What AIMS does

AIMS is a Labuan, Malaysia-headquartered financial brokerage firm founded in 2015, operating as Auric International Market Limited under the Auric International Market Group. The company provides execution, clearing, and technical support for CFD trading across currencies (EURUSD, GBPJPY), global shares (Pfizer, Facebook, Apple), fractional shares, global indices (VIX, USDX), and metals & commodities (Gold, Silver, Oil). Trading is delivered through the third-party MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, supplemented by the proprietary AIMSXchange social/copy trading platform that enables signal followers to replicate proven traders and signal providers to monetize strategies. The firm operates a No-Dealing Desk execution model with segregated client accounts, professional indemnity insurance, and Multi-Account Manager (MAM) capabilities for professional money managers.

AIMS serves both retail traders and institutional clients across 17+ countries spanning Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, with regulatory coverage from ASIC (Australia, including a Full Market-Maker License acquired September 2024), the Financial Services Authority of Labuan, and BAPPEBTI (Indonesia). The platform supports 20 currencies and 15+ funding methods with a $50 minimum deposit. Customer acquisition is driven by content marketing, multi-language websites (English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Portuguese), an Introducing Broker (IB) network across Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore, flagship sports sponsorships (Tottenham Hotspur, Borussia Dortmund, AFF U23), and trading competitions (PFT, SoFinQ, WTT).

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through bid-ask spreads and commissions on CFD trades executed on MetaTrader platforms, with no subscription tiers or fixed pricing disclosed. The company reported $298.69B in Q2 2024 trading volume and 88,000+ global users as of its 10th anniversary in January 2025, with no external funding events disclosed. AIMSCAP, founded in 2020, was integrated into the AIMS Group in 2025 as a core operating subsidiary.

Name

AIMS

Legal name

Auric International Market Limited

Website

https://aimsfx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIMS is a Labuan-based global financial brokerage offering CFD trading on currencies, shares, indices, and commodities via MetaTrader 4/5 and the AIMSXchange copy-trading platform to retail and institutional clients across 17+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Brokerage

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Commodity Contracts Intermediation (52316)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail FX/CFD Broker Trading Venues (FSAFADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

FX & Spot Metals Brokerage (FSAEACAK), Digital Brokerage & Self-Directed Investing Platforms (FSAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Forex brokerage services
• CFD trading platform
• Social copy trading
• Multi-asset online trading
• Retail trading execution

Headquarters

HQ city

Labuan

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CFD Trading Spreads and Commissions: AIMS generates revenue primarily through spreads on CFD products including currencies (EURUSD, GBPJPY), global shares, fractional shares, global indices (VIX, USDX), and metals & commodities (Gold, Silver, Oil). Revenue is earned through bid-ask spread differentials and potential commissions on trades executed through its MetaTrader platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AIMS operates as a global financial brokerage providing online trading execution, clearing, and technical support for retail and institutional clients. The platform offers CFD products across currencies, global shares, fractional shares, global indices, and metals & commodities, delivered through MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 plus the proprietary AIMSXchange social/copy trading platform.

Product overview

AIMS is a global financial brokerage offering a multi-product trading platform with execution, clearing, and technical support for both retail and institutional clients. The core offering spans forex (currencies), global shares, fractional shares, global indices, and metals & commodities trading. Trading is facilitated through MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, with social/copy trading available through the AIMSXchange platform. Additional services include a Multi-Account Manager (MAM) for money managers, an Introducing Broker (IB) partnership program, and deposit/withdrawal services supporting 20 currencies across 15 funding methods. The company operates across 17 countries including Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, India, Thailand, Africa, Europe, Colombia, and Brazil. Founded in 2015, AIMS holds regulatory licenses including BAPPEBTI in Indonesia and ASIC in Australia, with operations under Auric International Market Limited regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Labuan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIMSXchange: Copy trading platform that allows traders to copy trades of proven traders or earn by providing trading signals.

Products and services

• Currencies Trading Forex/CFD trading on currency pairs including EURUSD and GBPJPY, available to retail and institutional clients via MetaTrader 4 and 5.
• Global Shares CFD trading access to global stock markets including shares of companies such as Pfizer, Facebook, and Apple.
• Fractional Shares Trading platform allowing purchase of fractional shares of stocks to make share ownership more accessible, affordable, and flexible for retail investors.
• Global Indices CFD trading on global market indices including VIX and USDX for retail and institutional clients.
• Metals & Commodities CFD trading on precious metals and commodities including Gold, Silver, and Oil.
• MetaTrader 4 Platform Professional trading platform with comprehensive charting tools, technical indicators, and automated trading capabilities through Expert Advisors (EAs).
• MetaTrader 5 Platform Advanced trading platform with Market Depth, separate accounting of orders and trades, over 80 technical indicators, integrated news, economic calendar, trading signals, copy trading, and algorithmic trading capabilities.
• AIMSXchange All-in-one social/copy trading investment platform enabling users to earn by copytrading successful traders; features Signal Follower (automatically copy trades of proven traders) and Signal Provider (earn by letting others copy trades).
• Multi-Account Manager (MAM) Service for professional money managers to handle multiple client trading accounts from a single interface.
• Introducing Broker (IB) Program Partnership program allowing individuals or entities to refer clients to AIMS and earn commissions on referred client trading activity.

