Exness Group, a leading global multi-asset broker, has secured a new license from the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) and inaugurated its first regional office in Amman. The move cements Exness’s growing footprint across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)</strong) as international brokers compete for regulatory legitimacy and market share in one of the industry’s fastest-growing regions.
What Happened: Exness Enters Jordan with Full Regulatory Approval
In an official statement, Exness confirmed that its local entity, Exness Limited Jordan Ltd, has been registered under number 51905 with the Companies Control Department, officially authorizing it to offer trading services under JSC supervision. The company celebrated the launch with a two-day opening event attended by executives, partners, and members of the media, culminating in a gala dinner for 120 guests.
“This launch reflects our deep commitment to the Jordanian market and to traders across the region,” said Mohammad Amer, CEO of Exness Jordan. “With a regulated presence here in Amman, we are ensuring that local traders benefit from the highest standards of security, reliability, and trust.”
The Amman office will serve as Exness’s regional MENA hub, coordinating business development, partner engagement, and localized client services across the Gulf and Levant. The firm has not yet disclosed staff numbers or office capacity but confirmed that the new operation will align with its global compliance and customer protection framework.
Investor Takeaway
Why Jordan and MENA Are Becoming Broker Hotspots
Jordan has emerged as a key financial gateway for the Middle East’s booming online trading sector. Once a lightly regulated market, the country has stepped up its oversight of forex and CFD trading — encouraging global players to establish formal local operations. The JSC has issued 13 trading licenses to date, including to regional incumbents such as CFI Group and newcomers like ICM.com and Windsor Brokers.
The timing of Exness’s entry is strategic. According to recent results from Capital.com, the MENA region accounted for more than $800 billion in trading volume during the first half of 2025 — exceeding European turnover by nearly 260% despite having fewer than half as many traders. The data highlights the region’s high-value accounts and rising appetite for leveraged instruments.
Similarly, Tickmill reported a 54% year-on-year surge in MENA trading volumes, reaching $135 billion. The rapid acceleration in trading activity underscores why international brokers are intensifying their focus on local regulatory approval and physical presence across Arab markets.
Investor Takeaway
How Exness’s Expansion Fits Its Global Strategy
Founded in 2008, Exness operates across 13 regulated jurisdictions and employs more than 2,000 people worldwide. The broker holds multiple licenses, including from the Financial Services Authority (Seychelles), Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten, and European regulators in Cyprus, Spain, and Germany.
Its Jordan launch follows a series of recent milestones for the group. In 2025 alone, Exness has been recognized for “Trust and Trading Conditions” at the Smart Vision Summit Bahrain and was announced as an Elite Sponsor of Forex Expo Dubai 2025. These developments underline a regional growth trajectory combining marketing presence, regulation, and product diversification.
The establishment of a regulated entity in Jordan also enables Exness to deepen engagement with Arabic-speaking traders through localized education, Arabic-language support, and closer integration with MENA financial systems — critical differentiators in a market increasingly sensitive to compliance and credibility.
What’s Next: Consolidating MENA as a Core Growth Engine
With Amman as its new operational center, Exness plans to enhance its partnerships and client base across the region. Analysts expect the broker to leverage its technological infrastructure and global liquidity access to compete aggressively with other multinational brokers entering the regulated Middle Eastern market.
The move also reflects a broader industry shift — as regulatory oversight in the Gulf and Levant strengthens, brokers are transitioning from offshore models to locally licensed operations. This evolution not only enhances investor confidence but also sets a new bar for service quality and transparency in emerging trading markets.
Exness’s expansion demonstrates how the MENA region, once peripheral to the retail trading world, has evolved into a central pillar of global brokerage growth — with Amman now joining Dubai and Bahrain as key financial nodes for fintech and FX innovation.