Future Wealth Group

Innovation Centre

“Meet the minds behind our success – a passionate team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Hugh Macmillen

Global Money Markets

Hugh has over 35 years specializing in asset liability management, money markets, and interest rate strategies. As Managing Partner of IX Notes, he oversees all money market products, leveraging his deep market expertise to deliver tailored deposit solutions and optimize cash management for our institutional clients.

Willi Katzenschlager

Global Fixed Income and Money Markets

With 30 years of experience, Willi Katzenschlager is a Board Member of IX Notes, specializing in fixed income. He focuses on the lending side of the business, providing tailored deposit solutions and interest rate strategies to help institutional clients optimize cash management and enhance returns.

Kevin Thompson

Global Money Markets and Fiduciary Products

With over 40 years of experience in interest rate dynamics and their impact on markets, Kevin has guided clients through evolving rate environments, helping them optimize investment strategies and manage risk.

Operating in an advisory role his deep expertise in yield movements, monetary policy, and market trends makes him a trusted voice in the industry.

Richard Appleyard

Portfolio and Operations

Richard brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and currently serves as COO of Future Wealth Group. As a multi-asset specialist with deep expertise in portfolio management, trading, risk, and compliance, he creates and delivers efficient solutions for institutional and professional investors.

Michael Bernegger

Global Markets

With nearly 50 years of experience in global markets, from central banks to major insurers, Michael brings unparalleled knowledge to his role managing the Global Macro portfolio and advisory at Future Wealth Group. Formerly as Had of Asset Management at Swiss Life, he has provided expert insights into low-interest-rate environments, pension fund strategies, and the future of bond markets.

Fabian Ströhle

Making Connections

With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Fabian has successfully founded multiple companies and developed impactful business cases, transforming ideas into thriving ventures. He has built and led national and international teams, fostering collaboration across diverse markets. Through his strategic approach, he has established strong relationships with over 100 clients, ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations. Always eager to challenge the status quo, Fabian is driven by a passion for innovation, seeking new opportunities to disrupt industries and create meaningful change.

Paul Exler

Data and Quantitative Analytics

Paul has spent over a decade in executive roles within the tech space, pioneering some of the most successful investment algorithms in the market. With a deep focus on data-driven strategies, he has developed and rigorously back-tested hundreds of FX algorithms. His expertise has led to a long-term partnership with the leading regulated FX broker, Darwinex (Tradeslide Trading Tech Ltd.), where he has played a key role in their “Alpha Team,” optimizing liquidity and risk controls to enhance trading performance.

Taki Tsaklanos

Growth Expert

Taki Tsaklanos is Future Wealth Group’s Growth Marketer, driving digital brand expansion through strategic content and audience growth. He brings 10+ years of experience in financial storytelling, helping position Future Wealth Group as a trusted voice in macro insights and wealth protection.

Kevin Brown

Financial Markets Expert

Kevin Brown is a financial markets expert with nearly 30 years of experience in FX, money markets, and interest rate derivatives. As Global Money Market/FX Sales Director at Future Wealth Group, he delivers tech-driven investment and treasury solutions to institutional clients. He previously led sales for multi-asset SaaS platforms serving treasuries, hedge funds, and banks. Earlier roles at firms like ICAP and RP Martin saw him launch desks, manage key accounts, and grow revenue across FX, IRS, and repo markets. Kevin is known for his market insight, fintech innovation, and focus on risk and long-term value.

Tommaso Stranieri

Data and Quantitative Analytics

Tommaso is an experienced trader and true entrepreneur at heart, with over a decade of hands-on expertise in the financial markets. His journey has been fueled by a relentless passion for finding the edge—those hidden opportunities and inefficiencies that offer real potential for strategic advantage. With a sharp eye for market dynamics and a disciplined approach to risk, Tommaso has consistently navigated the complexities of trading with insight and precision. His entrepreneurial mindset drives him to innovate, adapt, and push boundaries, always seeking growth and performance in an ever-evolving financial landscape.