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CFI Reports $1.55 Trillion in Q3 Trading Volume, with September Setting a Record
2025-10-22T10:37:43.261+02:00
Trading volume rises 3% from previous quarter and 54% year on year.
Lewis Hamilton and Maria Sharapova continue as global brand ambassadors for the firm.
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CFI Opens Bahrain Office, Names Alsamerrai as Country Head
2025-10-20T12:01:21.968+02:00
The online broker expands Gulf presence with a new Manama entity after receiving regulatory approval from the central bank.
The firm secured its Category 2 Investment Business Firm license from Bahrain's financial regulator in July.
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CFI Financial’s Q2 Trading Volume Hits Record $1.5 Trillion
2025-07-28T12:59:29.786+02:00
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.
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CFI Continues Its Sports Bet in the Middle East: Partners with UAE’s Largest Indoor Arena
2025-07-02T12:52:26.011+02:00
The company will run a fan activation space and use a premium hospitality suite.
Etihad Arena, located on Yas Island, hosts concerts, sports events, and cultural programs.
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Ziad Melhem Takes Over as CFI Financial’s New CEO; Co-Founders Stepped Down as MDs
2025-06-24T08:32:51.342+02:00
Melhem joined the broker last year as the CMO, but has been its Board Advisor since 2022.
Two co-founders, Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury, have become Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively.
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CFI Client Accounts Jump 75% Year-on-Year in Q1 2025, Active Traders Rise 92%
2025-04-30T09:11:45.167+02:00
CFI Financial Group reported a record $1.28 trillion in trading volume and higher account activity in Q1 2025.
Moreover, the funded accounts rose 5.5% from the fourth quarter of 2024 and 75% year-over-year.
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CFI Launches CFI Prime for Institutional Traders; Partners with Kuwait Basketball Association
2025-03-28T13:30:41.269+02:00
CFI Prime offers deep liquidity pools, various asset classes, and low-latency execution hubs.
The platform provides customizable trading platforms with high-speed infrastructure and compliance.
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Following a Cricket Partnership, CFI Teams Up with Kuwait Basketball Association for 2025 Season
2025-03-26T13:12:45.124+02:00
The firm will engage fans through digital and in-venue activations, including contests and MVP recognitions.
Earlier, CFI Sponsored the Arabian Gulf Cup and Participated in Ya Hala Shopping Festival in Kuwait.
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CFI Financial Onboards Carla Nemr to Expand Presence in “Key Regions”
2025-02-19T08:49:02.820+02:00
She has taken up the role of Global Director of Business Development at CFI.
She previously worked with multiple other major broker brands.
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CFI Cements Central Asia Presence: Opens New Baku Office
2025-02-14T09:12:18.061+02:00
The broker entered the country last year by acquiring a local broker.
It also appointed Ilgar Rustambayl as the CEO of the Azerbaijan division.
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Cutting Through the Noise with Transparency and Education in Trading
2025-02-12T11:37:58.684+02:00
Trading Transparency+ initiative offers clarity and tools for responsible decision-making.
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CFI Taps Tools for Brokers for PAMM System and Other Plugins
2025-01-08T10:36:59.587+02:00
The PAMM system allows investors to allocate funds to professional traders who manage the funds on their behalf.
The two companies are open to expanding their partnership in the future.
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CFI Targets Cricket's 2.5 Billion Fans With MI Cape Town Deal
2024-12-18T09:47:38.738+02:00
The company signed a partnership as the official online trading partner of the South African cricket team.
The deal includes jersey branding and exclusive fan experiences following CFI's recent launch in the country.
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CFI Launches Operations in South Africa, Appoints Zihaad Israfil as CEO
2024-12-04T14:54:31.524+02:00
Earlier, the company secured a Category 1 Financial Service Provider license from the FSCA.
CFI’s Q3 trading volume reached over $1 trillion, up 35% from Q2.
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CFI Onboards Two Top Former Amana Executives: Ahmad Khatib as CBDO, Ziad Melhem as CMO
2024-11-14T08:49:51.849+02:00
Khatib was previously Amana’s CEO, while Melhem held the role of CBDO.
Both served as CFI advisors for about two years.
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CFI Hits $1 Trillion Trading Volume in Q3 2024, Expands in UAE, Azerbaijan
2024-11-10T22:01:00.000+02:00
The firm's client base grew rapidly, with funded accounts up 45.93% and active accounts rising 28%.
Recently, the firm appointed Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton as its global brand ambassador.
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CFI Sets Up Third Office in Sharjah Under SCA Category One License
2024-10-17T11:34:12.603+02:00
The firm is the first SCA-regulated broker with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Recently, the company has named Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton as its ambassador.
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CFI Expands UAE Operations: New Abu Dhabi Office under SCA License
2024-09-05T13:59:07.540+02:00
The firm partners with DCT Abu Dhabi to sponsor events and support local development.
The firm has entered Azerbaijan with AzFinance acquisition; rebranding planned for later this year.
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CFI Financial Extends Trading Hours with Pre and Post-Market Access to US Shares
2024-08-07T22:37:09.946+02:00
The extended trading hours are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET for pre-market and from 4:00 PM to 4:59 PM ET for post-market trading.
The company has described the new feature as an advantage for prompt reactions to market-moving news and earnings reports.
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F1 Racing Legend Shifts Gears to Financial Markets with CFI Deal
2024-07-24T12:04:11.856+02:00
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton becomes CFI's global brand ambassador.
As part of the multi-year partnership, the broker supported the driver's foundation.
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CFI Dunks Partnership with FIBA WASL for New Basketball Season
2024-06-27T18:05:01.655+02:00
The firm will support 18 teams across 96 games in 11 cities through their partnership.
Recently, it partnered with airlines such as Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, and Middle East Airlines.
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CFI Inks Advertising Deals with Five Major Middle East Airlines
2024-05-29T09:40:23.472+02:00
The new partnership includes Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, among others.
The branding will enhance its brand visibility and promote financial literacy.
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CFI Reaches Record High: Trading Volume Surpasses $557 Billion in Q1
2024-05-14T14:41:46.269+02:00
The company reported 24% increase in trading volume compared to Q1 2023.
The firm's active client base surged by 80% compared to the preceding year's Q1.
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CFI Obtains Regulatory Approval for South African Operations
2024-05-02T12:51:28.896+02:00
The company has secured a Category 1 FSP license from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
The firm holds regulatory licenses from the UK, UAE, Cyprus, Jordan, and Egypt.
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Jareer Hiary Takes Helm as CEO in CFI UAE's Leadership Transition
2024-04-22T11:20:22.546+02:00
Hiary joined the CFI Group in 2018, beginning in the Jordanian division.
Formal approval of his CEO appointment awaits final regulatory clearance.
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