FinanceFeeds Podcast

The proprietary trading industry was built around a simple promise: identify talented traders, give them access to capital, and share in the upside. Ruben Abitbol , Founder and CEO of RUBIK Prop Firm Consulting , says that original model has been heavily distorted. In the latest FinanceFeeds Podcast, Abitbol argued that many prop firms have drifted from talent discovery into challenge-selling, cre...

Brokerages spent years modernizing tradinginfrastructure through faster execution, liquidity aggregation, advanced pricing engines and multi-asset trading platforms. Communication operations, however, often evolved separately through disconnected CRMs, spreadsheets, dialers, and fragmented voice infrastructure layered together over time, according to Arthur Fedoruk⁠ , CEO of Calleague. Speaking on...

The modern retail trading industry no longer revolves around markets alone. It revolves around attention. Lamborghinis, screenshots of profits, luxury apartments, Discord servers, Telegram channels, prop firm payouts, and viral clips promising financial freedom now sit at the center of online trading culture. In many cases, the product is no longer trading itself. The product is aspiration. In a r...

The latest FinanceFeeds Podcast interview with FinanceFeeds Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Isayev features acquisition and growth specialist Stanislav Galandzovskyi , who described a market where customer acquisition costs continue to rise, retention remains underdeveloped, and many firms still underestimate how much trust, content, social proof, and long-term engagement now influence conversion rates. T...

When Marios Chailis , Chief Marketing Officer of Libertex Group, joined FinanceFeeds Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Isayev on the FinanceFeeds Podcast, the discussion quickly moved beyond conventional marketing narratives. What followed was a wide-ranging conversation on product evolution, regulation, brand architecture, and the realities of operating a global brokerage business under increasing scrutiny...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Rostro Group's Managing Director of Futures and Options, Saul Knapp, to discuss the recent developments in the global gold market and how it's impacting retail traders, brokers, liquidity providers, and international economies. Saul breaks down key scenarios where managing gold exposure is of utmost importance.

The latest episode of the FinanceFeeds Podcast, hosted by the Editor-in-Chief, shines a light on how financial institutions can design corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that actually change lives. In an extended conversation with Martin Thorvaldsson , Community Director at Exness , the discussion centers on how the brokerage responded to the devastating Cyprus wildfires and why the fi...

The latest episode of the FF Podcast, hosted by FinanceFeeds Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Isayev, features an in-depth conversation with Victor Ivanov , Regional Head of Business Development (EMEA) at Brokeree Solutions . Ivanov brings his front-line experience in brokerage technology to the table, reflecting on partnerships, integrations, prop trading, and the values that guide Brokeree’s strategy in...

FinanceFeeds is excited to announce the release of a new episode of the FinanceFeeds Podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Isayev. In this episode, Nikolai speaks with Sonata Naujokaitė, an events professional with more than a decade of experience, including over six years focused specifically on expos in the Forex and CFD sector.

FinanceFeeds Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Isayev welcomed 26 Degrees Global Markets to the debut video edition of the FinanceFeeds Podcast. The episode featured James Alexander , Group Chief Commercial Officer at 26 Degrees, who offered an in-depth look into how the liquidity provider is navigating volatility, client hedging demands, and extended market hours. The conversation ranged from post-Trump ma...

The latest FinanceFeeds Podcast features Matt Barrett , CEO and co-founder of Adaptive , a capital markets software engineering firm known for its open-source technology Aeron and its expertise in building bespoke tradingtechnology solutions and helping firms modernize their tech stacks. Matt Barrett walked listeners through his path from New Zealand software engineer to fintech founder, detailing...

Our latest FF Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Petros Kalaitzis , Chief Strategy Officer at FunderPro . In this episode, Kalaitzis discusses the evolution of proprietary trading, payout transparency, the psychological shifts in trader behavior, and what the industry should expect as regulation comes into focus. As one of the most visible firms in the funded trader space, FunderPro’s...

