CFI Launches Operations in South Africa, Appoints Zihaad Israfil as CEO

CFI Financial Group has officially launched its operations
in South Africa. The
company has appointed Zihaad Israfil as CEO of CFI South Africa. With nearly
two decades of experience in leadership, sales, and trading, Israfil is set to lead the company’s growth and strengthen its presence in the region.

CFI Launches Cape Town Office

Hisham Mansour, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Source: CFI

“Our entry into South Africa represents a significant
milestone in CFI’s strategic vision for global growth,” said Hisham Mansour,
Co-Founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group.

“We are pleased to have Israfil lead this initiative.
His deep understanding of the trading landscape and his dynamic leadership will
ensure our success in this important market.”

Earlier this year, CFI secured a Category 1 Financial
Service Provider (FSP) license
from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority
(FSCA), enabling its South African subsidiary, CFI Financial (PTY) LTD, to
operate legally.

According to the firm, CFI is focused on providing South African traders with
access to advanced trading technology and a range of financial
products. The South African office, located in Claremont, Cape Town, is
designed to support the company’s efforts to deliver trading services
to the local market.

Commenting on the appointment, Israfil said: “I am honoured
to join CFI and lead its South African operations. CFI’s commitment to
excellence and innovation resonates deeply with the growing financial community
in South Africa.”

CFI Financial Group has officially launched its operations
in South Africa. The
company has appointed Zihaad Israfil as CEO of CFI South Africa. With nearly
two decades of experience in leadership, sales, and trading, Israfil is set to lead the company’s growth and strengthen its presence in the region.

CFI Launches Cape Town Office

Hisham Mansour, Co-Founder and Managing Director. Source: CFI

“Our entry into South Africa represents a significant
milestone in CFI’s strategic vision for global growth,” said Hisham Mansour,
Co-Founder and Managing Director of CFI Financial Group.

“We are pleased to have Israfil lead this initiative.
His deep understanding of the trading landscape and his dynamic leadership will
ensure our success in this important market.”

Earlier this year, CFI secured a Category 1 Financial
Service Provider (FSP) license
from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority
(FSCA), enabling its South African subsidiary, CFI Financial (PTY) LTD, to
operate legally.

According to the firm, CFI is focused on providing South African traders with
access to advanced trading technology and a range of financial
products. The South African office, located in Claremont, Cape Town, is
designed to support the company’s efforts to deliver trading services
to the local market.

Commenting on the appointment, Israfil said: “I am honoured
to join CFI and lead its South African operations. CFI’s commitment to
excellence and innovation resonates deeply with the growing financial community
in South Africa.”

This post is originally published on FINANCEMAGNATES.

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