Libertex
Company typePrivate
IndustryFinancial services
Founded2015
FounderIndication Investments Ltd
HeadquartersLimassol, Cyprus
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Michael Geiger (CEO)[1], Marios Chailis (CMO)[2]
ProductsCFDs, Forex, Stocks, Exchange-traded fund
ServicesOnline trading, investing
Number of employees
700+[3] (as of 2025)
ParentLibertex Group
Websitewww.libertex.com

Libertex, is a European online broker that is operated by Indication Investments Ltd based in Cyprus. They operate as a financial services broker offering trading and investment services in various asset classes such as financial derivatives, contracts for difference (CFDs), foreign exchange (forex) and investing in shares, Stock market indices, futures contracts, and options (finance). The company provides access to financial markets to both retail and professional traders via its proprietary and third-party trading platforms. Their Headquarters are located at 10 Agiou Athanasiou Avenue, Ksenos Tower, 4105, Limassol, Cyprus and their German Representative Office at 2 Maximilianstrasse, 80539, Munich

According to the company’s official group website, Libertex Group employs over 700 people across its global offices.[4]

History

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The Libertex brand was launched in 2015 as the online trading platform of Indication Investments Ltd, a company incorporated and licensed in Cyprus. The parent group has operated in financial markets since 1997 under various brand names including ForexClub and most recently LBX.com[5]

The Libertex Group operates as a broader financial entity encompassing regulated brokerage operations and digital trading services across multiple jurisdictions.[6]

Operations

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Libertex provides access to trading in forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, ETFs, and stocks via CFDs. The platform supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and its proprietary web and mobile apps.

Their proprietary Libertex mobile app, is available for iOS and Android devices and enables users to manage their accounts, trade and monitor financial markets and instruments. It features real-time market data, order execution, charting, and the ability to personalize asset watchlists. As of August 2025, the iOS version holds a 4.3-star rating with over 1,600 reviews,[7] while the Android version has been downloaded over 5 million times.[8]

Product Expansion

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In 2024, Libertex introduced a new account type called Libertex Invest, aimed at long-term investors. Unlike the company’s traditional CFD offerings which is higher risk leverage trading, Libertex Invest allows users to buy and hold real stocks with no commission fees.[9]

Cybersecurity Infrastructure

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To secure its global trading infrastructure, Libertex Group utilizes Darktrace, a cybersecurity platform powered by artificial intelligence.[10]

Regulation and Compliance

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Indication Investments Ltd, is licensed and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under license number 164/12 with authorization to passport services across the European Economic Area (EEA) under the EU's MiFID framework. This enables the company to offer Cross Border Services to all EU Member States[11]

Indication Investments Ltd, is registered with the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in Germany for Cross border activities (BaFin ID: 10161686 / Bak No.: 161686)[12]

To ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, Libertex has partnered with Sumsub, a leading provider of identity verification and compliance tools.[13]

Leadership and Strategic Vision

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Michael Geiger, CEO of Libertex Group, has emphasized Cyprus as a strategic base and expressed long-term growth ambitions. He has also reiterated the company's passion for innovation, especially in regards to technology and digital trends. He has also emphasized that evolution and progress are the core drivers at the company and this is what has allowed the company to grow significantly over the last few years.[14][15][16]

Marketing and Sponsorships

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Libertex has engaged in multiple sports and motorsport sponsorships:

  • In 2020, the company announced a three year global sponsorship deal with Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur (2020 to 2023) as their Official Online Trading Partner[17]
  • In 2022, the company announced a three year global sponsorship deal with Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich (2022 to 2025) as Official Online Trading Partner of FC Bayern Munich. This was a significant landmark sponsorship deal as it was the first time FC Bayern Munich, arguably the most successful club in the Bundesliga, agreed to partner with an online trading broker [18]
  • In 2025, the company announced a multi year global sponsorship deal with Formula One team Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber (2024 to 2027) that will carry on to the team's evolution to Audi in Formula One in 2026 [19]
  • Libertex has received a lot of attention with content going viral across press and social media for recent branding activation events at the Monaco Grand Prix (2024 and 2025) hosting the Ultimate SuperYacht event over the Monaco F1 Grand Prix weekend which included parking a supercar on a superyacht and appearances from Kick Sauber F1 drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.[20][21][22]

Corporate Social Responsibility

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Libertex is a major supporter of the Hope For Children CRC Policy Center. The cooperation was initiated by a considerable donation by Libertex in 2022, which was partly used to help renovate children’s shelters operated by HFC in Nicosia, Cyprus. These ‘Homes For Hope’ accommodate unaccompanied children and offer rehabilitation, integration, and durable solutions, while meeting children’s individual needs. In addition, Hope For Children used donated funds to cover important needs that facilitate the smooth operation of the shelters. In 2023 and 2024 Libertex supported HFC further with vehicle donations and facility renovations of HFC facilities in Limassol, Cyprus [23][24][25]