The latest FinanceFeeds Podcast episode features Agne Linge , Head of Growth at WeFi. In the discussion, Agne covers a range of pressing topics in the digital asset industry, from the evolution of finance to the future of decentralized banking. WeFi describes itself as a decentralized on-chainbank—a concept that goes beyond traditional neo-banking by providing financial services to the unbanked th...

FinanceFeeds is excited to announce the release of a new episode of its Podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Isayev. In this episode, Nikolai was joined by Peter Voorneveld, Senior Account Executive and Industry Specialist for Brokers at Amazon Web Services (AWS), to discuss how cloud technologies are revolutionizing the CFD brokerage industry.  Peter Voorneveld, who specializes in supportin...

After a brief hiatus, the FinanceFeeds Podcast is back for an insightful discussion with industry veteran, Torben Gregers Friis . We chat about the evolution of the brokerage industry, managing risk in leveraged trading, the state of crypto today, and the rise of the MENA region as a financial hub.

We are excited to announce the release of Episode 33 of the FF Podcast, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Isayev, featuring Francois Albessard , CEO of Traders Education. Albessard is a seasoned expert within the trading industry with a background in marketing. In this episode, Albessard emphasizes that while education is a crucial part of a trader's journey, it is only one piece of the puzzle...

Our guest for the 32nd episode is James Glyde , Founder and CEO of PipFarm, the newly launched funded trader firm at a pivotal time for this industry segment. James spoke with FinanceFeeds Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Isayev about PipFarm’s sustainable approach to risk management, reasons for choosing cTrader, gamified trading, and why it is not “prop trading”.

The 31st episode of our podcast is focused on Axi Select - a unique prop trading program developed by Axi*, formerly known as AxiTrader, a well-established online Forex and CFD trading brokerage firm founded in 2007 in Australia. Axi has grown to offer a wide range of financial instruments, including Forex pairs, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies for trading on its platform. We spoke with...

Our 30th episode is dedicated to a true storyteller, Tim Furey of TradeView Markets . Known for his energetic and forthright demeanor, he brings his distinctive style and candid insights to the conversation. Check out our conversation on the growth of his brokerage, the recent launch of Vulcan Prime Bridge, and how the company gives back to athletes and communities with a unique approach to sports...

The 29th episode of the FinanceFeeds Podcast features Tatiana Pilipenko, Regional Head of Business Development for APAC, UK, and the Americas at Brokeree Solutions, at a critical time for the prop trading industry, particularly in the United States. Tatiana speaks about the recent launch of Prop Pulse, the company's new account management solution, staffing changes at the company, what it take...

Our 28th episode is dedicated to the current recruitment landscape with our guest, Igor Galkin, Co-Founder of Companionville Recruiting. This new agency stands out for its unique performance-based model and compensation with the concept of "preferred ghost shares", which Igor delves into in detail on our show. Igor also provided his take on current challenges facing candidates and employ...

Our 27th episode continues our focus on 'Women of the Industry' and is dedicated to the FX and CFD industry in Asia with our guest, Opal J.Y. Yang of New Direction Solution. Opal highlights the critical role of personalized relationships in the Chinese-speaking FX and CFD space. Ms. Yang also addresses China's unique regulatory challenges and provides valuable insights into the Asian f...

Our 26th episode is dedicated to the 'Woman of the Industry' series and features Daniela Egli , the CEO of the Cyprus-based operation of The Trading Pit. We chatted with Daniela about the current state of the prop trading space, what makes The Trading Pit's offering unique, and Daniela's ascent to senior management roles along with tips for future female CEOs.

Our 25th episode features Jonathan Baumgart , an industry professional with deep insights and knowledge about global licensing and regulatory regimes for brokers and crypto firms. We asked Jonathan about some of the most favorable jurisdictions for setting up a brokerage today, nuances of particular countries and licensing regimes, as well as tips on how to successfully vet a new business relation...

Our 24th episode welcomes Andrew Lane , CEO and founder of Acuity , who delves into the company's products and services, shares his concerns about AI and machine learning in the news and information space, and gives his insights on financial literacy among Americans and Europeans, and more...