The company’s Australian business reports over 1300% rise in client trading volumes in 2022
Melbourne, Australia – 15 May 2023 – Capital.com, the high-growth global fintech for the leveraged trading industry has today announced that its Australian Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Laura Lin, has been named one of the Top 25 Leaders in Financial Technology by the Financial Technology Report 2023. Laura Lin was recognised for her proven ability to lead others, her expertise and overall impact on the fintech sector.
Laura Lin has been instrumental to Capital.com’s success since joining the company in 2021. Under her leadership, Capital.com’s Australian business has gone from strength to strength, contributing to the Group’s overall growth.
In 2022, Capital.com Australia reported a rise of over 1300% in client trading volumes. The upward trend has continued so far into 2023 with Capital.com Australia reporting a 53% rise in client trading volumes Q1 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Testament to its growth, Capital.com Australia has been ranked the fastest growing leveraged trading broker in Australia, according to the 2022 Australia Leverage Trading Report released by Investment Trends.
“I am honoured to be named one of the Top 25 Female Leaders in Financial Technology by the Financial Technology Report and is testament to the hard work of the entire Capital.com team. This recognition coincides with a 87% growth in active traders and a 1300% rise in trading volumes during 2022, reflecting Capital.com’s growing reputation as a platform of choice among Australian retail traders,” said Laura Lin, CEO of Capital.com Australia.
Capital.com is an online trading platform on a mission to make trading accessible and intuitive. Powered by technology, it offers access to thousands of financial markets, including indices, commodities and stocks. The platform is known for its user-friendly interface and extensive trading and education tools, which helps traders of all levels to trade with confidence.
About the Financial Technology Report
The Financial Technology Report is a leading source for news and analysis of the financial technology industry. Its annual report recognises the top 25 leaders who are driving innovation and making a significant impact on the industry. To see the full list of 2023 Leaders in Financial Technology.
About Capital.com
Capital.com is a high-growth fintech company empowering people to participate in financial markets through simple and innovative online trading platforms. Its intuitive award-winning platform, available on web and app, enables investors to trade thousands of world-renowned markets. To help investors trade with confidence, the platform is fitted with robust risk management controls and transparent pricing while its all-in-one ‘Investmate’ app delivers financial lessons and educational content to support clients in their investment journey.
Capital.com has a global network with offices located in Cyprus, UK and Australia. In 2022, the platform reported 83% per cent growth in user accounts, making it one of Europe’s fastest growing investment trading platforms with more than 7 million registered users.
Capital Com (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under registration number 793714. Capital Com SV Investments Limited is Authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), under licence number 319/17. Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under AFSL Number 513393.
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