Libertex
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Indication Investments Ltd |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Michael Geiger (CEO)[1] Marios Chailis (CMO)[2] |
| Products | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, ETFs |
| Services | Online trading, investing |
Number of employees | 700+ |
| Parent | Libertex Group |
| Website | www |
Libertex is an online brokerage platform operated by Indication Investments Ltd, a Cyprus-based financial services company.[3] The platform provides access to trading in contracts for difference (CFDs), foreign exchange, stocks, and other financial instruments. Indication Investments Ltd is licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under license number 164/12.[4]
History
The Libertex brand was established in 2012 by Indication Investments Ltd, a company registered in Cyprus. The parent organization has been active in financial markets since 1997, operating under different brands including ForexClub.[3]
In August 2025, Libertex Group launched LBX, a new offshore CFD brokerage brand operated by MAEX Limited, a company registered in Mauritius.[5]
Regulation
Indication Investments Ltd is licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under license number 164/12.[4] This authorization permits the company to provide cross-border services throughout the European Economic Area and Switzerland under the EU's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive framework. The company is also registered with Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) for cross-border activities.[6]
In August 2021, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission partially suspended the license of Indication Investments Ltd, citing concerns regarding the company's compliance procedures.[7] Libertex stated it was operating in full compliance with regulatory requirements and the suspension was lifted in late August 2021 after the company addressed the regulatory concerns and well-ahead of the deadline of September 17th imposed by CySEC.[8]
Operations
Libertex offers trading services in forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, indices, exchange-traded funds, and stocks through CFDs. The broker supports the popular trading platforms MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, as well as its own proprietary web and mobile applications.[9]
In 2024, the company introduced Libertex Invest, an account type that allows users to purchase and hold stocks without commission fees.[10]
Leadership
Michael Geiger has served as Chief Executive Officer of Libertex Group. He joined the organization in 2011 and previously worked at Ernst & Young in Stuttgart. Marios Chailis has served as Chief Marketing Officer of Libertex Group since October 2019. He previously held marketing positions at 24option and served as Chief Marketing Officer at Henyep Capital Markets.[11]
Sponsorships
In September 2020, Libertex signed a three-year partnership with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur as their Official Online Trading Partner.[12] The partnership concluded in 2023.[13]
In August 2022, the company announced a sponsorship of Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich.[14]
In February 2025, Libertex announced a sponsorship of the Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Formula One team (now Audi Revolut F1 Team).[15]
References
- ^ Akhtar, Tanzeel (2019-10-15). "FX Veteran Marios Chailis Leaves 24option, Lands at Libertex". Finance Magnates. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "CEO of Libertex: A passion for innovation". Cyprus Business News (CBN). 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ a b "A spotlight on the leading Cyprus investment firms". www.cbn.com.cy. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ a b Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. "Investment Firms (Cypriot): Indication Investments Ltd". cysec.gov.cy. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Exclusive: Libertex Group Launches New Offshore CFD Broker Brand, Inks F1 Deal". Financial and Business News | Finance Magnates. 2025-08-18. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "CySEC (Cyprus) Regulated Forex Brokers". 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ Segal, Gerald (2021-08-03). "Libertex parent Indication Investments has CySEC license suspended". FX News Group. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "CySEC Recalls Partial Suspension of Libertex Operator Indication Investments". Financial and Business News | Finance Magnates. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "Libertex Starts Offering MT5 Trading Platform to European Clients". Financial and Business News | Finance Magnates. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "Libertex Launches New Account Type for Investors: Meet Libertex Invest | Finance Magnates". Financial and Business News | Finance Magnates. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ Finanzen.net (2022-10-10). "Interview: Ein Schwabe auf Zypern: Wie Libertex-CEO Michael Geiger den deutschen Finanzmarkt unterstützen will". finanzen.net (in German). Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ Segal, Gerald (2020-09-10). "Libertex sponsors Tottenham Hotspur as Official Trading Partner". FX News Group. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "Libertex's successful partnership with Tottenham Hotspur draws to an end | Libertex.com". Libertex Europe. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ Jafar, Bilal (2022-08-18). "FC Bayern Announces Partnership with Libertex". Finance Magnates. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ^ "Libertex Enters Formula One as the Official Online Trading Partner of KICK Sauber F1 Team". Financial and Business News | Finance Magnates. 2025-02-20. Retrieved 2026-01-21.