Garen Meserlian is the new Chief Operating Officer at the
CFD broker easyMarkets, according to his LinkedIn post today (Wednesday).
Meserlian is switching from the role of Chief Marketing Officer, having joined
the company in 2023.
According to his profile, he is an outsider in the CFD brokerage space, having
previously worked as a Senior Marketing Director at Public Relations firm
Action Global for more than seven years.
Following Strong Client Activity
The latest change in one of easyMarkets’ top leadership roles
follows the company’s growth in activity. Last month, the broker reported a 34%
year-on-year increase in client trading volumes for Q2 2025, driven by
heightened market volatility and renewed momentum across asset classes.
Gold, Nasdaq, and EURUSD retained their positions as the
most traded instruments for the fourth consecutive quarter, while crypto
markets rebounded after a subdued Q1, benefiting from speculative activity.
Global indices also hit record highs on the back of strong
earnings and retail participation, while the U.S. Dollar Index fell to a
three-year low, stimulating activity in forex markets.
Read more: easyMarkets Q2 2025: Trading Volumes Surge 34% as Crypto Rebounds and Dollar Weakens
The quarter also saw trading volumes and frequency rise
across the broker’s proprietary platforms, aided by targeted enhancements that
improved execution speed and confidence. This coincided with shifting market
conditions that provided traders with both risks and opportunities, reinforcing
engagement across multiple product lines.
According to the company, geopolitical tensions in the
Middle East further fueled safe-haven demand, particularly for gold, while
speculation over a potential leadership change at the U.S. Federal Reserve
added volatility to FX markets and weighed on the dollar.
Other Recent Changes in the Industry
In another recent executive move, Gareth Derbyshire was appointed Chief Strategy Officer. The hire comes as preparations continue for a
planned launch of services in the United Kingdom next year, following the
recent acquisition of a Financial Conduct Authority licence.
Derbyshire brings around 25 years of compliance experience
in the financial services sector, including a decade dedicated to the forex and
contracts for differences industry. He has worked with several leading trading
brands in London, establishing himself as a key figure in regulatory oversight
and compliance leadership.
His career in retail trading began in 2010 when he became
Head of Compliance for the UK and Europe at CMC Markets. He later held the same
position at Plus500’s UK unit and subsequently joined ETX Capital in 2015,
serving as both Head of Compliance and MLRO.
This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.
