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XTB Adds 370K New Clients as First Quarter Estimated Profit Surges to PLN 535 Million
- The firm reports PLN 1.1 billion in operating income and record assets of PLN 49.6 billion in the first quarter.
- The total number of active clients rose to 1.27 million, a 72% annual increase.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 16:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XTB Launches In-App Caller Verification as Vishing Attacks Surge Across Retail Trading
- The Warsaw-listed broker says clients can now confirm in real time whether a phone call is genuinely coming from the company.
- The rollout follows years of FCA warnings about clone firms using XTB's name to defraud UK investors.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 06:34 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Signs Two-Year Global Trading Partnership With SSC Napoli
- The Warsaw-listed broker will appear across the reigning Serie A champions' digital platforms and matchday activations through the 2026/27 season.
- Italian fans opening new accounts under the "BENVENUTO" code will receive a free share as part of the launch promotion, according to the company.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 08:30 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Becomes FIBA Global Partner, Sponsors 2026 and 2027 Basketball World Cups
- Deal runs through December 2027 and makes the Polish broker presenting sponsor of European Qualifiers, with courts in Berlin and Doha.
- XTB joins Robinhood, TMGM and STARTRADER in chasing basketball audiences as its 2025 marketing spend jumped nearly 70% to PLN 585M.
Thursday, 16/04/2026 | 09:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Investors Wave Off Record KNF Fine, Push XTB to New All-Time High
- Yesterday, the Polish KNF imposed a record fine on a Warsaw-based brokerage firm, the largest in the history of domestic brokerage houses.
- Today, however, the company’s shares are testing new highs, as if the PLN 20 million penalty had little significance.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 10:14 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Polish Regulator Hits XTB With $5.5M Fine Over CFD Marketing Rules
- KNF accused the broker of failing to properly assess client experience and of providing misleading information about CFD risks.
- XTB recently strengthened its UAE presence after upgrading its license to become a full broker.
Monday, 13/04/2026 | 17:02 GMT by
Jared Kirui
XTB Closes In on 1 Million Polish Accounts After March Surge
- The Warsaw-listed broker added more than 50,000 domestic accounts last month, putting it within striking distance of an important milestone.
- Poland's overall brokerage market grew by nearly 61,000 accounts during the month, with XTB capturing roughly 83% of all new openings.
Sunday, 12/04/2026 | 18:35 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Shares Test All-Time High After Options Launch in Germany and Spain
- The Warsaw-listed broker expands its derivatives offering to two of its largest European markets as it races to diversify beyond CFDs.
- A separate shareholder vote on a company-wide employee incentive program and a proposed dividend of PLN 4.07 per share is scheduled for May.
Tuesday, 07/04/2026 | 12:42 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB MENA Chief Says Dubai Bet Survived Its First Real Stress Test
- Iranian strikes and an unprecedented halt to the UAE stock market arrived 12 months after XTB opened its second Dubai office.
- The fintech's branch director states the crisis exposed weaknesses across the industry, but not at his firm.
Sunday, 29/03/2026 | 20:07 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Signs Paris La Défense Arena Deal as French Client Base Grows 50%
- Warsaw-listed fintech inks Europe's largest arena partnership as French growth outpaces most of its key markets.
- The sponsorship deal doubles down on brand building in France, where XTB has been broadening its reach beyond the country's shrinking pool of active CFD traders.
Thursday, 26/03/2026 | 06:57 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Shares Fall for Second Day as Profit Slump Hits Investors Sentiment
- The stock tests lowest levels since late February after 2025 net income drops 25% on soaring costs.
- The fintech’s management guides for another 30% rise in 2026 costs, deepening concerns over margins.
Monday, 23/03/2026 | 10:19 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Sells FSCA Unit Five Years After No Operations
- The Polish broker quietly exits South Africa after acquiring a license in 2021 and never serving a single client.
- The annual report also reveals the resignation of a long-serving board member and legal head Jakub Kubacki.
Saturday, 21/03/2026 | 11:59 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Posts Record Revenue but Net Profit Falls 25% as Marketing Bill Balloons
- The Polish broker adds 864,000 clients in a single year, more than it gathered in its first two decades of operation.
- However, costs tied to aggressive client acquisition push operating expenses nearly 50% higher.
Friday, 20/03/2026 | 13:19 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB Adds a Kill Switch to Its Investment App to Lock Out Hackers
- The Polish broker says users can instantly freeze withdrawals, trades, and card payments if they suspect their account has been compromised.
- The feature arrives months after an alleged hack cost a Polish client $38,000 and forced the company to overhaul its security policies.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 09:12 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Women Open Investment Accounts with 50% Larger First Deposits Than Men, XTB Data Shows
- New figures from the broker challenge assumptions about female risk appetite as women's share of XTB's client base nearly triples since 2021.
- With profit-maximization goals now nearly equal between genders, the investor gender gap may be narrowing faster than the industry expected
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 07:09 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Following eToro, XTB Adds Cash ISA With 6% Introductory Rate as Fintech Chase UK Savers
- Polish broker offers 6% introductory rate as it goes after the local investors beyond its traditional CFD customer base.
- The launch completes XTB's core ISA lineup a year after entering the UK savings space.
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | 05:56 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB CEO Calls Indonesia "a Country With a Question Mark" That Must "Prove Itself" in Six Months
- Omar Arnaout says the Southeast Asian country is on trial, and if it underperforms, resources will shift to Germany and the UAE.
- Low deposits and zero brand recognition put the 300-million-person market at risk of losing XTB's full attention.
Monday, 02/03/2026 | 08:33 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
PFOF Ban Threatens the Free-Trade Era for Europe's Neobrokers
- Germany's neobrokers have until June to replace a revenue model that made zero-commission trading possible.
- Industry executives say consolidation is coming as platforms race to build new income streams before the deadline.
Thursday, 26/02/2026 | 09:20 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XTB CEO Wants Spot Crypto to Slash CFD Revenue Dominance From 95% to 70%
- Poland's legislative deadlock on MiCA has kept the broker locked out of spot crypto markets at home for over a year
- Omar Arnaout says a more diversified revenue mix would translate directly into a higher stock market valuation
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 15:04 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
“We Still Don't See That Ceiling”: XTB's Omar Arnaut Confident on Path to Two Million Annual Clients
- Polish fintech boss says crypto push and options trading will unlock growth beyond traditional CFD business.
- The company added 864,000 accounts in 2025, matching two decades of earlier expansion in a single year.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 08:21 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Only 7% of New XTB Clients Pick CFDs Now, Down From 80% in 2019
- In 2025, only 1 in 14 new fintech clients chose CFDs as their first transaction.
- The shift reflects XTB's transformation from a CFD-focused broker into a broader investment platform targeting buy-and-hold investors.
Friday, 30/01/2026 | 12:16 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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