Acuity Trading Appoints Seamus Keavney as VP of Sales

Acuity Trading has announced the appointment of Seamus Keaveney as its new Vice President of Sales, where he will focus on identifying new market opportunities, strengthening industry partnerships, and aligning sales efforts with Acuity’s cutting-edge AI-driven analytics.

In his new role, he will drive revenue growth, strengthen relationships with key clients, including brokers, hedge funds, and financial institutions, and expand Acuity’s presence in global markets.

“Invaluable Know-How and Experience, Fantastic Person to Work With”

A long-time friend and former colleague of Acuity founders Andrew Lane and Nikki Carpenter, Seamus worked alongside them at Dow Jones over 20 years ago. Past roles also include Head of Sales, EMEA and APAC, at BreakingViews by Reuters, Global Head of Sales at Lombard Street, and Managing Partner at Enodo Economics.

Acuity Trading is a provider of alpha generating alternative data and highly engaging trading tools using the latest in AI research and technology. Catering to brokers, Acuity offers flexible delivery options including APIs, MT4/5, plug and play widgets, and third-party automation services.

Seamus Keaveney’s leadership is expected to be instrumental in furthering our mission to deliver innovative market insights and trading technology to financial professionals worldwide. His deep understanding of financial technology, coupled with his familiarity with Acuity’s vision and values, makes him a natural fit for this leadership role.

Andrew Lane, CEO of Acuity Trading, said: “Seamus’ financial markets knowledge and extensive sales experience are invaluable. But beyond that, he’s a fantastic person to work with and a perfect fit for our team.”

Acuity Appointed Jeremy Preston as Account Manager

Acuity recently appointed Jeremy Preston as Account Manager. His addition strengthens the company’s client engagement strategy as it continues expanding its presence in financial technology.

Preston has more than a decade of experience in business development and account management. His expertise includes building strategic partnerships, managing complex sales cycles, and delivering client-focused solutions. His career has spanned EdTech and Business Intelligence, where he adapted to diverse markets and developed long-term client relationships.

In his new role, Preston will strengthen relationships with existing accounts, identify growth opportunities, and support client retention. He will also contribute to Acuity Trading’s market expansion through strategic business development initiatives and partnerships.

Acuity Trading Launched AI-Powered TradeSignals

Earlier this year, Acuity launched Tradesignals. Extending beyond the capabilities of Acuity’s well-known AnalysisIQ platform, TradeSignals adds a new layer of automation to an already robust suite of trading tools. The new AI-driven signals tool caters specifically to the FX and cryptocurrency markets, bringing an unparalleled blend of machine precision and market intuition.

Technical Analysis (TA) has always been a mainstay in the trader’s toolkit, but Acuity’s has flipped the script by infusing it with cutting-edge Natural Language Processing (NLP) and sentiment analysis. By tapping into real-time news sources and volatility data, Acuity’s AI doesn’t just read the charts, it reads the room. This approach allows traders to see market signals in context, combining classic TA indicators with live sentiment tracking. The result? A more holistic, responsive system that can adapt to market shifts as they happen. One of the key selling points of this rollout is its seamless integration into Acuity’s AnalysisIQ product. There’s no need for traders to learn a new system or overhaul their strategies. Instead, the automated signals fit snugly alongside the existing toolkit, preserving the familiarity and customizability that users appreciate.

Traders can toggle between human-generated insights and AI-powered signals, allowing for a hybrid approach tailored to different market conditions and personal preferences. Acuity isn’t skimping on breadth, either. As of launch, the platform provides signals for over 2,100 assets, including heavyweights like the SP500, Russell 2000, EUROStoxx, FTSE100, and NASDAQ100. Crypto traders, too, will find a diverse array of signals targeting popular digital assets.

The firm has plans to broaden its reach even further, with future updates set to include more equities, commodities, and FX instruments. This expansion aligns with the company’s goal of ensuring traders can access high-liquidity assets across global markets.

Customization and optimization are at the core of Acuity’s trading strategies. By calibrating different parameters, such as risk tolerance and decision-making timeframes, Acuity ensures that its trade signals aren’t just relevant but razor-sharp. Moreover, separate optimizations for long-only and short-only strategies add another layer of finesse, giving traders an edge whether the market is rising or falling.

Perhaps the most compelling piece of the puzzle is performance. Acuity’s AI signals have consistently outperformed traditional buy-and-hold strategies, even with a win rate below 50%. The secret lies in rigorous risk management and smart stop-loss protocols that minimize losses and let winners run.