In early 2024, MetaQuotes restricted MT5 access for firms without agreements or regulatory compliance.
Earlier, Funding Pips reintroduced MT5 after obtaining a direct MetaQuotes license.
Funding Traders Group Ltd., a proprietary trading firm, has
restored access to the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform after incorporating in Saint
Lucia.
In a post on X, the firm stated: “MetaTrader 5 is officially
back—this time, with our own license. After months of preparation, we’ve
secured an MT5 license.”
MT5 Reintroduced After Licensing Restrictions Lifted
The reintroduction of MT5 follows a period during which
several proprietary trading firms, including Funding Traders, faced
restrictions related to licensing.
Source: Sail Lucia IFC
In early 2024, MetaQuotes, the developer of
MT5, limited access to firms lacking direct agreements or operating in
jurisdictions with regulatory concerns. These measures particularly affected
firms offering services to U.S. clients without the required authorizations.
Funding Traders’ move to incorporate in Saint Lucia appears
to align with a broader trend among prop firms seeking alternative
jurisdictions to comply with MetaQuotes’ updated requirements. By shifting its
operational base and obtaining the necessary licensing, the firm has re-enabled
MT5 access for its non-U.S. user base.
Recently, Funding
Pips reintroduced MT5. The company announced the decision in March,
reporting $110 million in payouts and surpassing 1 million traders. CEO Khaled
Ayesh stated that the reintroduction of MT5 aligns with the firm’s goal of
providing accessible trading.
After losing access to MetaQuotes products in February 2024
due to regulatory issues, Funding Pips transitioned to Match-Trader, cTrader,
and TradeLocker platforms. The return to MT5 follows the firm obtaining a
direct license from MetaQuotes, reflecting a broader trend within the industry.
Funding Traders Group Ltd., a proprietary trading firm, has
restored access to the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform after incorporating in Saint
Lucia.
In a post on X, the firm stated: “MetaTrader 5 is officially
back—this time, with our own license. After months of preparation, we’ve
secured an MT5 license.”
MT5 Reintroduced After Licensing Restrictions Lifted
The reintroduction of MT5 follows a period during which
several proprietary trading firms, including Funding Traders, faced
restrictions related to licensing.
Source: Sail Lucia IFC
In early 2024, MetaQuotes, the developer of
MT5, limited access to firms lacking direct agreements or operating in
jurisdictions with regulatory concerns. These measures particularly affected
firms offering services to U.S. clients without the required authorizations.
Funding Traders’ move to incorporate in Saint Lucia appears
to align with a broader trend among prop firms seeking alternative
jurisdictions to comply with MetaQuotes’ updated requirements. By shifting its
operational base and obtaining the necessary licensing, the firm has re-enabled
MT5 access for its non-U.S. user base.
Recently, Funding
Pips reintroduced MT5. The company announced the decision in March,
reporting $110 million in payouts and surpassing 1 million traders. CEO Khaled
Ayesh stated that the reintroduction of MT5 aligns with the firm’s goal of
providing accessible trading.
After losing access to MetaQuotes products in February 2024
due to regulatory issues, Funding Pips transitioned to Match-Trader, cTrader,
and TradeLocker platforms. The return to MT5 follows the firm obtaining a
direct license from MetaQuotes, reflecting a broader trend within the industry.
63% of Brokers Now Use Integrated CRM, Trading and Liquidity to Speed Launches, Study Finds
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
