Dukascopy

Since: 1998
Regulation: FINMA, ARIF, SCF Revision SA
Platform: SWFX, JForex, MetaTrader 4,
ZuluTrade, iOS, Android, Web Platform
Minimum deposit: $ 100 (EU), $ 5000 (SW)
Maximum Leverage: 1:300 (EU), 1:200 (SW)

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Dukascopy Bank SA

Dukascopy Bank SA offers direct access to the Swiss Foreign Exchange Marketplace. This marketplace provides the largest pool of ECN spot forex liquidity available for banks, hedge funds, other institutions and investors.

The Swiss Forex Marketplace (SWFX) is the technological solution for Forex trading utilizing a centralized-decentralized marketplace model. Its successful launch is the result of home-made IT solutions and close cooperation with selected banks and other financial institutions.

Dukascopy Europe IBS AS

Dukascopy Europe IBS AS is EU licensed investment brokerage company which is 100% owned by Swiss Forex bank Dukascopy Bank SA.

In accordance with White Label Agreement with Dukascopy Bank SA, Dukascopy Europe provides to its clients an access to the Swiss Foreign Exchange Marketplace on the same conditions which are available to the clients of Dukascopy Bank.

EU license allows Dukascopy Europe to be an eligible counterparty for both private and institutional clients in any of 27 EU countries.

Investment Brokerage Services

Dukascopy Europe offers an access to the Swiss Foreign Exchange Marketplace. This market provides the largest pool of ECN spot forex liquidity available for banks, hedge funds, other institutions and professional traders.

By combining access to the Swiss Foreign Exchange Marketplace with an enhanced trading platform and strong financial services via its banking partnerships, Dukascopy Europe and SWFX Swiss FX Marketplace continues to set the global industry-standard for ECN forex trading.

SWFX - Swiss Foreign Exchange Marketplace

The Swiss Foreign Exchange Marketplace (SWFX) is the technological solution for Forex trading utilizing a centralized-decentralized marketplace model. Its successful launch is the result of a close cooperation with selected banks, other institutions, Forex marketplaces and providers of technological solutions.

The SWFX Marketplace allows trading between market participants in a centralized-decentralized environment. In this exchange, both buy-side and sell-side participants interact on an equal footing.

The SWFX Swiss FX Marketplace is the Dukascopy Bank's proprietary technological solution and registered trademark.

The Dukascopy Europe trading platform provides an array of tools for risk management and control over the order execution. Clients may trade billions of dollars in a secure “one-click” trading environment. Support is also provided by a 24/6 trading desk if clients need to trade over the phone.

History of Dukascopy

1998 Dukascopy Trading Technologies Corp.
The Dukascopy project was launched in 1998 by a group of physicists headed by Dr. Andre Duka. Their mission was to research, develop, and implement a complex financial system via novel mathematical and econophysical techniques.

1999 Dukascopy Trading Platform
Dukascopy commences development of its trading platform.

2004 Dukascopy – Swiss Brokerage House
Dukascopy was created in 2004. Its mission was to serve the financial community with its advanced technological solution.

2006 Dukascopy – SWFX Swiss Forex Marketplace
Dukascopy launches the SWFX Swiss FX Marketplace.

2008 Dukascopy Forex TV
Dukascopy launches Dukascopy Forex TV, online television providing technical and fundamental analysis to traders and financial professionals.

2008 Preparation for Banking Licence Application
Dukascopy commences activities necessary in order to comply with Swiss Banking requirements and to apply for a Swiss Banking Licence.

2009 Banking Licence Application
Dukascopy files its Banking Licence Application to the FINMA.

2010 Dukascopy Bank SA
Dukascopy is authorised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA to conduct banking activities.

2010 Geneva Forex Event
Launch of the Geneva Forex Event, a monthly meeting point to follow up on current events, to network, to establish public relations, and to be present among the elite in a relaxed atmosphere (www.genevaforexevent.ch).

2010 SWFX Trader iPhone application
This application is considered to be the pinnacle of mobile trading technologies and one of the leading free applications available on the market.

2011 Partnerships with US brokers
Dukascopy Bank SA starts its collaboration with two leading US brokers offering Dukascopy Bank SA's trading technology and data feed to US residents through FXDirect Dealer LLC and Alpari (US) LLC.

2011 Dukascopy Europe IBS AS
Dukascopy Europe IBS AS becomes operational as a fully owned subsidiary of Dukascopy Bank SA dedicated essentially to the European retail market (www.dukascopy.eu).

2012 SMS Notification Service
Dukascopy Bank SA develops its SMS notification service, allowing clients to receive SMS notifications about different types of events on their trading account or in the market.

2012 Opening of Dukascopy TV Studios in Geneva
Dukascopy TV opens its new studios in Geneva.

2012 Dukascopy Bank SA in Kiev
Dukascopy Bank SA opens a representative office in Kiev, Ukraine.

2012 SWFX Trader for Android OS
The SWFX Trader application on Android OS allows users to trade on DEMO or LIVE accounts from anywhere in the world by connecting to the Dukascopy ECN-Marketplace.

2012 e-banking Solution
Dukascopy Bank SA creates a unique and innovative e-banking solution offered to holders of savings accounts.

2012 Dukascopy Bank SA in Hong Kong
Dukascopy Bank SA expands its international presence by opening a representation office in Hong Kong.

2012 Islamic Accounts
In line with the expectations of clients from Arabic countries, Dukascopy Bank SA announces the creation of swap-free accounts.

2012 Securities Dealer’s Licence Application
Dukascopy Bank SA has started the process of acquiring the status of a licenced securities dealer, supervised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority – FINMA

Mission and responsibility

Missions:

●  Liquidity Focus: Through its innovative and advanced technology, Dukascopy provides one of the most important Forex liquidity networks in the world in order to provide to its clients exclusive ECN access.
●  Clients Focus: The success of the client is the success of Dukascopy. Dukascopy deploys all its resources to understand and meet the high expectations of its clients.
●  Industry Focus: Dukascopy raises the industry quality standard bar and develops new benchmarks for all Forex participants via its technology.

Responsibility:

●  Privacy: based in Switzerland, land of confidentiality, Dukascopy places great importance on individual’s rights and therefore applies strict confidentiality.
●  Integrity and ethics: Dukascopy strives to protect interests of clients and to provide a fair trading environment where market participants act on equal footing in Compliance with Dukascopy's Code of Conduct.
●  Security: Dukascopy has proved to be a reliable ECN over the years and additionally offers custody solutions with third party banks.