Deriv named Best Fintech Broker at the 2026 Global Forex Awards

Deriv, a global leader in online trading, has been named Best Fintech Broker (Global) at the 2026 Global Forex Awards. The win follows a run that includes Best Trade Execution (MEA) 2026 at iFX Expo Dubai, and recognition from Ultimate Fintech and Finance Magnates for its trading platforms, transparency, and regional performance across MEA and LATAM.

Prakash Bhudia, Chief Growth Officer at Deriv, said: "This recognition reflects the scale we've built, more than 3 million clients, and the work that's gone into keeping trading conditions transparent as we've grown. It's a reminder that the fundamentals still matter as the business evolves."

Global scale, built on regulatory trust

As a broker with 26 years of continuous operation, Deriv has grown to serve more than 3 million clients in over 100 countries, adapting continuously to shifting market conditions and regulation along the way.

That scale is matched by a broad, unified product ecosystem. Clients trade across six platforms, including Deriv MT5, Deriv Trader, Deriv cTrader and Deriv Bot, spanning forex, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and Deriv's proprietary Derived Indices, which trade 24/7 independently of real-world market hours.

Deriv holds licenses from multiple authorities, including the MFSA, LFSA, VFSC, MFSC, and CIMA. The company offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees, alongside client safeguards such as negative balance protection.

AI-first trading technology drives the fintech win

Deriv's recognition as Best Fintech Broker reflects its AI-led strategy to deliver a safer, smarter, and more efficient trading experience. Since becoming an AI-first organisation in 2025, the company has embedded AI across compliance, engineering, and customer service. LLM-powered support now automates up to 85% of routine client queries, backed by 24/7 multilingual human support and free educational resources through Deriv Academy.

That strategy continued into 2026 with the launch of TradersView, a free, no-login market intelligence platform. It brings AI-generated trade signals, live price context, an economic calendar, and trending news into a single view across more than 43 instruments, giving traders a faster path from market discovery to decision-making. In its first week, TradersView attracted 20,000 active users, generated 33,000 page views, and produced 586 AI-generated analyses.

"This award recognises the depth of what we've built across the client experience, from trading conditions to the AI powering it," said Bhudia. "We're focused on making sure that innovation translates into something traders actually feel, every day."

Setting new standards in trust and innovation

The recognition pushes Deriv to continue its mission to empower traders everywhere with secure access, innovative tools, and world-class trading conditions. As the company looks ahead, Deriv remains focused on driving industry standards higher while delivering outstanding experiences to clients and partners around the globe.

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