Capital.com gains Singapore licence, hires ex-ig chief Tony Lim. The short answer Capital.com has been granted a licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and has appointed Tony Lim, who spent nine years leading IG's Singapore business, as its local Chief Executive, according to Finance Magnates (2 November 2026). The move extends a run of regulatory expansion that Finance Magnates has tracked through 2026, including a South African licence and reported plans for Japan, Turkey, Brazil and Chile. For traders, the licence itself does not confer any award recognition; it signals Capital.com's intent to compete with established Singapore players such as IG, CMC Markets and Saxo, though the broker had not responded to Finance Magnates' requests for comment on its strategy as of publication. Singapore's compact but high-income retail trading market has long been a magnet for established CFD brokers. Capital.com is the latest entrant, according to Finance Magnates (2 November 2026), which reported that the broker has secured a licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and installed a locally known executive to run the business. What happened. According to Finance Magnates (2 November 2026), citing regulatory records on the MAS register, Capital.com's Singapore unit is permitted to offer securities, collective investment schemes and over-the-counter derivatives, including contracts for differences. The outlet reported that Capital.com has also appointed Tony Lim as its local Chief Executive. Lim previously spent nine years as CEO and Managing Director of IG's Singapore division, a departure that Finance Magnates' earlier reporting placed in early 2024, around the time current IG chief executive Breon Corcoran joined the London-listed group. Finance Magnates said it approached both Lim and Capital.com for comment on the broker's Singapore strategy but had not received a response by the time of publication. Why it matters. Finance Magnates (2 November 2026) framed the Singapore licence as part of a broader regulatory push by Capital.com during 2026. The outlet reported that the broker has recently become regulated in South Africa, a market it described as one where several other brokers have found compliance costly. Finance Magnates (2 November 2026) also reported that Capital.com has said it is exploring licences in Japan and Turkey, and is hiring local chief executives in Brazil and Chile as it signals further expansion into those markets. Separately, Finance Magnates reported that the European unit of Capital.com had agreed to acquire FxPro's EU client book, a deal the outlet said it covered exclusively. Taken together, these moves point to a broker pursuing licence coverage across multiple jurisdictions rather than relying on a single regulatory hub. What it means for traders. A new MAS licence allows Capital.com to be marketed and operated locally within Singapore's regulatory framework, but it is not, in itself, an endorsement of service quality or an indication of award recognition. Finance Magnates (2 November 2026) noted that Capital.com has separately launched physical share trading in Europe, alongside its existing CFD offering, with plans reported for expansion into the UAE and the UK. Based on the specific permissions granted under the Singapore licence, Finance Magnates suggested the broker may look to replicate that broader, beyond-CFDs product strategy locally, though this was presented in the report as an inference from the licence scope rather than a confirmed plan. Traders considering the Singapore market should note that Capital.com would be competing with long-established names such as IG, CMC Markets and Saxo, all of which Finance Magnates (2 November 2026) identified as holding a presence there. Readers assessing broker regulatory credentials more broadly may find it useful to consult its Best Regulated Broker category, and to review how such assessments are constructed via its methodology. What to watch. Key questions include whether Tony Lim's appointment, following his departure from IG in early 2024 as reported by Finance Magnates, translates into product or distribution decisions specific to the Singapore market, and whether Capital.com follows through on the Japan and Turkey licence exploration or the Brazil and Chile hires flagged by Finance Magnates (2 November 2026). Since neither Lim nor Capital.com had responded to Finance Magnates' enquiries as of the report's publication, further detail on strategy, product launch timing, or local marketing plans remains to be confirmed by the companies themselves. Faq. Does the MAS licence mean Capital.com has won or been endorsed by any award? No. The licence is a regulatory authorisation reported by Finance Magnates (2 November 2026) and carries no award recognition; this article does not state or imply any award was given to Capital.com. What can Capital.com offer in Singapore under this licence? According to Finance Magnates (2 November 2026), citing MAS regulatory records, the unit can offer securities, collective investment schemes and over-the-counter derivatives, including CFDs. Who is Tony Lim? Finance Magnates (2 November 2026) reported that Lim is Capital.com's newly appointed Singapore CEO, having previously served nine years as CEO and Managing Director of IG's Singapore division before leaving in early 2024, per the outlet's earlier reporting. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high risk of loss; the majority of retail investor accounts lose money. This article is editorial and is not financial advice.

Capital.com receives Singapore licence, onboards ig-alum Tony Lim as local CEO. Sunday, 01/11/2026 | 21:15 GMT-8 by Arnab Shome * The broker can offer securities and CFDs with its newly acquired MAS licence. * Lim previously spent nine years at IG's Singapore division as its CEO and Managing Director. Capital.com has received a licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has also appointed Tony Lim as its local Chief Executive. Lim previously headed the Singapore division of London-listed IG Group for nine years. Another licence for Capital.com. According to regulatory records, Capital.com's Singapore unit can offer securities, collective investment schemes and over-the-counter derivatives, which are contracts for differences (CFDs). However, its entry into Singapore was not a surprise. Finance Magnates earlier reported on its possible plans to get a licence there. Capital.com is also on a spree to acquire new licences and has recently become regulated in South Africa, a market where several other brokers find it expensive to operate. The broker has previously said it is exploring new licences in several markets, including Japan and Turkey. It is also hiring local CEOs in Brazil and Chile, signalling expansion into those countries. Recently, the European unit of Capital.com agreed to acquire FxPro's EU client book, Finance Magnates reported exclusively. The broker is going beyond CFDs and has launched physical share trading in Europe, with plans to expand it in the UAE and the UK. Based on the licence permissions, the broker is likely to follow the same strategy in Singapore as well. Singapore is attracting many big brokers. Although Singapore is geographically small, the high-income island attracts many CFD brokers, including big brands such as IG, CMC Markets, Saxo and now Capital.com. Lim separated from IG in early 2024, coincidentally around the same time its current CEO, Breon Corcoran, joined. Finance Magnates approached both Lim and Capital.com to learn about the broker's strategy in Singapore, but did not receive any response as of press time. Arnab Shome is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He holds a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Agartala. He entered the retail trading industry about a decade ago, covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates, and later expanded his coverage to include forex and CFDs as well. His work at Finance Magnates includes C-level interviews, data-driven analysis, opinion pieces, and scoops of industry exclusives. He also contributes to Finance Magnates' quarterly industry report. Area of coverage: 1. CFD broker-related news 2. Industry-related Regulatory updates and developments 3. New retail trading trends 4. Prop trading industry updates 5. Executive interviews Education: Bachelor of Technology - National Institute of Technology, Agartala (India) * 7480 Articles * 145 Followers

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