“Wolves of the web: Who’s running the pack in 2026?” – Alfonso Cardalda, Exness CMO, will join other leading executives to explore what sets successful brokers apart. The panel will examine strategies for scaling platforms, engaging high-value clients, and converting trading volume into profit. These discussions will highlight how a small segment of active retail traders generates over half of the region’s total trading volume, and how community-driven promotion, platform enhancements, and engagement loops can turn casual traders into loyal clients while keeping churn low. “Your biggest risk is the one you ignored: Identifying the silent killers” – Peter Plester, head of B2B sales at Exness, will take part in this candid session on hidden operational risks in the online trading industry. Panelists will dissect real failure cases, from liquidity gaps to technology vulnerabilities, exploring why early warning signs are often overlooked. The session will also cover crisis management strategies and frameworks for building resilient brokerages to safeguard performance and future growth. Peter Plester expressed: “The conversation in our industry is shifting. It’s no longer just about growth or innovation in isolation, but about how trading infrastructure actually behaves when markets are under pressure. iFX EXPO is one of the few forums where these harder, more operational questions are discussed openly, and that’s why being part of it allows us to engage in these discussions and help shape the future of our industry.” About Exness Founded in 2008, Exness is a global multi-asset broker with the mission to reshape the online trading industry. Since its inception, the company’s goal has been to create the ultimate trading experience through large-scale investment in technology and infrastructure. Their fresh approach resonates with traders worldwide, growing Exness into one of the most prominent retail brokers in the sector. With a strong balance sheet, Exness now brings its deep liquidity offering to brokers and other financial institutions. The post Exness takes center stage at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 as an Elite Sponsor appeared first on LeapRate.

GCEX has appointed Carmen Tan as Managing Director for its MENA operations, strengthening the digital prime broker’s regional leadership as it targets further international expansion.  Based in Dubai, Tan will oversee growth initiatives for the company’s VARA-regulated entity while also supporting broader market development across Asia. Tan joins GCEX from CoinW Exchange, where she served as Global Strategy & Growth Manager before being promoted to Chief Communications Officer.  During her tenure, she scaled institutional business lines, led a team of senior sales professionals, and represented the firm at major industry events. She previously held growth and marketing leadership roles at MultiBank Group, focusing on expanding institutional adoption in Asia. GCEX believes Tan’s background in both crypto and FX, as well as her fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese, will strengthen its ability to serve institutional clients across two of its fastest-growing markets. The company highlighted her experience in regulated environments, noting her AML and CTF qualifications. Founder and CEO Lars Holst stated that Tan had “delivered impressive results and built very strong networks in both the MENA and Asia regions,” adding that her appointment aligns with GCEX’s ambition to scale globally as a trusted digital prime broker. Tan was drawn to GCEX’s “regulated, risk-averse approach,” adding that institutions are increasingly recognising crypto as a “legitimate asset class.” She said her focus will be on governance, growth and building a scalable team to position GCEX as a market leader. The post GCEX Names Carmen Tan Managing Director for MENA appeared first on LeapRate.

Clearstream and LCH SA have expanded their post-trade collaboration, enabling LCH SA clearing members to settle Italian government debt instruments, including cash trades and repos, through Clearstream’s pan-European CSD infrastructure. The initiative, set to go live later in 2026, aims to enhance settlement optionality for market participants and support the development of a more integrated European capital market. Clearstream believes the move will reduce fragmentation, improve liquidity management and streamline access to one of Europe’s largest sovereign debt markets. Under the arrangement, clearing members will be able to consolidate settlement activity across Clearstream’s ICSD and CSD accounts. The expansion also strengthens the firm’s Trade Flow Hub, which already connects major trading venues and central counterparties across Europe. Michel Semaan, Global Head of RepoClear at LSEG, said the initiative would “drive greater efficiency and expand choice,” calling both elements essential for a competitive and resilient European market structure. Dirk Loscher, Head of Custody & Investor Solutions at Clearstream, said the enhancement reflects a shared commitment to a “harmonised and integrated” post-trade environment. He believes the initiative will contribute to “a seamless, one-stop solution for accessing European liquidity.” The extension builds on Clearstream and LCH SA’s existing settlement collaboration, which already covers French, Belgian, German, Austrian and Spanish government securities, marking another step toward a unified European post-trade landscape The post Clearstream and LCH SA Expand Settlement Access for Italian Government Bonds appeared first on LeapRate.

