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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Equiti Group Announces Trio of Key Executive Appointments to Drive Global Transformation
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 12, 2025 /CNW/ -- Equiti Group, a leading multi-asset broker and fintech provider, is excited to announce three strategic executive appointments aimed at strengthening its leadership team and accelerating its global growth. These appointments underscore Equiti's ongoing commitment to innovation, robust governance, and technology-driven expansion across key markets. Sartaj Singh has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) following a transformative tenure as the company's Global Head of Technology since December 2023. He has played a pivotal role in advancing Equiti's technology infrastructure, leading a significant transformation that has brought increased stability, scalability, and sophistication to Equiti's core technology platforms, critical enablers of its global growth strategy. As CTO, Sartaj will focus on embedding intelligence across all operational layers – ranging from trading to onboarding – to deliver fast, intuitive, and client-centric experiences. His leadership is crucial in positioning Equiti as a technology-driven leader in the global financial services sector. Rick Fulton has been appointed Chief Risk and Audit Officer. Over the past two years, Rick has built a high-performing risk management function, significantly improving the company's ability to manage and mitigate key risks across market, credit, and enterprise domains. In his new role, Rick will continue to lead the development of Equiti's Risk and Audit departments, ensuring that both areas remain aligned with the company's governance framework and strategic objectives, safeguarding the firm's growth in an increasingly complex financial environment. Sean Hong takes on the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), after successfully transforming the company's Finance function since joining in August 2023. Under his leadership, Equiti's finance team has been repositioned as a strategic business partner, enhancing financial performance, improving cost management, and providing critical insights to support the company's ambitious growth trajectory. As CFO, Sean will continue to drive operational efficiency and scalable success, reinforcing the financial foundation needed to support Equiti's global ambitions. A vision for sustainable growth and innovation Iskandar Najjar, Group CEO of Equiti, commented, "Innovation is at the core of everything we do at Equiti. As we expand our footprint in global markets, these appointments ensure we remain agile, tech-driven, and client-focused. Sartaj, Rick, and Sean bring the expertise to lead in fast-changing environments and help us set new standards in trading technology, governance, and performance. More importantly, they share our commitment to innovation, client-centricity, and building a stronger, more agile organisation. This is an exciting chapter for Equiti as we deepen our impact and reimagine what the trading experience can be for clients worldwide." With these appointments, Equiti is poised to continue its path of innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions that align with its long-term goals of market leadership and sustainable global growth. About Equiti Equiti Group is a global fintech leader providing advanced trading technology, payment software, virtual assets, asset management and physical commodity solutions. With a presence across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the Group is licensed in major financial jurisdictions including the UK, UAE and Cyprus. The Group delivers a best-in-class financial experience to clients across retail, professional, and institutional segments. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Equiti Group View original content to download multimedia:
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Time of India
J&K SIA narco-terror chargesheet exposes Pakistan plot
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed its first chargesheet in a narco-terror case involving the seizure of 46 kg of heroin in Jammu and Punjab in Aug last year, exposing the role of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba to foment unrest in the state and elsewhere in India. 'The case stems from the arrest of Sartaj Singh, a resident of Punjab's Tarn Taran district, along with the seizure of over 33.5 kg of heroin from Bus Stand area in Jammu, based on precise intelligence inputs on Aug 9 last year,' an SIA spokesperson told reporters in Jammu on Sunday. The investigation led to the identification and arrest of a second accused, Amritpal Singh alias Fouji, who initially fled the scene with another consignment but was later arrested by Punjab police, leading to the recovery of an additional 12.6 kg of heroin. Investigators unearthed critical evidence linking Amritpal to a Pakistani handler affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, the spokesperson said. Both accused have been booked under NDPS Act and UAPA.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix fans rave about overlooked mafia drama series
Netflix audiences have been left stunned by the drama Netflix viewers have been devouring an underappreciated gangster series, hailed as one of the finest mafia shows ever produced, reports Surrey Live. The series first hit screens in 2018 and immediately captivated audiences with a nail-biting race against time to prevent a nuclear bomb from decimating a major city. Adding to the drama was a deceased mafia boss and a detective striving to solve a mystery before thousands perished. Transitioning between past and present, the show narrated a classic rags-to-riches story of a modest boy's rise to become a formidable kingpin, reminiscent of some of the greatest mafia narratives in cinema history. One viewer enthused: "A raw, gripping crime drama in the best tradition of Godfather and Goodfellas." Get Netflix free with Sky from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description "Laced with ambition and cruelty, this series shows an unvarnished underbelly of the criminal and religious organizations, one that grows through sheer determination and grit from the slums of the megacity [sic]." Another fan gushed: "It was amazing ... It mixed the colours suspense,action,story into the same screen,and created this masterpiece [sic]." A third chimed in: "It is one of the best web series ever made. I was utterly flabbergasted and mesmerised." While another person shared on IMDb: "I liked how the story began. This isn't a slow narrative, you basically have to run with the characters to catch up with their mind and emotions and sometimes have to see between the frames. I live on the extreme ends of storytelling arch. "I love the slow narrative where each and everything is described in such a manner that you feel you are in that situation and you start feeling what the character feels and then there is the impromptu situation where you are unexpectedly put in and you have to start catching up with why the characters are doing what they are doing." Another viewer chimed in: "With a solid start to the drama, every episode makes your heart beat faster. "The rawness of the drama is surreal and gets you hooked. Every episode leaves you with a question unanswered? and doesn't answer them till the very last [sic]." Sacred Games, Netflix's first Indian Original, set a high bar with its thrilling narrative that intertwined the rise of a criminal overlord. The series centred on troubled Mumbai police detective Sartaj Singh (played by Saif Ali Khan), who received an anonymous tip-off from notorious gangster Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), who'd disappeared for 16 years before resurfacing. Gaitonde calls Sartaj and told him he had 25 days to save the city, before a nuclear bomb would claim the lives of countless people. The series was adapted from the 2006 neo-noir crime novel of the same name by Vikram Chandra. Along with the interweaving story threads, the race against the clock element echoed American series 24. The revolutionary series was translated into 20 languages by Netflix and has been highly praised by critics, maintaining a solid 92 per cent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
