Tag: Saxo Bank

December 22, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Mads Dorf Petersen appointed as Saxo Bank CFO

Having joined the bank in 2009, Mads Dorf Petersen has held various leadership roles within finance including Head of Business Planning and Analysis and Deputy Head of Group Finance. Most recently, he served as Head of Commercial Finance at Saxo. Mads Dorf Petersen, CFO commented: I am excited and proud to take on this role,…

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December 12, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Bank’s Steen Blaafalk announces retirement

Despite his retirement, Blaafalk noted that he will not step down from his directorship roles at this time. He said: It will not be a complete goodbye to Saxo Bank, as I will continue in some directorships of our subsidiaries and I will always be an ambassador for this GREAT company. I will also pursue…

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December 07, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Bank drops plans for public listing, terminates SPAC deal

With the now failed merger, the broker initially aimed to diversify its shareholder base, as well as accelerate its growth strategy. Saxo’s SPAC partner, DCAC is now considering other option. The company stated: DCAC is contemplating its options, taking into account its business combination deadline of 11 January 2023, subject to potential extension. Saxo is…

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December 06, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Bank’s FX volume up 39% YoY in November

The average daily volume (ADV) in forex instruments stood at $6.3 billion. The figure was 3.3% higher on monthly basis and registered a 40% increase compared to November last year. The brokerage firm reported that demand in Equities continued its upward trajectory. The volume in November was $278.9 billion, gaining 8.7% compared to October. On…

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November 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Bank’s FX volume falls 13% MoM in October

The average daily volume (ADV) in forex instruments stood at $6.1 billion. The figure was 9% lower on monthly basis but 19.6% up compared to October last year. The brokerage firm reported that demand in Equities picked up during last. The volume in October was $ 256.5 billion, gaining 3.5% compared to September. On yearly basis,…

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October 10, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo appoints Mads Dorf Petersen as Interim CFO

Kim Fournais, CEO & Founder, commented: We would like to thank Mette for her contribution to Saxo during the past year. She has helped further develop Global Finance & Legal to become a stronger business partner and enabler of our strategy. We wish Mette the very best in her future endeavours. He added: Mads Dorf…

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September 08, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Bank net profit falls to DKK 302 million from H1 2022

Kim Fournais, CEO and founder of Saxo Bank, said: The results are not satisfactory and affected by difficult market conditions during the first half of 2022. Despite volatility in financial markets, trading activity was lower than the same period last year. Saxo Bank added that as it witnessed a drop in demand, its cost levels…

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