“Now, more than ever before, investors must stay up to speed with these developments, ensuring they have all the necessary information at their disposal to make the best-informed investment decisions possible.”
XTB has announced the appointment of Kathleen Brooks, a distinguished financial markets research specialist, as Research Director of the retail broker’s UK operation.
With almost 15 years of experience in the retail trading and investment sector, her extensive background includes notable positions at GAIN Capital, City Index, and Forex.com.
Kathleen’s expertise in financial markets research has gained recognition through global media outlets such as the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal, and she is a familiar presence on major news networks like BBC, Sky News, and CNN International.
XTB now focusing on long-term investing
Her appointment comes as XTB expands its product range, focusing on long-term investing with offerings like 0% commission on public stocks and ETFs.
As XTB’s Research Director, Kathleen aims to provide clients with cutting-edge financial market insights and broader economic analysis, enhancing their ability to shape informed investment strategies amid major 2024 events, including elections and global geopolitical uncertainties.
XTB, a global fintech company founded in Poland in 2002, offers access to financial markets through its online platform and mobile app, supporting over 847,000 customers globally
The company is committed to providing a comprehensive online investing platform, offering a wide range of instruments, educational materials, and customer support in multiple languages. XTB is regulated by leading supervisory authorities, including the Financial Conduct Authority and the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.
“XTB UK to deepen our research offering to our client base”
Joshua Raymond, Director of XTB UK, said: “Kathleen is one of the most talented financial markets research specialists in the UK and we are pleased to have her on board as we continue embarking upon our growth strategy in the market. Her skillset will enable XTB UK to deepen our research offering to our client base, ensuring they have access to the best market insights, underlining our commitment to providing clients with the industry’s best educational, technological, and investment tools under our platform.”
Kathleen Brooks, Research Director at XTB UK, said: “I’m excited to have joined one of the world’s biggest fintech investment providers in XTB. 2024 will be full of major events directly affecting the financial markets, including elections in the US and the UK, against the backdrop of global geopolitical events and uncertainties, as the global economy continues the challenging road to
recovery following the Covid pandemic and a high-interest rate environment. Now, more than ever before, investors must stay up to speed with these developments, ensuring they have all the necessary information at their disposal to make the best-informed investment decisions possible.”
