FIA Hires Don Byron to Head Its Operations and Execution Unit
FIA recently made an announcement stating that it has hired Don Byron to serve as the Head of its Global Industry Operations and Execution department.
Karthik Subramanian
Digital Assets Correspondent
Karthik Subramanian is a founder, writer, and technology consultant with nine years in the crypto ecosystem. He covers token economics, L1/L2 infrastructure, DeFi protocols, wallets/custody, and the bridge between crypto and forex—broker technology, liquidity, and macro drivers. Karthik’s writing focuses on clear, practical frameworks that help professionals evaluate new products and on-chain innovation alongside FX market realities.
August 2019
Italian Woes Hurt European Equities, UK Economy Takes Worst Hit Since 2012
European market closes the week on disappointing note over data and Italian political scenario driven momentum.
Peter Leonidou Hired as LMAX Exchange’s Director of Sales
Peter Leonidou, an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience has joined the firm to head its activities in the European market.
Angelos Christofi Promoted to Chief of Sales at BDSwiss
BDSwiss recently made an announcement stating that it had promoted one of its executives, Angelos Christofi, to the role of Chief of Sales.
Daniel Matuszewski Resigns as Circle’s Head of Trading Division
Daniel Matuszewski, who is the current head of trading division of Circle is responsible for overseeing the firm’s OTC marketplace has resigned.
Noel Quinn Appointed as Interim CEO of HSBC Holdings as John Flint Resigns from the Firm
HSBC Holdings Plc announced recently that the group’s CEO John Flint is resigning from the firm in just 16 months after taking up the role as CEO.
July 2019
US SEC Announces Retirement of US SEC Cyber Unit Head Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen – a long standing member of the regulatory body and current head of SEC’s cyber unit division is set to resign from his role next month.
London Stock Exchange to Acquire Data Service Provider Refinitiv
The London Stock Exchange made an official announcement revealing that it is in talks to acquire financial data and infrastructure provider Refinitiv.
Equities Mixed, European Market Hit By Bayer & Lufthansa, Fed Meeting in Focus
In the European market, equities took a sharp bearish hit owing to disappointing profit forecasts from German giants Bayer and Lufthansa.
Justin Pooni Appointed as Head of Marketing & Comms of ACY Securities
Australia-based forex broker ACY Securities has now appointed Justin Pooni as its new Head of Marketing and Communications.
Stefan Liu to Resign as CEO from KVB Kunlun’s FX Retail Brokerage Division
KVB Kunlun Financial Group Ltd made an announcement earlier today stating that it has stopped the trading of the company’s shares starting 9 AM today.
Equities Mixed On US Earnings Cues, US GDP Data in Focus
Earnings influenced momentum is seeing high risk assets trade mixed, US GDP in focus in North American trading session.
Shay Benhamou Joins Financial Commission’s DRC
As per the recent announcement made by the Financial Commission DRC, it has added yet another member to its Dispute Resolution Committee.
Japanese Broker Kabu Makes Changes to Board Members
Japan-based retail broker Kabu has made changes to its high-level management team which is set to come into effect starting this August.
Saxo Bank Gains Watchdog Approval to Acquire BinckBank
Saxo Bank recently announced that it has obtained a green signal from Dutch and Pan-European financial regulatory authorities to acquire BinckBank.
Harry Xu Appointed as VP of State Street’s Forex Department for Asia
US-based financial service provider State Street has hired Harry Xu to serve as Vice President for its Forex business division for Asia operations.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves and Abdelaziz Fathi.