Drew Niv is widely recognized for his pivotal role in co-founding FXCM in 1999 and serving as its CEO for 19 

years. During his tenure, he fostered strategic partnerships with institutional clients, including major hedge 

funds, prominent banks, and renowned financial institutions worldwide. His visionary leadership has left an 

indelible mark on the FX industry, with notable contributions to groundbreaking initiatives such as the 

development of FastMatch in collaboration with Credit Suisse and the establishment of Grid Sight as a 

forerunner in Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence for analysing and predicting price movements in CFD 

prices.

In his new capacity as Chief Strategy Officer at ATFX, Drew Niv will report directly to Joe Li, Chairman of ATFX 

Group. Joe Li expressed his enthusiasm for Drew Niv’s appointment, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Drew 

Niv to the ATFX team. His extensive experience and strategic insights will be invaluable as we chart the course 

for our future growth and development. With Drew Niv on board, we are poised to revolutionize the landscape 

of financial services. His wealth of experience and strategic insights will play a crucial role in guiding our efforts 

to introduce groundbreaking financial products and advanced tools into the existing ATFX ecosystem. Moreover, 

Drew’s expertise will be instrumental in forming strategic partnerships that will drive our commitment to delivering 

unparalleled services that cater to the dynamic requirements of individual and institutional customers globally.”

ATFX’s commitment to innovation is evident in its track record of introducing pioneering technologies such as applying 

blockchain technologies in loyalty program, and AI-based solution in e-KYC workflows. These advancements reflect 

ATFX’s proactive approach to staying at the forefront of the industry and commitment to empower traders by enhance 

their trading experiences.

Drew Niv’s appointment comes as part of ATFX’s broader strategy to onboard elite professionals and expand its global 

footprint. Recent appointments include Linton White as Regional Head for ATFX Africa, Hormoz Faryar as Managing 

Director of Institutional Sales and Aditya Singh as the new Business Development Director International at ATFX MENA 

respectively. By recruiting highly experienced professionals like Drew Niv and fostering a culture of innovation and 

excellence, ATFX is poised to achieve long-term success and solidify its position as a dominant player in the global 

financial marketplace.