TradeInformer Podcast
Conversations with leading figures in the retail trading world.
Episodes
Making AI work (for real) with Deriv and Integral
In this episode we speak to Prakash Bhudia, Chief Growth Officer at Deriv, and Julian Elliot, who is Senior Product Manager at Integral. The goal of our talk was to have a conversation about how AI is really being used, rather than speculative predictions about what could happen in the future. We talk about how Deriv and Integral are using AI internally, where it has and has not worked, and whethe
The Upside Funding + Centroid: Gold hedging and prop trading sustainability
In this episode of the TradeInformer Podcast, we talk to James Hodgman, the Founder of The Upside Funding, and Mihai Gheorghian from Centroid Solutions. We talk about prop sustainability, hedging, trader behaviour and more.
The South Africa forex broker market, with Dany Mawas
In this episode we talk to Dany Mawas, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fortress Core. Based in South Africa for over a decade, Dany talks about goings on in the local market and wider African region, looking at why brokers fail there and what they need to know regulation-wise before starting.
How does AI SEO work in 2025? Obsero's Founders explain
In this episode of the TradeInformer Podcast we speak to Obsero Founders Andy Francos and Mike Logue about SEO and marketing in the age of AI.
Andy and Mike have held senior marketing roles at IG Group and have a huge wealth of experience working at one of the largest brokers in the world. We talk about what changes LLMs have caused, how brands are responding, how to rank in LLMs, differences bet
How to make money from prop firms, with Stanislav Galandzovskyi
In this episode of the TradeInformer Podcast we speak to Stanislav Galandzovskyi, who recently left his role at NAGA, where he headed up paid marketing for more than 7 years. He has also worked with 7 prop firms and has a huge range of insights on how they work, trends in the industry, and more.
Prop risk management with Ruben Abitbol from Prop Firm Match
In this episode we speak to Ruben Abitbol from Prop Firm Match. Ruben started out as an options trader before moving on to work in risk management at the 5ers. Today he works at prop affiliate and technology company Prop Firm Match. We talk about risk management, prop clients, branding, what Prop Firm Match has planned, and more.
Changing traders & AI risk management
This time on the TradeInformer Podcast we speak to Debbie Georgiou, who has just joined Scope Prime. We talk about white labels, changes in trader behaviour, and how risk management teams are changing their activity using new technologies.
How Maven Trading got 130K+ traders, with CEO Jon Alexander
In this episode of the TradeInformer Podcast, we speak to Jon Alexander, CEO of prop firm Maven Trading.
Jon explains how he ended up in CEO seat, talks through Maven's crazy growth since launch, and how the firm grew more after losing access to MetaQuotes than it did before.
Trive in South Africa
In this episode of the TradeInformer podcast, we speak to Trive South Africa CEO Marius Grobler. We talk about what it takes to succeed in South Africa, what Trive has planned, and where other brokers go wrong in the country.
Seychelles regulation changes, with Nikolas Xenofontos and Salvus Funds
The Seychelles regulator has made some changes to the regulatory framework for brokers in the island. We talk to regulatory expert Nikolas Xenofontos, Managing Director at Salvus Funds, about why those changes were made, what they mean for brokers, and what the best options for brokers are today as a result.
Fantasy trading, with Bullrush Founder Trent Hoerr
In this episode we speak to Bullrush Founder and CEO Trent Hoerr. Bullrush is a super interesting company that is effectively taking concepts from things like fantasy football and online poker, and applying it to trading. We discuss what Bullrush does, compliance, how the business works, trading structures, where it's proving popular geographically, and more.
Smart pricing, happy clients, with Afterprime founders Jeremy Kinstlinger and Elan Bension
In this episode we speak to Jeremy Kinstlinger and Elan Bension, the Founders of new retail broker Afterprime and liquidity provider Argamon.
We chat about setting up the new brand and their plans for the company, with a focus on how they offer their pricing, why it's beneficial for clients, and how they manage risk exposure.
Hantec Markets CSO Norayr Djerrahian
In this episode of the TradeInformer podcast we speak to Norayr Djerrahian, Chief Strategy Officer at Hantec Markets. We discuss his background in investment banking, shifting to online trading, new products and more.
Purple Trading & Fintokei CEO David Varga on launching a prop in Japan
In this episode of the TradeInformer Podcast, we speak to David Varga. David is the Co-Founder of retail broker Purple Trading, as well as the funded trader firm Fintokei. We talk about his background, setting up Purple Trading, and more.
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Everything you wanted to know about props but were afraid to ask, w. PipFarm CEO James Glyde
In this episode of the TradeInformer podcast we talk to PipFarm Founder and CEO James Glyde. We look at how James came to start PipFarm, regions and clients, do clients buy multiple challenges, marketing costs, risk management practices, trading platforms, and more. It's a must listen for anyone looking to learn about this nascent industry.
