Exclusive: CFI hires ATFX exec Francois du Plessis, replacing Zihaad Israfil as South Africa CEO
Francois du Plessis joins CFI after working for the past two years for ATFX, serving as Market Analyst for ATFX Africa.
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CFI launches operations in Colombia, appoints Simon Knudson as Country Manager
CFI, which passed the $2 trillion trading volumes mark in a record Q1, is making a fairly big push to expand in the greater LATAM region.
CFI secures Brazil Central Bank license
The new license enables CFI to function as a fully licensed, locally regulated brokerage firm.
CFI trading volumes hit record $2.3 trillion in Q1 2026
Activity during Q1 2026 was well diversified across asset classes, led by metals, particularly gold and silver.
CFI names Amr Abdelbaky as CEO of CFI Egypt
CFI Egypt’s core mission is to provide domestic traders and investors with direct access to the local market.
CFI renews strategic partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi
CFI will sponsor and support a broad range of sport and entertainment initiatives enriching the UAE’s community experiences.
CFI strategy management meeting for 2026 focuses on tech, international footprint
The meeting featured an internal fireside chat featuring Seven-Time Formula One World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton.
CFI hires Martin Kiuru as CTO
Most recently, Martin Kiuru was CTO of Retail FX and CFDs broker Libertex for the past three years.
CFI advances LaTAM growth with Colombia rep office
CFI has been approved for an office in Bogotá, where activities will focus on market awareness and promotional efforts for approved products.
CFI Financial names Omar Khaled as CMO
Leen Daoud, previously Head of Marketing – MENA, will take on the role of Global Head of Marketing.