TPEG Securities has been censured and fined $175,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) after the firm was found to have violated supervisory, communications and reporting rules between 2018 and 2024. FINRA stated that TPEG distributed communications containing performance projections and aggregated Internal Rates of Return for private placement offerings issued by an affiliate, breaching Rule 2210, which prohibits misleading statements and performance forecasts.  These materials “masked the performance of the individual closed deals” and were not representative of specific returns, FINRA said. The regulator also found that TPEG failed to report 15 customer complaints, mistakenly treating them as grievances against a non-registered affiliate. FINRA noted that these should have been reported under Rule 4530 because they related to investments sold by TPEG. The firm additionally failed to update Form U4 disclosures for registered representatives linked to certain complaints involving claims of at least $5,000. The examination further identified deficiencies in TPEG’s supervisory framework, with the firm lacking adequate written procedures to ensure correct identification and reporting of customer complaints. FINRA said this violated Rule 3110, which requires firms to maintain systems designed to ensure compliance with securities regulations. TPEG has since updated its supervisory procedures and agreed to the sanctions without admitting or denying the findings. The post FINRA Fines TPEG Securities $175,000 appeared first on LeapRate.

Trade Nation is bringing its TD365 trading platform under the same brand, consolidating services to provide a simpler and more consistent customer experience. The fintech and FCA-regulated provider stated that the transition will eliminate the branding differences between Trade Nation and TD365, with clients continuing to log in as normal but now under one unified identity.  The company said the merger will streamline operations while ensuring there is no impact on client accounts, open positions or access to funds. Existing features, such as tight fixed spreads and customer support, will remain unchanged. Trade Nation added that the consolidation will enable faster rollout of platform enhancements. One upcoming improvement includes the ability to link accounts with TradingView, which will give users access to advanced multi-charting capabilities. The firm noted that the change is designed to support traders seeking more integrated tools across desktop and mobile. The company emphasised that the brand alignment has no regulatory consequences. Trade Nation remains authorised across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority, Australia’s ASIC, the Bahamas’ SCB, the Seychelles FSA and South Africa’s FSCA. Andrew Merry, the firm’s chief commercial officer, feels customers will benefit from “just one Trade Nation brand across both our online platform and mobile trading app”. He added that the update is an incremental shift that “will deliver greater clarity for our customers globally”. The post Trade Nation Unifies TD365 Trading Platform Under Single Brand appeared first on LeapRate.

Fiserv has entered an exclusive collaboration with Affirm to integrate pay-over-time features directly into debit card programmes for financial institutions across the United States. The partnership, announced on 26 January, will allow thousands of Fiserv’s bank and credit union clients to offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) services without developing new lending products.  The companies said the turnkey integration will handle the technical workload, including real-time underwriting, loan origination and funding. Fiserv will embed the technology into its digital solutions so that institutions can provide the feature through their existing debit offerings. The collaboration builds on the companies’ 2022 partnership, which enabled merchants to offer Affirm BNPL options at checkout via Fiserv’s Commerce Hub. The new initiative aims to boost debit engagement and help issuers keep customer spending within their ecosystem. Consumers will be able to apply for financing wherever their debit card is accepted, gaining access to Affirm’s network of nearly 420,000 merchants. Financing options may include 0% APR offers, with no hidden or late fees. Cardholders will be able to split eligible purchases into fixed payments with a defined repayment schedule and clear end date. Erik Wichita, Fiserv’s head of card services, said the partnership gives institutions “a practical, scalable way” to offer flexible payments and strengthen customer relationships. Wayne Pommen, Affirm’s chief revenue officer, believes the collaboration will help banks meet consumer expectations “from the banks and credit unions they already depend on”. The post Fiserv and Affirm to Launch Pay-Over-Time Service for Debit Cardholders appeared first on LeapRate.

