FundingPips Appoints Former FCA Advisor as Group Managing Director

​Prop trading firm FundingPips has named Andria Evripidou as its new Group Managing Director, signaling a strategic move to deepen compliance capabilities and expand leadership depth amid a fast-evolving regulatory landscape.

Evripidou brings a multifaceted background, having worked across fintech firms, financial regulators, and her own entrepreneurial ventures. Her most recent role was as CEO and founder of XDA, a crypto-focused iGaming and banking platform. Prior to that, she served as Chief Banking Officer at fintech company Xace.

Her earlier career included high-profile roles at digital bank Revolut and open banking platform Yapily, as well as over four years at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where she advised on payments policy. This blend of public and private sector experience positions her to navigate the challenges proprietary trading firms now face under increasing regulatory oversight.

FundingPips said the appointment supports its goals of scaling operations and reinforcing regulatory alignment. "Andria brings a depth of executive experience that will drive strategic growth, compliance excellence, and trader-first innovation," the company stated.

The firm also recently launched FundingTicks, a futures-focused brand, and hired former Equiti executive Yassin Mismar as Head of Sales and Retention - both moves suggesting continued momentum in attracting seasoned talent from across the industry.