CFI Financial Group, a leading global online trading provider, is proud to announce a record-breaking trajectory with landmark performance in the second quarter of 2025. The Group posted an all-time high quarterly trading volume of $1.51 trillion, bringing the first half of 2025 total volume to $2.79 trillion, representing a 110% increase from the first half of 2024 and a 31% increase from the second half of 2024. These results reinforce CFIs position at the forefront of the global trading industry, powered by innovation, client trust, and strategic execution.
Q2 2025: Another Quarter of Unprecedented GrowthCFIs Q2 results marked a new company record with a trading volume of $1.51 trillion, an 18% increase over Q1 2025, and a 97% increase compared to Q2 2024.
Client growth remained a key driver of CFIs momentum:Funded accounts increased by 2% in H1 2025 compared to H2 2024, and by 60% compared to H1 2024. Active accounts rose by 22% compared to H2 2024, and 84% compared to H1 2024, demonstrating strong engagement and growing platform activity.
Strategic Milestones & Leadership EvolutionCFIs vision for expansion and leadership took bold new steps this quarter: Appointment of Ziad Melhem as Group CEO: In a defining move, Ziad Melhem stepped into the role of Group CEO during Q2, marking a new era of leadership. Co-Founders Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury transitioned to Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Group, continuing to guide long-term strategy and governance. Official Launch of CFI South Africa: Expanding the Groups on-ground footprint, CFI celebrated the official launch of its operations in South Africa, reinforcing its commitment to long-term presence and growth in key markets.
Launch of CFI Academy: A major initiative aimed at empowering traders and investors through education, the CFI Academy was launched to provide accessible, professional-level knowledge across trading and investing topics. Launch of CFI Bahrain: Laying the foundation for CFIs entry into Bahrain, with the support and license from the Central Bank of Bahrain, further enhancing CFIs global presence as part of the groups bold growth strategy.
Global Partnerships & Brand Growth
Q2 2025 was defined by high-profile partnerships that elevated CFIs global brand visibility:Official Online Trading Partner of the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four: A major step into elite international sports sponsorship, boosting brand presence in Europe and beyond. Official Online Trading Partner of Etihad Arena: A high-impact partnership with the UAEs premier entertainment venue, emphasizing CFIs connection to innovation, performance, and community engagement.
A New Global Icon Joins the CFI FamilyIn a landmark brand moment, CFI announced the appointment of Maria Sharapova, five-time Grand Slam champion and entrepreneur, as its official Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership reflects shared values of discipline, excellence, and international reach.
Celebrating Excellence: Awards & RecognitionIn recognition of its continued excellence, CFI received several prestigious awards in Q2 2025, including:
- Most Regulated Trading Broker - ProFX Expo MENA 2025
- Best Broker in the Middle East - Money Expo Abu Dhabi 2025
- Best Trading Tools - Africa and Best Rising Broker ' Africa - Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:25)
- Most Transparent FX Broker and Best FX Broker, Middle East - World Finance Forex Awards 2025
Ziad Melhem, Group CEO of CFI, commented:
Stepping into the CEO role during a quarter of record-breaking performance makes this chapter especially meaningful. Q2 2025 was not only about numbers, it was about momentum. From our global partnerships and regional expansion to launching initiatives like the CFI Academy, we are actively shaping the future of trading. The results were seeing today reflect years of building, refining, and pushing boundaries. With a world-class team behind me, Im excited about what well accomplish together in the second half of the year and beyond.
As the Group progresses through 2025, its focus remains steadfast: scaling innovation, expanding its global footprint, and delivering world-class trading experiences to clients everywhere.