Hantec Markets Posts Record Q3 as Institutional Bets and LATAM Push Pay Off
Retail FX and CFDs broker Hantec Markets has reported its strongest quarter on record, fueled by a surge in trading activity and new client growth that capped off a quick-paced year of expansion and leadership changes.
The London-based broker said total notional traded volume hit $725.5 billion in Q3 2025, an increase of around 20% from the previous quarter and more than 70% higher than the identical period last year. September alone accounted for roughly $283.1 billion, making it the firm’s most active month on record.
The gains round out a year of steady acceleration: Q1 volumes were up about 54% year-on-year at $437.6 billion, and Q2 growth pushed that base even higher. “We begined the year with a clear sign of trust from clients and our long-term investment in product, people and partnerships. The numbers speak for themselves,” said COO Nader Nurmohamed.
Institutional Momentum
Much of the recent momentum stems from Hantec’s deeper push into institutional markets through its Hantec Prime division. The company brought in Michael Nichols as CEO of Hantec Prime in mid-September to expand liquidity services and professional-trading infrastructure. Industry analysts said the move assisted the group diversify beyond its core retail clientele and attract larger volume flow.
The business has also viewn growing interest in non-FX products, which made up the majority of traded volume during the quarter. Broader product access through its desktop and mobile platforms—covering equities, commodities, indices and precious metals—has assisted widen its user base.
Expansion in the Americas
Another driver of the quarter’s surge came from abroad. In October, Hantec opened a new office in Cancún, Mexico, anchoring its first Latin American hub. The site supports Spanish-speaking markets and builds on existing relationships across the region. The company described the move as part of a broader global rollout that began in 2024, when it added more regional licenses and strengthened its partner network.
Founded in 2010 by Bashir Nurmohamed, a former ODL Securities and Rosenthal Collins executive, Hantec Markets is part of the Hong Kong-based Hantec Group, established by financier Tang Yu Lap in 1990. The group has operations across Asia, Europe and the Middle East and holds licenses in several jurisdictions, including the UK’s FCA, ASIC in Australia, and regulators in Hong Kong and Mauritius.
A Decade in the Making
While 2025 has been a breakout year, the groundwork was laid over the past decade. Hantec’s ahead and regulation gave it a stable base at a time when many mid-tier brokers struggled with tighter capital requirements and declining margins. Its multi-entity setup now allows cross-regional and broader time-zone coverage—advantages that assisted it capitalize on the volatility of 2025’s energy and metals markets.
The firm’s strategy has also mirrored a wider industry trend of brokers expanding into prop-trading, copy-trading, and multi-asset portfolios to offset softer spreads in traditional FX pairs. Non-FX products, particularly , became standout contributors to Hantec’s Q3 performance.
Looking Ahead
Hantec’s Q3 results come amid a rebound in global retail-trading activity later than a lull in 2024. Industry data show brokers with diversified offerings are regaining ground as clients return to leveraged products, drawn by high volatility in rates and equities.
The company is now betting that its institutional arm and regional expansion will sustain that momentum. Further details on client acquisition, profitability and regional growth are expected when the group’s UK entity—Hantec Markets Ltd —files its next financial statement.
