The Q2 figure was 110 per cent higher than the first half of 2024 and 31 per cent higher than the second half.
Active accounts also increased by 22 per cent in the six months compared to H2 2024 and 84 per cent from H1 2024.
CFI Financial handled a record $1.51 trillion in trading volume during the second quarter of 2025. In comparison, the broker’s trading volume for the entire year of 2024 was $2.79 trillion, showing the growing interest in retail trading.
The record figure includes the period when US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies caused significant market volatility and lifted trading activity. Some retail trading market participants even said those were their “strongest days.”
Announced today (Monday), CFI’s latest quarterly figure was 18 per cent higher than Q1 2025 and nearly double—specifically a 97 per cent rise—compared to the same quarter last year.
Another noteworthy comparison is that the Q2 volume jumped 110 per cent over the first half of 2024 and 31 per cent over the second half.
As for the number of traders, the broker said that funded accounts on its platform increased by 2 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous six months, with a year-on-year rise of 60 per cent.
Active accounts also increased by 22 per cent compared to H2 2024 and 84 per cent over H1 2024.
Ziad Melhem, CEO at CFI Financial Group (Source: CFI)
“Q2 2025 was not only about numbers, it was about momentum,” said Ziad Melhem, who became CFI’s Group CEO during the record quarter. Meanwhile, the two co-founders, Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury, stepped down from their Managing Director roles to become Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively.
CFI also grew its geographical presence. The broker launched operations in South Africa last December and recently entered Bahrain with a licence from the country’s central bank.
However, CFI—already well-established in the Middle East—is not the only broker expanding in the region. Tickmill recently opened an office in Oman through a local partnership, just a couple of months after OneRoyal, another CFD broker, set up its presence in the country. XS.com was another broker to expand, choosing Kuwait.
The most popular Middle Eastern destination for international CFD brokers, however, remains the UAE. The country’s clear financial regulation and large talent pool have attracted many brokers to set up base in the desert city.
Increased trading activity among Middle Eastern clients has made the region a top priority for many firms. Capital.com previously reported that 53 per cent of its Q1 trading volume came from the Middle East, compared to 24 per cent from Europe. That broker handled $656 billion in trading volume during the quarter and has yet to release its Q2 figures.
CFI Financial handled a record $1.51 trillion in trading volume during the second quarter of 2025. In comparison, the broker’s trading volume for the entire year of 2024 was $2.79 trillion, showing the growing interest in retail trading.
The record figure includes the period when US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies caused significant market volatility and lifted trading activity. Some retail trading market participants even said those were their “strongest days.”
Announced today (Monday), CFI’s latest quarterly figure was 18 per cent higher than Q1 2025 and nearly double—specifically a 97 per cent rise—compared to the same quarter last year.
Another noteworthy comparison is that the Q2 volume jumped 110 per cent over the first half of 2024 and 31 per cent over the second half.
As for the number of traders, the broker said that funded accounts on its platform increased by 2 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous six months, with a year-on-year rise of 60 per cent.
Active accounts also increased by 22 per cent compared to H2 2024 and 84 per cent over H1 2024.
Ziad Melhem, CEO at CFI Financial Group (Source: CFI)
“Q2 2025 was not only about numbers, it was about momentum,” said Ziad Melhem, who became CFI’s Group CEO during the record quarter. Meanwhile, the two co-founders, Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury, stepped down from their Managing Director roles to become Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively.
CFI also grew its geographical presence. The broker launched operations in South Africa last December and recently entered Bahrain with a licence from the country’s central bank.
However, CFI—already well-established in the Middle East—is not the only broker expanding in the region. Tickmill recently opened an office in Oman through a local partnership, just a couple of months after OneRoyal, another CFD broker, set up its presence in the country. XS.com was another broker to expand, choosing Kuwait.
The most popular Middle Eastern destination for international CFD brokers, however, remains the UAE. The country’s clear financial regulation and large talent pool have attracted many brokers to set up base in the desert city.
Increased trading activity among Middle Eastern clients has made the region a top priority for many firms. Capital.com previously reported that 53 per cent of its Q1 trading volume came from the Middle East, compared to 24 per cent from Europe. That broker handled $656 billion in trading volume during the quarter and has yet to release its Q2 figures.
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.
OnePrime’s Jerry Khargi on Infrastructure, Liquidity & Trust | Executive Interview
OnePrime’s Jerry Khargi on Infrastructure, Liquidity & Trust | Executive Interview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this exclusive executive interview features Jerry Khargi, Executive Director at OnePrime, in conversation with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates.
