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CEO & Co-founder @ Tenora | Innovating an outdated and opaque industry

A note of thanks, and farewell to Argentex Group PLC In 2012, two friends and I embarked on a bold venture, founding Argentex with just three phones in a basement and a modest loan from Pacific Investments. Our vision was simple: bring professionalism to the B2B FX brokerage landscape. Through sheer determination, we quickly became one of the market leaders. Until the IPO in 2019, success was never just about the numbers. It was about the exceptional team we built. Their passion and professionalism were the heartbeat of the business, creating a culture and service we believed was truly unmatched. I had the honour of standing alongside these colleagues as we opened two stock exchanges which were symbolic milestones in our journey. But even more meaningful was the impact we had on our people’s lives - creating opportunities, nurturing careers, and earning trust through integrity. To the many shareholders who believed in our vision - your support meant everything. I’m proud of what we built. I am also very angry as to how this has ended. The past 18 months since my departure have brought profound personal challenges. They’ve taught me a lot about who to trust, and, above all, what really matters. Now, as Argentex enters a new chapter under IFX Payments, it’s an emotional moment. I won’t pretend otherwise. It has been devastating to watch something so extraordinary that I cared so much about, drift so far in such a short space of time with no credible explanation, leaving shareholders with close to nothing. I expect those responsible for this to be held accountable. Back to priorities, fittingly, I’m writing this from the delivery room at C&W Hospital, just hours after welcoming our third child into the world. It’s a reminder that priorities evolve. And sometimes, all the noise… just doesn’t matter. Argentex will always be a part of me. What we achieved, what we stood for - those things will last with me forever. To Team Argy—thank you. For the laughter, the tears, the wins, the lessons, and even the weddings! Go well. Over to you, IFX and Take good care. Harry #NewBeginnings #Argentex #IFXPayments

Elizabeth Renwick

Chief Of Staff | Strategy and Operations | Stakeholder Management | Executive Partnership | Dubai-based

4mo

Forever proud of what we built, Harry. It was an honour to grow something extraordinary with you. Congratulations on another little joy! Forever grateful.

Hats off to everything you built at Argentex. And congrats on the new addition to the family – life has a way of reminding us what really matters! And now, without Argentex on your mind, you'll be free to focus fully on your next ventures. Onwards!

Hugh Fraser

Recharging the batteries!

4mo

Good luck with the next Chapter Harry!

Howard Young

Global Head of Channel Partners at Convera

4mo

#vanpersie. Well said mate and congrats on the family expansion.

Dhaval Patel

Chairman at Universal Partners | Forty Under 40 UK | Multi Award Winning | Industry Leader

4mo

Well said, welcome to the 3 club!

Aaron Bird

Head of Enterprise & Institutional Solutions

4mo

Harry, Firstly many congratulations on #3. It took some convincing to leave Jersey and move back to London with my family in 2021 in the dying embers of Covid to join Argentex. But it had a profound impact on my life and I will forever be greatful for the opportunity you gave me. You built a business that I was proud to be part of and a team that worked for the common goal of Argentex. We were spartans of the FX world. To see that you made a competitive bid to acquire the business only a few days ago is a true reflection of your commitment to the business and its people. Much respect, it’s a shame it didn’t work out. Your legacy will always remain as the founder and leader of Argentex. Wishing IFX a successful journey at bringing it back to its former self and whatever comes next Harry. AB

Sophie Paterson

Payments, FX and Operations

4mo

An incredible journey with an even more incredible team. What a privelidge to have been a part of the best years. To new beginnings 👏🏽

Paul Hill

Founder PMH Capital Ltd

4mo

Agreed Harry Indeed as a fellow 'shocked' shareholder, I talked about Argentex here yesterday afternoon (starts 00:00). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-1vdqsStJY&t=66s

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