Amana, Amazon, marketing & more, with Joy Dabeet
In this episode of the TradeInformer podcast we speak to Joy Dabeet. Joy is Chief Marketing Officer at Amana, a Dubai-headquartered broker. Amana has undergone a big overhaul in the past couple of years, with a major rebrand, the addition of physical stocks, a new trading app, and more. We talk to Joy about her time at Amazon, building a marketing team at Amana, what people in the region are looki
Tickmill Co-Founder Illimar Mattus on props, regulations, investing and more
In this episode of The C-Suite, we speak to Illimar Mattus, Co-Founder of brokerage group Tickmill and prop firm The Trading Pit. We hear about Illimar's background, his investment strategy, what The Trading Pit aims to do, developments in the prop space and more. You can skip to individual questions using the timestamps below.
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Illimar's background
05:20 - Why is Estonia a te
Pepperstone's Dianah Igati on compliance, regulators, and the African market
In this episode we speak to Dianah Igati, Regional Head of Compliance at Pepperstone. Dianah was previously at the Kenyan CMA and we talk about what it takes to manage a multi-license broker's compliance function, her time at the Kenyan regulator, and the makeup of the burgeoning African market.
FPFX Founder Justin Hertzberg on the prop industry
In this episode of the TradeInformer podcast we speak to Justin Hertzberg. Justin is the founder and CEO of FPFX, a major technology provider in the prop trading sector. We talk about his background in FX trading and working as introducing broker, launching FPFX, what the company does, regulations, and brokers entering the space.
How quants can use AI to improve dealing desks, with Chariton Christou
In this episode of the TradeInformer Podcast we speak to Chariton Christou, Co-Founder of Boltzmann Research.
Chariton spent six years at Tickmill as a quant and recently started Boltzmann Research, a company that trades on its own account and provides market making services to FX/CFD brokers.
We discuss what a quant actually does, common dealing desk mistakes, what sort of information you ca
What next for prop firms? With Jonathan Baumgart
In this episode we speak to Jonathan Baumgart about the fallout from the My Forex Funds debacle and what it means for the the prop space. We then also talk about the Comoros regulator scam and what other options are on the table for brokers that want to get regulated offshore.
CFD affiliate marketing in 2023, with Investing Reviews Founder Simon Jones
In this episode we speak to Simon Jones, founder of InvestingReviews.co.uk. We talk about Simon's background and the founding of the company, working with brokers, what brokers can do to improve their relationship with affiliates, new plans for the company, 2023 trends, and some of Simon's experience in the gambling sector.
Running a start-up broker, with Mitto Markets Founder Tim Sunderland
In this episode we speak to Tim Sunderland, Founder of multi-asset broker Mitto Markets. We talk about Tim's journey founding the company, getting regulated quickly in the UK, options trading, changing customer demands, offering different products and appetite for them, hard parts of running a start up and more. This is a super interesting episode and one worth listening to for anyone who is eithe
Regulations, new products, Google and more, with TRAction Fintech Founder Quinn Perrott
In this episode of the CFDs Weekly Podcast we're joined by TRAction Fintech Founder Quinn Perrott. We talk about regulatory changes and why they may not be as bad as people fear. Also we talk about Google, new products and future developments in the industry.
Emergency crypto episode, with Kirobo COO Michael Pearl
In this episode of the CFDs Weekly we speak to Kirobo Chief Operating Officer Michael Pearl. Michael has experience across the FX/CFD and crypto sectors and we talk about similarities between the industries, the fallout from Binance and the SEC, what's going on in the sector more broadly, and what the future holds from crypto companies.
Connecting content, marketing and sales (and more), with David Belle
In this episode of the CFDs Weekly Podcast, we speak to Macrodesiac Founder David Belle. David was previously at TradingView and has done a lot of work with some major CFD providers. We mainly talk about how brokers can do a better job at connecting their marketing, content and sales teams. We also talk about adding options and futures, as well as new regulations in the UK. Listeners may want to s
Everything you wanted to know about copy trading (but were afraid to ask)
In this episode of the CFDs Weekly podcast, we speak to James Lawrence, the Founder of Enigma Strategy, an FCA-regulated firm with investment advisory permissions. We speak about how copy trading works, what you need of offer it, what some brokers are doing at the moment and why, as well as why there is so much confusion about the sector.
Intro music by George Bar.
What happened in St Vincent and the Grenadines, with Jonathan Baumgart
In this episode of the CFDs Weekly podcast we speak to Jonathan Baumgart about what happened in St Vicent and what the alternatives are for brokers. We also discuss start up brokers and what the future holds for smaller companies.
Intro music by State Azure.
Make FX great again, with Drew Niv
In this episode of the CFDs Weekly Podcast we're joined by Drew Niv. We talk about FTX, setting up FXCM, what made the company succeed and mistakes made, crypto's future and whether FX is going to make a comeback.
Prop shops & trading contests with Jonathan Baumgart
In this episode of the CFDs Weekly podcast, we speak to Atomiq Consulting founder Jonathan Baumgart about prop shops. A new trend is emerging in the industry where companies set up paid for trading contests. How does this work and how do you make money from it? Listen and find out!
Regulatory issues with Sophie Gerber
In this edition of the CFDs Weekly Podcast, we chat to regulatory expert Sophie Gerber about problems facing Aussie brokers, payments, Google policies and more.
Darwinex CEO Juan Colon
In the first episode of the CFDs Weekly Podcast, we speak to Darwinex CEO and Co-Founder Juan Colon.
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