CFI Financial Group has reported its strongest first-half performance on record, with client trading volume reaching $5.34 trillion during the first six months of 2026. The milestone was due to sustained client engagement, strong trading activity across global markets, and continued investment in technology, product development, and client experience.
The company said trading volume totaled $3.03 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 31% increase from the first quarter and a 101% year-on-year rise. The results highlight growing demand across CFI’s diversified trading platform and expanding global client base.
Client activity remained robust throughout the quarter, with active clients increasing 8.4% year-on-year. Trading demand was led by metals, followed by higher activity in equity indices, reflecting broad participation across multiple asset classes.
CFI Financial Group Reports Record First-Half 2026 Trading Volume
CFI also reported a significant increase in trading activity on its platforms, with 42.47 million trades executed during Q2, representing a 74% year-on-year increase. The company noted that the vast majority of trades were placed through mobile platforms, underscoring the growing importance of mobile trading among its clients.
Beyond trading performance, the second quarter marked another phase of international expansion. CFI secured regulatory authorization in Brazil, strengthening its presence in Latin America after its recent entry into Colombia. In the United Arab Emirates, the company launched local stock trading, while in Bahrain it expanded its product range to include regulated digital asset products following regulatory approval.
The broker also continued to strengthen its operational infrastructure through its expanding Global Technology Center in Malaysia, which supports engineering, product development, and technology initiatives across its international operations. CFI now operates through 15 regulated entities and employs more than 700 professionals representing 48 nationalities.
Alongside its financial performance, CFI earned recognition as one of the 2026 Best Workplaces™ in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain by Great Place To Work® Middle East. The achievement follows the company’s third consecutive Great Place To Work® Certification across three continents.
Looking ahead, CFI plans to build on its first-half momentum by expanding into new markets, enhancing its product portfolio, and continuing to invest in trading technology and platform infrastructure to support future growth.
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