CFI Financial Group, a major online trading provider, recorded a nominal trading volume of $3.45 trillion in the third quarter of 2026, marking its highest figure in history. The trading volume more than doubled compared to the same period last year, showing an increase of approximately 123 percent, along with an additional growth of 14 percent compared to the previous quarter.
This result marks the eleventh consecutive quarter with a record trading volume for CFI. Furthermore, the quarterly volume almost tripled since the beginning of 2025, indicating continuous expansion and scaling of business across various markets.
In the first nine months of 2026, the total trading volume reached $8.8 trillion, which is double the level recorded during the same period last year. These figures reflect the aggregate trading activity of the Group's licensed entities. Despite having three months left in the year, CFI has already exceeded its full-year trading volume for 2025 of $6.4 trillion by more than a third, highlighting the resilience and stability of its development trajectory.
Client activity grew in parallel with the trading volume. Trading and deposit activity showed significant year-on-year growth: 90 million transactions were executed in the third quarter, double that of the third quarter of 2025. In total, over 250 million transactions have been executed since the beginning of the year. The number of deposit transactions in the third quarter increased by 60 percent year-on-year, and by 43 percent in the first nine months.
Collectively, these indicators demonstrate increased trader activity and client engagement on CFI platforms, reinforcing the need for further investment in the Group's trading opportunities and customer experience.
Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group, noted that exceeding the 2025 annual trading volume in just nine months is a significant milestone and reflects the scale and dynamism CFI has achieved. He called it a strong result for the business and a testament to the dedication of the entire Group's teams.
Melhem added that they see significant prospects in the future both in expanding their reach and deepening their presence in serviced markets. The company's goal is to build upon the achieved scale and turn it into a long-term competitive advantage by expanding capabilities, improving customer experience, and creating new opportunities for clients.
Parallel to the record trading activity, CFI continued to strengthen its leadership and expand its range of services offered. Federico Cirulli was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, and François du Plessis was appointed Country CEO of CFI in South Africa.
Additionally, CFI introduced the Gold 24/7 product (XAUUSD-24H), which complements existing products with extended trading hours. The Group also received the 'Leading Broker in the UAE' award at the Forex Expo Dubai 2026 event and the 'Best Execution of the Year 2026' award at PROFX Expo Africa 2026.
Entering the final quarter of 2026, CFI maintains its focus on developing its infrastructure and technology, expanding offerings, and strengthening its presence in key markets. The company enters the fourth quarter from a position of strength, focused on long-term growth and delivering greater value to clients through its global network.
