Ultima
Markets has become the first CFD broker to join the UN Global Compact
initiative, marking a significant shift in the trading industry’s approach to
sustainability. The company commits to aligning its operations with UN’s
Sustainable Development Goals while focusing on environmental responsibility
and social equity.

CFD trading
provider Ultima Markets has joined the United Nations Global Compact, becoming
the first contract for difference (CFD) broker to participate in the world’s
largest corporate sustainability initiative.

First CFD Broker Joins UN
Global Compact Initiative

The move
positions the financial services firm among 25,000 organizations across 167
countries committed to aligning their business practices with sustainable
development principles. The UN Global Compact focuses on implementing universal
sustainability principles and supporting UN goals.

“Joining
the Compact initiative advances ethical financial services and contributes to a
sustainable future,” said Jean Philippe, Board Advisor for Corporate
Governance and Sustainability at Ultima
Markets, during the announcement at the UN Global Compact’s New York
headquarters. “Sustainability is embedded in our core mission. As an essential
player in the finance and technology industry, we focus on aligning our
operations and business practices with the Global Goals.”

We’re proud to join the UN @globalcompact🌍 Hear from our Board Advisor on why this step matters and how we’re driving corporate sustainability forward.

Watch full video here: https://t.co/kG2nWHCy40#UNGlobalCompact #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility pic.twitter.com/MWrtlWJV7K

— Ultima Markets (@UltimaMarkets) December 17, 2024

Ultima
Markets might not be the largest broker in terms of trading volume, but it received
the “Most
Popular Broker Award 2024” from BrokersView this year. It holds licenses in
several jurisdictions, including Cyprus, and operates 15 offices worldwide with
over 2,000 employees.

Strategic Commitments

The broker
has outlined several key focus areas aligned with the UN’s Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). These include promoting financial literacy programs,
implementing eco-friendly office practices, and leveraging technology to
improve financial services accessibility.

Ultima’s
Vice President of Marketing , Ernest You, was among the guests at this year’s
Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS:24), where he took part in a panel titled
“CRM in 2025: The Light at the End of the Funnel.”

“The
future of CRM was evolving rapidly,” he said, “thanks to AI and
machine learning . These tools enabled brokers to predict client needs by analyzing
behaviors and preferences, allowing us to provide more personalized and
proactive service.”