The 2026 edition of the Finance Magnates Awards is officially underway, and the first nominees have already secured their place in the running. With nominations still open, the window for recognition is closing faster than many realise.
Every year, the Finance Magnates Awards recognise the companies, platforms, and innovators that have defined the industry over the past twelve months. This year is no different, except that the competition is shaping up to be the most competitive yet. The first wave of nominees is in, and the names already confirmed represent some of the most respected players across the financial services industry.
Meet the Official Nominees
Axcera
Axcera is an award-winning, purpose-built operating system for proprietary trading firms and brokers. Combining a powerful Back-Office CRM and Trader Area into one fully integrated platform, Axcera gives operators complete control over onboarding, risk, payouts, and daily operations — all from a single ecosystem directly connected to leading trading platforms.
Where most firms piece together fragmented tools across vendors, Axcera replaces that complexity with one structured environment built for serious, long-term businesses. Operators can automate workflows, manage trader lifecycles, oversee risk in real time, and scale their business without adding operational overhead.
The platform currently powers more than 50 prop trading brands, supports over one million traders, and processes more than 100,000 trading accounts monthly. Named Best Prop Trading Technology Provider 2025 by Finance Magnates, Axcera is registered in the UAE and Cyprus and trusted by some of the fastest-growing firms in the industry.
Base Markets
Base Markets is a serious broker, without the noise.
Founded by professionals from established, regulated brokerages, Base Markets was built on a simple conviction: in an industry crowded with oversized bonuses, headline spreads, and marketing theatre, the truly disruptive act is substance. No gimmicks, no confusing pricing structures, no promises that don't survive the first trade.
That philosophy is concrete. Base Markets offers one transparent price — USD 2 per side on FX — from the very first trade, with no rebate games or hidden tiers. Clients trade Forex, commodity, index, and crypto CFDs on MT5, backed by disciplined dealing, liquidity, and client-money infrastructure, and a genuinely high-touch service model in which traders and partners deal with people, not ticket queues. The firm's partner programmes are built on the same principle: published, transparent economics for introducing brokers and affiliates.
Licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (Licence No. GB25204723) and growing across the Middle East, Base Markets is proving that a brokerage can scale by repeatedly doing the right things well. In a market that rewards noise, choosing substance is the disruption.
Centroid Solutions
Centroid Solutions is a leading capital markets technology provider offering a modular suite of solutions purpose-built to power embedded finance and multi-asset trading. Our comprehensive ecosystem delivers advanced trading technology, infrastructure, and support services designed to help financial institutions optimize operations, expand their product offerings, and achieve superior trading performance across global markets.
Each component of the Centroid ecosystem operates independently or as part of a fully integrated platform, seamlessly orchestrating data, infrastructure, and workflows. From liquidity access and banking services to risk intelligence, client lifecycle management, hosting, and brokerage infrastructure, our solutions empower financial institutions, brokers, banks, prop firms, and super apps to accelerate deployment, streamline operations, and deliver next-generation financial experiences with speed, precision, and scalability.
Centroid Solutions has supported over 500 firms worldwide, from startups to large brokers and financial institutions, helping them create the differentiated trading experiences their clients demand. With clients in more than 50 countries across institutional and retail segments, and a team bringing decades of deep expertise in brokerage technology and services, Centroid continues to drive innovation and performance across the global financial ecosystem.
CFI Financial Group
CFI Financial Group is a leading global online trading provider, delivering a comprehensive trading and investing ecosystem that combines advanced technology, institutional-grade regulation, financial education, and world-class partnerships. With a heritage dating back to 1998, CFI has grown into a diversified international financial group holding 15 regulatory licenses across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. It operates from key financial hubs including London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cape Town, Baku, Beirut, Amman, Cairo, and Bogotá, providing seamless access to both global and local markets.
Offering access to 15,000+ financial instruments across multiple asset classes, CFI empowers traders and investors through innovative trading platforms, AI-powered tools, market intelligence, multilingual educational resources, and tailored investment solutions designed to meet the needs of traders of all experience levels.
By offering intuitive and advanced solutions, CFI fosters financial literacy through multilingual educational content, expert market analysis, webinars, and learning resources, helping clients build knowledge and make more informed trading and investment decisions.
