CFI Financial Group reported its strongest first half on record, with trading volume reaching USD 5.34 trillion across the first six months of 2026. The Dubai-based online trading broker delivered USD 3.03 trillion in Q2 alone, representing a 101% year-on-year increase and a 31% quarter-over-quarter jump, driven by sustained client engagement across global markets and accelerating platform adoption.
- Q2 Trading Volume: USD 3.03 trillion
- H1 2026 Trading Volume: USD 5.34 trillion
- Trades Executed (Q2): 42.47 million+, up 74% year-on-year
- Active Client Growth: 8.4% year-on-year increase
- Regulated Entities: 15 globally
Client activity remained diversified across asset classes, with metals leading demand, followed by equity indices. Mobile trading dominated the platform, underscoring the channel’s strategic importance. The strong performance reflects CFI‘s investment in technology infrastructure and its diversified business model spanning multiple geographies and asset classes. The group’s Global Technology Center in Malaysia has expanded its engineering and product capabilities to support international operations.
CFI expanded its regulatory footprint during the quarter, securing authorization in Brazil to strengthen its Latin America position following its Colombia launch. The group introduced local stock trading in the UAE and broadened digital asset offerings in Bahrain following regulatory approval. Operating through 15 regulated entities with over 700 employees across 48 nationalities, CFI continues to combine international scale with localized market expertise.
Beyond trading metrics, CFI garnered recognition for workplace standards and service quality. The group ranked among the 2026 Best Workplaces in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain through Great Place To Work® Middle East, earning its third consecutive certification across three continents. CFI also received two World Finance Forex Awards for Most Transparent FX Broker and Best Mobile Trading App for 2026. Established in 1998, CFI Financial Group operates as MENA’s leading online trading broker with a presence across London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cape Town, and other key markets.
