Saxo Bank Acquires 25% Stake In Broker Solutions Provider Leverate
Released on: July 27, 2011, 3:43 pm
Author: Saxo Bank
Industry:
Financial
Saxo Bank and Leverate announced that they have entered into a
strategic partnership in which Saxo Bank has acquired 25% of Leverate.
The broker solutions provider offers a full turn-key solution for
brokerage companies looking to offer trading capabilities based on the
online automated trading application MetaTrader or to complement their
existing trading solutions.
Through this acquisition, Saxo Bank and Leverate will continue to enhance their
offerings towards institutional segments and retail brokers by adding new trading
functionalities. Leverate's complete solution provides brokers with the services
needed to increase their conversions, trading volume and risk management
capabilities by offering products integrated to the MT4 and other proprietary
platforms. Since its release in 2005, MetaTrader has established itself as one of
the most popular non-proprietary Forex trading platforms.
Offering advanced functionality, the system is regarded as one of the preferred
auto-dealing systems on the market and it is widely used by FX traders.
Stig Pastwa, Chief Commercial Officer of Saxo Bank, commented on the acquisition: "We have seen an increased demand among our institutional and retail clients for
automated trading solutions, including MetaTrader. Leverate's track record and
ability to deliver a comprehensive and reliable trading environment has made them an
obvious choice as a provider of technology supporting the MT4 universe, which lives
up to Saxo Bank’s award winning standard of execution. As an extension to our
important business for white-label and institutional clients, we wish to support
Leverate with technology and liquidity. While keeping their independence, we hope to
assist Leverate in their already impressive growth from which their customers will
further benefit."
In a joint statement, the co-CEOs of Leverate, Ran Strauss and Doron Cohen
commented: "Leverate had been approached on multiple occasions by other private
equity funds eager to enter into a business relationship, but when we met Saxo Bank,
we felt we had encountered the perfect partner. Leverate will continue to provide
innovative and comprehensive proprietary solutions for the FX market, and we are
proud to be working together with Saxo Bank. Time and time again, Saxo Bank has been
recognised as a leading force in the FX industry, and together we plan to continue
Leverate's R&D efforts in the area of technology solutions and related services for
brokers and financial institutions. This mutually beneficial partnership will allow
our clients to benefit from enhanced top-tier liquidity sources, while Saxo Bank’s
clients can have access to our Complete Broker Solution: MT4, Live Feed, Web &
Mobile Traders, CRM and Risk Management, powered by Leverate, and fully integrated
with Saxo Bank's core liquidity and execution engine. This partnership will in no
way change the management or operations of Leverate and our clients can only benefit
from it."
About Leverate
Leverate offers cutting-edge solutions powered by breakthrough technology. Market
players receive sophisticated trading tools and services such as the full Private
Label solution, including the Liquidity Bridge, live feeds and web & mobile
applications. Dozens of brokers around the world rely on Leverate’s solutions and
services to increase trading volumes, achieve maximum precision and accuracy with
market feeds and prevent fraud. In line with its commitment to its growing customer
base, Leverate continues to develop new solutions and innovative technologies that
address evolving market trends and generate better value for their customers.
About Saxo Bank
Saxo Bank is a leading online trading and investment specialist. The three
specialised and fully integrated trading platforms; the browser-based SaxoWebTrader,
the downloadable SaxoTrader and the SaxoMobileTrader application are available in
over 20 languages. Saxo Asset Management accommodates high-net worth private clients
and institutional investors. In 2011 Saxo Bank continued the diversification of its
business and launched Saxo Privatbank. The Saxo Bank Group is headquartered in
Copenhagen with offices throughout Europe, Asia, Middle East and Australia.
PR Contact:
Kasper Elbjorn
Head of Group Public Relations
Saxo Bank
40 Bank Street
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5DA
+45 3065 4300
www.saxobank.com
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