FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker Traze has hired experienced industry executive Murilo de Oliveira, as LATAM Country Manager.

Murilo de Oliveira, who is based in London, joins Traze from rival broker HFM, where he had a similar role. Prior to HFM Murilo spent three years at Hantec Markets, where in Global Senior Business Development he focused on Portuguese speaking markets. He has also previously worked at Brazilian financial institutions XP and Itau BBA.

Traze is part of London based Zeal Group, and is operated mainly from Dubai. Group subsidiaries hold licenses from the UAE CMA (Category One), South Africa FSCA, as well as an FCA license in the UK (under the ZFX brand), and also operates an offshore entity in Seychelles. Traze and Zeal Group are controlled by Chinese national Yun Chen.

Murilo posted the following note on social media regarding his move to Traze.

I am beginning a new chapter as Country Manager at Traze, with the challenge of leading the company’s expansion across Latin America.

Our focus will be to strengthen our regional presence, develop strategic partnerships, and build a solid, efficient operation prepared to grow consistently.

LATAM plays an important role in this new cycle, and we will move forward with long-term vision, discipline, and excellence in execution.

We continue building.