CAB Payments, a leading provider of B2B foreign exchange (FX) and payment services to emerging markets, has announced the appointment of James Hopkinson as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). James will join the company immediately and will also take on the role of Executive Director, pending regulatory approval for his position as CFO (SMF2) at Crown Agents Bank Limited.
With over 25 years of experience in global banking, FX, payments, and business transformation, James brings a wealth of expertise to CAB Payments. His career spans prestigious institutions, including Standard Chartered, where he spent nearly two decades. He worked across multiple regions, including Africa, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Qatar, and the UK, before assuming the role of Global CFO for retail banking.
James’s most recent position was as Group CFO and Executive Director of Metro Bank Holdings PLC, where he joined in 2022 and played a key role in executing the bank’s turnaround strategy. Prior to that, he served as Group CFO of ClearBank, a fast-growing UK-based clearing bank that focuses on technology-driven solutions.
A Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), James began his career at PwC, where he honed his financial expertise. His extensive background in both corporate and industry settings positions him perfectly to contribute to the ongoing growth and strategic direction of CAB Payments.
CAB Payments believes James’s experience will be instrumental in shaping the company’s future. His appointment completes the senior leadership team, which now brings the right balance of industry knowledge and corporate expertise to execute the company’s strategic vision and unlock its full growth potential.
The company is set to release its full-year results for 2024 on March 13, 2025.
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