchange trading solutions, having been licensed by regulators in the UK, Denmark and Dubai, and recently announced a strategic partnership with electronic trading firm Crossover Markets to explore new opportunities in the digital assets sector.。

MarketAxess welcomes Ilene Fiszel Bieler as CFO

MarketAxess, an electronic trading platform operator for fixed income securities, has appointed Ilene Fiszel Bieler as its chief financial officer, succeeding Christopher Gerosa.。Bieler, who will take office around May 22, 2024, has gained extensive experience during her stints at banks such as State Street Global Markets and Barclays.。MarketAxess CEO Chris Concannon mentioned the importance of Bieler's diverse financial services background and operating experience for the company's continued growth.。

Bieler's appointment marks MarketAxess's commitment to strengthening its financial strategy and sustainable growth。Bieler has extensive experience in financial services, investor relations and fixed income markets, including stints at State Street Global Markets and Barclays, and is expected to play a key role in shaping MarketAxess's financial future.。She will be based in New York and report directly to CEO Chris Concannon, contributing to the company's leadership amid aggressive financial results and expansion plans.。

Marex Non-Executive Director Sarah Ing Joins City of London Investment Group Board

Sarah Ing, who is currently a non-executive director at CMC Markets and Marex, joined the City of London Investment Group PLC as a non-executive director, adding another prestigious position to her portfolio.。With over 30 years of experience in accounting, investment banking and fund management, Ing brings a wealth of expertise to her new role。Rian Dartnell, chairman of the City of London Investment Group, highlighted Ing's valuable contribution, citing her extensive asset management experience and strong track record of achieving results in different business areas.。

During his illustrious career, Ing has held key positions in well-known organizations such as HSBC and UBS, in particular founding and leading the hedge fund investment management business.。She is currently a non-executive director of XPS Pensions Group and chair of the Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee.。From 1 March 2024, Ing is expected to drive the City of London Investment Group's strategic initiatives and drive growth, as outlined in the company's most recent semi-annual financial report, which highlighted growth in managed funds and profitability.。

Edgewater Markets strengthens teams with key agency and compliance recruitment

Edgewater Markets, an electronic trading firm, strengthens its leadership team by adding two senior professionals。Raja Thakur joins as Director of Institutional Sales, bringing nearly two decades of experience in institutional sales, trading and prime brokerage services.。At the same time, Ben Rogan served as Executive Director and Head of Compliance at Edgewater Markets London, ensuring global regulatory compliance.。These strategic appointments underscore Edgewater's commitment to enhancing its electronic trading and workflow automation solutions for institutional FX market participants.。

Edgewater Markets has been aggressively expanding its global presence, with recent initiatives including the launch of a technology service for foreign exchange trading in Gulf Company Council currencies and the launch of Edgewater Markets Limited in the UK.。Emanuel Georgouras, CEO of Edgewater Markets UK, welcomed Thakur and Rogan, stressing that their expertise is an asset in delivering best-in-class solutions to customers around the world.。