BUX Appoints Nontya Mtshaulana as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer to strengthen the Management Board

AMSTERDAM, 10 July 2024 - BUX, one of the leading European neo-brokers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nontya Mtshaulana as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CR&CO) and member of the Management Board, effective 1 September 2024.

Nontya will lead BUX’s risk, legal and compliance efforts, ensuring robust practices are in place to safeguard the interests of our clients and stakeholders. Nontya brings over 15 years of financial services experience with a strong proven track record driving organisational resilience.

"We are thrilled to welcome Nontya to our team as we embark on this new chapter in BUX’s journey," said Yorick Naeff, CEO of BUX. "Her deep industry expertise and familiarity with ABN AMRO will be instrumental in our integration efforts and in achieving our long-term goals. The appointment of Nontya underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in risk, legal, and compliance, reinforcing BUX’s position as a trusted platform for retail investors."

Nontya, a Chartered Accountant and CFA Charterholder, holds an Executive Masters in M&A and Valuations from School van Duisenberg and an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford. With extensive experience at PwC across South Africa, the USA, and the Netherlands, she joined ABN AMRO in 2016, serving as Business Manager to the CRO and later as Programme Manager for Sustainable Finance Regulations. She is also the co-founder and board member of Marula Square, an impact investment fund in Sub-Saharan Africa.

“I am excited to join BUX at such a pivotal time,” said Nontya Mtshaulana. “BUX’s mission to make investing accessible, intuitive and affordable for everyone aligns perfectly with my professional values, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success by ensuring that our risk, legal, and compliance practices are best-in-class.” 

About BUX

As one of Europe's leading neo-brokers, BUX provides a versatile investment platform featuring stocks, ETFs, and ETCs, alongside pre-built and custom Investment Plans. With its intuitive mobile investment app, BUX makes investing easier and more affordable for everyone. Through simplifying the trading experience, BUX is helping a new generation of investors reach their financial goals, no matter how far in the future they are. Headquartered in Amsterdam, BUX is currently available in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Ireland. The fintech scale-up was acquired by ABN AMRO on 1 July 2024.