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About The Saxo Group

Saxo Markets Australia is part of the Saxo Group. We are a leading online trading and investment specialist harnessing financial technology to connect traders, investors and partners to FX, CFDs, Stocks, Options, Futures and more asset classes from one single account.

What we do

We build digital platforms to facilitate multi-asset market access and provide clients of all sizes with professional-grade tools, industry-leading prices and world-class service.

  • Trading and investing

    We connect traders and investors to global markets from a single, cross-collateralised account. Trade, invest or hedge across over 40000 instruments – including forex, CFDs, stocks, futures, options and more.

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  • Partnerships

    Through open banking solutions, we power more than 120 banks and brokers and over 300 financial intermediaries, providing them with multi-asset execution, prime brokerage services and trading technology.

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    Our purpose is to democratise trading and investment

    In 1998 we launched one of the first online trading platforms, making professional-grade tools and multi-asset market access available to everyone.

    We continue to break down barriers in global capital markets through our fintech expertise. By delivering premium service, competitive prices and intuitive platforms, we empower traders and investors to take control of their financial future.

Breaking down barriers for more than 25 years

Built around virtues

Our company was founded in 1992 with the vision of transforming our industry and is built around seven key virtues. These virtues form the Saxo Foundation and are at the core of everything we do as we strive to empower individuals looking to make sense of capital markets.

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Leading the way

To stay at the forefront of our industry, we constantly think ahead and challenge the status-quo. Our executive team, industry specialists and technology experts regularly share thoughts on everything from issues facing financial service providers to global fintech trends.

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Licensed, secure and stable

Licensed, secure and stable

Fully regulated, globally trusted

When you choose Saxo, you’re choosing to trade with a fully regulated industry leader, who adheres to strict regulatory requirements in 15 jurisdictions, including Denmark, Australia, the UK and Singapore .


Protecting your funds

Ensuring our clients’ funds are protected is of the utmost importance to us. When you make a deposit into a Saxo account, your money is deposited into a segregated client trust account regulated by APRA and ASIC.


Robust financial strength

When you open a Saxo account, you’re joining a financially stable partner, who serves clients in over 120 countries, holds USD 16 billion assets under management and processes 188,000 daily executed trades.

Multi-asset liquidity, quality execution

Multi-asset liquidity

85 exchanges & trading venues and up to 15 banks providing access to liquidity.

High-quality execution

Our order-driven execution model provides greater liquidity, with a focus on potential price improvements and minimising forced position liquidations.

Transparent model

Our client-focused approach results in competitive pricing for either DMA or principal-style execution, and aligns our interests with those of our clients.

A transparent industry-leader

We are committed to increasing transparency within the financial services industry; that’s why we regularly publish key business figures, welcome industry regulations and fully disclose our dealing practices.

FX Global Code

We are dedicated to improving industry standards and best practices among FX market participants. As such, we have taken the appropriate steps to fully align our activities with the FX Global Code of Conduct.

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Enhanced disclosure

Our goal is to ensure fair outcomes for all our clients, so we disclose all our dealing practices and our commitment to transparency shows that our interests are entirely aligned with yours.

An award-winning partner

For over 25 years we have set the benchmark within our industry, and consistently win the highest accolades for our products, platforms and service.

Awards About-Us - Saxo Group
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Ownership structure

Saxo Bank is a privately owned company. Geely Financials Denmark A/S – a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd – owns 52 percent of Saxo Bank. Founder and CEO, Kim Fournais, owns 25.71 percent of the Bank, while Sampo Plc, a leading Nordic financial services group, owns 19.9 percent of the company. Minority shareholders, including current and former Bank employees, hold the remaining shares.

Saxo Group Board of Management

Kim Fournais

Co-Founder & CEO of Saxo Bank

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Søren Kyhl

Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer

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Steen Blaafalk

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

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Mette Ingeman Pedersen

Chief Financial Officer

Saxo Group Board of Directors

Kari Stadigh

Chairman

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Henrik Normann

Vice Chairman

Daniel Donghui Li

Board Member

Patrick Lapveteläinen

Board Member

Preben Damgaard

Board Member

Yifan Zhang

Board Member

    Legal information

    Saxo Bank A/S (“Saxo Bank”) is a fully licensed Danish bank under the supervision of the Danish FSA and subject to stringent financial reporting requirements and specific client-handling regulations. Saxo Capital Markets (Australia) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saxo Bank A/S. Saxo Bank is an online trading and investment specialist with its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. SCMA is incorporated in Australia and is subject to the Financial Services Laws and Rules, regulated by ASIC. SCMA's AFSL includes the provision of Depository and Custody. The details of SCMA Licence conditions and what financial services it can offer, can be found within the ASIC site.

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Add funds quickly and securely via debit card or bank transfer

Trade

Access 182 FX spot pairs, 140 forwards, and FX options

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Saxo Capital Markets (Australia) Limited
Suite 1, Level 14, 9 Castlereagh St
Sydney NSW 2000
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Trading can result in losses. Please ensure you understand the risks.

The Saxo trading platform has received numerous awards and recognition. For details of these awards and information on awards visit www.home.saxo/en-au/about-us/awards

Saxo Capital Markets (Australia) Limited ABN 32 110 128 286 AFSL 280372 (‘Saxo’ or ‘Saxo Capital Markets’) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saxo Bank A/S, headquartered in Denmark. Please refer to our General Business Terms, Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination to consider whether acquiring or continuing to hold financial products is suitable for you, prior to opening an account and investing in a financial product.

Trading in financial instruments carries various risks, and is not suitable for all investors. Please seek expert advice, and always ensure that you fully understand these risks before trading. Saxo Capital Markets does not provide ‘personal’ financial product advice, any information available on this website is ‘general’ in nature and for informational purposes only. Saxo Capital Markets does not take into account an individual’s needs, objectives or financial situation. The Target Market Determination should assist you in determining whether any of the products or services we offer are likely to be consistent with your objectives, financial situation and needs.

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