The programme targets retail-facing brokers in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
It aims to provide brokers with localized infrastructure and support to improve market access.
Scope Prime, a liquidity brand under the Rostro Group, has
launched a Partnership Programme. The initiative targets
retail-facing brokers with strong local distribution networks. The
Seychelles-based broker ZXCM is the first to join the programme.
Scope provides tools for localized trading
Hadi Zaarour, CEO of ZX Capital Markets, Source: LinkedIn
ZXCM provides institutional
brokerage services and trading infrastructure. Under the partnership, Scope
Prime will offer ZXCM both liquidity and support for client onboarding.
The programme gives selected brokers access to Scope’s
proprietary trading tools and institutional-grade technologies. The aim is to
help partners deliver region-specific services, including localized trading
infrastructure, multilingual support, and tailored product offerings.
Daniel Lawrance, CEO of Scope Prime, Source: LinkedIn
The initial focus includes markets in the Middle East,
Africa, and Asia. Scope Prime says the programme is part of an effort to
improve access to financial markets. More broker partnerships are expected to
be announced in the second half of 2025.
“As a company with global operations, we know from
first-hand experience that so many clients truly value the relationship they
have with their broker,” Daniel Lawrance, CEO of Scope Prime, said.
“ZXCM’s rapidly growing footprint in North Africa and the
GCC region has made them the ideal launch partner in our Strategic Partnership
Programme, as our liquidity, technology and regulatory capabilities provide the
perfect solution to help them scale quickly.”
Scope Prime Expands CFDs Offering South Africa
Scope Prime has expanded its CFDs
offering in South Africa to include equities and ETFs listed on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The expansion covers companies like Sasol,
Naspers, MTN, and Shoprite, along with ETFs in sectors such as mining and
telecommunications.
This move comes as some competitors, including IG Group,
reduce their presence in the region, while others like CFI and XS obtained
local licenses last year. Scope Prime highlights benefits such as exemption
from Securities Transfer Tax and no ownership fees. The company has also
integrated with Iress to provide real-time pricing and improve transparency.
Scope Prime, a liquidity brand under the Rostro Group, has
launched a Partnership Programme. The initiative targets
retail-facing brokers with strong local distribution networks. The
Seychelles-based broker ZXCM is the first to join the programme.
Scope provides tools for localized trading
Hadi Zaarour, CEO of ZX Capital Markets, Source: LinkedIn
ZXCM provides institutional
brokerage services and trading infrastructure. Under the partnership, Scope
Prime will offer ZXCM both liquidity and support for client onboarding.
The programme gives selected brokers access to Scope’s
proprietary trading tools and institutional-grade technologies. The aim is to
help partners deliver region-specific services, including localized trading
infrastructure, multilingual support, and tailored product offerings.
Daniel Lawrance, CEO of Scope Prime, Source: LinkedIn
The initial focus includes markets in the Middle East,
Africa, and Asia. Scope Prime says the programme is part of an effort to
improve access to financial markets. More broker partnerships are expected to
be announced in the second half of 2025.
“As a company with global operations, we know from
first-hand experience that so many clients truly value the relationship they
have with their broker,” Daniel Lawrance, CEO of Scope Prime, said.
“ZXCM’s rapidly growing footprint in North Africa and the
GCC region has made them the ideal launch partner in our Strategic Partnership
Programme, as our liquidity, technology and regulatory capabilities provide the
perfect solution to help them scale quickly.”
Scope Prime Expands CFDs Offering South Africa
Scope Prime has expanded its CFDs
offering in South Africa to include equities and ETFs listed on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The expansion covers companies like Sasol,
Naspers, MTN, and Shoprite, along with ETFs in sectors such as mining and
telecommunications.
This move comes as some competitors, including IG Group,
reduce their presence in the region, while others like CFI and XS obtained
local licenses last year. Scope Prime highlights benefits such as exemption
from Securities Transfer Tax and no ownership fees. The company has also
integrated with Iress to provide real-time pricing and improve transparency.
Prop Firms and Brokers Form a Perfect Synergy: One Offers Access, the Other Capital
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
