The publicly listed company from Wall Street targets Old Continent investors with an Amsterdam headquarters.
It received regulatory approval from Dutch authorities as early as last September, but it apparently spent a year preparing for the official launch.
The provider of retail trading services, Webull, began offering its investment platform to Dutch retail investors today (Monday), opening the company's first European operation as it expands beyond its established presence in North America and Asia.
The company
set up shop in Amsterdam through its subsidiary Webull Securities (Europe)
B.V., which received authorization from the Dutch Authority for the Financial
Markets last September. Dutch residents can now trade European and U.S. stocks,
including fractional shares, European ETFs, and U.S. options through the Webull
app.
Webull Targets European
Retail Investors
The
Netherlands launch represents Webull's initial step into the European Union
market, with plans to expand to additional EU countries over the coming months.
The company joins a crowded field of retail investment platforms like
Robinhood competing for European customers increasingly interested in
low-cost trading options.
Andries van Luijk, the CEO of Webull EU
“The
investment landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade,” said
Andries van Luijk, Chief Executive Officer of Webull EU. “The European
public is increasingly seeking low-cost and accessible investment
opportunities, both within their own countries and across international
markets.”
Webull's
European platform offers extended
trading hours and what the company describes as competitive pricing. Dutch
users gain access to market news, industry data, educational materials, and
trading tools through the familiar Webull mobile app interface.
It is worth
noting that this is not Webull’s first entry into the European market. In 2023,
the
platform launched in the UK under the license of the local Financial
Conduct Authority, and it now plans to expand its services to the continental
part of the region.
The move
comes shortly after Webull
reported a nearly 50% jump in second-quarter revenue to $131.5 million,
alongside a loss before income taxes of $21.4 million. Entering the competitive
yet mature market with a large investor base could help the company reach
profitability while sustaining rapid growth in its client base.
Expansion Adds 14th Market
to Portfolio
Anthony Denier, Source: LinkedIn
The
Amsterdam office extends Webull's reach to 14 markets across four continents.
The platform serves more than 24 million registered users globally, according
to company figures. Recently,
the platform reintroduced its crypto offering to major markets, including
the United States, and a few days later announced the addition of digital
assets to its services in
Australia.
“We
are proud to expand Webull's international footprint with our launch in the
European Union,” said Anthony Denier, Group President & U.S. CEO of
Webull. “This expansion establishes our presence in Europe and reflects
our commitment to making investing more accessible worldwide.”
The company
received its Dutch regulatory approval in September 2024, giving it nearly a
year to prepare for the public launch. Webull Securities (Europe) B.V. operates
under AFM authorization, allowing it to provide investment services to Dutch
residents.
Webull
Corporation trades on NASDAQ under the ticker BULL and operates licensed
brokerages across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.
The provider of retail trading services, Webull, began offering its investment platform to Dutch retail investors today (Monday), opening the company's first European operation as it expands beyond its established presence in North America and Asia.
The company
set up shop in Amsterdam through its subsidiary Webull Securities (Europe)
B.V., which received authorization from the Dutch Authority for the Financial
Markets last September. Dutch residents can now trade European and U.S. stocks,
including fractional shares, European ETFs, and U.S. options through the Webull
app.
Webull Targets European
Retail Investors
The
Netherlands launch represents Webull's initial step into the European Union
market, with plans to expand to additional EU countries over the coming months.
The company joins a crowded field of retail investment platforms like
Robinhood competing for European customers increasingly interested in
low-cost trading options.
Andries van Luijk, the CEO of Webull EU
“The
investment landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade,” said
Andries van Luijk, Chief Executive Officer of Webull EU. “The European
public is increasingly seeking low-cost and accessible investment
opportunities, both within their own countries and across international
markets.”
Webull's
European platform offers extended
trading hours and what the company describes as competitive pricing. Dutch
users gain access to market news, industry data, educational materials, and
trading tools through the familiar Webull mobile app interface.
It is worth
noting that this is not Webull’s first entry into the European market. In 2023,
the
platform launched in the UK under the license of the local Financial
Conduct Authority, and it now plans to expand its services to the continental
part of the region.
The move
comes shortly after Webull
reported a nearly 50% jump in second-quarter revenue to $131.5 million,
alongside a loss before income taxes of $21.4 million. Entering the competitive
yet mature market with a large investor base could help the company reach
profitability while sustaining rapid growth in its client base.
Expansion Adds 14th Market
to Portfolio
Anthony Denier, Source: LinkedIn
The
Amsterdam office extends Webull's reach to 14 markets across four continents.
The platform serves more than 24 million registered users globally, according
to company figures. Recently,
the platform reintroduced its crypto offering to major markets, including
the United States, and a few days later announced the addition of digital
assets to its services in
Australia.
“We
are proud to expand Webull's international footprint with our launch in the
European Union,” said Anthony Denier, Group President & U.S. CEO of
Webull. “This expansion establishes our presence in Europe and reflects
our commitment to making investing more accessible worldwide.”
The company
received its Dutch regulatory approval in September 2024, giving it nearly a
year to prepare for the public launch. Webull Securities (Europe) B.V. operates
under AFM authorization, allowing it to provide investment services to Dutch
residents.
Webull
Corporation trades on NASDAQ under the ticker BULL and operates licensed
brokerages across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.
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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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
