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IronFX Global Limited
Company typePrivate
IndustryFinancial markets
Founded2010 (2010)
Headquarters,
Number of locations
55
Key people
Markos A Kashiouris (chairman and CEO)
Number of employees
1,200 (April 2014)[1]
Websitewww.ironfx.com

IronFX, is a Cyprus-based financial online trading company that provides trading in foreign exchange and contracts for difference (CFD) on futures, shares, commodities and spot metals.[2][3][4]

IronFX was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus.[1][2]The company has 55 representative offices and client from 180 countries.

History

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The company was founded in 2010 and by 2014 was composed of a number of subsidiaries that are governed by various local regulations.[5] In addition to its main trading business IronFX provides other financial services including banking, treasury, and automated risk management.[6]

In 2012, IronFX was approved and regulated under ASIC in Australia,[7]

Later in 2012 the company was warned by the Japanese financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency together with a number of other overseas companies for doing business in Japan without a license.[8]

In 2013, IronFX started a Sirix web-based platform for social trading services.[9] IronFX also gives research and market analysis services and reports.[10]

In 2014, IronFX opened office in South Africa and obtained a license from the FSB.[11] That same year it received the Variation of Permission from the FCA to reportedly enhance its authorization under the UK financial regulator,[12][13] and offered spread betting to residents of Britain and Republic of Ireland.[14]

Offices

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Headquarters of IronFX Global in Cyprus

In 2012, IronFX relocated its headquarters to Limassol, Cyprus and began opening offices around the world.[5] As of 2014, IronFX is operating 55 offices in South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia.[6]

Regulations

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IronFX is authorized by CySEC and other government regulators through MiFID including FCA in the UK, it is a member of Eurex Exchange.[15][16]

Sponsorship

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The company has used sport sponsorship to help promote its business. In 2014, IronFX became an official sponsor of FC Barcelona, a professional football club of the Spanish football league system,[17][18] after opening an office in Madrid.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Steven Hatzakis (30 April 2014). "IronFX Announces New Rep Office in Greece, as Global Operations Spree Continues". Forex Magnates. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b Cina Coren (28 July 2014). "IronFX Global Opens Office in South Africa, Receives FSB License". Daily Forex. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  3. ^ "UCRFIN News- IronFX Joins UCRFIN". UCRFIN. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  4. ^ Andrei Skvarsky (1 October 2014). "IRONFX AUTHORISED BY FCA TO DEAL IN ALL TYPES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS". Emerging Markets. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  5. ^ a b "IronFX: Award-winning forex solutions with a global reach". World News Media: World Finance. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  6. ^ a b "IronFX and the plan for global domination". European CEO Magazine. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  7. ^ "IronFX (Australia) Pty Ltd fully authorized and regulated broker by ASIC". Forex Magnates. 4 February 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  8. ^ "無登録で金融商品取引業等を行っている海外所在業者に対する警告". Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  9. ^ Steven Hatzakis (6 November 2013). "IronFX Deploys Sirix WebTrader, tradable to Follow, After New HQ Office Ceremony". Forex Magnates. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Rising to the top of the global forex market". World News Media: World Finance. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  11. ^ "IronFX Global Opens Office in South Africa, Receives FSB License". Daily Forex. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  12. ^ Adil Siddiqui (29 September 2014). "IronFX Seeks Stronger UK Presence under FCA Regulations". Forex Magnates. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  13. ^ Mike Fox (27 September 2014). "IronFX Global UK Ltd granted with the Variation of Permission from the FCA". Leap Rate. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  14. ^ Andrew Saks-McLeod (10 November 2014). "IronFX courts British audience with new spread betting service". Forex Magnates. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  15. ^ "IronFX explores impact of risk aversion on currency markets". World News Media: World Finance. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  16. ^ "About Us". IronFX Global. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  17. ^ Ian McPherson (6 March 2014). "FC Barcelona add online trading partner". SportsPro. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  18. ^ Nick Devlin (7 March 2014). "Sponsorship - AFC Grabs Qatari Sponsors; Barca Adds Online Trader". World Football Insider. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

Category:Companies of Cyprus Category:Financial services companies of Cyprus Category:Companies established in 2010 Category:Financial services companies


IronFX
Company typePrivate
IndustryFinancial markets
Founded2010 (2010)
Headquarters,
Number of locations
55
Key people
Markos A Kashiouris, CEO
Number of employees
1,200 (April 2014)[1]
Websitewww.ironfx.com

IronFX is a international foreign exchange trading company based in Cyprus. The company was founded in 2010. Markos Kashiouris is the chairman and chief executive officer.[2][3] The company complies with international regulatory standards and it is a member of Eurex Exchange. It is authorized by CySEC, the FCA, and is a European Union regulated and MiFID compliant.[4]

The company is partnered with the professional football club, FC Barcelona.[5][6][7]

According to the Wall Street Journal, IronFX is filing a confidential IPO in 2015, valued at $800 million.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ Steven Hatzakis (30 April 2014). "IronFX Announces New Rep Office in Greece, as Global Operations Spree Continues". Forex Magnates. Retrieved 16 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Andrew Saks-McLeod (November 10, 2014). "IronFX courts British audience with new spread betting service". Leap Rate. Retrieved January 8, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Jonathan Ford (January 4, 2015). "More scrutiny needed of retail forex trading platforms". Financial Times. Retrieved January 8, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "IronFX explores impact of risk aversion on currency markets". World News Media: World Finance. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  5. ^ Ian McPherson (6 March 2014). "FC Barcelona add online trading partner". SportsPro. Retrieved 16 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Nick Devlin (7 March 2014). "Sponsorship - AFC Grabs Qatari Sponsors; Barca Adds Online Trader". World Football Insider. Retrieved 16 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Mike Fox (November 25, 2014). "IronFX hosts FC Barcelona VP as Barca prepares to play hometown favorite Apoel Nicosia". Leap Rate. Retrieved January 8, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Telis Demos (December 8, 2014). "IronFX Global Files Confidentially for U.S. IPO". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 8, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Ron Finberg (December 9, 2014). "IronFX Rumored to Plan a US-Based IPO – the Questions to Be Asked". Forex Magnates. Retrieved January 8, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

Further reading

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Category:Companies of Cyprus Category:Financial services companies of Cyprus Category:Companies established in 2010 Category:Financial services companies