FTMO Finalizes Deal to Acquire Global Broker OANDA
FTMO has officially completed its acquisition of OANDA Global Corporation. One of the most significant developments in the retail trading and prop trading industry this year. The deal began earlier in 2025. It received its final regulatory approval in November and closed on December 1.
What the Acquisition Means
FTMO is a Czech-based prop trading firm and is known for its focus on education and support for proprietary traders. It will keep OANDA operating as a fully standalone business. The transaction value has not been disclosed.
Why FTMO Acquired OANDA
Motivation behind the deal was centered on FTMO’s long-term plan to build a global trading powerhouse. The company aims to offer a complete ecosystem spanning modern prop trading, brokerage, market data, and integrated trading tools.
Co-founder and CEO Otakar Šuffner stated that OANDA, with licenses in eight major global markets, fits perfectly into this vision. FTMO’s COO Marek Vašíček added that OANDA’s expertise in regulated markets and strong customer-focused approach will strengthen the combined group.
Regulatory Approvals
The closing required approvals from five regulators across multiple jurisdictions. The process took roughly eight months before the final approval arrived in November.
Advisors Involved
Milbank LLP (Hong Kong) advised CVC on legal matters. Nomura and Santander acted as joint financial advisors to CVC. FTMO appointed J.P. Morgan as its financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP as legal counsel.
About FTMO
FTMO is a proprietary trading firm. It provides an opportunity to trade using the firm’s capital in exchange for a share of the profits. FTMO evaluates traders through a two-step process consisting of the FTMO Challenge and the Verification phase. Successful traders get to funded accounts. There, they can trade with capital from $10,000 to $200,000. They maintain profit splits of 80% to 90% depending on performance.
About OANDA
OANDA offers multi-asset trading services for forex and CFD trading. They provide multiple currency pairs, commodities, and indices. OANDA connects advanced trading technology with transparent pricing and customer-focused service. It secured approvals for its new European subsidiary based in Malta, named ‘OANDA Europe Markets’ (OEM). OANDA wants to ensure compliance with regional regulatory frameworks.
Summing Up
FTMO moves closer to its ambition of creating a multi-layered global trading powerhouse with this acquisition finalized. OANDA’s strong regulatory footprint and established reputation enhance FTMO’s ability to serve traders across all experience levels.
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