Exclusive: ActivTrades hires eToro exec Hassan Abbas Datoo as Head of Compliance, replacing Jonathan Silvester
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime ActivTrades executive and its Global Head of Risk & Compliance, Jonathan Silvester, has left the company.

Jonathan Silverster had been with the FCA regulated CFDs broker since 2018, and was named Global Head of Risk & Compliance at ActivTrades in 2022. He has also previously worked at Central FX (as COO), Central Markets, and Monex Capital Markets.
Taking up the Head of Compliance function at ActivTrades is Hassan Abbas Datoo (pictured above), who is joining the company from eToro, where he was a Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst. Hassan has also worked at BUX, Ayondo, Central Markets, and Valutrades, and also previously spent some time as a compliance manager at ActivTrades.
FNG spoke with ActivTrades Group CCO Matteo Paganini, who said,
“We can confirm that Jonathan Silvester has left his role as Head of Compliance at ActivTrades. His departure was driven by his desire to explore new opportunities. During his tenure, Jonathan made significant contributions to strengthening our compliance framework and advancing our regulatory standards. We thank him for his impactful work and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.
“In line with our commitment to maintaining the best standards of regulatory compliance and oversight, we have appointed a highly experienced professional to lead the compliance function, Hassan Abbas Datoo. Hassan brings extensive industry expertise and a proven track record in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring our operations remain fully aligned with both our values and the expectations of regulators.”