Prop Firm FTMO Completes Acquisition of Regulated Broker OANDA

Proprietary trading firm FTMO has officially completed its previously announced takeover of the global retail brokerage group OANDA. The deal finalization was confirmed following the receipt of regulatory approval from five separate jurisdictions.

The FTMO OANDA acquisition creates a significant new entity in the retail trading landscape. OANDA brings eight licenses across major global markets, including key regulatory hubs like Australia, the US, the UK, and Japan. This instantly expands FTMO’s operational footprint. Read our full OANDA broker review to know more about the broker itself.

For the Forex and prop trading industry, this merger underscores the convergence of two distinct business models. Prop firms are integrating regulated brokerage services to create end-to-end trading ecosystems, offering both funded accounts and direct CFD trading.

OANDA CEO Gavin Bambury stated the acquisition enables them to “significantly accelerate our growth.” The long-term vision, according to FTMO Co-Founder Otakar Suffner, is to build a “trading powerhouse” servicing traders at all levels.

While OANDA will initially operate as a standalone business, the integration signals where the industry is heading: massive scale and diversified service offerings. Brokers must watch how this combined entity leverages its vast regulatory coverage and merged client base.