Multi-asset broker opens Johannesburg office after Ingot Brokers acquisition.
The company also expanded its cryptocurrency offerings to 20 pairs with 24/7 weekend trading access.
Multi-asset
trading firm ACY Securities has opened a physical office in Johannesburg and
launched its proprietary trading platform in South Africa, following the
company's acquisition of Ingot Brokers South Africa last year.
ACY Securities Opens South
Africa Office, Launches Platform
The broker
now operates under Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) license 51008,
offering South African traders access to the ACY Trading Platform alongside
MT4, MT5, and copy trading services.
The
expansion timeline accelerated after ACY executives attended the Finance
Magnates Africa Summit in Cape Town in May. Company leadership identified South
Africa as a strategic entry point for broader African market access.
Jimmy Ye, CEO of ACY Securities, Source: LinkedIn
"South
Africa stands out as a gateway to the wider African market and a proven hub for
international investors,” said Jimmy Ye, CEO and Co-Founder of ACY
Securities. “Launching full operations here allows us to pair world-class
liquidity with locally focused service, creating a compelling offer for traders
and institutions alike."
The company
expects its South African operations to become a "meaningful driver of
group revenue" while serving as a springboard for further African
expansion, Ye added.
The
Johannesburg facility houses customer support teams offering multilingual
services and educational resources. ACY has deployed personal account managers
for retail clients and partnership coordinators for affiliate programs within
the local office structure.
This
physical presence differentiates ACY's approach from brokers serving African
markets through remote operations. Local teams can better adapt to regional
trading patterns and regulatory frameworks specific to the South African
market.
ACY's
expansion emphasizes its proprietary web-based trading technology while
maintaining compatibility with traditional MT4 and MT5 platforms. The company's
platform operates without requiring software downloads, offering browser-based
access to trading functionality.
Crypto Trading Gets
Weekend Hours
ACY has
simultaneously expanded its digital asset offerings, introducing 10 additional
cryptocurrency CFD pairs. The expanded lineup includes major cryptocurrencies
such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano, bringing the total
cryptocurrency pairs to 20.
Ashley
Jessen, ACY's Chief Operating Officer, explained that "the cryptocurrency
market never sleeps, and neither should our clients' ability to trade it."
The expanded digital asset range aims to meet demand from active cryptocurrency
traders seeking flexibility beyond standard market hours.
The
platform enables continuous trading access for these digital assets, including
weekend hours when traditional forex and equity markets remain closed. This
feature addresses the inherent 24/7 nature of cryptocurrency markets.
Multi-asset
trading firm ACY Securities has opened a physical office in Johannesburg and
launched its proprietary trading platform in South Africa, following the
company's acquisition of Ingot Brokers South Africa last year.
ACY Securities Opens South
Africa Office, Launches Platform
The broker
now operates under Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) license 51008,
offering South African traders access to the ACY Trading Platform alongside
MT4, MT5, and copy trading services.
The
expansion timeline accelerated after ACY executives attended the Finance
Magnates Africa Summit in Cape Town in May. Company leadership identified South
Africa as a strategic entry point for broader African market access.
Jimmy Ye, CEO of ACY Securities, Source: LinkedIn
"South
Africa stands out as a gateway to the wider African market and a proven hub for
international investors,” said Jimmy Ye, CEO and Co-Founder of ACY
Securities. “Launching full operations here allows us to pair world-class
liquidity with locally focused service, creating a compelling offer for traders
and institutions alike."
The company
expects its South African operations to become a "meaningful driver of
group revenue" while serving as a springboard for further African
expansion, Ye added.
The
Johannesburg facility houses customer support teams offering multilingual
services and educational resources. ACY has deployed personal account managers
for retail clients and partnership coordinators for affiliate programs within
the local office structure.
This
physical presence differentiates ACY's approach from brokers serving African
markets through remote operations. Local teams can better adapt to regional
trading patterns and regulatory frameworks specific to the South African
market.
ACY's
expansion emphasizes its proprietary web-based trading technology while
maintaining compatibility with traditional MT4 and MT5 platforms. The company's
platform operates without requiring software downloads, offering browser-based
access to trading functionality.
Crypto Trading Gets
Weekend Hours
ACY has
simultaneously expanded its digital asset offerings, introducing 10 additional
cryptocurrency CFD pairs. The expanded lineup includes major cryptocurrencies
such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano, bringing the total
cryptocurrency pairs to 20.
Ashley
Jessen, ACY's Chief Operating Officer, explained that "the cryptocurrency
market never sleeps, and neither should our clients' ability to trade it."
The expanded digital asset range aims to meet demand from active cryptocurrency
traders seeking flexibility beyond standard market hours.
The
platform enables continuous trading access for these digital assets, including
weekend hours when traditional forex and equity markets remain closed. This
feature addresses the inherent 24/7 nature of cryptocurrency markets.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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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/
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Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
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