Category: Executives

TMX Group volumes report
August 10, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

TMX Group announces changes to Executive Committee

TMX Group Limited (TSX:X) announced executive changes, including new strategic and expanded responsibilities for several members of the company's senior management team. Today marks an important milestone for TMX Group as we continue to position our organization to achieve sustainable, long-term success," said Lou Eccleston, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group. "Over the past two years,…

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August 07, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FX platform provider Leverate hires Yasha Polyakov as CEO

Leverate just announced that it has hired Yasha Polyakov as its new CEO, replacing the recently departed Kobi Gur. For the past year and a half, Mr. Polyakov ran Rynat Trading Ltd., a CySEC-regulated company which runs the XHorns.com retail forex brand. XHorns runs on Leverate's SIRIX platform. Before running XHorns, Mr. Polyakov - an accountant…

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August 04, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

U.S. Senate unanimously confirms Giancarlo as Chairman of CFTC

The U.S. Senate has voted unanimously to confirm the nomination of J. Christopher Giancarlo as Chairman for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In addition, Brian D. Quintenz and Rostin Behnam were unanimously confirmed as Commissioners. Giancarlo has served as Acting Chairman since January. Giancarlo issued the following statement regarding his confirmation: I am humbled…

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Securities and Exchange Commission proposes Transaction Fee Pilot for NMS Stocks
August 04, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Investment Management Director David W. Grim to leave SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that David W. Grim, Director of the Division of Investment Management, will leave the agency next month after more than 20 years of public service. Mr. Grim, who joined the Division directly from law school and rose to become its leader, has left a legacy of regulatory policy…

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Optimove screenshot
July 31, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Optimove hires AI expert Tal Kedar from Sears as its new CTO

Online marketing services specialist Optimove has announced that Tal Kedar has been appointed the company’s new Chief Technology Officer. Kedar will play a key role in shaping Optimove’s technology and innovation strategies as the company expands its capabilities to help marketers build a more active and loyal customer base using artificial intelligence. Kedar brings deep…

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July 31, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA's Chief Executive Andrew Bailey and Head of Department, Scotland Maggie Craig interview with The Scotsman

Andrew Bailey and new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Head of Department, Scotland Maggie Craig have given an interview to The Scotsman discussing Maggie’s new role and the FCA’s plans in Scotland. LeapRate reported earlier last week that the FCA has announced the appointment of Maggie Craig as the Head of Department, Scotland. Read the complete…

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Board of Directors
July 31, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Nasdaq Futures elects board directors

Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has announced the appointment of nine directors to Nasdaq Futures, Inc. Board. Directors will serve a one-year term. The names and titles of directors appointed to the Board of Nasdaq Futures, Inc. are highlighted below: Mark L. Alderman, Chairman, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Eric Aldous, Managing Director & Global Head of Futures,…

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