Multi-asset
trading firm ACY Securities has opened a physical office in Johannesburg and
launched its proprietary trading platform in South Africa, following the
company’s acquisition of Ingot Brokers South Africa last year.
ACY Securities Opens South
Africa Office, Launches Platform
The broker
now operates under Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) license 51008,
offering South African traders access to the ACY Trading Platform alongside
MT4, MT5, and copy trading services.
The
expansion timeline accelerated after ACY executives attended the Finance
Magnates Africa Summit in Cape Town in May. Company leadership identified South
Africa as a strategic entry point for broader African market access.
“South
Africa stands out as a gateway to the wider African market and a proven hub for
international investors,” said Jimmy Ye, CEO and Co-Founder of ACY
Securities. “Launching full operations here allows us to pair world-class
liquidity with locally focused service, creating a compelling offer for traders
and institutions alike.”
The company
expects its South African operations to become a “meaningful driver of
group revenue” while serving as a springboard for further African
expansion, Ye added.
Local Support
Infrastructure
The
Johannesburg facility houses customer support teams offering multilingual
services and educational resources. ACY has deployed personal account managers
for retail clients and partnership coordinators for affiliate programs within
the local office structure.
This
physical presence differentiates ACY’s approach from brokers serving African
markets through remote operations. Local teams can better adapt to regional
trading patterns and regulatory frameworks specific to the South African
market.
The South
African market entry became feasible through ACY’s acquisition of INGOT
Brokers, which secured local regulatory approval in 2022. This acquisition
provided the necessary licensing foundation for ACY’s expanded operations.
ACY’s
expansion emphasizes its proprietary web-based trading technology while
maintaining compatibility with traditional MT4 and MT5 platforms. The company’s
platform operates without requiring software downloads, offering browser-based
access to trading functionality.
Crypto Trading Gets
Weekend Hours
ACY has
simultaneously expanded its digital asset offerings, introducing 10 additional
cryptocurrency CFD pairs. The expanded lineup includes major cryptocurrencies
such as Bitcoin, Ethereum , Solana, XRP, and Cardano, bringing the total
cryptocurrency pairs to 20.
Ashley
Jessen, ACY’s Chief Operating Officer, explained that “the cryptocurrency
market never sleeps, and neither should our clients’ ability to trade it.”
The expanded digital asset range aims to meet demand from active cryptocurrency
traders seeking flexibility beyond standard market hours.
The
platform enables continuous trading access for these digital assets, including
weekend hours when traditional forex and equity markets remain closed. This
feature addresses the inherent 24/7 nature of cryptocurrency markets.
Multi-asset
trading firm ACY Securities has opened a physical office in Johannesburg and
launched its proprietary trading platform in South Africa, following the
company’s acquisition of Ingot Brokers South Africa last year.
ACY Securities Opens South
Africa Office, Launches Platform
The broker
now operates under Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) license 51008,
offering South African traders access to the ACY Trading Platform alongside
MT4, MT5, and copy trading services.
The
expansion timeline accelerated after ACY executives attended the Finance
Magnates Africa Summit in Cape Town in May. Company leadership identified South
Africa as a strategic entry point for broader African market access.
“South
Africa stands out as a gateway to the wider African market and a proven hub for
international investors,” said Jimmy Ye, CEO and Co-Founder of ACY
Securities. “Launching full operations here allows us to pair world-class
liquidity with locally focused service, creating a compelling offer for traders
and institutions alike.”
The company
expects its South African operations to become a “meaningful driver of
group revenue” while serving as a springboard for further African
expansion, Ye added.
Local Support
Infrastructure
The
Johannesburg facility houses customer support teams offering multilingual
services and educational resources. ACY has deployed personal account managers
for retail clients and partnership coordinators for affiliate programs within
the local office structure.
This
physical presence differentiates ACY’s approach from brokers serving African
markets through remote operations. Local teams can better adapt to regional
trading patterns and regulatory frameworks specific to the South African
market.
The South
African market entry became feasible through ACY’s acquisition of INGOT
Brokers, which secured local regulatory approval in 2022. This acquisition
provided the necessary licensing foundation for ACY’s expanded operations.
ACY’s
expansion emphasizes its proprietary web-based trading technology while
maintaining compatibility with traditional MT4 and MT5 platforms. The company’s
platform operates without requiring software downloads, offering browser-based
access to trading functionality.
Crypto Trading Gets
Weekend Hours
ACY has
simultaneously expanded its digital asset offerings, introducing 10 additional
cryptocurrency CFD pairs. The expanded lineup includes major cryptocurrencies
such as Bitcoin, Ethereum , Solana, XRP, and Cardano, bringing the total
cryptocurrency pairs to 20.
Ashley
Jessen, ACY’s Chief Operating Officer, explained that “the cryptocurrency
market never sleeps, and neither should our clients’ ability to trade it.”
The expanded digital asset range aims to meet demand from active cryptocurrency
traders seeking flexibility beyond standard market hours.
The
platform enables continuous trading access for these digital assets, including
weekend hours when traditional forex and equity markets remain closed. This
feature addresses the inherent 24/7 nature of cryptocurrency markets.
This post is originally published on FINANCEMAGNATES.
