25-year veteran broker to lead Capital.com and Currency.com group

The group of companies that includes the investment platform Capital.com and the cryptocurrency exchange Currency.com announced the appointment of Peter Heterington as chief executive officer, according to an official press release.

He will take over from Jonathan Squires, who had worked with the companies in their early growth.

Subject to regulatory approval, Heterington will assume the role on 16 May. He will oversee the group’s expansion into new markets in accordance with local laws.

Peter Heterington has over 25 years of experience in private wealth management and brokerage services. He previously served as CEO of Schroders Personal Wealth, the joint venture between Lloyds Banking Group and Schroders. Much of his career, starting in 1994, was spent at IG Group, where he served as chief executive from 2015 to 2018.

Heterington holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Nottingham and a Master’s degree in Finance from the London Business School.

The group comprises Capital.com and Currency.com, offering users the ability to trade contracts for difference (CFDs) and cryptocurrencies, respectively. Shares.com, a platform for stock trading, will soon join the group.

As reported in August 2021, representatives of the investment company VP Capital выкупили доли фонда Larnabel Ventures in Currency.com and Capital.com. According to them, it took more than a year to complete the deal and required approval from several international financial regulators.

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