TradingView has expanded its data coverage of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), adding 98 new indices to its platform as part of its efforts to provide investors with deeper access to global markets. The JSE, founded more than a century ago, is the largest stock exchange in Africa by market capitalisation and accounts for more than half of the region’s equity market value.  TradingView stated that the expanded coverage will give users a more complete view of South Africa’s financial landscape, including key benchmarks such as the All Share Index, which reflects 99% of the total market capitalisation of eligible securities listed on the Main Board. Other additions include the Financial 15 Index, which tracks the performance of the 15 largest listed financial companies. TradingView said the broader dataset will help users better assess market sentiment, compare sector trends and identify potential investment opportunities. The platform added that real-time data for the new indices is available to subscribers with an active market data package, while all users will have access to delayed quotes. The post TradingView Expands Johannesburg Stock Exchange Coverage appeared first on LeapRate.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will double the size of its Renminbi Business Facility from RMB100 billion to RMB200 billion from 2 February, strengthening the city’s role as the leading offshore hub for the Chinese currency. The RBF was launched in October 2025 using a currency-swap arrangement with the People’s Bank of China. It replaced the RMB Trade Financing Liquidity Facility introduced earlier that year and provides banks with a stable, lower-cost source of RMB funding.  The initiative channels onshore liquidity into offshore markets via Hong Kong under a “hub-and-spoke” model. Demand has exceeded expectations, with the entire RMB100 billion quota allocated to 40 banks. Eligibility has since been expanded to include corporate clients of participating banks’ overseas intragroup entities, and permitted uses now cover capital expenditure and working-capital loans in addition to trade finance. Some banks are now at or approaching quota limits. The HKMA said the increased facility size will allow more banks to participate and enable higher allocations to existing users.  Chief executive Eddie Yue said the move will support market development and reinforce Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre. “The increase of the facility size to RMB200 billion enables the HKMA to provide timely and sufficient RMB liquidity to meet market development needs,” he said. The PBoC has also supported allowing the Hong Kong RMB Clearing Bank to issue onshore negotiable certificates of deposit, broadening access to liquidity across maturities and strengthening offshore RMB conditions. The post Hong Kong Monetary Authority Doubles RMB Business Facility to RMB200 Billion appeared first on LeapRate.

Sage Capital Management has launched a private banking service for institutional digital asset clients, completing its transition from a crypto prime broker into a full operating system for digital assets. The new banking service provides clients with named, multi-currency accounts with access to UK Faster Payments, SEPA, SWIFT and more than 140 global currencies.  Accounts are fully integrated with the firm’s digital-asset infrastructure, allowing clients to move quickly between fiat and crypto markets. Corporate Mastercard debit cards will also be available. Chief executive Nathan Sage said the offering resolves long-standing operational issues for institutions.  “We have created a single environment, with unified onboarding, which connects every part of the financial workflow for institutional digital asset clients, reducing operational risk, speeding up the movement of funds, minimising counterparty exposure, and enhancing capital efficiency,” he said.  He added that the banking service “sets new standards in how institutional clients access, manage and deploy capital across digital asset markets”. Clients also receive an “Embedded COO”, a senior operator who supports day-to-day banking functions. The wider Sage Platform includes unified access to global spot, derivatives and OTC liquidity, real-time settlement, centralised portfolio margin and structured financing. Its new trading platform integrates liquidity, execution, margin, risk and TCA into a single interface. Sage Capital Management said the offering is designed for hedge funds, asset managers, brokers, trading firms and corporate treasuries. Services are delivered through regulated entities across the UK, EU and other recognised jurisdictions. The post Sage Capital Management Launches Integrated Banking and Trading Network for Digital Asset Institutions appeared first on LeapRate.