Libertex is also a long time supporter and sponsor of Apollon Wheelchair Basketball Team which is an organization in Cyprus offering sporting activities for athletes with physical impairments as part of the Paralympic Movement. [26]

Awards and Recognition

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Over the years Libertex has received various awards and recognitions from international publications in many notable categories:

2020

  • World Finance which is a print and online magazine providing comprehensive coverage and analysis of the financial industry, international business and the global economy recognized Libertex as Best Trading Platform - 2020[27]
  • European CEO which is a leading subscription-based print and online publication, delivered quarterly to c-suite executives in 28 countries throughout Europe awarded Libertex as Best Trading Platform - 2020[28]

2021

  • Ultimate Fintech Awards that recognize top B2C and B2B brands in the online trading and fintech space, awarded the company with Most Trusted Broker Europe 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards[29]

2023

  • German Design Council which honors individuals and companies that set new standards in the world of branding awarded Libertex with the "Excellent Brands: Banking & Financial Services" award, recognizing its pioneering and effective brand work.[30]
  • The Ultimate Fintech Awards that recognize top B2C and B2B brands in the online trading and fintech space, awarded the company with Best Trading Experience - Global - Ultimate Fintech Awards[31]

2024

  • Pan Finance which is a source of global financial intelligence with a readership of 200,000+ across 150 countries, with offices in London, Barcelona, Lagos and Sharjah awarded the company as Global CFD Broker of the Year[32]
  • European CEO which is a leading subscription-based print and online publication, delivered quarterly to c-suite executives in 28 countries throughout Europe awarded Libertex as Most Trusted Broker[33]
  • Great Place to Work which is a global leader in workplace culture, helping organizations create a consistently and overwhelmingly positive employee experience awarded the company with their certification [34][35]

2025

  • Best Online Trading Platform by FinTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global FinTech market - FinTech Breakthrough [36]

References

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  1. ^ "CEO of Libertex: A Passion for Innovation". Cyprus Business News. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Libertex: Once a Leader, Always a Leader". Finance Magnates. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  3. ^ "About Libertex Group". Libertex Group. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  4. ^ "About Libertex Group". Libertex Group. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Libertex Group Launches LBX.com Mauritius-regulated broker". Finance Magnates. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  6. ^ "About Libertex Group". Libertex Group. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Libertex: Trading & Investing". Apple App Store. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Libertex – Trade Stocks & Forex". Google Play Store. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Libertex launches new account type for investors: Meet Libertex Invest". Finance Magnates. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Libertex Group". Darktrace. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Indication Investments Ltd – CySEC License 164/12". CySEC. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Indication Investments Ltd BaFin ID: 10128281". BaFin. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Libertex Streamlines Client Verification with Sumsub". Sumsub. 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Michael Geiger: Τα 10 χρόνια στην Κύπρο είναι μόνο η αρχή". Kathimerini Cyprus. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  15. ^ "CEO of Libertex: A Passion for Innovation". Cyprus Business News. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  16. ^ "Michael Geiger, CEO Libertex". Markenartikel Magazin (in German). 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  17. ^ "Tottenham Hotspur announce multi-year partnership with Libertex". Tottenham Hotspur. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  18. ^ "FC Bayern enters into cooperation with Libertex". FC Bayern Munich. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  19. ^ "Libertex". Sauber Group. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  20. ^ "Libertex's Stylish Return to Monaco". HelloMonaco. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  21. ^ "Bugatti Chiron parked on a superyacht: Just Monaco things". TheSupercarBlog. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  22. ^ "Put a $3M Bugatti Chiron on a $25M Superyacht and Call It a Regular Day in Monaco". AutoEvolution. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  23. ^ "Libertex becomes a supporter of the humanitarian programs and structures of Hope For Children 'Hope For Children'". Hope For Children. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  24. ^ "Libertex donates two vehicles to support 'Hope For Children'". Hope For Children. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  25. ^ "Libertex Restores Hope For Children's Premises in Limassol". Cyprus Business News. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  26. ^ "Libertex and Apollon AMEA: Teamwork, respect and resilience". Alphanews.live. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  27. ^ "World Finance Forex Awards 2020". World Finance. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  28. ^ "European CEO Awards 2020". European CEO. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  29. ^ "Ultimate Fintech Awards 2021: Winners Announcement!". Finance Magnates. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  30. ^ "Awarded! Libertex receives German Brand Award 2023". Libertex. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  31. ^ "UF Awards Global 2023 Winners Revealed". Finance Magnates. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  32. ^ "Pan Finance names Libertex Global CFD Broker of the Year". FinTech Futures. 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  33. ^ "Awards 2024". European CEO. 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  34. ^ "Libertex is now officially a "Great Place to Work"!". Cyprus Times. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  35. ^ "Libertex Group: Interview with Global Head of Human Resources Andrew Williams". Cyprus Mail. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  36. ^ "Libertex wins Best Online Trading Platform Award". Stockwatch. 23 March 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.

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