Oct 08, 2024

ATFX is pleased to announce its strategic investment in Spark Systems, a next generation, institutional-grade eFX trading platform based in Singapore serving clients in Asia and globally. ATFX is entering into this partnership with Spark Systems via a Series C investment. Spark Systems investors are amongst leading venture capital companies and global banks including Citibank and HSBC. This partnership is aimed at enhancing ATFX’s institutional services and will explore synergies between both organisations.  The investment in Spark Systems creates opportunities to leverage ATFX Connect liquidity within the platform, this builds on ATFX group’s commitment to enhance its trading infrastructure which is evident in previous milestones. These initiatives have positioned ATFX as a leading player in the industry, providing clients with cutting-edge trading solutions and improved market access. 

“Investing in Spark Systems aligns with our strategic vision to enhance our institutional offerings and drive innovation in the eFX space. We believe that this will benefit both organisations and provide our clients with improved trading solutions, especially in the Asian region”,

said Joe Li, Group Chairman at ATFX.

Joo Seng Wong, Founder & CEO of Spark Systems stated, 

“This collaboration with ATFX represents a significant step forward in our mission to deliver exceptional trading solutions. Together, we will empower ATFX clients with enhanced access to liquidity and offer advanced trading capabilities.” 

ATFX looks forward to exploring this partnership further and is committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship with Spark Systems to enhance its market presence in Asia and beyond.

About Spark Systems

Founded in 2016, Spark Systems builds next generation high-speed trading platforms. Spark Systems has developed robust eFX trading platforms and the company is uniquely designed to support both buy-side and sell-side clients. The firm has to date received investments from leading global and regional institutions including Citibank, HSBC, Philips Venture, Vickers Venture, Integra Ventures, FengHe, Jubilee CM, Farquhar Venture Capital, 5X Capital, OSK, etc. Spark Systems is a grant recipient of the Monetary Authority of Singapore FSTI grant. Spark Systems focus is on building state-of-the-art trading technology and infrastructure. The company is connected with all global top 20 FX liquidity providers and eFX non-bank hedge funds as well as major primary markets/ECNs. Today Spark Systems already serves leading banks in Asia. This positions the company for sustained and exponential growth in the FX market; the world’s largest and most liquid marketplace.

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