Company History | ActivTrades

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2001

Founded in Switzerland

2005

Moved headquarters to London

2007

The company started offering the popular trading platform, MetaTrader 4

2008

Alongside Forex, the company began offering CFDs on Indices Financial and Commodities

2009

ActivTrades experienced spectacular growth across Italy, Germany, France and subsequent access to markets in Australia, South America, Russia and South-East Asia

Introduction of live exclusive webinars

2010

With increasing media attention, ActivTrades was invited to present a weekly slot on CNBC

ActivTrades started regular trading tours around Europe

2011

Due to increasing popularity the company opened an office in Milan

To enhance customer’s trading experience, ActivTrades launched a range of premium products

ActivTrades won the Best Forex Broker Internazionale Le Fonti in 2011.

2012

To accommodate its increasing global customer base, ActivTrades created three new desks for China, Bulgaria and the Middle East

The company introduced MetaTrader enabling customers to trade CFDs on Shares

ActivTrades won Best Non-Dealing Desk FX CFD and Futures Broker award at the 8th International Investment & Finance Expo in China.

The company won the Best Forex Broker Internazionale Le Fonti in 2012 for the second consecutive year

2013

ActivTrades was ranked as the 6th fastest growing company in the UK, 3rd in London and 4th overall in the financial sector by Investec Hot 100 UK’s fastest-growing private companies

ActivTrades became the first UK broker to Implement excess of FSCS insurance, which provides extra security to its customers’ funds

New exclusive products: SmartTools and Pivot Point Indicator

Introduction of the Rewards Programme

ActivTrades saw its contribution to the industry recognised by a number of international accolades, in Germany, Italy and Russia.

2014

ActivTrades internal survey among clients found that 95% would recommend ActivTrades

ActivTrades won ‘Outstanding Global FX Broker’ in Quamnet Outstanding Enterprise Awards 2014 in HongKong

2015

ActivTrades was one of the few brokers to take measurable actions ahead of the Swiss Franc decision and thus protected its client for possible losses

ActivTrades Prepaid Master Card launched

2016

ActivTrades launch its proprietary trading platform, ActivTrader

The company was awarded the Best Forex Broker – Italy by Le Fonti

Awarded as the Best Forex Broker by IAIR in the UK

Also awarded as Best Top10 Broker in 2016 the 7th International Investment & Finance Exhibition of China

2017

The company was awarded as the Best Online Trading Services provider by ADVFN

ActivTrades was the first broker to sign the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter

Awarded Forex Broker of the Year by Le Fonti

Won Best Online Trading Services from Shares Magazines

2018

ADVFN International Financial Awards 2018 in the category of Best Online Trading Services

ActivTrades launch bridging loans

The company launch CFDs on exchange traded funds (ETFs)

ActivTrades launches a Professional Profile

The company opens a new entity in Nassau to better reach emerging markets

ActivTrades acquired an ISO 27001 certification. A worldwide recognized certificate for Information Security.

CLIENT PROTECTION

ActivTrades PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 434413) and is a member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Under Financial Conduct Authority regulation

ActivTrades PLC fully implements:

Enhanced Segregation of Client Money Treating Customers Fairly (TCF)ICAAP

ActivTrades PLC holds all client funds in segregated bank accounts. All client funds are subject to the Client Money Rules of the FCA. Further to these safeguards, clients of ActivTrades PLC are also protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to a maximum value of £85,000. In addition, ActivTrades PLC offers an insurance policy individually covering its clients’ funds above the threshold provided by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £1,000,000. Read more .

At ActivTrades PLC, we aim to always treat all our customers fairly. Our customers will be provided with clear information about our products and service and kept appropriately informed before, during and after the point of sale. We will ensure our level of product and service performance will meet the expectations of our clients as far as reasonably possible. We will also ensure that there is no barrier for customers to express their requests, concerns and complaints and we will endeavour to be responsive to them. To view our complaint handling procedure follow this link

ActivTrades PLC has a robust and regularly reviewed Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP). Our regulator, The Financial Conduct Authority, has strongly endorsed the recommendations of the Basel II accord. This includes the strictly maintained minimum capital requirement of 8% for any net foreign exchange exposure. Historically, ActivTrades PLC has maintained capital and reserves at a level far greater than has been prescribed by our regulator. The Company regards this as the key measure of our security.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Limited Risk Accounts are compulsory for clients residing in France and provide added protection when placing CFD transactions. The protection ensures your risk of loss does not exceed the initial amount invested, meaning loss is limited solely to the margin required to open a position.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Windows Mobile is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circle’s design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. The Card is issued by Wirecard Card Solutions Ltd (“WDCS”) pursuant to license by Mastercard International Inc. WDCS is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to conduct electronic money service activities under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Ref: 900051)

The ActivTrades Excess of FSCS Insurance is subject to the Terms and Conditions of the policy wording, eligibility to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme depends on the nature and status of the claim. Tax law is subject to change or may differ if you pay tax in a jurisdiction other than the UK.

ActivTrades PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registration number 434413. ActivTrades PLC is a company registered in England & Wales, registration number 05367727.

ActivTrades Corp is authorised and regulated by The Securities Commission of the Bahamas. ActivTrades Corp is an international business company registered in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, registration number 199667 B.

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