Following our FNG Exclusive report from yesterday that longtime Valutrades CFO Liam Bonfield had left the company, FNG has learned that he has joined London based, FCA regulated multi-asset liquidity solutions provider BidX Markets as CFO.

In his new role, Liam Bonfield will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of BidX Markets’ operations, including financial planning, reporting, and analysis. With his extensive background in finance and a proven track record of driving financial performance in dynamic environments, Bonfield is well-positioned to contribute significantly to BidX Markets’ strategic initiatives and long-term objectives.

Commenting on Bonfield’s appointment, Founder and CEO of BidX Markets, Simon Blackledge, expressed his excitement about the valuable addition to the executive team, stating,

“We are delighted to welcome Liam Bonfield as our new Chief Finance Officer. His extensive expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental in supporting BidX Markets’ growth trajectory as we continue to expand our global footprint and enhance our innovative trading solutions for Brokers, Family Offices or Hedge Funds. We have some exciting plans for 2024 and are pleased to have Liam on the team to oversee the finance and account department as we expand across the board.”

Liam Bonfield added:

“I am thrilled to join BidX Markets at such an exciting time in the company’s journey. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at BidX Markets to further strengthen the company’s financial position and drive value for our clients and stakeholders.”

About BidX Markets

BidX Markets was founded in 2021 by Simon Blackledge, who had previously run MT4/MT5 white label solutions provider itexsys. The London headquartered brokerage provides tailored access for brokers, asset managers and funds to industry leading Tier 1 liquidity, connectivity, and distribution services. BidX received a strategic investment from non-bank market maker Solid in 2022, in return for 9.9% ownership of the company.