FxPro's New Appointments Bring Unique Global Insight and Analysis to FX Traders
By Fxpro Financial Services Ltd, PRNEMonday, May 24, 2010
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, May 25, 2010 - FxPro Financial Services Ltd (FxPro), a leading global retail broker in
FX and CFDs, has today announced the appointments of Michael Derks as Chief
Strategist and Simon Smith as Chief Economist. These two appointments will
bring a unique global perspective to FxPro and offer clients enhanced insight
and analysis of the world's markets.
Michael Derks joins FxPro with 27 years experience as a multi-discipline
investment and market strategist and economist. Prior to joining FxPro,
Michael was the Chief Investment Strategist at Arch Group (an investment
management boutique), and Global Head of Fixed Income and FX Strategy at
Commonwealth Bank of Australia in London. Michael has also held Senior Market
Strategist and Economist roles at both Nomura International and at Deutsche
Bank and has considerable experience across institutional, family office,
ultra high net worth, high net worth and retail investors.
An accomplished economist and financial market strategist, Simon Smith
joins FxPro as Chief Economist from Thomson Reuters where he was responsible
for building a cross-market analysis capability for new product development.
He has over 17 years experience as an economist and global financial market
strategist acquired as Chief Economist and Strategist at Weavering Capital
Ltd, as head of Fixed Income at 4Cast Ltd and at MMS International as the
Managing Analyst for European Fixed Income.
Panagiotis Xydas, Chief Executive Officer of FxPro commented, "FxPro is
delighted to have two such experienced market experts joining our team at a
time of exciting growth for our business. These senior and high calibre
appointments demonstrate FxPro's intent to develop its research and
investment capabilities. The fast moving nature of FX markets coupled with
the 24/5 trading capabilities of the FxPro platform means it is essential
that we equip our globally diverse trader base with the best information
possible to make informed investment decisions."
The platform can be accessed at: www.fxpro.com
Notes to Media
About FxPro
FxPro is a rapidly expanding industry leader in the fast growing retail
FX market. Serving clients from more than 120 countries with trading 24/5 and
outstanding levels of customer support 24/7, our goal is to become the
world's preferred FX broker. With a popular trading platform and
well-regarded global brand, FxPro has emerged as a first choice for clients
seeking user-friendly market access via a highly customizable superior
trading infrastructure. FxPro is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus
Securities and Exchange Commission, under licence number 078/07, and operates
under the EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) having a
presence in the UK, France, Spain, Austria, Russia, Greece and Cyprus. For
further information, please visit www.FxPro.com.
For further information, please contact: Andrew Walton/Ed Gascoigne-Pees FD Tel: +44(0)20-7269-7214/7132 Email: andrew.walton@fd.com / ed.gascoigne-pees@fd.com
For further information, please contact: Andrew Walton/Ed Gascoigne-Pees, FD, Tel: +44(0)20-7269-7214/7132, Email: andrew.walton at fd.com / ed.gascoigne-pees at fd.com
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