Freetrade hires Jenny Zhao as CEO
Jenny Zhao served as CCO and COO over a four year stint at online funeral and wills planning site Farewill.
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German neobroker Trade Republic inks Brad Pitt as Brand Ambassador
Trade Republic is launching the largest campaign in the company’s history, starring Brad Pitt.
Webull UK expands with local shares and tiered accounts
Webull UK is launching two account tiers designed to meet the needs of both casual and active traders.
BUX looking for a new CEO as Yorick Naeff moves to Innovation role at ABN AMRO
Yorick Naeff has led BUX since 2020. ABN AMRO acquired BUX in July 2024 for €68 million.
Exclusive: ABN Amro paid €68 million to acquire neobroker BUX
In its last financing round in April 2021, BUX raised $80 million in a Series C raise led by Prosus Ventures and Tencent.
Kraken goes after neobrokers adding Stocks trading
Kraken eventually plans to expand traditional securities trading to clients in the U.K., Europe, and Australia.
Trading apps and neobrokers get reviewed by the FCA
Trading apps, commonly known as ‘neo-brokers’, have allowed more retail investors easier access to a wider range of investments.
IG Group to acquire Freetrade for £160M
Electronic trading major IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced the acquisition of Freetrade for £160 million.
Exclusive: Freetrade co-founder Davide Fioranelli returns as a Non-Exec Director
Davide Fioranelli co-founded the UK-based neobroker Freetrade alongside Adam Dodds in 2015, but left in 2021.
Freetrade buys Stake UK clients and assets
Stake launched services for UK clients in 2020, but has decided to focus primarily on its Australia and New Zealand operations.
