Traders can fund their accounts using local cards, Google and Apple Pay, supporting several regional currencies.
The firm recently secured regulatory approval for a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
ThinkMarkets, a multi-asset trading provider, has announced
new payment options for clients in the MENA region. Recently securing
regulatory approval for a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority
(DFSA), ThinkMarkets has expanded its presence in the Middle East and North
Africa.
Expanded Payment Options
Traders in the MENA region can now fund their accounts using
local cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, supporting Qatari Riyal, Emirati Dirham,
Saudi Riyal, and Omani Rial currencies.
Faizan Anees, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, ThinkMarkets, Source: LinkedIn
The recently acquired DFSA license allows ThinkMarkets to
offer clients in the UAE access to advanced trading tools integrated into the
ThinkTrader platform. These tools, such as the Signal Centre, TrendRisk
Scanner, and Traders’ Gym, aim to improve the trading experience for investors
in the region.
Commenting on the new DFSA licence, the Co-CEO and
Co-Founder of ThinkMarkets, Faizan Anees said: " The UAE and wider MENA
region is a high-growth market, and this new licence will now enable us to
onboard new clients from this area in a regulated and secure way."
"Our new DFSA
licence will help better serve our customer-base, while also helping extend
ThinkMarkets' presence into new, strategic markets in the region."
According to a statement on the broker's website, this
enhancement provides enhanced market visibility, allowing users to track
multiple assets or market movements concurrently. It includes customizable
views of market trends across various time intervals and access to historical
data navigation.
ThinkMarkets, a multi-asset trading provider, has announced
new payment options for clients in the MENA region. Recently securing
regulatory approval for a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority
(DFSA), ThinkMarkets has expanded its presence in the Middle East and North
Africa.
Expanded Payment Options
Traders in the MENA region can now fund their accounts using
local cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, supporting Qatari Riyal, Emirati Dirham,
Saudi Riyal, and Omani Rial currencies.
Faizan Anees, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, ThinkMarkets, Source: LinkedIn
The recently acquired DFSA license allows ThinkMarkets to
offer clients in the UAE access to advanced trading tools integrated into the
ThinkTrader platform. These tools, such as the Signal Centre, TrendRisk
Scanner, and Traders’ Gym, aim to improve the trading experience for investors
in the region.
Commenting on the new DFSA licence, the Co-CEO and
Co-Founder of ThinkMarkets, Faizan Anees said: " The UAE and wider MENA
region is a high-growth market, and this new licence will now enable us to
onboard new clients from this area in a regulated and secure way."
"Our new DFSA
licence will help better serve our customer-base, while also helping extend
ThinkMarkets' presence into new, strategic markets in the region."
According to a statement on the broker's website, this
enhancement provides enhanced market visibility, allowing users to track
multiple assets or market movements concurrently. It includes customizable
views of market trends across various time intervals and access to historical
data navigation.
Why Prediction Markets Are Keeping Users When DeFi Cannot
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
