FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Cyprus based Retail FX and CFDs broker Markets.com has named experienced industry executive Stavros Anastasiou as the company’s new CEO.

Stavros Anastasiou has been with Safecap Investments Ltd, the CySEC CIF licensed company which operates Markets.com, since 2016. He joined initially as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), and was named Group CCO of parent company Finalto (formerly TradeTech Group) in 2018.

Prior to joining Safecap / Markets.com in 2016 Stavros was Chief Compliance Officer at FxPro, working at FxPro from 2011-2016.

Matthew Maloney, CEO of Finalto Group commented:

“The appointment of Stavros marks a milestone in the evolution of markets.com.  Stavros brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been a valuable member of our Executive team for many years. His dedication to customer service and the growth of our global business is exemplary. I look forward to supporting Stavros, the markets.com management team, and all of our colleagues in ensuring the business reaches new levels.”

Stavros Anastasiou said to FNG of his new responsibilities at Markets.com:

“Stepping into this new role is an exciting opportunity and I am looking forward to working together with all teams at markets.com group. I am confident that with our talented and dedicated people we will succeed in realising our exciting new plans for markets.com.”

The Markets.com brand, Safecap Investments, along with the group’s institutional B2B business under the Finalto brand were acquired last year by Hong Kong based Gopher Investments. The Markets.com brand operates under licenses granted in the EU, UK, Australia, BVI, and South Africa.