In this in-depth discussion, Jerry shares:
- OnePrime’s journey from a retail-focused business to a global institutional liquidity provider
- What truly sets award-winning trading infrastructure apart
- Key trends shaping institutional trading, including technology and AI
- The importance of transparency, ethics, and reputation in long-term success
- OnePrime’s vision for growth over the next 12–24 months
Fresh from winning Finance Magnates’ Best Trading Infrastructure Broker, Jerry explains how experience, mentorship, and real-world problem solving form the “special sauce” behind OnePrime’s institutional offering.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Trading Infrastructure Broker
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Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this exclusive executive interview features Jerry Khargi, Executive Director at OnePrime, in conversation with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates.
In this in-depth discussion, Jerry shares:
- OnePrime’s journey from a retail-focused business to a global institutional liquidity provider
- What truly sets award-winning trading infrastructure apart
- Key trends shaping institutional trading, including technology and AI
- The importance of transparency, ethics, and reputation in long-term success
- OnePrime’s vision for growth over the next 12–24 months
Fresh from winning Finance Magnates’ Best Trading Infrastructure Broker, Jerry explains how experience, mentorship, and real-world problem solving form the “special sauce” behind OnePrime’s institutional offering.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Trading Infrastructure Broker
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, market insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #OnePrime #InstitutionalTrading #Liquidity #TradingInfrastructure #ExecutiveInterview
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom decide which updates are worth covering? #financenews
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom decide which updates are worth covering? #financenews
What makes an update worth covering in financial media?
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, editorial focus starts with relevance: stories that serve the industry, support brokers and technology providers, and help decision-makers navigate their businesses.
A reminder that strong financial journalism is built on value, not volume.
What makes an update worth covering in financial media?
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, editorial focus starts with relevance: stories that serve the industry, support brokers and technology providers, and help decision-makers navigate their businesses.
A reminder that strong financial journalism is built on value, not volume.
Liquidity as a Business: How Brokers Can Earn More
Liquidity as a Business: How Brokers Can Earn More
This webinar will focuses on how brokers can create new revenue streams by launching or enhancing their liquidity business.
John Murillo, Chief Dealing Officer of the B2BROKER group, covers how:
- Retail brokers can launch their own B2B arm to distribute liquidity and boost profitability.
- Institutional brokers can upgrade their liquidity offering and strengthen their market position.
- New entrants can start from scratch and become liquidity providers through a ready-made turnkey solution.
Hosted by B2BROKER, a global fintech provider of liquidity and technology solutions, the session will reveal how to monetize liquidity, accelerate business growth, and increase profitability using the Liquidity Provider Turnkey solution.
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This webinar will focuses on how brokers can create new revenue streams by launching or enhancing their liquidity business.
John Murillo, Chief Dealing Officer of the B2BROKER group, covers how:
- Retail brokers can launch their own B2B arm to distribute liquidity and boost profitability.
- Institutional brokers can upgrade their liquidity offering and strengthen their market position.
- New entrants can start from scratch and become liquidity providers through a ready-made turnkey solution.
Hosted by B2BROKER, a global fintech provider of liquidity and technology solutions, the session will reveal how to monetize liquidity, accelerate business growth, and increase profitability using the Liquidity Provider Turnkey solution.
📣 Stay updated with the latest in finance and trading! Follow Finance Magnates across our social media platforms for news, insights, and event updates.
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How FYNXT is Transforming Brokerages with Modular Tech | Executive Interview with Stephen Miles
How FYNXT is Transforming Brokerages with Modular Tech | Executive Interview with Stephen Miles
Join us for an exclusive interview with Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT, recorded live at FMLS:25. In this conversation, Stephen breaks down how modular brokerage technology is driving growth, retention, and efficiency across the brokerage industry.
Learn how FYNXT's unified yet modular platform is giving brokers a competitive edge—powering faster onboarding, increased trading volumes, and dramatically improved IB performance.
🔑 What You'll Learn in This Video:
- The biggest challenges brokerages face going into 2026
- Why FYNXT’s modular platform is outperforming in-house builds
- How automation is transforming IB channels
- The real ROI: 11x LTV increases and reduced acquisition costs
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#FYNXT #StephenMiles #FMLS2025 #BrokerageTechnology #ModularTech #FintechInterview #DigitalTransformation #FinancialMarkets #CROInterview #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #IndependentBrokers #FinanceLeaders
Join us for an exclusive interview with Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT, recorded live at FMLS:25. In this conversation, Stephen breaks down how modular brokerage technology is driving growth, retention, and efficiency across the brokerage industry.
Learn how FYNXT's unified yet modular platform is giving brokers a competitive edge—powering faster onboarding, increased trading volumes, and dramatically improved IB performance.
🔑 What You'll Learn in This Video:
- The biggest challenges brokerages face going into 2026
- Why FYNXT’s modular platform is outperforming in-house builds
- How automation is transforming IB channels
- The real ROI: 11x LTV increases and reduced acquisition costs
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe.
#FYNXT #StephenMiles #FMLS2025 #BrokerageTechnology #ModularTech #FintechInterview #DigitalTransformation #FinancialMarkets #CROInterview #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #IndependentBrokers #FinanceLeaders
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.
