The CFD company joins the growing trend of retail brokers, including several major brands, opening proprietary trading divisions.
Kraken crypto exchange also announced a similar move into the prop trading space.
CFD broker
Kudotrade has launched its retail proprietary trading platform “Kudo
Funded,” offering traders access to up to $200,000 in capital. The
Mauritius-regulated broker joins a growing list of traditional financial firms
expanding into the prop sector.
CFD Broker Kudotrade
Enters Prop Trading
The
platform follows a standard prop trading model where participants complete
evaluation challenges, demonstrate performance under risk management rules, and
receive funding upon qualification. Traders who pass evaluations can access
funding programs with what the company describes as “generous profit
shares” and guaranteed payouts.
Finley Wilkinson, Director at KudoTrade (Photo: LinkedIn)
“Our
vision has always been to break down barriers and give traders the chance to
succeed on a global stage,” said Finley Wilkinson, Director at Kudotrade.
“Talented traders everywhere can demonstrate their skill, earn generous
profit shares, and grow without the limitations of personal capital.”
KudoTrade
is a relatively new brand in the retail CFD market and announced plans to
launch a prop trading division as early as July. At the time, Wilkinson
commented that the platform aims to “give talented traders the tools and
capital they need to thrive.”
CFD Firms Rush Into Prop
Trading
Kudotrade's
launch comes as multiple CFD brokers pivot toward proprietary trading services.
The move reflects broader industry shifts where traditional retail brokers seek
new revenue streams amid regulatory pressures and changing market dynamics.
In addition
to lesser-known brands such as MarketsVox, which entered the prop trading
market in October 2024, several major brokers have already been active in this
space for some time. Between late 2023 and early 2024, companies including
OANDA, Hantec Markets, IC Markets and Axi launched their own brands, offering
account sizes ranging from as little as $2,000 up to as much as $1 million.
The prop
trading sector has also attracted significant attention from companies beyond
CFDs. Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced its own entry
into proprietary trading, signaling that the trend extends beyond traditional
CFD operators.
Several CFD
veterans have launched their own prop platforms. Andreas Andreou, former
BDSwiss executive, founded thePropTrade.com, while Brian Griffin and Ryan
Nettles created Fuze Traders, which later merged with CFD broker Kubera
Markets.
Some prop
firms are simultaneously moving into traditional brokerage services, hiring
experienced CFD executives to lead these divisions. FTMO appointed Michael
Kamerman as CEO of its brokerage arm before acquiring OANDA, while FundedNext
launched brokerage services under a Comoros license.
CFD broker
Kudotrade has launched its retail proprietary trading platform “Kudo
Funded,” offering traders access to up to $200,000 in capital. The
Mauritius-regulated broker joins a growing list of traditional financial firms
expanding into the prop sector.
CFD Broker Kudotrade
Enters Prop Trading
The
platform follows a standard prop trading model where participants complete
evaluation challenges, demonstrate performance under risk management rules, and
receive funding upon qualification. Traders who pass evaluations can access
funding programs with what the company describes as “generous profit
shares” and guaranteed payouts.
Finley Wilkinson, Director at KudoTrade (Photo: LinkedIn)
“Our
vision has always been to break down barriers and give traders the chance to
succeed on a global stage,” said Finley Wilkinson, Director at Kudotrade.
“Talented traders everywhere can demonstrate their skill, earn generous
profit shares, and grow without the limitations of personal capital.”
KudoTrade
is a relatively new brand in the retail CFD market and announced plans to
launch a prop trading division as early as July. At the time, Wilkinson
commented that the platform aims to “give talented traders the tools and
capital they need to thrive.”
CFD Firms Rush Into Prop
Trading
Kudotrade's
launch comes as multiple CFD brokers pivot toward proprietary trading services.
The move reflects broader industry shifts where traditional retail brokers seek
new revenue streams amid regulatory pressures and changing market dynamics.
In addition
to lesser-known brands such as MarketsVox, which entered the prop trading
market in October 2024, several major brokers have already been active in this
space for some time. Between late 2023 and early 2024, companies including
OANDA, Hantec Markets, IC Markets and Axi launched their own brands, offering
account sizes ranging from as little as $2,000 up to as much as $1 million.
The prop
trading sector has also attracted significant attention from companies beyond
CFDs. Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced its own entry
into proprietary trading, signaling that the trend extends beyond traditional
CFD operators.
Several CFD
veterans have launched their own prop platforms. Andreas Andreou, former
BDSwiss executive, founded thePropTrade.com, while Brian Griffin and Ryan
Nettles created Fuze Traders, which later merged with CFD broker Kubera
Markets.
Some prop
firms are simultaneously moving into traditional brokerage services, hiring
experienced CFD executives to lead these divisions. FTMO appointed Michael
Kamerman as CEO of its brokerage arm before acquiring OANDA, while FundedNext
launched brokerage services under a Comoros license.
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.
Retail Trading & Prop Firms in 2025: Five Defining Trends - And One Prediction for 2026
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
