Forex Policy, Dubai (2026)

11/05/2026

Standard Chartered has appointed Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services (FSS) for the Middle East and Africa, effective July 1, 2026.

Based in Dubai, Swanepoel will lead the bank’s FSS business across the region, succeeding Scott Dickinson, who is set to retire after more than four decades in financial services.

Since joining Standard Chartered in 2017, Swanepoel has held several senior leadership positions, including Regional Head of Securities Services for Africa and most recently Head of Markets for South Africa. She has been recognized for her role in advancing post-trade servicing, investor access, regulatory reform, and capital market development across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The appointment comes as Standard Chartered continues expanding its regional footprint and strengthening its financing, securities services, and digital asset capabilities across the Middle East and Africa.

11/05/2026

Kotak Neo has joined TradingView as an official broker partner, expanding trading access for investors in India through direct chart-based order ex*****on.

The integration enables Kotak Neo clients to trade stocks, futures, and options directly from TradingView charts across NSE, BSE, MCX, and CDE markets while using TradingView’s advanced charting and analysis tools.

Kotak Neo, the broking arm of Kotak Mahindra Bank, serves more than 5 million customers across India and offers investment services spanning equities, derivatives, mutual funds, commodities, and currencies.

The partnership reflects TradingView’s continued expansion of its global broker network while enhancing trading flexibility and accessibility for active investors and traders in the Indian market.

11/05/2026

TradingView has welcomed the Department of Management (DiSA) at the University of Bologna to its global educational partner program, further expanding access to professional-grade market analysis tools for students worldwide.

Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is recognized as the oldest university in the western world. Through this partnership, students enrolled in Financial and Business Management and Service Management degree programs will receive access to TradingView’s Essential plan, including real-time market data, advanced charting, indicators, and analytical tools.

The collaboration aims to strengthen practical financial education by combining academic expertise with real-world trading and market analysis technology. TradingView stated that the initiative is part of its broader mission to support the next generation of finance professionals and make market research tools more accessible within academic institutions globally.

11/05/2026

Swissquote has launched its new “Innovation Money Makers” investment theme in collaboration with The Singularity Group (TSG), targeting companies generating measurable returns from applied innovation across multiple sectors.

The strategy focuses on businesses where innovation is already embedded into products and services that drive real economic value, rather than speculative growth narratives. Using TSG’s proprietary Singularity Innovation Score, the theme identifies companies with innovation-led revenue streams and sustainable competitive advantages.

The portfolio approach spans industries including artificial intelligence, healthcare, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and energy efficiency, aiming to uncover opportunities beyond traditional technology-focused strategies.

Swissquote stated that the initiative is designed to provide investors with diversified exposure to long-term structural growth trends while prioritizing companies with proven pricing power, accelerating revenues, and strong earnings potential.

11/05/2026

Marqeta has appointed Lukasz Strozek as Chief Technology Officer, effective May 18, 2026, as the company continues to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate innovation across its global payments platform.

Strozek brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering and product organizations within regulated financial services and fintech companies. He joins Marqeta from LendingClub, where he served as CTO overseeing engineering, product, and data functions.

Prior to LendingClub, Strozek held senior leadership roles at Hippo Insurance, Bridgewater Associates, Bolt Financial, and SoFi, following the acquisition of Clara Lending, a digital mortgage platform he co-founded.

At Marqeta, he will lead the company’s global technology and engineering operations, focusing on advancing its modern card issuing platform and supporting the next phase of payment innovation and scalability.

08/05/2026

CFI Financial Group has officially launched operations in Colombia, further expanding its footprint across the LATAM region as the company continues its global growth strategy.

Following authorization from Colombia’s Superintendencia Financiera (SFC), CFI Colombia S.A.S will operate from Bogotá, offering local traders and investors access to a wide range of financial instruments supported by advanced trading technology and localized client services.

As part of the expansion, CFI has appointed Simon Knudson as Country Manager to lead the company’s growth and operations in Colombia. The move follows CFI’s recent regulatory expansion efforts in Latin America, including securing a Brazil Central Bank license earlier this year.

CFI stated that Colombia represents a key market in the region, driven by rising participation in financial markets and increasing demand for digital trading solutions.

08/05/2026

cTrader has partnered with proprietary trading firm WeMasterTrade to provide traders with access to a professional trading environment focused on transparency, education, and skill development.

Through the partnership, WeMasterTrade clients will gain access to the cTrader platform, offering advanced trading tools and a user-focused experience designed to support traders at every stage of their journey.

WeMasterTrade continues its mission of helping talented traders prove their abilities through simulated trading accounts and structured evaluation programs, rewarding consistent performance through profit-sharing opportunities.

The collaboration also gives WeMasterTrade access to cTrader Leads, Spotware’s recently launched initiative aimed at helping prop firms connect with millions of active cTrader users globally.

08/05/2026

Prediction market platform Kalshi has announced a massive $1 billion Series F funding round at a $22 billion valuation, led by Coatue with participation from Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, Paradigm, Morgan Stanley, and ARK Invest.

The company revealed that institutional trading volume has surged by 800% over the past six months, signaling growing demand from hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, and insurance companies.

Kalshi plans to use the new capital to expand its institutional product suite, strengthen broker integrations, and accelerate the adoption of event-based trading markets globally.

08/05/2026

EC Markets has strengthened its marketing leadership team with the appointment of Anna Fleet as Growth and Performance Marketing Manager.

Based in London, Anna Fleet joins the broker after spending six years at Axi, where she most recently served as Regional Marketing Manager for the EMEA region. She also brings previous experience from One Financial Markets and CMC Markets.

The move comes as EC Markets continues expanding its global presence and investing in senior talent across marketing and partnerships. Earlier this year, the company also added former eToro executive Nicholas Haralambos McGregor as Sponsorship and Partnership Manager.

EC Markets operates regulated entities across the UK, Australia, South Africa, and the UAE, while continuing to grow its international footprint across key financial markets.

07/05/2026

Steven Kalifowitz is stepping down from his role as Chief Marketing Officer at Crypto.com after helping transform the company into one of the most recognized global brands in the crypto industry.

Kalifowitz joined the exchange in 2020 and played a major role in building its worldwide brand presence through high-profile marketing campaigns, strategic partnerships, and global expansion initiatives. During his tenure, Crypto.com significantly increased its visibility across sports, entertainment, and digital finance markets.

In his statement, Kalifowitz reflected on the company’s rapid growth journey and confirmed he will continue supporting CEO Kris Marszalek as an advisor to help ensure a smooth transition.

The departure marks another notable executive change for Crypto.com as the company continues evolving within the global digital asset sector.

07/05/2026

Philippos Psyllos has stepped down from his role as Chief Technology Officer at OQtima after four years with the company.

With more than two decades of experience in fintech and online trading technology, Philippos has held senior leadership and CTO positions at several major brokerage firms, including Axiance, IC Markets, Tickmill, and JFD Brokers.

In his announcement, he shared plans to take personal time to rest, recharge, and carefully consider the next stage of his career after years of leading technology strategy, scaling trading platforms, and managing global teams in fast-paced environments.

His departure marks the end of another notable chapter in the online trading industry’s technology leadership landscape.

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