UK Crypto exchange expanding into the MENA region

Crypto exchange GCEX, part of GC Group, regulated in the UK by the FCA,( Financial Conduct Authority) is expanding into the MENA region. In a recent article in FNG ( FXNEWS Group), GCEX has hired Ayman Kobti, a Lebanese national with experience in trading systems and technology, as regional director for GCEX in MENA region. Last week GCEX  hired Torben Gregors Friss as the Managing Director of EMEA. 

Ayman Kobti on social media stated, “Crypto is something relatively new to the MENA region. After accepting this opportunity, I have been very excited to enlighten professionals and institutions on what blockchain and Crypto means in practice now the market has matured. The importance of technology is now greater than ever before, and it is obvious how GCEX is in an excellent position to help provide value to clients.”

CEO of GCEX Lars Holst CFA also added, “MENA is one of the regions where strong relationships are essential to long term success; hence the hire of Ayman was a logical choice with his established network and history from Credit Financier Invest SAL”.

GCEX provides funds, brokers, asset managers, professional traders and banks with an advanced suite of integrated financial technology products including AI applications, allowing clients to automate on-boarding, offer and trade digital assets and currencies with tight spreads, deep liquidity from Tier 1 banks and solutions for clearing.