FundingPips Appoints FCA Alum Andria Evripidou as Managing Director to Drive Global Expansion

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its leadership and regulatory expertise, FundingPips, a fast-growing proprietary trading firm based in Dubai, has appointed Andria Evripidou as its new Group Managing Director. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the firm’s evolution as it continues to scale its global operations and enhance its trader-first model.

A Deep Regulatory and Fintech Background

Andria Evripidou brings a wealth of experience to FundingPips. A native of Cyprus, she previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from 2015 to 2020, where she specialized in payments policy. Her post-FCA career included a stint at Revolut as Global Authorisations Senior Manager, and more recently, she founded XDA, a startup offering crypto and banking solutions for iGaming companies.

She also held the role of Chief Banking Officer at Xace, an alternative banking provider focused on fintech and high-growth digital sectors. Evripidou holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge, and both a Master’s and PhD in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from the University of Nottingham.

FundingPips stated that Evripidou’s appointment will “drive strategic growth, compliance excellence, and trader‑first innovation, all while fostering a high-performance leadership culture.

Founded in 2020 by Khaled Ayesh, FundingPips has quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic prop trading firms in the industry. Built on a “by traders, for traders” philosophy, the firm offers simulated trading environments where traders can earn up to 100% of profits without risking personal capital.

Key Features of FundingPips:

• Flexible Evaluation Models: One-phase and two-phase challenges with no time limits.
• Profit Sharing: Up to 100% for top-tier traders.
• Platforms Supported: MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader, and cTrader.
• Global Reach: Over 1 million traders from 195+ countries.
• Funding Options: Up to $300,000 in simulated capital.
• Fast Payouts: Over $135 million paid out to traders globally.

FundingPips operates under FP Funding LLC, headquartered in Dubai, and has earned a 4.5-star Trustpilot rating based on more than 23,000 reviews.