FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker Alpari has hired Jameel Ahmad as the company’s new Chief Investment Strategist.

Alpari indicated to FNG that Jameel Ahmad’s hiring is part of the broker’s expanding efforts in the MENA region.

Jameel Ahmad was most recently Director – Investment Strategy for NAGA.com. He previously worked for more than six years at FXTM, as Global Head of Currency Strategy & Market Research. He has also worked at Blackwell Global.

In his role at Alpari, Jameel leads a team of analysts and oversees the education mission to keep clients informed on current market conditions. He is also responsible for developing the Alpari brand profile through appearing on tier-one financial outlets.

Jameel Ahmad provided a statement to FNG regarding his new role:

“I am delighted to be joining a brand with such a long-standing reputation in the brokerage industry. In the fintech environment where new brands are continuously appearing, the prospect of being part of a company that has a legacy on a global scale of more than two decades represents a unique opportunity. I very much look forward to reinforcing the global brand of Alpari through representing the company in media and events, as well as just as importantly educating clients and potential traders on financial market trends.

We are encountering a period of prolonged uncertainty in the world that has led to a new era of financial market themes, such as the increased volatility that we have seen play out across various asset classes during recent months and this uncertainty means that it is pivotal that investors receive guidance to help make informed investment decisions.

Timely insights behind what the latest macrofinancial issues mean for a portfolio are exactly what traders need during uncertain market conditions, and I look forward to commencing my new role immensely.”