Cboe Global Markets has announced a series of senior leadership changes, appointing Scott Johnston as chief operating officer and Heidi Fischer as executive vice-president and global head of equities and spot markets. Johnston will replace long-serving COO Chris Isaacson, who will step down on 6 March and remain as an adviser through the end of 2026.  He brings more than 40 years of experience from firms including Citadel, CME Group and UBS, and will oversee Cboe’s global trading, market operations, infrastructure and clearing functions. Fischer joins from TMX Group, where she was president of TMX Alpha US. She will manage strategy, product development and client engagement across Cboe’s equities and spot-market businesses. Both executives will join the leadership team reporting to chief executive Craig Donohue. The company also confirmed further organisational changes. Alex Dalley has been promoted to senior vice-president and will lead the European equities business, subject to regulatory approval. Jon Weinberg, currently global head of FX, will expand his remit to include off-exchange trading. Cboe is implementing a new regional leadership structure covering Chicago, New York, London and Amsterdam as it continues to globalise its operations. Donohue said Johnston and Fischer are “exceptional leaders” with track records of delivering results. Isaacson said it had been a privilege to help guide Cboe through “a period of transformation and growth” and expressed confidence in the company’s future direction. The appointments will take effect from February, with Fischer due to join in the coming months. The post Cboe Global Markets Names New COO and Global Equities Head appeared first on LeapRate.

Options Technology has deployed a liquid-cooled high-density infrastructure environment at Equinix’s NY5 data centre in New Jersey, positioning the company at the forefront of advanced cooling technology for financial-services workloads. The firm said the new environment is designed to meet rapidly rising compute demands driven by real-time analytics, quantitative research, artificial intelligence and machine-learning workloads.  The direct-to-chip liquid-cooling model is intended to improve thermal stability and energy efficiency while allowing clients to operate increasingly intensive systems. Danny Moore, Options’ president and chief executive, said financial-services firms “need environments that can support higher density, greater performance, and more efficient cooling”.  He added that the investment fits into the company’s strategy of providing “future-ready infrastructure” that can scale with customer requirements. Equinix’s senior vice-president for infrastructure products and services, Brian Stein, said the deployment demonstrates how its technology can help clients meet growing compute demands efficiently.  He described the partnership with Options as a way of combining high-performance computing with the wider interconnection ecosystem available at Equinix facilities. Options said the NY5 installation supports its long-term expansion across major global financial hubs and aligns with a broader shift in the sector toward sustainable, high-density compute architectures.  The announcement follows other recent developments, including the launch of its PrivateMind AI environment and its expansion into Equinix’s NY3 facility. The firm, headquartered across New York, London and Hong Kong, provides infrastructure, networking, cloud and AI-related solutions to financial clients worldwide. The post Options Rolls Out Liquid-Cooled High-Density Infrastructure at Equinix NY5 appeared first on LeapRate.

Affirm has submitted applications to U.S. regulators seeking approval to establish a Nevada-chartered industrial loan company. The company said it has filed with both the Nevada Financial Institutions Division and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to create Affirm Bank, an FDIC-insured subsidiary that would operate with independent governance.  The proposed bank would sit alongside Affirm’s existing partnerships and lending arrangements and is intended to support the business as it scales. Affirm said having its own bank would enhance flexibility and diversify its platform, enabling it to “expand access to honest financial products”. Since its launch more than a decade ago, the company claims to have extended nearly $130 billion in credit to about 60 million consumers while avoiding late fees and hidden charges. According to Affirm, U.S. consumers could save between 5% and 30% annually by opting for its installment products instead of revolving credit card debt.  The company said households could have collectively saved $18 billion in 2024 had they used its services rather than incurring credit-card interest. Founder and chief executive Max Levchin said a banking arm would “strengthen and diversify Affirm’s platform” and help it support more customers and merchants.  John Marion, a veteran of several U.S. banks, has been appointed president of the proposed unit and will lead a management team with extensive banking experience. The post Affirm Applies to Establish FDIC-Insured Industrial Loan Company appeared first on LeapRate.

