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Argentex CEO exits embattled currency trading firm

Founder Harry Adams said he expects ‘those responsible for this to be held accountable’

Currency trading firm Argentex asked for its shares to be suspended after Donald Trump’s tariff policies weakened the value of the dollar
Currency trading firm Argentex asked for its shares to be suspended after Donald Trump’s tariff policies weakened the value of the dollar Photo: Getty Images

The chief executive of Argentex has abruptly left the embattled currency trading firm, as it discusses an emergency sale with a rival.

Jim Ormonde, who has led the AIM-listed firm for less than two years, left Argentex with immediate effect, the company said in a stock market update on 25 April.

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