Exclusive FNG… FNG has learned that FCA regulated broker Stratos Markets Limited has added Richard Weighell to its Board of Directors, as a Non-Executive Director.
Richard Weighell recently retired as a partner at accountancy firm BDO. An accountant with almost 40 years of experience as a financial controller, internal auditor and consultant, he has worked with a range of industries and business types. For the past 10 years he has focused on financial services internal control and regulatory compliance and ESG. He also served as Financial Services Advisory Partner at BDO UK.
FXCM Group rebranded its operating companies under the Stratos brand last year, including Forex Capital Markets Limited which became Stratos Markets Limited in the UK, although the brand for global clients remained FXCM. FXCM / Stratos is ultimately owned by publicly traded financial services company Jefferies Financial Group Inc (NYSE:JEF).
Richard Weighell recently posted on social media about his transition from active BDO partner to his new role.
Today is my last day at BDO LLP and indeed, my last day in professional services. I have had some wonderful colleagues and clients over the years and have thoroughly enjoyed my time there and will miss them. I am, however, excited to move into my new role as a non-executive director at Stratos Markets, and continue to enjoy the challenges and constructive relationships and hopefully provide sound advice, but with far fewer working hours.