Capital.com has partnered with Duco to automate client and payment reconciliations, adopting the firm’s AI-powered operational data automation platform to support its expanding international trading business. The fintech group said the system will provide a scalable and flexible solution capable of handling the rising data volumes and diverse inputs associated with complex reconciliation processes.  Capital.com expects the technology to strengthen its control environment, improve efficiency and reduce operational risk as it grows across multiple jurisdictions. Rupert Osborne, Capital.com UK’s chief executive, said establishing a resilient reconciliation capability was essential as the company scales. “Duco has proven to be a flexible, forward-looking partner who can meet our needs both today and into the future,” he said. Duco provides automation technology to financial institutions globally. Its chief executive, Michael Chin, said reconciliation should be viewed as a strategic function rather than a routine back-office task.  “We’re proud to support their operations with automation and strategic AI capabilities that delivers transparency, control, and the flexibility to grow across markets and regulatory regimes,” he said. Capital.com said the move will provide the groundwork for sustainable expansion into new markets and support a broad range of regulatory and operational requirements. Duco’s platform is expected to help the firm consolidate processes previously spread across multiple systems, enabling more efficient monitoring and exception management. The post Capital.com Selects Duco to Automate Global Reconciliation Processes appeared first on LeapRate.

Stirlingshire Investments has been censured and fined $40,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority after regulators found the brokerage failed to establish and enforce adequate supervisory controls, including policies tied to complex exchange-traded funds and private placements. FINRA said that from late 2022 through April 2024, several Stirlingshire representatives recommended inverse and leveraged exchange-traded funds, products that regulators have long warned may be unsuitable for retail investors holding them beyond a single trading session.  Despite written supervisory procedures prohibiting such trades, the firm is said to have failed to enforce the rules or implement alerts and reporting systems to monitor activity. FINRA said these shortcomings amounted to violations of Regulation Best Interest and its own supervisory requirements. The agency also found that from mid-2022 to late 2023, Stirlingshire failed to file offering materials for two private placements issued by its parent company, as required under FINRA rules. The offerings were marketed to 21 investors without the required filings. As part of the settlement, Stirlingshire must certify within 90 days that it has remediated the issues and implemented a compliant supervisory system. The New York-based brokerage, which has roughly 26 registered representatives, neither admitted nor denied the findings. The post Stirlingshire Investments Fined $40,000 by FINRA appeared first on LeapRate.

Payoneer has gained in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a cross-border payment aggregator. The approval enables Payoneer India Pvt Ltd to handle both inbound and outbound cross-border transactions, expanding the suite of products available to local importers and exporters.  Indian SMBs will gain access to broader accounts-payable features, enhanced onboarding and streamlined KYC processes as Payoneer scales its offering in a market critical to global trade. Tsafi Goldman, the company’s Chief Legal and Governance Officer, believes the authorisation strengthens Payoneer’s regulatory foundation in India and reflects its long-term commitment to the market.  CEO of Payoneer India, Rohit Kulkarni, said the approval builds on more than a decade of local operations and supports a rapidly growing export economy that the government expects to exceed $850 billion in 2026. Payoneer currently supports customers in more than 190 countries and processed over $80 billion in volume in the 12 months to the third quarter of 2025. Its network spans nearly 100 banking and payment partners, with around 100 customer success managers globally. The post Payoneer Secures RBI Approval to Expand Cross-Border Payments Offering in India appeared first on LeapRate.

Corpay has strengthened its board with the appointment of senior Shell executive David Bunch, adding global operational expertise as the corporate payments firm continues expanding its international footprint. Bunch, who is based in London, serves as Group Executive Vice President for Mobility & Convenience at Shell, where he oversees one of the world’s largest branded retail and mobility networks.  His responsibilities span more than 40,000 sites worldwide, serving 30 million customers a day. His career has included leadership roles across Europe, North America and Asia, and he previously chaired Shell UK Ltd. He has also held a non-executive position at the UK Department for Transport. Corpay Chairman and CEO Ron Clarke said Bunch brings significant large-scale operational and regulatory experience to the board. Clarke described him as “an accomplished, practical global operator,” adding that his background in digital platforms and international oversight will be “additive” as Corpay continues to grow. Bunch stated that Corpay is “at the forefront of the digital shift in corporate payments,” noting that his experience in mobility and digital ecosystems gives him a strong appreciation of the firm’s value proposition as companies seek simpler ways to manage spend. The post Corpay Adds Shell Executive David Bunch to Board appeared first on LeapRate.

