Exante is a global investment firm that has over a decade of experience servicing its clients – namely professional traders, brokers, and financial institutions, though it is also suitable for novice traders. Founded in 2011 by Alexey Kirienko Exante, GatisEglitis and Anatoly Knyazev, the company’s footprint currently reaches over 20 global locations, including both in Europe and Asia. In this review, we take a broader overview of Exante, what it provides, its regulations, and whether it is safe to use or not.
Licensing and regulations
Traders will be pleased to know that Exante is completely licensed and regulated no matter where they are based, as it demonstrates that Exante is reputable and trustworthy to put funds in. This includes the regions of Malta, Cyprus, Hong Kong, and London. More specifically, in Malta, Exante is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) – a trustworthy regulator of Malta — and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, allowing it to provide financial services to both retail and corporate traders, including for trading and investment purposes. This ensures that traders will have peace of mind knowing that their funds and assets are being taken care of by this investment firm.
In London, Exante is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while in Hong Kong, the company is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. This demonstrates that even at a local level, Exante is still being regulated closely.
In Cyprus, the investment firm is also incorporated under Cyprus law and is licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017. As Exante is an EU-based investment firm, it is further subjected to MiFID II requirements, which means that customer assets are securely stored on separate accounts with large global banks. Exante also regularly undergoes audits by a Big Four company.
MiFID II is a specific legislative framework established by the EU and rolled out on Jan 3, 2018. It aims to regulate the financial markets in the region and improve protections for investors and traders. MiFID II regulates any off-exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) trading, meaning that it pushes it onto official exchanges. Additionally, the regulations also increase the transparency of costs and improve record-keeping of any transactions that occur. Under these rules, high-frequency trading has also been targeted, with algorithms used for automated trading now having to be registered, tested, and have circuit breakers included, which makes it safer for algorithmic traders.
An important thing to remember about MiFID II is that virtually every asset and profession within the EU financial services industry is covered by this regulation. This means if a product is available in an EU nation, it is automatically covered by MiFID II, even if the trader that is willing to buy it is based outside of the EU.
Exante’s trading platforms
When it comes to Exante’s trading platforms, there are two versions. These two versions are nearly identical. The first is a downloadable application that can be installed on both desktop and mobile applications, such as Windows, macOS, Linus, iOS, and Android. This program is also available on the app store and Google Play.
The second program is a web platform, which means it can be directly accessed through your internet browser. This includes Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Opera. Both versions feature similar tools such as trade activity, account balance, position overview, real-time market data, and bond screener, to name a few. However, the downloadable version tends to be slightly more robust, as it also includes advanced charting tools, algorithmic trading, and the ability to create custom indicators.
On the whole, both platforms provide users with a flexible and convenient way to trade anytime, anywhere, so long as they have a good internet connection and an electronic device. The trading platforms are also available in multiple languages, and they all provide demo accounts alongside live trading accounts.
Financial instruments and markets
Another thing that makes Exante stand out from the crowd is its wide range and selection of financial instruments that traders can make use of. The platform allows investors to trade in over 50 markets, such as the US, EU, Asian and Australian markets, all from a single multi-currency account. There are over 600,000 financial instruments that traders can use, ranging from equities and ETFs to currencies, precious metals, funds, and bonds. There are even products for derivative traders, such as futures and options. The wide array of products on offer by Exante means there are plenty of ways for investors to diversify and personalise their portfolios, which is a simple yet effective way of lowering their potential risk in case the market winds up moving again them.
Customer support
As Exante prides itself on providing bespoke services to its clients, its customer support is also top-notch. This is because most of Exante’s clients tend to be professionals that have extremely busy lives. According to its official website, the investment firm provides multi-language customer care 14/7. This means their team is available around the clock for any type of query, no matter big or small. They can also be contacted in a variety of ways, such as through the phone, email, or chat. Customers do not have to communicate with them in English – speaking to them in German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, to name a few languages, works perfectly fine as well.
Exante’s philosophy is that as its clients operate with the highest degree of excellence, they expect the same from the broker. This means everything, from its technology to its customer service, is a private, personalised, tailored, and premium experience for Exante’s customers. Exante’s clients can reach out to them whenever they wish, and they even have a dedicated account manager that can help clients work through their financial goals. This is also fantastic for people who may need a lot more support, especially for those trading for the first time. Exante’s website further guarantees that it can respond to any customer query in under three minutes upon receipt of a customer’s request.
Existing clients who already have an account with Exante can simply contact dedicated and personalised support through the Client’s Area. For first-time traders looking to learn more about Exante’s services before committing to the platform, you also have the option of setting up a call or simply leaving a customer request.
Veeramachineni Lalitha
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