ActivTrades taps Italian FX brokerage veteran Matteo Paganini as new CCO

Rick Steves

Under Paganini’s guidance, ActivTrades is poised to unleash novel offerings, including a New Investor Profile Account, catering to a modern breed of investors and traders. This account promises zero commissions and swaps on CFDs for Stocks and ETFs, underlining ActivTrades’ commitment to enhancing the trading experience through its proprietary ActivTrader platform.

ActivTrades Corp, a heavyweight in the global forex and CFD brokerage sector, has announced Matteo Paganini as the newly minted Group Chief Commercial Officer. This strategic move is set to amplify the firm’s robust growth trajectory and service excellence commitment.

Matteo Paganini steps into the spotlight at ActivTrades, bringing a rich 20-year portfolio of expertise in FX, market making, and risk management.

His appointment marks a milestone for ActivTrades as the company embarks on an ambitious global strategy and expansion drive. With an illustrious career that includes pivotal roles at Admirals and Pepperstone, Paganini is no stranger to steering commercial success in the CFD industry.

Paganini led Italian operations of FXCM, Pepperstone, and Admirals

Prior to his engagement with ActivTrades, Matteo Paganini held the position of Regional Revenue Officer for Europe at Admirals, subsequently ascending to the role of Managing Director for Italy and Spain with Pepperstone, based out of London. His tenure continued with a strategic relocation to Cyprus to oversee Pepperstone’s operations across Europe.

Matteo’s earlier professional journey is marked by his role as a managing partner of the first Italian FX broker Salex S.p.A., back in 2004. He further expanded his leadership footprint by launching and steering the Italian division of FXCM in 2009. In addition to these roles, he spearheaded FXCM’s DailyFX market analysis team, serving as the Chief Analyst.

ActivTrades CEO Alex Pusco extolled Paganini’s virtues, stating, “His experience, knowledge and talent make him an excellent asset for the whole Group and his contribution will help ActivTrades to further develop and grow while always providing a superior service to its clients.”

ActivTrades to launch zero commissions and zero swaps on CFD on Stocks and ETF

Under Paganini’s guidance, ActivTrades is poised to unleash novel offerings, including a New Investor Profile Account, catering to a modern breed of investors and traders. This account promises zero commissions and swaps on CFDs for Stocks and ETFs, underlining ActivTrades’ commitment to enhancing the trading experience through its proprietary ActivTrader platform.

A trailblazer since 2001, ActivTrades stands tall as a global purveyor of forex and CFD online brokerage services. With a forte in diversifying trading services across a multitude of assets, the company is lauded for its pioneering role in democratizing the FX market for a global clientele.

Backed by regulation from the FCA, CSSF, and other regulatory giants, ActivTrades continues to offer unparalleled trading conditions and educational resources, fortifying its status as a multi-asset brokerage par excellence.

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