January 7, 2025 – The Prop Association (TPA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Goers as Head of Resolutions. With over 25 years of extensive experience in trading, regulation, and fintech innovation, Richard brings unparalleled expertise to lead TPA’s Resolutions Team, ensuring transparency and fairness in the prop trading industry.
Richard’s diverse career spans foreign exchange (FX), stocks, futures, CFDs, and cryptocurrencies, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the financial markets. As a former institutional proprietary trader at renowned organizations such as Citibank, ANZ, and British Petroleum, he developed a deep knowledge of market risk, liquidity management, and global regulatory compliance. This hands-on trading experience is complemented by his pivotal role as a regulator with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), where he advised on policy development, shaped compliance frameworks, and elevated regulatory standards across the financial services sector.
As Head of Resolutions, Richard will oversee the team responsible for resolving disputes and maintaining fairness within the prop trading community. His regulatory experience, combined with his practical understanding of trading, positions him perfectly to manage and refine TPA’s External Dispute Resolution (EDR) process. Under his leadership, the Resolutions Team will work to ensure all members adhere to the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and accountability.
“Richard’s expertise in navigating the complexities of financial regulation and his dedication to fostering transparency make him an invaluable addition to TPA,” said [Founder’s Name or Board Member Name, if applicable]. “His vision and leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our efforts to create a more equitable prop trading industry.”
Richard’s innovative contributions to the fintech space further enhance his ability to drive forward-thinking solutions at TPA. As a founder of successful fintech startups, he has developed cutting-edge platforms for wealth management, algorithmic trading, and decentralized finance (DeFi). This visionary approach will support TPA’s mission to integrate technology with financial services, ensuring that members have access to modern tools and resources.
A strong advocate for the funded trader space, Richard recognizes its potential to transform the retail trading industry. His commitment to establishing fair operating procedures and setting industry standards aligns perfectly with TPA’s mission to enhance transparency and trust. His strategic insights will play a critical role in guiding TPA’s initiatives, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of industry evolution.
Richard’s leadership as Head of Resolutions marks a significant milestone in TPA’s journey to shape a secure, compliant, and innovative future for the prop trading industry.
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