Noteworthy News of Last Week
Forex Policy
Out of the noisy space of the broadcasting industry we bring news that matters.
During the last week of September, several significant partnerships, promotions, significant achievements, Cryptocurrency Scams, and other important events occurred. This Forex Policy newsletter contains a summary of that news.?
MAS Markets Appoints Shobin Mathew Simon as the new Head of Institutional Sales for the MENA region With over a decade of experience at Advanced Markets Group LCG and City Credit Capital. Simon is set to lead strategic growth in the region. Simon said that: I’m excited to help expand MAS Markets’ presence in MENA. Thank you to my former colleagues and clients for their support." This appointment underscores MAS Markets' commitment to delivering top-tier liquidity and trading solutions
Goldstone Securities announced David Freeman as the new Sales Director. With extensive sales leadership experience and a track record of success in financial services, David is set to drive growth and strengthen client relationships. His strategic vision will be key in enhancing Goldstone Securities' market position
TD Markets obtained a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from South Africa's FSCA. This milestone enables TD Markets to offer regulated cryptocurrency services, ensuring enhanced safety and transparency. As a licensed firm under FSP49128, TD Markets is now positioned to provide new crypto-related products, aligning with South Africa's regulatory standards. Clients can now enjoy the same trading experience with greater security and oversight.
Finalto appointed Simon Ormrod as the new Chief Financial Officer. With extensive experience, including roles as Group CFO at Vantage Capital Markets and leadership at LIQUIDNET EUROPE, Simon will lead the global finance team and drive growth. His expertise will strengthen Finalto’s financial health and support global expansion.
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is combating cryptocurrency scams known as "pig butchering" through a major awareness campaign. In collaboration with the American Bankers Association Foundation, federal agencies, and private regulators, the CFTC is distributing educational materials to help consumers avoid falling victim to these scams.
Melanie Devoe, Director of Customer Education and Outreach at the CFTC, stressed the importance of these partnerships in preventing financial losses. Investors are urged to stay vigilant and avoid unsolicited messages.
Eugene Danishkin has officially joined The NAGA Group AG as Head of B2B, following his successful role in global B2B sales at Admirals. This career move comes on the heels of NAGA’s merger with CAPEX.com. Eugene shared his excitement, saying, “I’m incredibly grateful for my time at Admirals and thrilled to start this new adventure at NAGA. Looking forward to collaborating with the team and achieving great things together!”
Centroid Solutions is pleased to announce that Centroid Bridge is now connected to Bloomberg FixNet, enabling brokers to easily access Bloomberg's global trading network. This integration will provide Seamless broker onboarding. Access to broad liquidity, analytics, and flexible order types. Multi-asset support including equities, futures, FX, and fixed income. Centroid Solutions continues to provide top-tier tools and connectivity for brokers.
The SEC has fined eToro USA LLC $1.5 million for unregistered crypto trading. U.S. users can now trade only Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ether, with a 180-day deadline to sell other crypto assets. eToro has agreed to improve regulatory compliance. Gurbir Grewal from the SEC emphasized that this sets a precedent for other crypto platforms.