From Startup to Global Leader: Deriv's 25-Year Journey
Tuesday,15/10/2024|04:30GMTby
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Deriv has become a global leader in online trading.
Deriv, a renowned name in the financial industry, marks its 25th anniversary today, celebrating a quarter-century of growth and achievement. The company has achieved significant milestones this year, including a new co-leadership structure, the opening of offices in the UK and Senegal, and recognition through prestigious awards.
Deriv has become a global leader in online trading, serving over 2.5 million clients worldwide and facilitating over $650 billion in monthly trading volume; a success driven by Deriv's dedication to innovation, advanced trading platforms, diverse range of assets, and comprehensive educational resources.
“Today is a big day for Deriv. When I step back and look at how much we have grown and achieved since we started out 25 years ago, there is a lot of pride in our successes”, said Jean-Yves Sireau. “This is exactly what keeps us focused on everything Deriv wants to achieve in the next 25 years."
Technology, especially AI and automation tools, will continue to be a driving force in Deriv's ongoing evolution. We are dedicated to leveraging these advancements to make our systems more secure, protect customer data, and ensure we remain compliant with all relevant regulations. By embracing these innovations, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing clients with a seamless and secure trading experience, while also ensuring Deriv remains competitive in the industry.
Deriv Founder and CEO Jean-Yves Sireau with co-CEO Rakshit Choudhary
25 Years of Deriv: Key Milestones in 2024
Dual leadership: Deriv transitioned to a co-leadership model, promoting Rakshit Choudhary to co-CEO alongside founder Jean-Yves Sireau. A move leveraging the diverse experiences of both leaders, enhancing decision-making as the company accelerates its growth strategy.
Accreditations for its Investment in People: Deriv's commitment to its employees has been recognised with prestigious accolades, including the 'Investors in People Platinum' accreditation and 'Great Place to Work' certifications across seven offices. Deriv was also named one of 'Cyprus's Best Workplaces™ 2024' and earned a spot on the 'Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services and Insurance 2024' list in the UK.
A Year of Award Wins: Deriv's achievements were recognised on a global stage this year, with the company receiving accolades such as 'Affiliate Programme of the Year' at the Forex Expo Dubai 2024, 'Best Customer Support' at the Global Forex Awards, and both 'Most Trusted Broker' and 'Best Trading Experience (LATAM)' at the Ultimate Fintech Global Awards 2024.
Global Office Expansion: Deriv opened a second office in the UK - London, and Rwanda.
"Being recognised for our commitment to trust and service in our 25th year is especially meaningful," said Rakshit Choudhary, co-CEO at Deriv. With our eyes firmly set on global expansion, our people and our values will continue to steer us on our mission to make trading accessible to anyone, anywhere.”
Deriv Takes Action for a Sustainable Future
Deriv has set out a long-term vision for social responsibility to support projects that contribute to global sustainability and community well-being.
Deriv sponsors Kahuna's Patagonia mission in January 2024
2024 CSR Initiatives:
Aided TECHO a youth-led nonprofit in Asunción, Paraguay, focused on housing solutions for communities
Collaborated with DuHope, a Rwandan NGO helping women in need of support
Supported Puttinu Cares, a children's cancer support group in Malta
Backed the Kahuna Patagonia expedition, which combined adventurous endeavours with scientific, environmental research.
“Beyond 2024, Deriv will expand its social responsibility initiatives across the regions where it operates. We are committed to creating a better future, making a positive impact by serving local and global communities through action-based, scalable and sustainable initiatives," added Sireau.
Deriv's Vision for the Next 25 Years
Building on its strong foundation, Deriv is poised for continued growth and innovation in the
years to come. With a future-proof leadership model, a client-centric approach, and a
commitment to pushing boundaries, Deriv is well-positioned to lead the next era of online
trading.
Deriv, a renowned name in the financial industry, marks its 25th anniversary today, celebrating a quarter-century of growth and achievement. The company has achieved significant milestones this year, including a new co-leadership structure, the opening of offices in the UK and Senegal, and recognition through prestigious awards.
Deriv has become a global leader in online trading, serving over 2.5 million clients worldwide and facilitating over $650 billion in monthly trading volume; a success driven by Deriv's dedication to innovation, advanced trading platforms, diverse range of assets, and comprehensive educational resources.
“Today is a big day for Deriv. When I step back and look at how much we have grown and achieved since we started out 25 years ago, there is a lot of pride in our successes”, said Jean-Yves Sireau. “This is exactly what keeps us focused on everything Deriv wants to achieve in the next 25 years."
Technology, especially AI and automation tools, will continue to be a driving force in Deriv's ongoing evolution. We are dedicated to leveraging these advancements to make our systems more secure, protect customer data, and ensure we remain compliant with all relevant regulations. By embracing these innovations, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing clients with a seamless and secure trading experience, while also ensuring Deriv remains competitive in the industry.
Deriv Founder and CEO Jean-Yves Sireau with co-CEO Rakshit Choudhary
25 Years of Deriv: Key Milestones in 2024
Dual leadership: Deriv transitioned to a co-leadership model, promoting Rakshit Choudhary to co-CEO alongside founder Jean-Yves Sireau. A move leveraging the diverse experiences of both leaders, enhancing decision-making as the company accelerates its growth strategy.
Accreditations for its Investment in People: Deriv's commitment to its employees has been recognised with prestigious accolades, including the 'Investors in People Platinum' accreditation and 'Great Place to Work' certifications across seven offices. Deriv was also named one of 'Cyprus's Best Workplaces™ 2024' and earned a spot on the 'Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services and Insurance 2024' list in the UK.
A Year of Award Wins: Deriv's achievements were recognised on a global stage this year, with the company receiving accolades such as 'Affiliate Programme of the Year' at the Forex Expo Dubai 2024, 'Best Customer Support' at the Global Forex Awards, and both 'Most Trusted Broker' and 'Best Trading Experience (LATAM)' at the Ultimate Fintech Global Awards 2024.
Global Office Expansion: Deriv opened a second office in the UK - London, and Rwanda.
"Being recognised for our commitment to trust and service in our 25th year is especially meaningful," said Rakshit Choudhary, co-CEO at Deriv. With our eyes firmly set on global expansion, our people and our values will continue to steer us on our mission to make trading accessible to anyone, anywhere.”
Deriv Takes Action for a Sustainable Future
Deriv has set out a long-term vision for social responsibility to support projects that contribute to global sustainability and community well-being.
Deriv sponsors Kahuna's Patagonia mission in January 2024
2024 CSR Initiatives:
Aided TECHO a youth-led nonprofit in Asunción, Paraguay, focused on housing solutions for communities
Collaborated with DuHope, a Rwandan NGO helping women in need of support
Supported Puttinu Cares, a children's cancer support group in Malta
Backed the Kahuna Patagonia expedition, which combined adventurous endeavours with scientific, environmental research.
“Beyond 2024, Deriv will expand its social responsibility initiatives across the regions where it operates. We are committed to creating a better future, making a positive impact by serving local and global communities through action-based, scalable and sustainable initiatives," added Sireau.
Deriv's Vision for the Next 25 Years
Building on its strong foundation, Deriv is poised for continued growth and innovation in the
years to come. With a future-proof leadership model, a client-centric approach, and a
commitment to pushing boundaries, Deriv is well-positioned to lead the next era of online
trading.
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
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-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
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-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
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Speakers:
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-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
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-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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