The donation was made to the Zurich Information Security & Privacy Centre (ZISC) at ETH Zurich.
The company wants to encourage research on the development of “innovative technologies, methods and strategies to counter digital threats.”
The branding of Swissquote on the jersey of ZSC Lions; Source: Swissquote
Swissquote (SWX: SQN) has donated CHF 2.5 million to the Zurich Information Security & Privacy Centre (ZISC) at ETH Zurich, a public university in Switzerland, to support research and education in data security, the company announced today (Friday).
Supporting Data Protection Research
“The funding will strengthen research and education over the long term in the areas of information security, fraud prevention, and data protection,” Swissquote noted.
ETH Zurich has built a strong reputation in information security research, covering areas from cryptography and network design to secure hardware and artificial intelligence. Its researchers have contributed to the development of new encryption protocols, formal verification methods, and large-scale projects such as SCION, an alternative internet architecture aimed at improving security and reliability.
The university also works closely with industry through the Zurich Information Security & Privacy Centre, making it a key player in shaping both academic research and practical approaches to cybersecurity.
Swissquote’s decision to donate also aims to strengthen research into tackling widespread financial fraud.
“Cybercrime is evolving rapidly: new forms of AI-powered fraud are increasingly challenging financial institutions and other service providers,” the company added. “ZISC brings together researchers and industry partners to develop innovative technologies, methods and strategies to counter digital threats.”
The digital bank and broker highlighted that its financial support will “advance the development of new security solutions and accelerate the transfer of knowledge between research and practice.”
Swissquote’s Business Is Booming
FinanceMagnates.com earlier reported that Swissquote generated a net revenue of CHF 358.2 million ($444.2 million) in the first six months of 2025 and ended with a pre-tax profit of CHF 185.2 million ($229.6 million). Its net profit reached CHF 158.2 million ($196.2 million), up 9.4 per cent.
The company has now raised its full-year pre-tax profit guidance to CHF 365 million ($452.6 million) from CHF 355 million ($440.2 million). It is also expecting to generate around CHF 700 million in revenue, up from CHF 675 million.
Swissquote (SWX: SQN) has donated CHF 2.5 million to the Zurich Information Security & Privacy Centre (ZISC) at ETH Zurich, a public university in Switzerland, to support research and education in data security, the company announced today (Friday).
Supporting Data Protection Research
“The funding will strengthen research and education over the long term in the areas of information security, fraud prevention, and data protection,” Swissquote noted.
ETH Zurich has built a strong reputation in information security research, covering areas from cryptography and network design to secure hardware and artificial intelligence. Its researchers have contributed to the development of new encryption protocols, formal verification methods, and large-scale projects such as SCION, an alternative internet architecture aimed at improving security and reliability.
The university also works closely with industry through the Zurich Information Security & Privacy Centre, making it a key player in shaping both academic research and practical approaches to cybersecurity.
Swissquote’s decision to donate also aims to strengthen research into tackling widespread financial fraud.
“Cybercrime is evolving rapidly: new forms of AI-powered fraud are increasingly challenging financial institutions and other service providers,” the company added. “ZISC brings together researchers and industry partners to develop innovative technologies, methods and strategies to counter digital threats.”
The digital bank and broker highlighted that its financial support will “advance the development of new security solutions and accelerate the transfer of knowledge between research and practice.”
Swissquote’s Business Is Booming
FinanceMagnates.com earlier reported that Swissquote generated a net revenue of CHF 358.2 million ($444.2 million) in the first six months of 2025 and ended with a pre-tax profit of CHF 185.2 million ($229.6 million). Its net profit reached CHF 158.2 million ($196.2 million), up 9.4 per cent.
The company has now raised its full-year pre-tax profit guidance to CHF 365 million ($452.6 million) from CHF 355 million ($440.2 million). It is also expecting to generate around CHF 700 million in revenue, up from CHF 675 million.
Arnab is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He entered the industry covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates and later expanded his reach to forex as well. He is passionate about the changing regulatory landscape on financial markets and keenly follows the disruptions in the industry with new-age technologies.
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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.
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Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
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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
