London’s capital markets may soon welcome another fintech player as online trading platform iFOREX evaluates a potential listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Founded in 1996 by Eyal Carmon, iFOREX has long offered a digital platform for trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and forex. Its services span commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies , catering to a broad base of retail investors.
Now, nearly three decades later, the firm is preparing to open a new chapter through public listing. The company believes a London IPO could bring both credibility and visibility as it looks to expand its footprint.
Deploying AI and Brand Visibility
The proceeds from the potential Initial Public Offering would serve several goals. iFOREX plans to strengthen its brand, deploy artificial intelligence technologies to enhance the platform, and secure new regulatory licenses.
Financially, the company posted a trading income of $50.1 million for the year ending December 31, with adjusted pre-tax profits of $7.6 million. While not disclosing a timeline or valuation target, iFOREX’s announcement signals a growing trend of private fintech firms turning to public capital markets to fuel their next stage of development.
Last year, iFOREX launched an AI trading assistant designed to answer traders' questions. According to the company, this tool, available on the iFOREX website, offers answers to trading-related inquiries on the spot.
Expanding Offerings
A spokesperson from iFOREX told PR Newswire: “Trading can be complex and time-sensitive. Our new AI assistant is here to simplify the process, providing our clients with the information they need precisely when they need it. This innovation underscores our commitment to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our clients' trading experience.”
Early this year, iFOREX launched a new fund management feature that enables traders to secure portions of their capital away from market exposure while maintaining instant access when needed.
The new tool, dubbed Vault, enables clients to move funds from active trading accounts into a protected space, reportedly without transfer fees, focusing on common challenges traders face when managing risk and liquidity.
