From cointelegraph by Damian Chmiel
Swiss-based Dukascopy Bank has reached a significant milestone, completing 20 years of operations in digital trading and banking services, with its client base now exceeding 400,000 customers worldwide.
Dukascopy Hits 20-Year Mark as Swiss Digital Banking Pioneer
The Geneva-headquartered institution, which began its journey in 2004, has evolved from a trading platform provider into a comprehensive fintech player, offering both traditional trading services and modern neo-banking solutions.
"Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do," said Dr. Andre Duka, the bank's founder. "We aim to continue delivering these high standards into the future."
Dukascopy’s growth trajectory has been marked by the development of proprietary technology, including its JForex platform, alongside support for industry-standard platforms like MT4 and MT5. Its service portfolio has expanded to include white-label solutions and banking-as-a-platform offerings, catering to both retail and institutional clients.
“As the company looks toward the future, Dukascopy remains focused on empowering traders and banking clients, expecting significant growth of its client base across all segments, from trading, to neo-banking, corporate to white-label services,” the company concluded.
Dukascopy’s Financial Performance After Two Decades in the Market
In 2023, Dukascopy managed to maintain profitability; however, net profit declined to CHF 1.3 million due to “unfavorable changes in the market environment.” The previous year, net profit stood at CHF 6.4 million, while in 2021, it was CHF 2.1 million.
“What makes us proud is that in this international turmoil, Dukascopy Bank SA remains stable and reliable with a valuable product and philosophy, rooted in the Swiss tradition, and with a clear vision for the future,” according to a statement from the Dukascopy Bank Board of Directors.
The most recent financial snapshot is provided in the 2024 mid-year report, showing income from trading activities plummeted by nearly 650% to CHF 5.1 million. Net profit dropped by 82% to just under CHF 81,000.
Meanwhile, the Swiss broker continues enhancing its products and services. In June of last year, Dukascopy added access to Italian stocks and indices on its trading platform and integrated MetaTrader 5. The broker is also working to attract clients affected by the collapse of its local competitor, FlowBank.