Friends, Colleagues, and Partners,
As I write this year’s message, I am struck by the sheer magnitude of what we have accomplished together over the last 12 months. 2025 was not just another year of growth; it was a year of fundamental transformation.
We reshaped our corporate foundations, expanded our technological horizons, and consolidated our market position in ways that will define our trajectory for the next decade.
Strategic Investment: In April, we welcomed TA Associates as our new investor. This partnership reflects the strong, sustainable business we have built together. TA’s reputation for supporting industry leaders demonstrates our collective belief in smartTrade’s path forward. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Hg, Keensight, and Pléiade Venture. Your support was instrumental in preparing us for this next stage of our journey.
Consolidating the Market: In December, we took a bold step by acquiring kACE Financial. By bringing the world-class kACE team and their legendary derivatives technology into the smartTrade family, we have answered our clients’ call for a trusted, unified solutions provider. We are creating a cross-asset powerhouse platform covering:
- FX & Money Markets: including Spot, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs, and Loans/Deposits
- Fixed Income & Rates: spanning Cash Bonds and Rates products
- Options & FX Structures: Vanilla and Exotic derivative solutions
- Precious Metals and Cryptocurrencies
Innovating at the Edge: Our partnership with AWS and the launch of the MetaCloud project have revolutionized our delivery. We are leveraging smartTrade Copilot to bring Generative AI into the heart of the trading desk, helping clients make smarter, faster decisions. With over 200 new features delivered this year and the massive adoption of our ultra-low latency architecture, R&D remains the engine of our success.
Recognized by Excellence: The industry has taken notice. This year, we brought home a record-breaking 7 major awards, including recognition from Euromoney, FX Markets, and A-Team. These awards are independent validation of our team’s hard work and our platform’s reliability.
Global Client Expansion: We are proud to welcome new clients across Central and Latin America, Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. We’ve also seen a significant uptick in product adoption among our existing partners. This growth is a testament to our product value and the corporate integrity that keeps our clients choosing smartTrade for the long term.
Looking to 2026: The horizon is bright. 2026 will be a year of integration and expansion. We will continue to move into new asset classes and geographies while rolling out our scheduled M&A program. Our mission remains unrelenting: to help our clients monetize flows, grow market share, and reduce risk.
Thank you for your dedication and your trust. The best is yet to come.
Warm regards,
David Vincent
CEO & Co-Founder, smartTrade Technologies