CORRECTING and REPLACING MultiBank Group Continues Its Global Expansion by Obtaining a Regulatory License in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
12.10.2020 16:11:00 EEST | Business Wire | Press release
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MultiBank Group continues its global expansion by obtaining the DFSA regulatory license in the DIFC. (Graphic: Business Wire)
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MULTIBANK GROUP CONTINUES ITS GLOBAL EXPANSION BY OBTAINING A REGULATORY LICENSE IN THE DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE (DIFC)
MultiBank Group, one of the largest online financial derivatives providers worldwide, represented by its subsidiary, MEX Australia Pty Ltd, has secured a reputable and strategic commercial license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
The addition of this coveted license extends the group’s regulatory arsenal to include heavily regulated companies regulated by ASIC in Australia, BaFin in Germany, FMA in Austria, CNMV in Spain, FSC in the British Virgin Islands and CIMA in the Cayman Islands.
With the opening of the new office in the DIFC, the MultiBank Group now operates through 21 offices in 5 continents.
The MultiBank Group is now one of the largest financial derivatives groups in the world with an annual turnover of over US$ 1.9 Trillion and Gross Profit of US$85.6 million in 2019, facilitating over 90,000 trades per day and services over 280,000 customers worldwide.
Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group, said:
“The DFSA license marks yet another momentous occasion for MultiBank Group and is a testament to the strength of our group and commitment to the MENA region. The DFSA approval underscores our dedication to continue to provide our retail and institutional clients with world class services and the highest level of security of funds”.
Courtney Fitzsimmons, CEO of MEX Australia Pty Ltd, added:
“We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the DFSA throughout this process and proudly take a position here in the DIFC. In this evolving market we are thrilled to add to our regulatory arsenal, and look forward to making our mark in Dubai”
For more information about the MultiBank Group, please visit www.multibankfx.com.
For more information about MEX Australia Pty Ltd (DIFC Branch), please visit www.mexexchange.ae
About MultiBank Group:
MultiBank Group was established in California, USA in 2005. It boasts a daily trading volume of over US $7.2 billion and services an extensive client base of over 280,000 customers across 90 countries. Since its launch, MultiBank Group has evolved into one of the largest online financial derivatives providers worldwide. The group offers a combination of the most advanced and award-winning trading platforms, up to a 500:1 leverage on CFD trading with products including Shares, Commodities, Indices, Digital Assets, Metals and Foreign Exchange (Forex).
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Media Enquiries:
Ruby Korver | Communications Officer
MultiBank Group
Email: ruby.korver@multibankfx.com
Phone: +971 487 513 50
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