CFI also inspires excellence through strategic partnerships with globally recognized organizations, including FIBA WASL, MI Cape Town, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Together with Seven-Time Formula One™ World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton and tennis legend Maria Sharapova as Global Brand Ambassadors, these collaborations reflect CFI's commitment to innovation, performance, trust, and success while supporting cultural and community initiatives worldwide.
Driven by a commitment to responsible innovation, transparency, and accessibility, CFI continues to redefine the trading experience by combining trusted regulation, empowering technology, financial education, and world-class partnerships to help traders and investors access global markets with confidence.
Elev8
Elev8 is a global broker designed for traders seeking to build their mastery. The team behind Elev8 serves over 18 million trader accounts across more than 100 countries. Elev8 provides its clients with an ecosystem that features a wide range of instruments, market analysis tools, integrated AI solutions, and responsive customer support.
Fotmarkets
Fotmarkets is a global broker redefining trading through transparency, trust, and technology. We believe that clear information leads to more informed decisions. That is why we combine advanced technology with a human and client-focused approach, making every step simpler, safer, and aligned with our clients’ goals.
Our strong growth in both client numbers and trading volumes reflects our commitment to responsible practices, seamless experiences, and uncompromising transparency. This momentum strengthens our mission to make trading clearer, more accessible, and more reliable.
With a long-term vision, we provide the tools and support our clients need to trade with greater confidence, consistency, and autonomy—while always remaining in control of their own decisions.
Fotmarkets was created for those who value reliability, independence, and transparent relationships—helping every client move forward with confidence and go further with clarity.
Freedom24
Freedom24 is the European subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), an international financial group operating across Europe, the United States, Central Asia and the Middle East.
Operating under the MiFID II regulatory framework and licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the company combines proprietary financial technology, centered on its Tradernet trading platform, with a robust regulatory and operational infrastructure to support both retail and institutional market participants across Europe.
Alongside its retail investment platform, Freedom24 provides a growing range of B2B solutions for financial institutions, investment firms and professional market participants, including White Label brokerage infrastructure, prime brokerage services and institutional trading capabilities. These solutions are designed to help partners access global capital markets through scalable technology and strong governance.
Innovation is a core pillar of Freedom24's long-term strategy. The company continues to invest in proprietary technology, AI-powered infrastructure and advanced compliance solutions to improve operational efficiency, strengthen risk management and support the evolving needs of financial institutions.
Backed by the resources and governance standards of a Nasdaq-listed financial group, Freedom24 is committed to helping shape the next generation of financial services by combining technology with regulatory and institutional expertise across European markets.
Fundora
Fundora is a Japan-based evaluation prop firm.
It is designed to provide traders with a transparent trading environment, supported by clearly defined and publicly available rules, where they can demonstrate their trading skills. Through its evaluation program, Fundora provides access to up to JPY 60 million in simulated funding while offering a clear path toward becoming a professional trader.
Traders progress through a series of evaluation stages designed around disciplined risk management and consistent performance. Those who successfully meet the evaluation criteria can move on to a Professional Trader Contract in as little as five days and participate in an 80% profit-sharing model.
Fundora also offers flexible Professional Trader Contract options for both individuals and corporations, supported by 365-day bilingual customer support in both English and Japanese.
By combining a trader-first approach, transparent rules, and a platform designed for long-term growth, Fundora aims to create an environment where disciplined traders can turn consistent performance into a professional trading career.
FundingPips
FundingPips is a global proprietary trading firm in FinTech offering evaluations designed for traders at every level of their journey.
Serving over 3 million traders across 195 countries, FundingPips has paid more than $280 million in rewards. The firm maintains an active global presence through industry participation, including sponsoring Forex Expo Dubai 2026, and hosts community gatherings in India, Nigeria, and across LATAM; it remains dedicated to empowering traders worldwide through accessible, high-performance and growth opportunities.
