ATFX Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of FXCM Veteran Drew Niv as Chief Strategy Officer

Global financial services provider ATFX has announced the appointment of Drew Niv as its Chief Strategy Officer. With over two decades of experience in the FX industry, Niv brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.

Niv is best known for co-founding FXCM in 1999 and serving as its CEO for 19 years. During his tenure, he built strategic partnerships with major hedge funds, banks, and financial institutions worldwide. Niv's contributions to the FX industry include the development of FastMatch in collaboration with Credit Suisse and the establishment of Grid Sight, a pioneer in Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence for analysing and predicting price movements in CFD prices.

As Chief Strategy Officer, Niv will report directly to Joe Li, Chairman of ATFX Group who commented on Niv's appointment, stating, "Drew's extensive experience and strategic insights will be invaluable as we chart the course for our future growth and development. His expertise will be instrumental in guiding our efforts to introduce innovative financial products and advanced tools into the ATFX ecosystem, as well as forming strategic partnerships to deliver unparalleled services to our individual and institutional customers globally."

ATFX has a proven track record of introducing pioneering technologies, such as applying blockchain in loyalty programs and AI-based solutions in e-KYC workflows. These advancements reflect ATFX's commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry and empowering traders by enhancing their experiences.

Niv's appointment is part of ATFX's broader strategy to onboard elite professionals and expand its global presence. Recent additions to the team include Linton White as Regional Head for ATFX Africa, Hormoz Faryar as Managing Director of Institutional Sales, and Aditya Singh as Business Development Director International at ATFX MENA.