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ATFX Connect Partners with JSE for African Market Access

In a significant development for the financial landscape in Africa, ATFX Connect has proudly announced a strategic partnership with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). This collaboration aims to offer institutional clients across the continent direct access to JSE-listed Contracts for Difference (CFDs), thus expanding the firm's service offerings and solidifying its positioning in the rapidly evolving African financial markets.

ATFX Connect, renowned as a trusted liquidity and infrastructure partner, is setting a new benchmark by aligning with two of Africa’s most established financial institutions. This partnership is more than just a business agreement; it is a clear declaration of ATFX's commitment to bolstering its operational reach and enhancing market engagement across the continent.

Enhanced Offers for Institutional Clients

The collaboration with JSE heralds numerous benefits for ATFX Connect's clients, including:

• - Institutional-grade Access: Clients will now have the opportunity to engage directly with JSE CFD products, enhancing their trading capabilities in one of Africa’s largest financial markets.
• - Local Market Exposure: This venture significantly deepens local market exposure for South African financial service providers, allowing them to offer more competitive products and services.
• - Improved Execution: Enhanced execution and distribution capabilities are expected, benefiting both retail and professional traders alike.
• - Credibility of Partnership: The endorsement and backing of two well-respected financial institutions in Africa adds to ATFX Connect's credibility and reliability.

Dany Mawas, CEO of ATFX Africa and Co-founder of L7 Prime, emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership for the firm’s African expansion strategy: "This partnership represents another major step in our African expansion strategy. Working alongside the JSE and local banks allows us to deliver stronger, localized solutions to our partners and B2B clients while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the African market."

Africa: A Focal Point for Future Growth

Contrary to the notion of Africa as a future ambition, ATFX Connect views the continent as a present priority. As the company continues to establish a global presence, its focus remains firmly on developing localized products and forming institutional-grade partnerships. Such strategies are designed specifically for brokers, asset managers, and financial institutions operating in Africa’s burgeoning financial markets.

This collaboration marks the beginning of a new era for ATFX Connect in Africa, as the firm actively builds on its existing relationships, seeking to create a framework of trust and efficiency for its clientele.

About ATFX Connect

ATFX Connect operates under AT Global Markets (UK) Limited and is regulated by the FCA, with additional regulatory oversight from ASIC in Australia and the SFC in Hong Kong. The Institutional arm of the ATFX Group, Connect, offers a spectrum of services tailored for Agency Prime Brokerage (PB) and Margin accounts.

ATFX Connect provides bespoke aggregated liquidity for Spot FX, NDFs, indices, commodities, and precious metals, catering to an extensive array of institutional clients that include hedge funds, banks, asset managers, and high net worth individuals. The firm’s liquidity pool is constructed from partnerships with Tier 1 banks and non-bank providers, ensuring comprehensive market access.

For more information about ATFX Connect and the services provided, please visit their official website at ATFX Connect.