EBL Securities

What EBL Securities does

EBL Securities PLC is a Bangladesh-based securities brokerage firm headquartered in Dhaka, founded in 2010. The company provides retail brokerage, corporate and HNI services, foreign and non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) investment services, VIP trading booths, dedicated relationship management, and depository services through CDBL integration. Its core technology comprises a proprietary digital trading platform accessible via web (EBS/XFL Trade at ebs.xfltrade.com) and a mobile application (EBL Fast Trade) distributed through the Google Play Store, enabling remote securities trading for clients on the Bangladesh stock exchange.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining digital self-serve channels for retail investors with dedicated relationship management for corporate, HNI, and foreign/NRB segments. Revenue is generated primarily through brokerage commissions on securities transactions, supplemented by margin loan facilities and panel brokerage services. An in-house research team produces daily market updates, weekly reports, equity coverage, IPO analysis, sector reports, and macro reports, serving as a content-driven client acquisition and retention tool. The "EBL" brand prefix suggests affiliation with Eastern Bank Limited, a Bangladesh commercial bank, though this corporate relationship is not explicitly confirmed in source material.

The firm serves four primary customer segments: retail investors (primary), corporate and HNI clients, foreign investors and NRBs, and VIP trading clients. Operating geographies are limited to Bangladesh, with no global footprint claim. No public funding rounds, mergers, acquisitions, leadership changes, or product launches beyond the existing digital platform suite are disclosed in the source data. Pricing is commission-based, with no specific rates publicly disclosed.

Name

EBL Securities

Legal name

EBL Securities PLC.

Website

https://eblsecurities.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EBL Securities PLC is a Dhaka-based Bangladesh securities brokerage offering retail, corporate, HNI, and foreign/NRB trading services via proprietary web and mobile platforms, with depository, margin, and research services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Securities Brokerage

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Equities Brokerage (FSAEACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agency Equity Execution (Cash Equities) (FSACAFAA)

Keywords

• Securities brokerage services
• Online stock trading
• Margin loan facilities
• Foreign investment trading
• Equity research reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commission: Earns transaction fees/commissions on securities trades executed for clients through its trading platforms

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EBL Securities PLC operates as a securities brokerage firm facilitating buying and selling of listed equities on the Bangladesh stock exchange. It offers retail brokerage, corporate and HNI brokerage, foreign and non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) trading services, VIP trading booths, dedicated relationship management, and digital trading through its EBL Fast Trade mobile app and EBS/XFL Trade web platform. The firm also provides BO (Beneficial Owner) account opening services via CDBL and an in-house research desk producing daily, weekly, sector, IPO, and macro market reports.

Product overview

EBL Securities PLC operates as a securities brokerage firm offering a unified platform of trading and investment services. The core offering includes the EBL Fast Trade mobile application for on-the-go trading, complemented by a suite of client-segmented services (Retail Brokerage, Corporate & HNIs, Foreign & NRB, VIP Trading Booth, Dedicated RM) and digital trading solutions. The company also provides institutional-grade research through publications covering daily market updates, equity coverage, IPO analysis, sector reports, and macroeconomic insights. Services are delivered through both digital channels and physical facilities, with research publications supporting investment decision-making across client segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EBL Fast Trade Mobile trading application that enables individual investors to access and execute securities trades remotely through the EBL Fast Trade platform distributed on Google Play Store.
• Retail Brokerage Service Brokerage services tailored for individual retail investors, including BO account opening through CDBL to enable trading of listed securities on the Bangladesh stock exchange.
• Corporate & HNI Brokerage Service Dedicated brokerage services for corporate clients and High Net Worth Individuals requiring larger trade execution and personalized portfolio support.
• Foreign & NRB Investment Service Investment services designed for foreign investors and Non-Resident Bangladeshis seeking exposure to Bangladesh's stock market, including regulatory facilitation.
• VIP Trading Booth Premium trading facility providing high-value clients with dedicated physical trading booths and priority service infrastructure.
• Dedicated Relationship Manager Service Relationship management services that assign dedicated relationship managers to corporate, HNI, and other premium clients for personalized brokerage support.
• Digital Trading Services Online and digital trading solutions providing clients web-based trading platform access and online securities trading capabilities.
• Research Publications Market research publications including Daily News Flash, Daily Market Update, Weekly Update, Equity Coverage, IPO Analysis, Sector Reports, and Macro Reports supporting investment decision-making across client segments.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CDBL (Central Depository Bangladesh Limited)coreOthersEBL Securities works with CDBL to facilitate BO (Beneficial Owner) account opening, which is required for trading listed securities in Bangladesh. CDBL is the central depository that holds securities in electronic form.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage: Bangladesh broker affiliated with BRAC, offering retail and institutional brokerage plus research on DSE/CSE. Comparable on bank/NGO-affiliated brand positioning, multi-segment client base, and digital platform distribution.
• Shanta Securities: Bangladeshi brokerage offering retail and institutional trading plus research products on DSE/CSE. Direct competitor on retail brokerage, research publishing, and digital trading platform access.
• IDLC Securities: Subsidiary of IDLC Finance, providing retail and corporate brokerage on Bangladesh exchanges. Directly comparable as a finance-group-affiliated broker targeting the same retail, HNI, and corporate cohorts with similar trading services.
• LankaBangla Securities: One of the largest Bangladeshi brokerages, also serving retail, HNI, and institutional clients on DSE/CSE with proprietary mobile and web trading platforms. Closest like-for-like competitor given overlapping product mix, digital infrastructure, and segmentation approach.
• AIMS Asset Management / AIMS Securities: Bangladeshi broker-dealer offering online trading, research, and advisory services. Comparable product breadth including mobile/web trading and dedicated research coverage aimed at retail and institutional investors.
• United Securities: Mid-tier Bangladeshi brokerage with retail brokerage, research, and margin financing on DSE/CSE. Comparable operating model and customer segmentation to EBL Securities.

Broad incumbents

• Interactive Brokers: Global multi-asset electronic broker with deep equities brokerage, research, and trading-platform capabilities. Relevant as a benchmark for the digital brokerage model EBL Securities is scaling in Bangladesh.
• DBS Vickers (DBS Bank brokerage arm): Regional bank-affiliated brokerage with retail, HNI, and corporate trading across Asia. Comparable on bank-parent brand leverage, multi-segment service model, and research offerings.

Regional players

• Asian Tiger Capital Partners: Bangladesh-focused investment-banking and brokerage firm. Comparable as a financial-services peer operating in the same regulatory environment but more focused on institutional/advisory work alongside brokerage.
• PhillipCapital Bangladesh: Asia-headquartered brokerage group with Bangladesh operations providing retail and institutional trading. Comparable as a regional player replicating the multi-segment, digital-plus-RM brokerage model EBL Securities runs domestically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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