New for 2026: Put Your CEO in the Running An official FM Awards nomination also gives your CEO the chance to compete for one of two new leadership titles: 🏆 Brokerage/Prop Firm (B2C) CEO of the Year 2026 Only one CEO in each category will win, with both winners announced at the FM Awards ceremony in Cyprus on 6 November 2026. Learn More: Finance Magnates has announced two new leadership awards as part of the FM Awards 2026 |
FXT
Markets get real. FXT (formerly FXTRADING.com) exists to give traders control over the things they can actually control: their execution, their tools, their information and their risk. That belief sits at the heart of the company's customer promise, "In Control. When Things Get Real." Every trader knows the moments that count are not the calm ones. They are the fast-moving sessions, the sudden reversals, the news that breaks mid-position. No platform can control the market, and FXT does not pretend to. What it can do is make sure that when those moments arrive, the trader's tools, execution and information hold steady, so the only thing they need to think about is the decision in front of them. Every trader knows the moments that count are not the calm ones. They are the fast-moving sessions, the sudden reversals, the news that breaks mid-position. What FXT can do is make sure that when those moments arrive, the trader's tools, execution and information hold steady. FXT is a multi-asset CFD trading and funds management platform offering access to 200+ instruments across FX, indices, commodities, shares and crypto from a single account. Every major product innovation has been engineered to hand traders another measure of control when conditions turn: • FXT WebTrader and the FXT App keep full command within reach, wherever the market finds the trader • Low-latency MT4 and MT5 delivery means execution holds firm when speed matters most • FXT AI observes how traders trade, turning behaviour into insight for style optimisation • Social trading lets traders choose whose strategies they follow, with full visibility of what they are copying • PAMM Funds Management connects investors with professional money managers under a transparent allocation structure FXT holds an Australian Financial Services Licence and a VFSC Financial Licence and is part of Gleneagle Securities. Execution, risk systems, client portal and trading platforms are all built and operated in-house.
FYNXT
FYNXT is a Singapore-headquartered fintech powering the digital front office for FX/CFD and multi-asset brokers, banks, and financial institutions. Its low-code, modular platform spans CRM, IB management, client onboarding, copy trading, PAMM, and MT4/MT5 operations automation. Trusted by 50+ brokers worldwide and integrated with 100+ platforms and payment providers, FYNXT helps firms launch faster, operate with enterprise-grade security, and scale across asset classes. Award-winning across multiple categories, including Best IB Management Platform Provider (B2B Global Forex Awards 2026), FYNXT continues expanding its footprint across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Headway
Headway is internationally acclaimed Forex broker that provides traders with access to over 500+ trading instruments, including currency pairs, metals, energies, cryptocurrencies. Regulated by the FSCA, the broker offers a transparent and secure trading environment with competitive spreads and fast market execution, allowing traders to optimize their strategies.
The company stands out for its customer-centric approach, featuring 0 commission on deposits and withdrawals, unlimited leverage as well as the Copytrade system, empowering users to follow top traders' strategies.
LBX
LBX is a cutting-edge online broker that holds multiple regulatory licenses and offers a secure and transparent trading experience.
Through its recently-launched innovative proprietary trading platform, as well as the industry-standard MT4/5 platforms, LBX empowers traders to stay resilient, move decisively, and seize every opportunity. As the Official Online Trading Partner of the Audi Revolut F1® Team, LBX blends the exciting worlds of F1 and online trading with precision, speed and innovation.
LBX is part of the Libertex Group, which has been connecting millions of traders with global financial markets since 1997.
Olymp Trade
Olymptrade is a globally trusted online trading platform enabling users to monitor asset movement and make trades at any time, from any device. The platform is designed with care and convenience, empowering both beginners and experienced traders with fair conditions, reliable service, and intuitive tools.
Olymptrade’s mission is to make trading as safe and easy as riding a scooter with a helmet on, providing all the tools, support and guidance that traders need to get to their goal.
SBCFX
SBCFX is the online trading brand of Star Bridge Capital, a professional and transparent multi-asset trading group. Backed by institutional-grade liquidity comparable to that of top-tier financial institutions, the Group provides clients with a secure and efficient trading environment. Star Bridge Capital is regulated across multiple jurisdictions, holding licenses from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA), and the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while maintaining strict compliance with global regulatory standards.
