Total income reached EUR 335M, compared to EUR 311M a year earlier.
Trading activity jumped 28%, fuelled by early 2025 market volatility.
The Saxo Bank Group reported a net profit of EUR 73 million
for the first half of 2025, an increase of 18% compared to EUR 62 million in
the same period last year. Adjusted net profit stood at EUR 69 million, broadly
in line with the EUR 68 million recorded in H1 2024.
Revenue and Asset Growth
Kim Fournais, CEO and Founder of Saxo Bank, Source: LinkedIn
“The investment culture worldwide is thriving, and I am
pleased that so many new investors are choosing to start and continue their
investment journey with Saxo,” Kim Fournais, CEO and Founder of Saxo Bank, said.
Total income rose to EUR 335 million, up from EUR 311
million in the first half of 2024. The bank said client assets reached EUR 118
billion, the highest level in its history, compared to EUR 109 billion a year
earlier.
Expansion of Client Base
The number of clients grew to 1.39 million, a 13% increase
from 1.23 million in the first half of last year. Saxo noted that this
expansion in the client base helped push total assets to the new record.
Trading activity was also higher. The number of trades
executed on Saxo’s platforms rose 28% year-on-year, driven by strong activity
in the first four months of 2025. Activity levels returned to more normal
conditions during the second quarter.
Source: Saxo Bank
Impact of Market Conditions
The bank said this was partly linked to higher volatility in
global financial markets, which has been influenced by geopolitical tensions
since the start of the year.
Saxo’s capital ratio improved slightly, reaching 28.3%
compared to 27.5% a year earlier.
Saxo Responds to Market Volatility with ISA
Meanwhile, Saxo
has launched a Flexible ISA product in the UK following a significant
increase in demand for its stocks and shares ISA during January and February
compared to the same period last year.
The Flexible ISA allows investors to contribute up to the
standard £20,000 annual allowance and withdraw and replace funds without
affecting this limit. Trades start at $1 for US stocks and £3 for UK stocks,
with foreign exchange fees from 0.25%, and the product has no platform fee.
The launch comes amid elevated market volatility, with the
Cboe Volatility Index reaching its highest level since early 2020.
The Saxo Bank Group reported a net profit of EUR 73 million
for the first half of 2025, an increase of 18% compared to EUR 62 million in
the same period last year. Adjusted net profit stood at EUR 69 million, broadly
in line with the EUR 68 million recorded in H1 2024.
Revenue and Asset Growth
Kim Fournais, CEO and Founder of Saxo Bank, Source: LinkedIn
“The investment culture worldwide is thriving, and I am
pleased that so many new investors are choosing to start and continue their
investment journey with Saxo,” Kim Fournais, CEO and Founder of Saxo Bank, said.
Total income rose to EUR 335 million, up from EUR 311
million in the first half of 2024. The bank said client assets reached EUR 118
billion, the highest level in its history, compared to EUR 109 billion a year
earlier.
Expansion of Client Base
The number of clients grew to 1.39 million, a 13% increase
from 1.23 million in the first half of last year. Saxo noted that this
expansion in the client base helped push total assets to the new record.
Trading activity was also higher. The number of trades
executed on Saxo’s platforms rose 28% year-on-year, driven by strong activity
in the first four months of 2025. Activity levels returned to more normal
conditions during the second quarter.
Source: Saxo Bank
Impact of Market Conditions
The bank said this was partly linked to higher volatility in
global financial markets, which has been influenced by geopolitical tensions
since the start of the year.
Saxo’s capital ratio improved slightly, reaching 28.3%
compared to 27.5% a year earlier.
Saxo Responds to Market Volatility with ISA
Meanwhile, Saxo
has launched a Flexible ISA product in the UK following a significant
increase in demand for its stocks and shares ISA during January and February
compared to the same period last year.
The Flexible ISA allows investors to contribute up to the
standard £20,000 annual allowance and withdraw and replace funds without
affecting this limit. Trades start at $1 for US stocks and £3 for UK stocks,
with foreign exchange fees from 0.25%, and the product has no platform fee.
The launch comes amid elevated market volatility, with the
Cboe Volatility Index reaching its highest level since early 2020.
Tareq is a financial writer with 15 years of experience covering global markets. His work spans technical analysis, forex broker reviews, and market sentiment, with a focus on topics relevant to retail traders. He joined Finance Magnates in 2023.
At Finance Magnates, he serves as News Editor, covering retail forex and CFD brokers, cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech firms, and regulatory developments shaping the trading industry. He holds an Honours degree in Information Technology from Anfell College, London.
Education:
Honours degree Information Technology, Anfell College, London
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
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The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
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Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
