FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker Scope Markets has hired Robert J. Van Eyden as the new CEO for Scope Markets South Africa.

The move comes after the company’s previous SA head, Linton White, moved to fill a similar role at ATFX.

Robert J. Van Eyden was CEO of IG Group’s South Africa operation from 2022-2023. Previously, he worked at FNB South Africa for five years, serving as CEO of FNB Stockbroking & Portfolio Management. Robert had also previously worked at Barclays, Thebe Stockbroking, Standard Bank Group, and Rand Merchant Bank.

In addition to his executive roles, Robert J. Van Eyden has authored a number of trading and investing related books including Badass Trader (2023), Investing Happiness (2020), and The Money Fountain (2013).

Scope Markets was taken over by London based Rostro Group in 2023. Rostro was founded in 2020 by former ACM/TradeTech (now Finalto) executive Roger Hambury, with ambitions to acquire and grow out companies in the Retail FX, CFDs, and crypto trading sector. After the acquisition closed Rostro named former Skilling, CMC Markets and Alpari UK executive Pavel Spirin as CEO of Scope Markets.