Founded in 2006, the firm now operates 20 offices worldwide, supporting over 400,000 traders.
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia has authorized the firm for its expansion.
AvaTrade, a broker operating in multiple regulated
jurisdictions, has received authorization from the Financial Superintendence of
Colombia (SFC). This approval allows the company to legally operate within the
Colombian market. AvaTrade now joins a growing list of international brokers
expanding their presence in Latin America.
Expanding Global Operations
Daire Ferguson, CEO of AvaTrade Group, Source: LinkedIn
The company offers a variety of financial products and
services, which it aims to make accessible to Colombian traders. According to AvaTrade, it
emphasizes technology and security in its operations, ensuring that client
funds are held in segregated accounts.
The company also continues to invest in
its trading platforms, providing access through both mobile and desktop
devices.
“Our entry into Colombia marks a crucial step in our
global expansion strategy and strengthens our regulatory presence in the LATAM
market,” Daire Ferguson, CEO of AvaTrade Group, commented.
“Colombian traders can now access a world-class multi-asset
platform offering CFDs, Options, and Futures, enabling them to trade directly
on major international exchanges like CME and Eurex,” added Ferguson.
Jeffrey Navarro, LATAM Regional Director at AvaTrade
According to the website, AvaFuture provides futures
contracts across various asset classes, including indices, commodities,
currencies, treasuries, cryptocurrencies, and metals. The platform prices the
contracts at $1.75 per standard per trade.
Global Expansion of AvaTrade
Founded in 2006, AvaTrade has expanded its operations across
several continents. The company reports that it supports over 400,000
registered traders and facilitates over two million trades per month. AvaTrade
operates 20 offices worldwide, focusing on maintaining a regulated trading
environment.
Jeffrey Navarro, LATAM Regional Director at AvaTrade, added,
“The SFC’s proactive approach to financial regulation sets a benchmark for
Latin America. With this authorisation, Colombian traders can enjoy safer, more
transparent options when participating in global markets.”
AvaTrade, a broker operating in multiple regulated
jurisdictions, has received authorization from the Financial Superintendence of
Colombia (SFC). This approval allows the company to legally operate within the
Colombian market. AvaTrade now joins a growing list of international brokers
expanding their presence in Latin America.
Expanding Global Operations
Daire Ferguson, CEO of AvaTrade Group, Source: LinkedIn
The company offers a variety of financial products and
services, which it aims to make accessible to Colombian traders. According to AvaTrade, it
emphasizes technology and security in its operations, ensuring that client
funds are held in segregated accounts.
The company also continues to invest in
its trading platforms, providing access through both mobile and desktop
devices.
“Our entry into Colombia marks a crucial step in our
global expansion strategy and strengthens our regulatory presence in the LATAM
market,” Daire Ferguson, CEO of AvaTrade Group, commented.
“Colombian traders can now access a world-class multi-asset
platform offering CFDs, Options, and Futures, enabling them to trade directly
on major international exchanges like CME and Eurex,” added Ferguson.
Jeffrey Navarro, LATAM Regional Director at AvaTrade
According to the website, AvaFuture provides futures
contracts across various asset classes, including indices, commodities,
currencies, treasuries, cryptocurrencies, and metals. The platform prices the
contracts at $1.75 per standard per trade.
Global Expansion of AvaTrade
Founded in 2006, AvaTrade has expanded its operations across
several continents. The company reports that it supports over 400,000
registered traders and facilitates over two million trades per month. AvaTrade
operates 20 offices worldwide, focusing on maintaining a regulated trading
environment.
Jeffrey Navarro, LATAM Regional Director at AvaTrade, added,
“The SFC’s proactive approach to financial regulation sets a benchmark for
Latin America. With this authorisation, Colombian traders can enjoy safer, more
transparent options when participating in global markets.”
Prop Firms and Brokers Form a Perfect Synergy: One Offers Access, the Other Capital
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