CME Group has reported a new single-day record in natural gas futures and options trading, with 2.58 million contracts exchanged on 20 January as U.S. heating demand increased sharply. The figure represents a 15% rise from the previous record set in November 2018. CME Group said the surge highlights the scale of hedging activity among market participants seeking to manage exposure amid fluctuating energy prices. “As demand for heating increases across the U.S., clients are turning to our natural gas markets in record numbers to manage their price risk,” said Peter Keavey, Global Head of Energy and Environmental Products at CME Group. He added that the company remains focused on providing deep on-screen liquidity to support effective hedging in all market conditions. Alongside the overall record, Henry Hub options volume reached 811,662 contracts, marking a 28% increase from the prior high. Dutch TTF options also set a new record with 35,480 contracts traded, up 202%. CME Group said the performance reflects robust participation across its global natural gas complex as traders adjust positions in response to colder weather patterns and rising consumption.  The post CME Group Reports Record Natural Gas Trading as Demand Surges appeared first on LeapRate.

Barclays has entered a multiyear strategic agreement with market data and analytics provider FactSet in a move the bank says will accelerate its long-term data strategy and enhance digital capabilities across its global operations. Announcing the partnership, Barclays said the collaboration will allow the bank to integrate FactSet’s technology, datasets and analytical tools to deliver more sophisticated, data-driven solutions for clients.  The firm added that the agreement comes at a time when demand for flexible, transparent market data architecture is increasing. “Market data is undergoing an intense period of change whereby customers of market data providers are evolving from consumers to co-creators of capabilities to yield competitive insights,” said Georges Lauchard, Chief Operating Officer of Barclays’ Investment Bank. Under the arrangement, Barclays will gain access to a broad suite of FactSet products, including workflow tools and enabling technologies, with both companies working jointly to tailor solutions for client needs.  FactSet said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to “shaping the future of capital markets,” adding that it expects the collaboration to set new standards for efficiency and transparency. Goran Skoko, Chief Revenue Officer at FactSet, said the agreement places both firms in a strong position to develop next-generation data tools. Barclays has also been invited to join FactSet’s Client Advisory Board, where it will help guide the design of future products and technologies. The post Barclays Signs Multiyear Data Partnership With FactSet appeared first on LeapRate.

ForecastEx, the prediction market platform owned by Interactive Brokers, has appointed Dr Philip Tetlock to its Board of Directors as it seeks to expand its global footprint and strengthen market governance. Interactive Brokers said Tetlock’s appointment brings internationally recognised expertise in probability-based judgement and decision-making under uncertainty, disciplines that align directly with ForecastEx’s model.  The company said his presence will support stronger oversight in areas including market integrity, risk management and outcome resolution. Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, said the company looks forward to leveraging Tetlock’s “deep understanding of the forecasting space to enhance our platform and empower investors to trade the probabilities of future outcomes.” ForecastEx operates as a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market and Derivative Clearing Organisation for forecast contracts, which allow institutions and individuals to hedge or take positions on risks linked to macroeconomic conditions, climate events and other benchmarks.  The firm said these products provide monthly returns on invested capital and offer a means for traders to manage portfolio risks through probability-based views of future events. Tetlock, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania with appointments across the School of Arts & Sciences and the Wharton School, is widely recognised for his work on forecasting accuracy and expert judgement.  His publications include Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction. The post Dr Philip Tetlock Joins ForecastEx Board appeared first on LeapRate.

