IC Markets has appointed blockchain technology expert Jaser
Mahmoud as Chief Technology Officer, adding an experienced digital asset infrastructure expert to its
leadership team. The move
highlights the broker’s focus on emerging technology as it strengthens the infrastructure
behind its trading services.
Veteran Technologist Joins IC Markets
Mahmoud will oversee the company’s technology
strategy and the development of its core systems. He brings more than 20 years of experience in
technology roles. He has worked across financial services and related sectors,
with a focus on architecture and complex platforms.
Mahmoud joins IC Markets from crypto-focused
technology firm R3, where he served as Chief Architect. In that role, he worked
on the design of large-scale systems that support distributed and digital asset
infrastructure.
Background at R3 and ADSS
IC Markets is also tapping someone with expertise in the UAE’s regulatory space in matters digital infrastructure. He has reportedly worked closely with central banks, regulators, and other key players to turn policy and business goals into clear technical plans.
According to his profile, his efforts made sure the platform was safe, reliable, and able to work smoothly with other systems at both national and international levels.
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Headquartered in London, R3 develops enterprise blockchain
software for regulated financial institutions through its Corda platform, which
supports digital assets, tokenization and other distributed ledger use cases
across global markets. He also spent nearly two years as Head of Enterprise Architecture at ADSS.
Recently, IC Markets also appointed Petros Kalaitzis as General Manager of its proprietary trading division. Before joining IC Markets,
Kalaitzis served as Deputy CEO and Chief Strategy Officer at FunderPro. He previously held senior roles at Tools for Brokers,
including Managing Director.
Elsewhere, the broker signed a sponsorship deal with Australian tennis player Alexei Popyrin early this month, ahead of the 2026 season.
This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.
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