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ADS SECURITIES LONDON LTD IS LAUNCHED

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Posted on October 7, 2014

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· Last updated: April 23, 2020

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Pioneer Trader Rebrands as ADS Securities

Pioneer Trader Limited, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registered forex trading company, has announced that it is rebranding as ADS Securities London Limited.  Earlier in the year Abu Dhabi based ADS Holding LLC, the parent company of ADS Securities LLC, completed its full acquisition of Pioneer Trader.  Following the conclusion of this process the management of Pioneer Trader Limited decided to rebrand the company as ADS Securities London Limited (ADS London).

James Watson Appointed as Managing Director

The new MD of ADS Securities London, James Watson, also starts at the company (6th October 2014).  Mr Watson the former head of foreign exchange transactions for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Thomson Reuters will be responsible for developing market share and position.  He will lead and expand the team of 20 people as it introduces new technology and increases the range of products available to clients.

Trading Services Offered by ADS Securities London

ADS Securities London Limited will offer a range of trading services for the UK and the wider European market.  Institutional trading will be through the ADS Securities proprietary trading platform OREX Optim which offers very low latency, competitive pricing and excellent execution.

Global Presence and Key Office Locations

ADS Securities is headquartered in Abu Dhabi with a regional office, regulated by the SFC in Hong Kong and a support office in Singapore.  It provides both institutional and retail FX, precious metal and CFD trading to clients in all the major financial markets.  It was established with capital of US$400m and is regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE.

Regulatory Authorisation and Company Details

ADS Securities London Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 577453).  It is registered as a company in England and Wales, number 07785265.

Key Takeaways

  • Pioneer Trader Limited has rebranded as ADS Securities London Limited following full acquisition by ADS Holding LLC.
  • James Watson, formerly EMEA head of FX at Thomson Reuters, has been appointed MD of ADS Securities London from October 6, 2014.
  • The firm, now authorised by the FCA (FRN 577453), offers institutional and retail FX, precious metals and CFD trading via its OREX Optim platform.
  • ADS Securities London is part of the ADSS Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi with regulatory offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADS Securities London Limited?
It is the rebranded entity formerly known as Pioneer Trader Limited, now a UK‑based subsidiary of ADS Holding LLC authorised by the FCA (FRN 577453).
Who is the new Managing Director?
James Watson, formerly head of FX transactions for EMEA at Thomson Reuters, became Managing Director on October 6, 2014.
What services does ADS Securities London offer?
It provides institutional and retail trading in FX, precious metals, and CFDs using its proprietary OREX Optim platform with low‑latency execution.
Where is ADS Securities London regulated?
It is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under FRN 577453.

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