Growing client base In 2025, Spotware welcomed 104 new clients and 2 million new traders to cTrader, bringing the total to more than 11 million – a reflection of the world’s growing trust in our platform. In the same period, live USD trading volume on cTrader grew by 105% as a result of a significant rise in trading activity across both broker and prop firm segments.   Traders trust brokers and prop firms who partner with cTrader. Built on Traders First, cTrader is known for its transparency and safeguards designed to prevent manipulation, making it a strong signal of credibility. cTrader Mobile: fastest trading experience Our renowned mobile platform, recently awarded Best Mobile Trading App, continues to set the benchmark for speed, reliability and usability. Navigation in the app is smooth. We optimise cTrader Mobile continuously for exceptional speed, with five times faster launch times and minimal latency across live and demo trading. Trading is efficient with advanced charting tools and real-time execution. In 2025, the app was tested across different networks, setups and regions, including mainland China. The results confirm that cTrader performs flawlessly. Within a year, cTrader was highly rated on Trustpilot by over 1,200 traders of all levels worldwide as a premium mobile trading experience. cBridge: a cost-efficient liquidity bridge After years of development, Spotware introduced cBridge to market in 2025. A modern, broker-focused solution for liquidity connectivity, cBridge is highly cost-efficient, eliminating volume fees and hidden charges entirely. It combines a scalable modular architecture and workflow-first design. The validation of cross-settings and intuitive health checks of rule sets ensure safe operation. cTrader Store: a trader hub and growth engine for brokers cTrader Store has evolved into a central hub for traders. In less than a year, purchases increased sixfold. Millions of users now access thousands of trading bots, indicators and plugins, making it easier than ever to customise trading strategies and improve performance. For brokers and prop firms, cTrader Store provides an additional acquisition channel via dedicated Brokers, Props and Prop Challenges sections. It delivers built-in exposure to a daily audience of 10,000+ traders, helping to attract new clients organically at no extra cost. Native Python support In 2025, cTrader introduced industry-leading native Python support for the development of algorithms in cTrader Algo. Python is now the second language supported by cTrader Algo, along with C#. Unlike other platforms with limited or partial Python support, cTrader allows the creation of cBots and indicators directly in the platform. Traders and developers have a robust, production-ready environment for building sophisticated, automated strategies with full access to market data and execution tools. Scaling operations with AI In 2025, Spotware integrated AI into its core business operations, resulting in the faster development and delivery of new features for brokers and traders, as well as faster hypothesis validation. This significantly increased the frequency and quality of releases.  AI implementation has also strengthened our support operations. Broker support response speed has increased by 33%. In trader support, an AI-driven automation solution integrated with our internal knowledge base analyses incoming enquiries and generates responses automatically. As a result, 60% of trader enquiries are resolved by AI in an average of three minutes. Powerful real-time trader support Trader support is often limited or entirely absent in the industry. cTrader takes a different, trader-centric stance. Guided by trader feedback and current trends, we provide dedicated, real-time support to traders directly in the channels they use the most: email, ctrader.com, Discord and social media. Our support is accessible, responsive and practical, in line with our Traders First approach and our commitment to a consistently high standard of trader service. Website revamp In September 2025, Spotware launched a completely new corporate website to reflect the company’s product-led philosophy and commitment to delivering clear, measurable value to brokerages and prop firms. Site visitors will find a modern, premium brand identity, intuitive user journeys tailored to key audiences, and a comprehensive media kit with ready-to-use brand assets. The site also serves as a strategic tool for partners to quickly find relevant resources and to communicate their competitive advantages more effectively to traders. Global recognition In 2025, Spotware took part in all major industry events in the key regions of Europe, MEA, Asia and LATAM. We fostered closer collaborations, forged new connections and created new partnership opportunities. We received numerous industry awards recognising our position as a leader in innovation, performance and trader experience: Top Trading Platform for Brokers, Finance Magnates 2025 Best Trading App, Forex Expo Dubai 2025 Best Trading Platform, UF AWARDS Global 2025 Best Trading Platform, UF AWARDS MEA 2025 Best Trading Platform, UF AWARDS LATAM 2025 Best Trading Platform, UF AWARDS APAC 2025 Best Mobile Trading App, Global Forex Awards B2B 2025 “Spotware has always been at the forefront of innovation, and 2025 underscored this more than ever. We clearly demonstrated to the industry that we have evolved beyond a single-product platform developer, expanding our product offering through the introduction of cBridge and the rapid growth of cTrader Store. Behind this shift was a major upgrade in how we plan, build and deliver. We implemented AI across our core operations, significantly expanding our capabilities and setting a stronger foundation for what comes next. These milestones set a clear direction for 2026—and we will take it further.” — Ilia Iarovitcyn, CEO, Spotware   We are grateful to our teams, clients, partners and community for driving growth in 2025. Spotware is no longer defined by a single product. In a fast-moving industry, we will continue to innovate and build new solutions to stay at the leading edge of trading technology.  Next up: 2026. The post 2025 marked Spotware’s shift beyond a single product appeared first on LeapRate.