Equiti Capital, a provider of foreign exchange (forex) and contracts for difference (CFD) liquidity, announced this Monday that it has appointed a new Non-Executive Chairman of its Board – David Meek.

Meek will assume his new role following the approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is currently pending, the statement released today said. He brings more than three decades worth of experience in the financial industry.

The addition of Equiti Capital into the Gold-i’s ecosystem will bring extra liquidity and access to FX, metals and CFDs.

London-based Equiti Capital UK Ltd, the institutional prime brokerage arm of the Equiti Group, has deployed Gold-i’s Matrix as an additional distribution channel, making its multi-asset liquidity available to brokers worldwide. The addition of Equiti Capital into the Gold-i’s ecosystem will bring extra liquidity and access to the prime broker’s offering that includes FX, metals and CFDs.

Mitesh Vaghela, Director of Product at Equiti, said: “Equiti’s integration with Gold-i will be a significant value-add to Equiti Capital, and the Equiti Group, given Gold-i’s extensive client base in regions that supports Equiti’s global growth strategy.”

Gold-i’s Matrix suite of products provide a distribution channel of multi-asset class liquidity for a global network of brokers, prime brokers and hedge funds. Members are able to deliver their liquidity to other end-customers through Gold-i’s Matrix, as well as manage their trading book and customize their liquidity through different management tools.

Equiti Capital UK has been actively expanding the reach of its liquidity offering, with today’s announcement comes barely three months after the prime brokerage joined the oneZero Ecosystem.

Joy Li, Head of Business Development Asia Pacific for Gold-i, said: “We are delighted that Equiti Capital has joined our Matrix NETwork. They are a highly reputable global firm with excellent multi-asset liquidity. Having Equiti Capital in our NETwork will open new opportunities for our clients in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Europe regions.

Vincent Pang, Head of Asia Pacific region at Equiti Capital, added: “Equiti is very pleased to strengthen and expand its position in the Asia-Pac region through the partnership with Gold-i.  One of Equiti’s key strengths is collaboration. We work with the best in class trading solution providers and vendors to ensure our clients have an unparalleled trading experience.”

Source: Finance Magnates

London - 29 January 2020 - Equiti Group, a progressive provider of multi-asset financial products, has announced the appointment of Adrian Coxon as Chief Marketing Officer.

Coxon brings a wealth of global experience having built international brands in the industry and launched them into new and emerging markets. He has a track record of delivering retail and institutional growth across a wide range of products and markets with extensive expertise in digital marketing.

Coxon’s career has incorporated both large multinational institutions and small start-ups.

He has a long history working in the financial industry having held senior roles at IG Group, Saxo Bank and Gain Capital, managing global marketing teams and delivering campaigns across regions including the UK, EMEA, South America and China.

In welcoming Adrian, Equiti Group CEO, Iskandar Najjar, said: “We are tremendously pleased to welcome Adrian to Equiti Group and look forward to his valuable contribution. As a strategic hire for group, Adrian will drive initiatives to elevate Equiti’s brand and add momentum to our global growth strategy.”

Equiti Group’s vision is to extend its global footprint to new markets and regions and introduce innovative offerings.

Commenting on his new appointment, Adrian said: “What attracted me to Equiti was the company’s commitment to deliver excellence in every area of its business operations, from local regulation through to compliance and customer service. Operating at a global level, Equiti still maintains a local touch that’s refreshing to see. I’m excited by Equiti’s strategic vision and am looking forward to helping to deliver on its growth strategy."

In 2018, Equiti became the first company to be awarded a brokerage license by the Jordan Securities Commission, the license allows the company to provide financial advisory and brokerage services in the local and international markets. Following that, Equiti became the first online non-dealing brokerage to receive a license from Kenya’s local regulator, the Central Markets Authority.

Coxon is the latest in a number of senior hires at Equiti Group. These include:

· Dr Gafaar Saleh, Global Head of Growth: Equiti Group

· Mohamed Al Zuby, Chief Technology Officer: Equiti Group

· Samwel Kiraka, Chief Executive Officer, EGM Securities, a subsidiary of Equiti Group

In accordance with the provisions of article 74 of the licensing and regulation instructions for financial services, issued by the Securities Commission for the year 2005, you are kindly advised that the below named employees are authorised in the local financial market by Equiti Group Limited Jordan:

Kholod Mohasen Said Al Younis - Certified broker/Compliance Officer
Sarkis Nizar Sarkis Tchoporyan – Certified broker

Saleh spent the last 5 years as Credit Agricole's head of eFX algorithmic trading.

Prior to Equiti, Benedict, who has a colorful career across different industries, worked as an ‘FX Junior’ at Makor.

The firm's locally regulated subsidiary, EGM Securities, will be running the brand.

Equiti Capital UK Limited has appointed its Chief Operating Officer, Michael Ayres, to its board of directors.

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) announced it will be offering a comprehensive 7-week course aimed at educating existing and potential CFD & FX traders in Bahrain on the mechanics and tactics of global markets.

EGM Securities, Kenya’s first and only regulated non-dealing online forex broker, has launched the region’s first online forex trading offering in Kenya.