Johannesburg, South Africa – ATFX Connect, a globally regulated multi-asset platform and licensed ODP Provider in South Africa, today announced a strategic partnership with Fortress Core Connect, a leading B2B introducing broker specialising in the African institutional trading landscape. This collaboration will enable ATFX Connect to expand its reach across African markets while providing regulated financial institutions throughout the continent with comprehensive access to tier 1 bank and non-bank liquidity, advanced trading technology, and institutional-grade execution services.
“At ATFX Connect, we are committed to revolutionizing institutional trading by delivering deep liquidity and advanced trading solutions to emerging markets. Our partnership with Fortress Core Connect is a significant step in providing financial institutions in Africa with the tools and infrastructure needed to thrive in the global markets. By combining our institutional-grade platform with Fortress Core’s regional expertise, we are setting new benchmarks for market access and trade execution efficiency across Africa,” said Wei Qiang Zhang, Managing Director of ATFX Connect.
Fortress Core views this partnership as a game-changer for institutional trading across the African continent. The collaboration enables Fortress Core to connect regulated financial institutions in Africa with ATFX Connect’s institutional-grade multi-asset platform, deep liquidity pools, and advanced trading infrastructure while maintaining full FSCA compliance. This strategic relationship reinforces Fortress Core’s mission to empower African financial institutions with the tools and connectivity needed to compete effectively in global markets without the operational burdens typically associated with international market access.
The partnership will initially focus on serving regulated financial institutions in South Africa, with planned expansion into Namibia, Kenya, and Botswana by the end of 2025. Institutional clients including CFD brokers, asset managers, and other regulated financial service providers will benefit from turnkey solutions such as white labels and top tier liquidity solutions that enhance execution quality, reduce trading costs, and provide access to institutional-grade trading technology.
