GTN Taps Saxo Bank Veteran to Lead Middle East Expansion
Global
fintech firm GTN announced today (Wednesday) that it has appointed Ahmad
Abouardini as its new Middle East Relationship Manager. Abouardini brings over
eight years of experience from Saxo Bank, where he oversaw strategic
relationships and platform sales in the region.
The
appointment comes as GTN seeks to strengthen its presence in the Middle East
market. Abouardini’s extensive background in trading platforms, investment
banking, and asset management sales is expected to play a crucial role in the
company’s expansion efforts.
Prior to
joining GTN, Abouardini held senior positions at Nykredit and Aiia, a
Mastercard company. During his tenure at Saxo Bank, he was responsible for
driving growth and expanding the bank’s footprint across the Middle East, with
a focus on forex and CFDs.
Damian Bunce
“Ahmad
has extensive regional experience and a deep understanding of the Middle East
market. He will be instrumental in expanding our presence and fostering robust
relationships with our clients in the region,” commented Damian Bunce, CEO
of GTN Middle East.
Bunce holds
his position for several months now. As Finance Magnates exclusively
reported in early April, he left Exness, where he served as Chief Customer
Officer, to join GTN. Previously, he also worked at Saxo Bank for two years.
GTN offers
investment and trading solutions that integrate with existing services of
regulated financial firms and fintechs. The company’s platform provides access
to global markets and multiple asset classes, supported by execution, custody,
and post-trade solutions.
“I am
eager to strengthen our leading position and continue to empower brokers,
banks, asset managers, and fintechs with scalable investment and trading
options, making global markets accessible to all,” Abouardini also commented on
his new role.
GTN Works with Finansia
and Revolut
At the end of May, Finansia
Syrus Securities, a Thai brokerage and wealth management firm, entered into a
partnership with GTN. This alliance utilizes GTN’s trading platform and its
fractional trading features, enabling Thai investors to access a wide array of
assets across 29 global markets.
“Collaborating with GTN aligns perfectly with our mission to expand the investment horizons of Thai investors,” Chuangchai Nawongs, the CEO of Finansia, commented. “By leveraging GTN’s cutting-edge technology and global market expertise, we can empower our clients to make informed investment decisions and seize opportunities worldwide.”
A month later, GTN collaborated
with Revolut to introduce bond trading for European Economic Area (EEA)
customers through the Revolut app. The launch allows Revolut users to purchase
bonds directly from the app’s investment section. According to a press release
provided to Finance Magnates, Revolut is integrating GTN’s instant
click-to-trade feature, supported by both FIX and REST APIs, to facilitate bond
trading for its clientele.
“This is yet another step in Revolut’s mission to build an all-in-one investment platform that is multi-asset class, has coverage across EEA markets, and caters to both advanced and beginner users,” Rolandas Juteika, Head of Wealth and Trading (EEA) at Revolut, said on the latest partnership with GTN. “Bonds provide an excellent opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolios with fixed income.”
Backed by
strategic investors including IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and SBI
Ventures Singapore, GTN employs over 500 individuals across six countries. The
company aims to transform accessibility to investment and trading opportunities
worldwide.
Global
fintech firm GTN announced today (Wednesday) that it has appointed Ahmad
Abouardini as its new Middle East Relationship Manager. Abouardini brings over
eight years of experience from Saxo Bank, where he oversaw strategic
relationships and platform sales in the region.
The
appointment comes as GTN seeks to strengthen its presence in the Middle East
market. Abouardini’s extensive background in trading platforms, investment
banking, and asset management sales is expected to play a crucial role in the
company’s expansion efforts.
Prior to
joining GTN, Abouardini held senior positions at Nykredit and Aiia, a
Mastercard company. During his tenure at Saxo Bank, he was responsible for
driving growth and expanding the bank’s footprint across the Middle East, with
a focus on forex and CFDs.
Damian Bunce
“Ahmad
has extensive regional experience and a deep understanding of the Middle East
market. He will be instrumental in expanding our presence and fostering robust
relationships with our clients in the region,” commented Damian Bunce, CEO
of GTN Middle East.
Bunce holds
his position for several months now. As Finance Magnates exclusively
reported in early April, he left Exness, where he served as Chief Customer
Officer, to join GTN. Previously, he also worked at Saxo Bank for two years.
GTN offers
investment and trading solutions that integrate with existing services of
regulated financial firms and fintechs. The company’s platform provides access
to global markets and multiple asset classes, supported by execution, custody,
and post-trade solutions.
“I am
eager to strengthen our leading position and continue to empower brokers,
banks, asset managers, and fintechs with scalable investment and trading
options, making global markets accessible to all,” Abouardini also commented on
his new role.
GTN Works with Finansia
and Revolut
At the end of May, Finansia
Syrus Securities, a Thai brokerage and wealth management firm, entered into a
partnership with GTN. This alliance utilizes GTN’s trading platform and its
fractional trading features, enabling Thai investors to access a wide array of
assets across 29 global markets.
“Collaborating with GTN aligns perfectly with our mission to expand the investment horizons of Thai investors,” Chuangchai Nawongs, the CEO of Finansia, commented. “By leveraging GTN’s cutting-edge technology and global market expertise, we can empower our clients to make informed investment decisions and seize opportunities worldwide.”
A month later, GTN collaborated
with Revolut to introduce bond trading for European Economic Area (EEA)
customers through the Revolut app. The launch allows Revolut users to purchase
bonds directly from the app’s investment section. According to a press release
provided to Finance Magnates, Revolut is integrating GTN’s instant
click-to-trade feature, supported by both FIX and REST APIs, to facilitate bond
trading for its clientele.
“This is yet another step in Revolut’s mission to build an all-in-one investment platform that is multi-asset class, has coverage across EEA markets, and caters to both advanced and beginner users,” Rolandas Juteika, Head of Wealth and Trading (EEA) at Revolut, said on the latest partnership with GTN. “Bonds provide an excellent opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolios with fixed income.”
Backed by
strategic investors including IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and SBI
Ventures Singapore, GTN employs over 500 individuals across six countries. The
company aims to transform accessibility to investment and trading opportunities
worldwide.
