KCM Trade Unveils 2025 First-Half Results: Unveiling the Key Factors of Strong Performance
Monday,14/07/2025|10:10GMTby
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KCM Trade will look to continue to drive sustainable growth in the financial industry.
In the first half of 2025, KCM Trade achieved several significant milestones in the international market. Leveraging multi-dimensional product and service innovation, cross-regional partnerships, and extensive media coverage, the company has continued to strengthen its brand presence and inject new momentum into industry development. The following highlights showcase its performance across various areas:
International Spotlight: Professional Expertise Endorsed by International Authorities
KCM Trade’s Chief Market Analyst, Tim Waterer, was invited to join the Forbes Advisor Australia advisory board in recognition of his professional insights and influence in the financial sector. This appointment further enhances the group’s presence in global financial markets. Tim will continue to deliver cutting-edge financial analysis and strategic insights to support traders worldwide.
Global Sports Sponsorship: Professional Golf Meets Drift Racing
KCM Trade has continued to strengthen its position in international markets through a diverse range of sporting partnerships. The company signed rising Australian golf star Enshan Hooi and, for the second consecutive year, sponsored the Medway Corporate Golf Cup in Australia. Additionally, KCM Trade entered its third year as the official partner of Japan’s FDJ2 drift racing series, exemplifying the brand’s values of precision, efficiency, and professionalism.
Innovation Milestone: Global Launch of AI Mentor
KCM Trade became the world’s first brokerage to independently develop an AI-powered trading system. The newly launched AI Mentor is a client-centered intelligent trading tool, designed to enhance user experience through continuous innovation and help traders seize opportunities across global markets.
Global Recognition: Award for Best Trading Experience
KCM Trade was named “Best Broker for Trading Experience 2025” by the internationally recognised organisation AllForexRating, reaffirming its industry leadership and outstanding performance.
Education and Seminars: Shaping the Future of the Industry
In the field of trader education, KCM Trade has hosted over 20 seminars globally, including “AI Technology & Compliant Trading” seminars in Thailand. Additionally, KCM Trade has partnered with top Australian universities’ student associations to deliver financial training programmes. It also actively supports youth exchanges between China and Australia, fostering cross-cultural cooperation and nurturing the next generation of industry leaders.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Committed to Global Good
KCM Trade embraces corporate social responsibility and supports global sustainability initiatives and charitable causes. The company actively participates in international efforts, such as the “Earth Hour” environmental campaign, and encourages staff to take part in charity runs like Australia’s Run for The Kids and Coastrek. In Southeast Asia, KCM Trade’s volunteer team regularly visits children’s homes in Thailand, offering ongoing support to disadvantaged children.
Media Spotlight: Expanding Global Influence
Led by Chief Market Analyst and Forbes Advisory Board Member Tim Waterer, Australian General Manager Jason Lau, and Global Market Analyst Rachael Jones, over 50 market updates and analyses were published in the first half of 2025.
KCM Trade garnered widespread global media attention, with features in over 1,500 media outlets worldwide. Its innovative products and industry developments attracted coverage from 450 international platforms including the BBC and Bloomberg. In Australia, 150 major media channels reported on Tim Waterer’s appointment to the Forbes Advisor Board, while more than 50 financial media outlets across Southeast Asia and Greater China covered the company’s regional market progress. This widespread exposure significantly boosted KCM Trade’s global brand influence and professional reputation.
Looking Ahead
KCM Trade will continue to drive sustainable growth in the financial industry through innovative technology, outstanding service, and a strong sense of social responsibility, ensuring a superior trading experience for clients worldwide.
In the first half of 2025, KCM Trade achieved several significant milestones in the international market. Leveraging multi-dimensional product and service innovation, cross-regional partnerships, and extensive media coverage, the company has continued to strengthen its brand presence and inject new momentum into industry development. The following highlights showcase its performance across various areas:
International Spotlight: Professional Expertise Endorsed by International Authorities
KCM Trade’s Chief Market Analyst, Tim Waterer, was invited to join the Forbes Advisor Australia advisory board in recognition of his professional insights and influence in the financial sector. This appointment further enhances the group’s presence in global financial markets. Tim will continue to deliver cutting-edge financial analysis and strategic insights to support traders worldwide.
Global Sports Sponsorship: Professional Golf Meets Drift Racing
KCM Trade has continued to strengthen its position in international markets through a diverse range of sporting partnerships. The company signed rising Australian golf star Enshan Hooi and, for the second consecutive year, sponsored the Medway Corporate Golf Cup in Australia. Additionally, KCM Trade entered its third year as the official partner of Japan’s FDJ2 drift racing series, exemplifying the brand’s values of precision, efficiency, and professionalism.
Innovation Milestone: Global Launch of AI Mentor
KCM Trade became the world’s first brokerage to independently develop an AI-powered trading system. The newly launched AI Mentor is a client-centered intelligent trading tool, designed to enhance user experience through continuous innovation and help traders seize opportunities across global markets.
Global Recognition: Award for Best Trading Experience
KCM Trade was named “Best Broker for Trading Experience 2025” by the internationally recognised organisation AllForexRating, reaffirming its industry leadership and outstanding performance.
Education and Seminars: Shaping the Future of the Industry
In the field of trader education, KCM Trade has hosted over 20 seminars globally, including “AI Technology & Compliant Trading” seminars in Thailand. Additionally, KCM Trade has partnered with top Australian universities’ student associations to deliver financial training programmes. It also actively supports youth exchanges between China and Australia, fostering cross-cultural cooperation and nurturing the next generation of industry leaders.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Committed to Global Good
KCM Trade embraces corporate social responsibility and supports global sustainability initiatives and charitable causes. The company actively participates in international efforts, such as the “Earth Hour” environmental campaign, and encourages staff to take part in charity runs like Australia’s Run for The Kids and Coastrek. In Southeast Asia, KCM Trade’s volunteer team regularly visits children’s homes in Thailand, offering ongoing support to disadvantaged children.
Media Spotlight: Expanding Global Influence
Led by Chief Market Analyst and Forbes Advisory Board Member Tim Waterer, Australian General Manager Jason Lau, and Global Market Analyst Rachael Jones, over 50 market updates and analyses were published in the first half of 2025.
KCM Trade garnered widespread global media attention, with features in over 1,500 media outlets worldwide. Its innovative products and industry developments attracted coverage from 450 international platforms including the BBC and Bloomberg. In Australia, 150 major media channels reported on Tim Waterer’s appointment to the Forbes Advisor Board, while more than 50 financial media outlets across Southeast Asia and Greater China covered the company’s regional market progress. This widespread exposure significantly boosted KCM Trade’s global brand influence and professional reputation.
Looking Ahead
KCM Trade will continue to drive sustainable growth in the financial industry through innovative technology, outstanding service, and a strong sense of social responsibility, ensuring a superior trading experience for clients worldwide.
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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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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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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
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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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
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
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
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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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
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
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This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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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.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
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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:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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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:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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