We Got Tired of Seeing Our Industry Fail Its People.
So We Created Mark Lane.
Mark Lane is disrupting the world’s largest financial market by reimagining the distribution of FX and payments through people, not platforms.
The traditional FX model concentrates power at the top. Executives slash professional commissions and erode client support for subpar call centres to give themselves bigger bonuses. The industry is broken, and greed ensures that efforts to scale it continue to fail.
That’s why we’re tearing it apart. We are the only FX company to pass ownership to the sales people, account managers, and their clients. We're built around the relationships that power this $870 billion industry, and we combine professional expertise with constantly evolving, next-gen tech platforms.
Sounds simple? It is. But we’re the only ones willing to do it.
For Professionals
Mark Lane Partners operate independently, own their book of business, and do what they do best. We take care of the boring parts of the business so Partners can focus on their clients' success.
We're building this ecosystem from scratch, and every Mark Lane partner can help us shape the company's direction.
For Businesses
Through Mark Lane, companies of all sizes work with a dedicated professional who knows their business, is invested in their long-term success, and provides fair, transparent pricing. Clients also receive 24/7 access to everything they need on their FX dashboard.
Currently, Mark Lane only works with companies based in Canada.
Our Story: Mark Your Lane
Our co-founder and CEO, Alfred Nader, started in the FX trenches and was determined to reach the boardroom. But what he saw was a disappointing reality.
Leadership decisions can be self-serving, and middle managers with little FX experience were brought in to micro-manage rockstar FX executives.
Those doing the work were treated the worst, and uncertainty became the norm.
For many FX professionals, it can feel like they're not valued, but there seems to be no other path forward. Alfred was tired of seeing talent go unrewarded and unrecognized as salespeople and account managers constantly worried about their careers.
That’s why we created Mark Lane.
Our name is inspired by a Robert Frost poem about choosing your path, not following the crowd. About knowing your value and not letting anyone take it from you.
Everyone deserves the chance to control their future, not wait for someone else to decide it for them.
“ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
- Robert Frost
Our Leadership Team
We’re founders, FX experts, and machine learning gurus, with complimentary skillsets from across the financial industry.
Alfred Nader
With 25 years of experience in FX, Alfred is widely recognized for his innovative approach to scaling businesses, empowering talent, and overhauling legacy financial models. He previously served as President for North America at OFX and Vice President for Latin America & the Caribbean at Western Union, and he held leadership roles at Travelex and Ruesch International. He earned his MBA at MIT Sloan School of Management. Throughout Alfred’s career, he has always put the needs of his team first. His goal is to ensure the salespeople earn the rewards and lifestyles they deserve while offering clients the best service in the industry. Alfred is a Nebraskan living in California and a proud girl dad.
Addison Dio Tsai
Addison is a machine learning wunderkind. He has built bespoke solutions across industries and predictive systems that have traded nearly half a trillion dollars of value in FX. An MIT and Berkeley alum, he spearheads the development of Mark Lane technology that supercharges our Partners’ abilities. Addison previously held founding and leadership positions at companies such as GSA Capital, GRV Capital, BlackRock, Duetto, BuyAgain.io, and many others.
Helen Kane
Helen is a hedge accounting and financial titan who carved out a niche in hedge accounting 20 years ago and founded Hedge Trackers. She previously worked at Measurex and Deloitte.
Corinne MacMillan
Corinne has more than 25 years of experience in the fintech industry, including 15 years devoted to project management, where she built customer-centric features and capabilities to drive revenue growth and scale global organizations. She was previously the Chief Product Officer at Corpay and the Chief Technology Officer at Cambridge Global Payments, and she also held leadership roles at Western Union and Travelex.
Our Values
As we disrupt the world’s largest financial market, we’re seeking qualified partners to join us as investors. We are delighted to already have the support of significant players in the industry. Will you be one of them?