Avenue to Offer Brazilian Clients Access to EU-Regulated UCITS ETFs

Avenue Securities has entered into a strategic alliance with Velocity Clearing, LLC to broaden investment opportunities for its Brazilian retail clients. Through this partnership, Avenue’s clients will now gain access to UCITS platform-traded funds (ETFs) via Velocity’s global custody and clearing platform. This marks a significant step forward in Avenue’s mission to open international markets to its rapidly growing investor base.
UCITS ETFs are globally recognized for their regulatory rigor, transparency, and diversified structures. For Brazilian investors, the ability to trade these products provides an avenue to diversify portfolios and access international markets traditionally less accessible to retail participants. While these ETFs remain unavailable to US investors, Avenue’s collaboration with Velocity creates new pathways for Brazilian clients to participate in global capital markets with confidence.
Velocity’s expertise in execution, clearing, and custody ensures that Avenue’s clients can trade UCITS ETFs efficiently and securely. The partnership builds on Velocity’s robust operational framework and Avenue’s commitment to providing Brazilian investors with transparent and efficient global access, bridging the gap between local retail demand and international opportunities.
Key Benefits of the Alliance
The collaboration between Avenue and Velocity brings together complementary strengths designed to elevate the client experience. Among the standout benefits is Velocity’s deep over decades of supporting large-scale brokerage operations. This experience ensures that Avenue clients operate in an execution environment that prioritizes compliance, client service, and reliability.
Technology plays a central role in this alliance. Velocity offers API-driven connectivity and advanced trade routing systems, enabling seamless integration with Avenue’s platform. These features not only improve execution quality but also enhance transparency and provide real-time data to both advisors and clients. For a rapidly scaling brokerage like Avenue, such infrastructure is critical in managing increasing transaction volumes without sacrificing efficiency.
The integrated model—encompassing execution, clearing, and custody under a single umbrella—reduces operational complexity for Avenue and creates a more streamlined experience for end investors. By consolidating these services, the alliance allows Avenue to focus on client engagement and growth while relying on Velocity’s infrastructure for back-end scalability and resiliency.
Leadership Perspectives on the Partnership
Executives from both firms highlighted the strategic importance of the alliance. Alexandre Artmann, Chief Operating Officer at Avenue Securities, described the collaboration as a key milestone.
“Our collaboration with Velocity allows us to expand Avenue’s offering by bringing UCITS ETFs to our retail clients with world-class execution, clearing, and custody services. This initiative is aligned with our commitment to give markets with the highest levels of efficiency and transparency.”
Brian Schaeffer, President of Velocity Clearing, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing Velocity’s role in supporting introducing brokers.
“Velocity is excited to work closely with Avenue in delivering UCITS ETF capabilities to their clients. Velocity’s expertise, technology, and scalable model are designed to empower Introducing brokers like Avenue to grow while maintaining operational excellence.”
His comments reflect the firm’s belief that scalable partnerships with broker-dealers are central to expanding .
This strategic alignment reinforces both firms’ dedication to investor empowerment and market innovation. By combining Avenue’s client-facing presence in Brazil with Velocity’s infrastructure and operational expertise, the partnership is positioned to provide long-term value to retail investors viewking global diversification opportunities.
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