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      Equiti Group Names Yiannos Xenophontos as Group Head of Trading

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      Equiti Group has appointed Yiannos Xenophontos as its new Group Head of Trading as the online trading and fintech solutions provider continues its global expansion.

       

      Xenophontos brings more than 15 years of experience in financial services and capital markets to the role. He will relocate to Equiti's global headquarters in Dubai to lead the group's trading operations.

       

      The appointment represents what Equiti describes as a major milestone in its strategic growth journey, with Xenophontos expected to strengthen the company's trading capabilities and institutional-grade service delivery.

       

      Xenophontos began his career in London as a Financial Products Analyst in banking before joining FxPro Financial Services Ltd, where he held several senior positions including Chief Dealer and most recently Chief Operating Officer.

       

      "Yiannos' deeply technical experience in trading and the financial services sector is a tremendous addition to Equiti," said Iskandar Najjar, Equiti Group CEO and Co-Founder. "With Yiannos joining the team, I know we can continue to deliver the best execution and trading experience across the globe."

       

      The appointment comes as Equiti accelerates its global expansion, product diversification and commitment to regulated markets. The group operates across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, with licences in major financial jurisdictions including the UK, UAE and Cyprus.

       

      "I'm thrilled to join Equiti during such an exciting phase of growth," said Xenophontos. “The chance to help shape a high-performing global trading operation alongside a talented, innovative team is an opportunity I truly value. Together, we will continue building a trading engine that is smart, scalable, and laser-focused on client success.”

       

      Equiti Group is s a global provider of advanced trading technology, payment software, virtual assets, asset management and physical commodity solutions. The company serves retail, professional and institutional client segments.

       

      Equiti Capital UK Limited began trading operations in 2008. We offer accessible Prime Brokerage services with real liquidity from top tier banks and ECN venues. We have invested heavily in our trading technology and partnered with the biggest liquidity providers globally allowing us to deliver a unique range of services to our Clients. Equiti Capital UK Limited's continued focus on exceptional customer support and innovative liquidity solutions has allowed us to become the prime brokerage of choice for a diverse range of clients.

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