Abstract：Mitrade gains FSCA approval in South Africa, expanding its global CFD trading platform and reinforcing trust in regulated online trading.
Introduction
Mitrade has obtained a South African FSCA license, strengthening its position as a regulated CFD trading platform in South Africa. The move follows the broker‘s acquisition of Fridah Asset Managers Pty Ltd, a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP), which will be renamed Mitrade Markets Pty Ltd. This marks the company’s fifth global license and underscores its strategy of expanding into emerging markets with strong regulatory oversight.
Expansion Through Regulation
The FSCA authorization adds South Africa to Mitrade‘s existing portfolio of licenses from ASIC (Australia), CIMA (Cayman Islands), FSC (Mauritius), and CySEC (Cyprus). According to Kevin Lai, Vice President of Mitrade, the acquisition reflects the firm’s long-term strategy: “Building resilient infrastructure across licensed jurisdictions is how we scale sustainably.”
Industry data supports this approach. The Finance Magnates Q2 2025 Intelligence Report highlights a surge in CFD trading participation across MENA and LATAM, with mobile-first adoption driving demand for FSCA regulated brokers and other trusted providers. By securing a foothold in Africa, Mitrade positions itself to meet local compliance standards while extending access to over 800 financial instruments, including forex, indices, commodities, ETFs, and shares.
Why South Africa Matters
South Africas financial sector is one of the most developed in Africa, and FSCA oversight is widely regarded as a benchmark for regulated forex brokers in South Africa. For retail traders, the license provides assurance of investor protections, transparent execution, and adherence to compliance frameworks. For Mitrade, it creates a springboard into neighboring markets while reinforcing its reputation as a global CFD broker with a multi-license structure.
Trust, Access, and Global Reach
Founded in 2011, Mitrade has grown into a fintech brand serving more than five million traders worldwide. Its multi-license trading platform is designed for both beginners and professionals, offering competitive spreads, mobile-first functionality, and cross-border financial services. By integrating the FSCA license, Mitrade enhances its ability to deliver safe, compliant, and inclusive trading experiences across Africa, MENA, and Latin America.
As regulators worldwide tighten oversight, Mitrade‘s expansion demonstrates that compliance and growth can be mutually reinforcing. The firm’s strategy reflects a broader industry trend: balancing innovation with trust to ensure sustainable participation in global markets.
About Mitrade
Founded in 2011, Mitrade is a global online trading platform connecting over five million users to forex, commodities, indices, ETFs, and shares. With licenses across Australia, Cyprus, Mauritius, the Cayman Islands, and now South Africa, Mitrade is recognized as a trusted provider of safe online trading platforms in Africa and beyond.
