Andrew Budzinski (born May 1975) is an Australian billionaire businessman who is the founder of IC Markets, a forex and CFD brokerage firm based in Sydney. He was ranked as the 65th wealthiest Australian in 2024 with a net worth of A$2.71 billion.
Early life and education
Andrew Budzinski was born in May 1975 in Australia. He attended the University of Western Australia, where he graduated with a degree in finance and marketing.
Career
Budzinski began his career as a stockbroker. Later, he worked as a compliance officer for CMC Markets.
In 2007, Budzinski founded IC Markets. The company has been the subject of multiple class actions.
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