Velocity Trade
Multi-regulated institutional prime brokerage from South Africa
Platform Overview
Velocity Trade is a South African institutional prime brokerage regulated by FSCA, FCA, ASIC, and IIROC. Founded in 2007, it provides DMA execution across forex, equities, bonds, commodities, and futures.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Velocity Trade International Ltd
- Brand Name
- Velocity Trade
- Headquarters
- South Africa
- Year Established
- 2007
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
Complex multi-entity regulatory structure
- Multi-entity corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions
Complex multi-entity corporate structure across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
FSCA
- License Number
- FSP 43906
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- License Type
- Financial Services Provider
FCA
- License Number
- 563859
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Authorized Firm
ASIC
- License Number
- 327075
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- Australian Financial Services License
IIROC
- License Number
- Not publicly disclosed
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- License Type
- Investment Dealer
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.3 pips |
| GBP/USD | 0.6 pips |
| USD/JPY | 0.4 pips |
| XAU/USD | 15 pips |
- Commission
- Institutional negotiated rates; commission per trade varies by product and volume
- Inactivity Fee
- N/A (Institutional)
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Afrikaans
- Support Channels
- PhoneEmail
- Payment Methods
- Bank Transfer
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | Varies by product | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | Varies by jurisdiction | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Institutional / Commission-based | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2007 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 5 | 10 |
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