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CFI Financial Group has achieved record-breaking quarterly trading volumes of $1.51 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, marking an 18% increase from Q1 and a 97% surge compared to the same period last year. The Dubai-based online trading provider's first-half performance reached $2.79 trillion, representing a 110% increase from H1 2024.
The company experienced significant client growth during the period, with funded accounts rising by 60% compared to the first half of 2024 and active accounts increasing by 84% year-on-year. Active accounts also showed a 22% increase compared to the second half of 2024.
Ziad Melhem, CEO of CFI Financial Group
Hisham Mansour, Chairman of CFI Financial Group
Eduardo Fakhoury, Vice Chairman of CFI Financial Group
CFI underwent significant leadership changes in Q2, with Ziad Melhem appointed as Group CEO. Co-founders Hisham Mansour and Eduardo Fakhoury transitioned to Chairman and Vice Chairman roles respectively, maintaining their involvement in long-term strategy and governance.
The group expanded its geographical presence with the official launch of CFI South Africa and CFI Bahrain, the latter supported by a licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain. Additionally, the company launched CFI Academy, an educational initiative designed to provide trading and investment knowledge.
CFI secured several high-profile partnerships during the quarter, becoming the official online trading partner of the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four and Etihad Arena in the UAE. The company also appointed Maria Sharapova, the five-time Grand Slam tennis champion, as its Global Brand Ambassador.
The firm received multiple industry awards including "Most Regulated Trading Broker" at ProFX Expo MENA 2025, "Best Broker in the Middle East" at Money Expo Abu Dhabi 2025, and several accolades at the Finance Magnates Africa Summit.
"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 we're seeing today reflect years of building, refining, and pushing boundaries. With a world-class team behind me, I'm excited about what we'll accomplish together in the second half of the year and beyond," commented Ziad Melhem, Group CEO.
CFI Financial Group was established in 1998 and operates from locations including London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cape Town, Baku, Beirut, Amman, and Cairo. The company offers trading across equities, currencies, and commodities, and maintains partnerships with organisations including AC Milan, FIBA WASL, and has Sir Lewis Hamilton as Global Brand Ambassador.
