Nick Bang, CEO, Liquid Markets

Writing in World Finance recently, CEO of Liquid Markets Nick Bang said that there are too many competitors in the forex market and that it is one of most stressful industries to be involved in. He discusses how Liquid Markets have gained their market share with quality execution, the potential dangers of high leverage for investors if not used carefully, and interesting developments from emerging markets in Eastern Europe and Asia.

Greg Secker, CEO, Knowledge to Action and Learn to Trade

In 2003, Greg Secker quit his job in the city to set up his own trading floor. Since then he has shared the secrets of his success around the world through his training companies Knowledge to Action and Learn to Trade. Greg describes how he transformed his one-time hobby into a multinational business, and explains why it’s so important to actively help new traders cross the bridge from trading theory to practical application.

Gerald Dannhaeuser, Global Head of FX Sales, Commerzbank Corporates & Markets

As the European debt crisis continues, there is a lot of volatility in the currency markets and widespread debate on the subject of currency wars. Gerald Dannhaeuser of Commerzbank Corporates & Markets discusses the outlook for the EURUSD in light of this, how the industry is moving further towards electronic trading with a broader global reach, and the importance of the Asian market in today’s investment climate.

Musa Shihadeh, CEO, Jordan Islamic Bank

Jordan Islamic Bank started in the early 1980s as a small bank with $3m in capital. Its growth since then has been impressive: it holds 8.3 percent of assets in Jordan’s banking sector, and has a return on shareholder equity of 16.74 percent, the highest in the country. CEO Musa Shihadeh outlines how this growth has gone hand-in-hand with a commitment to servicing the community, including financing energy opportunities for a country formerly reliant on Egypt for its petrol.

Derya Gürerk, CEO, Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası

Participation banking assets have grown twice as fast as Turkey’s overall banking sector during the last 10 years and now represent five percent of the industry. Derya Gürerk of Türkiye Finans believes this growth is sustainable if the required capital is brought in. He discusses the bank’s excellent performance last year, including a 25 percent increase in productivity and 22 percent increase in profits, its investment in infrastructure and developing entrepreneurial skills, and its recently issued Sukuks.

Musa Shihadeh, CEO, Jordan Islamic Bank

Jordan Islamic Bank has been serving its local community for nearly 35 years, developing strong trust among its SME clients and retail banking customers thanks to its conservative approach and long-standing commitment to Sharia rules. Musa Shihadeh discusses the importance of supporting local businesses and the potential for Sukuk trading on the Oman Stock Exchange.