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CFI Becomes “First Investment Platform” in Bahrain to Use eKey for Biometric Onboarding

Monday, 12/01/2026 | 10:19 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • The system uses 3D facial biometrics instead of passwords or one-time passcodes.
  • The group’s Q3 2025 trading reached USD 1.55 trillion, with September accounting for USD 625 billion.
CFI Bahrain Office Opening, 2025
CFI Bahrain Office Opening, 2025

CFI Financial has gone live with eKey for Business in Bahrain through an integration with Beyon Connect. The company recently launched in the Kingdom and becomes “the first investment platform” in Bahrain to use eKey for Business, also known as EKEY-B.

Bahrain's First eKey Investment Onboarding

EKEY-B is the national biometric digital identity and electronic know-your-customer platform for the private sector. It was developed by Beyon Connect in cooperation with the Information & eGovernment Authority. The platform forms part of Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 programme, which is intended to extend “passwordless, and consent-based digital identity services” from the public sector to private companies.

Yaseen Alsamerrai, CFI Country Chief Executive Officer in Bahrain, said the company was “pleased to embrace eKey for business” and that the integration supports a “fast, secure, and intuitive trading experience.”

Biometric onboarding meets Central Bank compliance

Through the integration, CFI Financial now provides a fully digital onboarding process using 3D facial biometrics. The process removes passwords, one-time passcodes, and manual document uploads. The companies said the onboarding process is designed to be secure and simple for new clients, relying on Bahrain’s national digital identity infrastructure.

CFI said the system supports compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain’s KYC requirements and aligns with the Personal Data Protection Law. Christopher Hild, Chief Executive Officer of Beyon Connect, said the adoption reflects “the growing momentum behind Bahrain’s digital identity ecosystem.”

Beyon Connect delivers eKey for Business on behalf of the Information & eGovernment Authority. The service remains a central element of the eKey 2.0 framework, which applies across both public and private sectors.

Q3 Trading Activity Shows Growth

Alongside its eKey rollout in Bahrain, CFI Financial reported increased trading activity in the third quarter of 2025. The group’s trading volume reached USD 1.55 trillion, up 3% from the previous quarter and 54% higher than the same period last year, with September accounting for USD 625 billion. Active clients rose 28% year-on-year, and funded accounts increased 27% compared with 2024.

The group expanded operations in Bahrain and Colombia and maintained brand visibility through ambassador programs. CFI also partnered with Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as its Official Online Trading Partner.

CFI Financial has gone live with eKey for Business in Bahrain through an integration with Beyon Connect. The company recently launched in the Kingdom and becomes “the first investment platform” in Bahrain to use eKey for Business, also known as EKEY-B.

Bahrain's First eKey Investment Onboarding

EKEY-B is the national biometric digital identity and electronic know-your-customer platform for the private sector. It was developed by Beyon Connect in cooperation with the Information & eGovernment Authority. The platform forms part of Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 programme, which is intended to extend “passwordless, and consent-based digital identity services” from the public sector to private companies.

Yaseen Alsamerrai, CFI Country Chief Executive Officer in Bahrain, said the company was “pleased to embrace eKey for business” and that the integration supports a “fast, secure, and intuitive trading experience.”

Biometric onboarding meets Central Bank compliance

Through the integration, CFI Financial now provides a fully digital onboarding process using 3D facial biometrics. The process removes passwords, one-time passcodes, and manual document uploads. The companies said the onboarding process is designed to be secure and simple for new clients, relying on Bahrain’s national digital identity infrastructure.

CFI said the system supports compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain’s KYC requirements and aligns with the Personal Data Protection Law. Christopher Hild, Chief Executive Officer of Beyon Connect, said the adoption reflects “the growing momentum behind Bahrain’s digital identity ecosystem.”

Beyon Connect delivers eKey for Business on behalf of the Information & eGovernment Authority. The service remains a central element of the eKey 2.0 framework, which applies across both public and private sectors.

Q3 Trading Activity Shows Growth

Alongside its eKey rollout in Bahrain, CFI Financial reported increased trading activity in the third quarter of 2025. The group’s trading volume reached USD 1.55 trillion, up 3% from the previous quarter and 54% higher than the same period last year, with September accounting for USD 625 billion. Active clients rose 28% year-on-year, and funded accounts increased 27% compared with 2024.

The group expanded operations in Bahrain and Colombia and maintained brand visibility through ambassador programs. CFI also partnered with Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as its Official Online Trading Partner.

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