TMGM (Trademax Global Markets)
Founded in 2013, TMGM is a global multi-asset CFD broker committed to delivering a secure, transparent, and technology-driven trading experience for clients worldwide. The company provides access to a broad range of financial markets, including Forex, indices, commodities, equities, cryptocurrencies, and CFDs, supported by institutional-grade liquidity, competitive spreads, and fast execution through industry-leading trading platforms.
Over the years, TMGM has focused on building long-term trust with traders by combining strong regulatory standards, transparent business practices, reliable trade execution, and dedicated multilingual customer support. These principles have enabled the company to establish a growing international presence while maintaining a client-centric approach across diverse markets.
TMGM continuously invests in its trading infrastructure, platform development, and product innovation to ensure clients benefit from competitive trading conditions and an efficient trading environment. Through strategic partnerships with leading financial institutions, liquidity providers, and globally recognised sports organisations such as Chelsea Football Club, TMGM continues to strengthen its global brand and expand its reach across key international markets.
Beyond its products and technology, TMGM is committed to empowering traders through market education, research, and timely market insights. By combining transparency, innovation, and customer-focused service, the company aims to help traders make more informed decisions while providing a reliable trading environment that supports long-term success.
Today, TMGM serves clients across multiple regions and continues to expand its presence by investing in technology, strengthening regulatory standards, and enhancing the overall trading experience. The company's ongoing commitment to trust, trading excellence, and continuous innovation reflects its mission to become one of the world's most respected CFD brokers.
Tickmill
Tickmill is a multi-regulated multi-asset broker on a mission to provide the best trading conditions in the market.
As a broker founded by traders for traders, we’re focused on empowering customers to succeed, by offering great trading conditions, excellent service, quality education and AI-powered trading tools.
The Tickmill group product offering includes:
- Forex & CFDs (Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Indices, Stocks);
- Futures & Options, with direct access to 5 global regulated exchanges, including the CME group.
The group operates through different local offices and companies, and it’s regulated by the FCA, the DFSA (as representative office), CySEC and FSA.
What categories can I enter?
There are two main groups of categories:
Category Group | Example Award Titles |
B2C – Global | Broker of the Year, Best Prop Firm, Most Trusted Broker, Fastest Growing Broker, and more |
B2C – Regional | Broker of the Year, Fastest Growing Broker, Most Trusted Broker, and more |
B2C – National | Broker of the Year, Most Trusted Prop Firm, Fastest Growing Broker, and more |
B2B – Institutional Trading | Best Liquidity Pool, Best Prime Broker, Best ECN/STP Broker, Fastest Execution LP, and more |
B2B – Services for Brokers | Best Auditing & Compliance, Best Reporting Services, Best Education Services, Best Risk Management, and more |
B2B – Tech for Brokers | Best Liquidity Aggregator, Best CRM Solution, Best Trading Platform, Best White Label Solution, and more |
Nominations Close in September, Do Not Wait
The nominations window closes in September 2026. Community voting follows shortly after, running through mid-October. The industry's most anticipated evening, the Finance Magnates Awards Gala Dinner, takes place on 6 November in Limassol, Cyprus, where nominees and winners will be celebrated in front of the sector's most senior voices.
The first nominees are already confirmed. The community is already paying attention. Every week without a nomination is a week a competitor spends building momentum you are not.
Submit your nomination now and make sure your company is part of the conversation that defines the industry in 2026.
How does the nomination process work, step by step?
Step 1: Visit awards.financemagnates.com and navigate to the Nominations section. Step 2: Select your group: B2C (Broker/Prop Firm) or B2B (Fintech). Step 3: For B2C, choose between Global, Regional, or National categories. For B2B, choose from Institutional Trading, Services for Brokers, or Tech for Brokers. Step 4: Complete the nomination form with accurate details about your brand and key strengths. Step 5: Submit your nomination before the deadline (11 September 2026). Step 6: A member of the Finance Magnates team will contact you with further details, including communication campaign packages available to your category. Step 7: Confirm your official nomination and join the official shortlist. |
Important: Submitting the nomination form is the first step in the process; it does not automatically confirm your official nomination. Official confirmation comes after talking with the Finance Magnates awards team.
