Category: Executives

July 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

LiquidityBook names Twitter's Andy Carroll Chief Architect

New York-based LiquidityBook, a fintech provider of trading and messaging solutions, has just announced the appointment of industry veteran Andrew Carroll as Chief Architect. Mr. Carroll, who will report to CTO Shawn Samuel, will be responsible for the technology architecture of the firm’s SaaS-based platform. He is LiquidityBook’s third major hire in as many months, joining…

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CMC Markets Plc announces a number of changes to its Board of Directors
July 27, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CMC Markets announces two additions to its board of directors

Along with its revenue report, FCA regulated online CFD brokerage house CMC Markets Plc (LON:CMCX) has announced today two additions to its board of directors. It is proposed that Clare Salmon and Paul Wainscott join the Board as a Non-Executive Directors, subject to FCA approval. Clare Salmon has held a broad variety of international leadership…

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July 26, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA appoints Maggie Craig as Head Of Department, Scotland

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced the appointment of Maggie Craig as the Head of Department, Scotland. Head of Department Scotland is a new role created to take forward the FCA’s presence in Scotland. Craig will be focused on developing this approach and contributing to Scottish aspects of FCA policies. Maggie Craig joined…

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July 26, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

NZX CFO Bevan Miller resigns

NZX Ltd (NZE:NZX) announced that Chief Financial Officer Bevan Miller has resigned to take up a role as Chief Financial Officer of The Co-operative Bank. NZX CEO Mark Peterson commented: On behalf of the team at NZX, I would like to thank Bevan for his enormous contribution and commitment to the organisation, and in turn New Zealand’s…

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July 25, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Robert Ophèle is the new chairmain of the AMF

Robert Ophèle was appointed Chairman of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) by Decree of the French President form the 1st of August 2017. He will replace Gérard Rameix whose term will expire on the 31st of July. Robert Ophèle (60), graduated from the ESSEC business school, joined the Banque de France in 1981 and…

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Securities and Exchange Commission proposes Transaction Fee Pilot for NMS Stocks
July 25, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

SEC names Bryan Wood as Director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Bryan Wood has been named Director of the agency's Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Mr. Wood will advise the Chairman, Commissioners, and SEC staff on legislative matters, provide technical assistance on securities-related legislation to congressional committees and staff, assist in preparing SEC testimony for congressional…

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MOEX launches trading in sunflower seed futures
July 24, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Moscow Exchange names new head of investor relations

Moscow Exchange (MOEX) just announced that Anton Terentiev has joined as Investor Relations Director. In this position, Anton Terentiev will oversee the Exchange"s IR activity and continue dialogue with the financial and investment community to maintain and expand MOEX"s investor base. Anton Terentiev brings 12 years of investment experience to the role from his career at Russian…

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