Katalina Pantea joins OnePrime as head of compliance, strengthening regulatory focus

Katalina Pantea has been appointed as Head of Compliance at OnePrime, a brand operated within the OneRoyal Group by Royal Financial Trading Pty Ltd, as the company seeks to bolster its global compliance framework.

With over twenty years of experience in regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial risk management, Pantea brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Her career has spanned banking, investment, and fintech, including senior positions such as Group Head of Compliance and Executive Director at BDSwiss Holding Ltd and Charlgate Ltd.
 

She has held compliance officer roles across several jurisdictions, including Cyprus, Mauritius, Seychelles, and South Africa, and has been recognised for her ability to align compliance strategies with both EU and international regulatory frameworks. This experience is seen as particularly relevant as OnePrime continues its international expansion.
 

In her current role at Royal Financial Trading (CY) Ltd, Pantea serves as Executive Director and Group Head of Compliance and Legal, working closely with CySEC and other international regulators. Her leadership is noted for embedding robust compliance systems across complex organisations, balancing evolving regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
 

Pantea holds advanced certifications in Compliance, AML, GDPR, Blockchain Security, ESG Finance, and Financial Services Regulation. She is also a Fellow of the International Compliance Association (ICA) and a member of ACAMS.

Jacob Nel, CEO of OnePrime

“We are thrilled to welcome Katalina to lead our compliance function at OnePrime,” said Jacob Nel, CEO of OnePrime. “Her depth of experience and proactive approach to regulatory change are exactly what we need as we continue expanding our institutional liquidity solutions globally.”
 

“I'm excited to join OnePrime at such a pivotal stage in its growth,” commented Katalina Pantea. “Regulatory integrity is fundamental to building trust in financial markets, and I look forward to strengthening our compliance culture as we expand globally.”
 

Industry observers have noted the significance of this appointment. “OnePrime’s decision to bring in a compliance leader with such broad international experience signals a strong commitment to regulatory excellence,” said a London-based compliance consultant. “It’s a move that could set a benchmark for others in the institutional FX space.”
 

OnePrime operates under an ASIC licence, providing tailored liquidity and trading infrastructure solutions to forex brokers worldwide. The company aims to help clients optimise execution, manage risk, and scale their operations with confidence.