Epic Markets welcomes former GS Securities CEO Zuzana Hashemi

Former GS Securities CEO Zuzana Hashemi Joins Epic Markets

Dubai-based CFD broker Epic Markets has appointed Zuzana Hashemi as its Head of Legal and Compliance, according to FX News Group. The company plans to launch in late 2026 or early 2027.

Hashemi is a compliance specialist in the CFD industry and previously served as CEO of Dubai-based GS Securities. She has also held senior management and compliance roles at BP Prime, BITmarkets, Gulf Brokers DMCC, and Goldenburg Group. Before joining Epic Markets, she was Head of Compliance for ROSTRO Group's UAE unit.

Epic Markets was founded by Kevin Kimmel and Bryan Seegers, former senior managers who led market maker Citadel Securities' eFX business. The startup plans to operate as a multi-asset retail broker in the United States and the UAE.

The company has raised $10 million in pre-seed funding from London-based hedge fund and venture capital investor Karatage.