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.

Source: Finance Magnates