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EXCLUSIVE: TaxTec appoints French as CRO
21 July 2026 UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

As the chief revenue officer, Sarah French will bring with her extensive experience across tax operations, financial technology, sales, and business development

A.Mulla joins GCEX as board member
17 July 2026 UAE
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Mohammed A.Mulla bring 16-years experience at Finalto, where he served as the founding vice president for MENA and Asia

Swift’s blockchain-based ledger ready for use
10 July 2026 Belgium
Reporter: Matthew Challis

According to Swift, 17 banks from six continents are preparing to pilot live transactions, with its shared ledger providing a secure orchestration layer for bank-issued tokenised deposits on their own infrastructure

Marex Group agrees to acquire Bright Point International
09 July 2026 China, UK, Singapore
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

BPI provides its clients with access to commodities and financial products, including FX, index futures and options, and digital asset derivatives

Waystone appoints Larnder as Chief Financial Officer
01 July 2026 UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Richard Larnder brings over 20 years of experience operating within complex international services organisations, with deep expertise across financial strategy, governance, capital management, and M&A

Langham Hall appoints Li as group CFO
30 June 2026 UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

As the firm expands across jurisdictions and service lines, Richard Li will help improve reporting, controls, data quality, and systems, ensuring the business remains well positioned for the future

EIB issues the first DLT native commercial paper on Clearstream’s D7
29 June 2026 Germany
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Citi facilitated the issuance acting as sole dealer and issuing and paying agent, and BIL, DekaBank, DZ BANK, Eurex Clearing, Union Investment, and Volksbank Mittlerer Schwarzwald participated as primary investors in the tokenised commercial paper

OSTTRA appoints Tippell as Head of FX
25 June 2026 US, UK
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

In this role, Keith Tippell will lead the OSTTRA’s FX business, driving the strategy and development of its services for the FX community

Fenergo appoints Nair
24 June 2026 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Lekshmi Nair joins the firm’s executive leadership team and will lead the company's global go-to-market organisation, driving revenue growth, and scaling its commercial operations

Global X ETFs Australia appoints Citi as custodian
23 June 2026 Australia
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Global X says it selected Citi for its global expertise in ETF servicing, custody, and fund administration, together with its established local capabilities and global custody network

IQ-EQ appoints Slater as Managing Director of Middle East
16 June 2026 UAE
Reporter: Zarah Choudhary

Based in the Dubai International Financial Centre, Michael Slater will lead IQ-EQ’s strategic and operational activities across the Middle East, driving growth, deepening client relationships, and further strengthening the group’s position

Citi launches tokenised depositary receipts
11 June 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

New digital model offers issuers flexible capital while providing investors with direct, transparent access to company equity