ATFX Africa (formerly known as Khwezi Trade) is a South African CFD broker that caters to traders in the region. Founded in 2013, it operates under the regulation of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The broker gained recognition for its customer-focused approach and offers several notable features:
- Low-Deposit ZAR Accounts: ATFX Africa provides accounts denominated in South African Rand (ZAR), making it accessible to local traders with varying capital levels.
- Fast Trade Execution: Traders benefit from efficient order execution, allowing them to react swiftly to market movements.
- Global Acquisition: In November 2023, ATFX acquired Khwezi Trade, expanding its global presence and enhancing its services in South Africa.
- Diverse Instrument Range: ATFX Africa offers access to over 100 CFD financial instruments, including:
- Forex: More than 40 currency pairs, covering majors, crosses, and exotics.
- Precious Metals: Trade Gold and Silver.
- Commodities: Access UK Brent Oil and US WTI Oil.
- Indices: Choose from 15+ US, European, and Asian stock indices.
- Shares: Invest in individual company stocks.
- Platform: Traders can execute their trades on ATFX’s platform, which supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5).
- Global Licenses: ATFX holds licenses from various regulatory bodies, including:
- FCA (UK)
- FSCA (South Africa)
- ASIC (Australia)
- SCA (UAE)
- CySEC (Cyprus)
- FSC (Mauritius)
- Seychelles FSA
- SFC (Hong Kong)
ATFX Africa’s commitment to local traders and its global backing make it a reliable choice for those seeking to participate in the financial markets.
| Physical Locations Cape Town | Regulation South Africa FSCA |
| ODP (South Africa) Yes | Client Support Live chat Phone |
| Payment gateways Credit card Secure EFT Wire | Withdrawal time Same day (Before 14:00) |
| Social trading No | MAM/PAMM Yes |
| Minimum deposit R500 | Maximum leverage 1:400 |
| Instruments Forex Metals Energies Indices | Additional Analysis Blog Education portal |
| Open account |