Drew Niv is a strategic, technology-savvy board member and global business executive best known as the co-founder and former CEO of FXCM (Forex Capital Markets). He served as CEO for 19 years from 1999, building the company into a dominant player in retail FX through breakthrough technology that significantly reduced transaction costs.
Currently, Niv serves as Chief Strategy Officer at ATFX, a global online brokerage and financial services provider. In this role, he provides strategic direction and leverages his deep industry experience to strengthen ATFX’s leadership in the FX and CFD trading space.
Beyond FXCM, Niv contributed to the development of FastMatch, an electronic communication network for foreign exchange, in collaboration with Credit Suisse. He also founded Grid Sight, a pioneer in machine-learning AI for analyzing CFD price movements, and held key roles at TraderTools.
Niv holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst. His career reflects a track record of visionary leadership and innovation in financial technology.
As CSO of ATFX, Niv continues to shape the company’s strategic initiatives, building on his decades of experience in the online trading industry.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ATFX | Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), ATFX Connect | – present |