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Kira Financial, a UAE-based multi-asset broker, has appointed Sophie Stabler as Head of Global Partnerships. Stabler brings over a decade of experience in forex and CFD brokerage, having previously held leadership roles at FP Markets, IC Markets, Leverate, and XM. Her responsibilities include managing introducing broker (IB) relationships, expanding Kira’s global partner network, and supporting regional business development. Stabler’s expertise in the MENA region, where she led FP Markets’ Middle East and Africa operations, positions her to strengthen Kira’s presence in regulated CFD markets. This executive move underscores Kira’s strategic focus on expanding its IB-driven distribution model, a critical growth avenue for CFD brokers. For traders, this signals potential improvements in Kira’s partner offerings and regional market access, though direct market impacts remain limited. Investors should monitor Kira’s progress in expanding its MENA footprint and how effectively it leverages Stabler’s regional expertise to compete with peers like Pepperstone and Empire FX.