Quantifiable outcome

• $298.69 billion trading volume in Q2 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• SoFinQ / SoFinXcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 August 2025AIMS became Official Sponsor of the SoFinQ Trading Competition in Asia, launched in Thailand on August 30, 2025. Edison Tuan, Founder & CEO of SoFinQ, noted AIMS' global leadership in financial brokerage. The competition is designed to be beginner-friendly with social trading challenges. YM Tunku Mukhri, Vice President of AIMS, signed the sponsorship agreement.
• World Trading Tournament (WTT)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025AIMS is the Official Strategic Partner of the World Trading Tournament, a major competitive trading event that aligns with AIMS' brand positioning around trading excellence and innovation.
• LamborghiniminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Lamborghini is listed as an Official Partner on the PFT2024 landing page (https://cp2.aimsfx.com/landing-page/pft-2024), featuring as part of premium brand showcase at the AIMS Indonesia launch event with a Lamborghini Huracán display.
• AIMSCAPflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025AIMS and AIMSCAP reached a key agreement to become an Integral Part of AIMS Group. AIMSCAP, founded in 2020, gained significant traction in the industry with a trusted international platform. Both companies will fully share resources and best practices to ensure the best services and security standards.
• Tottenham Hotspur F.C.flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 2024Multi-year partnership making AIMS the Official Online Trading Partner of Tottenham Hotspur. The partnership includes digital and social media campaigns engaging the club's global fanbase. Official launch took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on September 13, 2024. AIMS CEO Aaron Chang and Tottenham Hotspur CRO Ryan Norys participated in the launch event.
• AFF U23 (ASEAN Football Federation U23)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023AIMS is an Official Sponsor of the AFF U23 Championship, targeting football fan communities across Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc.). Part of broader sports marketing strategy to build brand trust in high-growth Asian markets.
• Pondok Forex Warrior (PFT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023PFT (Professional Forex Trader) is an annual prestigious trading competition organized by Pondok Forex Warrior and sponsored by AIMS. Competition runs from August to April with qualifying stages across Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore. Top performers offered fund management opportunities worth hundreds of thousands of USD.
• Borussia Dortmund (BVB)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022AIMS is the Regional Trading Partner in Asia for Borussia Dortmund football club. Partnership began in 2022 and has brought significant brand visibility across Asian markets. Perks include VIP match experiences, exclusive events with players, and autographed merchandise for AIMS clients. The collaboration was nominated for Top 3 at the Forex Sport Awards 2024.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IC Markets: Australia-headquartered retail FX/CFD broker offering MT4/MT5 and cTrader platforms with similar global footprint and ASIC regulation. Direct competitor in the Asia-Pacific retail trading segment AIMS targets.
• XM Group: Global retail FX/CFD broker with strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Competes directly with AIMS on multi-asset CFD offering, MT4/MT5 access, and low-minimum deposit retail onboarding.
• Pepperstone: Australian-regulated multi-asset broker with similar MT4/MT5/cTrader platform mix and global retail focus. Direct competitor in the APAC retail FX/CFD market and comparable in regulatory profile (ASIC).
• Exness: Large global retail FX/CFD broker with strong Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American presence. Direct competitor on multi-asset CFDs, MT4/MT5, and low-entry retail onboarding similar to AIMS.
• Vantage Markets: Multi-asset CFD broker with Australian ASIC regulation and MT4/MT5 platforms. Overlapping target market (Asia-Pacific retail traders) and similar product breadth to AIMS.
• FBS: Global retail FX/CFD broker with extensive Asian and emerging-markets presence, MT4/MT5 platforms, and copy trading features (FBS CopyTrade). Directly comparable to AIMS on retail FX/CFD offering, low-minimum deposits, and copy-trading product.
• ThinkMarkets: ASIC- and FCA-regulated multi-asset broker offering MT4/MT5 and ThinkTrader platforms. Comparable to AIMS in regulatory standing (ASIC), platform mix, and retail/institutional dual focus.
• Axi (formerly AxiTrader): Australian-origin retail FX/CFD broker with MT4 platform focus and strong APAC presence. Comparable to AIMS on retail FX/CFD core offering, ASIC regulation, and Asia-Pacific customer base.
• FXTM (Forextime): Global retail FX/CFD broker with strong presence in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Comparable to AIMS on retail-focused multi-asset CFD offering, MT4/MT5, and emerging-markets geographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Interactive Brokers: Large multi-asset brokerage offering global shares, fractional shares, forex, and CFDs across hundreds of markets. Overlaps with AIMS on multi-asset product breadth but at a vastly larger institutional scale and via proprietary technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aimsfx
• Instagraminstagram.com/aimsbroker
• TikToktiktok.com/@aimsfx_official

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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