Interactive Brokers Group Establishes Central European Office

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Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has launched Interactive Brokers Central Europe Zrt. (IBCE) in Budapest, enhancing its global presence. This new office reflects the firm's commitment to expanding in Europe, where over a quarter of its accounts originate. As of November 30, client accounts increased by 52% year-over-year, primarily driven by international growth. With over $8.5 billion in equity capital and $23 billion market capital, IBKR continues to provide competitive trading and educational resources globally.

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• Establishment of Interactive Brokers Central Europe Zrt. in Budapest enhances European operations.
• 52% year-over-year growth in client accounts globally, with significant contributions from Europe and Africa.
• Over $8.5 billion in equity capital and $23 billion market capitalization positions the company strongly.

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Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR), a global brokerage firm, today announced the creation of Interactive Brokers Central Europe Zrt., (IBCE) and the opening of an office in Budapest. With the addition of Hungary, the global brokerage firm now has ten entities around the globe in the US, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Luxembourg, Singapore, and the UK, serving over one million client accounts in more than 220 countries and territories.

Thomas Peterffy, Founder, Chairman and Founder, Interactive Brokers (Photo: Business Wire)

“Establishing an office in Hungary is part of our continuing trend of opening entities around the world to support our growing global presence,” said Thomas Peterffy, chairman of Interactive Brokers. “We plan to make Budapest the center of our operations for Central Europe to keep pace with account growth, which has been rapid in both Western and Eastern Europe and around the world.”

Over a quarter of Interactive Brokers accounts now come from Europe and Africa, and growth has been robust. As of November 30^th, client accounts worldwide had grown 52% from the prior year, with over 80% of the expansion coming from outside of the United States.

Interactive Brokers offers clients worldwide the ability to invest in stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds on 135 markets in 33 countries from a single Integrated Investment Account. Clients can also benefit from the company’s superior pricing, industry-low margin rates, tight forex conversion pricing, and advanced technology. The company is also well known for providing a wide range of free educational resources to the public.

“We look forward to spreading knowledge and understanding of capital markets among our future clients all across Central Europe,” Mr. Peterffy said.

Founded over 43 years ago by Mr. Peterffy, who emigrated from Hungary to the United States in 1965, the company has grown to become one of the preeminent securities firms in the world with over $8.5 billion in equity capital, $23 billion market capital, and $286.7 billion in client equity.

In addition to four decades of experience with US regulations and approximately two decades with UK regulations, Interactive Brokers has also secured brokerage licenses in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, India, Luxembourg, and obtained a license in Singapore this year. Magyar Nemzeti Bank, Hungary’s Central Bank, approved the brokerage license for Interactive Brokers Central Europe Zrt. on December 12, 2020. Miklos Hanti serves as CEO for IBCE.

About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.:

Interactive Brokers Group affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, and foreign exchange around the clock on over 135 markets in numerous countries and currencies, from a single IBKR Integrated Investment Account to clients worldwide. We service individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation has enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. Barron’s ranked Interactive Brokers #1 with 5 out of 5 stars in its February 24, 2020, Best Online Broker Review.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the new office opened by Interactive Brokers in Budapest?

The new office, Interactive Brokers Central Europe Zrt., will serve as a central hub for operations in Europe, reflecting the firm's commitment to expanding its global presence.

How much did Interactive Brokers' client accounts grow by in the past year?

As of November 30, client accounts at Interactive Brokers grew by 52% year-over-year.

What is the market capitalization of Interactive Brokers?

Interactive Brokers has a market capitalization of approximately $23 billion.

What percentage of Interactive Brokers' accounts come from Europe and Africa?

Over a quarter of Interactive Brokers' accounts now come from Europe and Africa.