Global financial derivatives institution MultiBank Group has launched an Electronic Communication Network (ECN) platform aimed at connecting the financial markets of the BRICS and GCC economic blocs. The new institutional-grade trading infrastructure is designed to address a gap in the market by linking capital flows across regions that have been historically overlooked by traditional providers.
Speaking exclusively to The Fintech Times, Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group, explained that the platform aggregates deep, real-time liquidity from leading institutions and regional banks, creating a more direct and transparent route between buyers and sellers. The system is built with local priorities in mind, providing access to assets most relevant for participants in these markets. Over time, the company expects the ECN to drive greater trading activity and foster stronger economic ties between these economies.
When asked to elaborate on the company’s journey, Taher explained this initiative is underpinned by MultiBank Group’s extensive regulatory framework, a priority since its inception in California in 2005. The group now holds over 17 licences from regulators worldwide, including ASIC in Australia, BaFin in Germany, the UAE’s SCA and VARA, CySEC in Cyprus, and MAS in Singapore.
Navigating this complex environment is managed by an in-house legal team that maintains regular contact with authorities in every region. “The main lesson I have learned along the way is that you must stay engaged and ready to adapt,” said Taher. “Keeping communication open with regulators makes it possible to scale in a way that’s both steady and responsible”. This focus on governance has been central to building trust across its client base, which now numbers over two million across more than 100 countries.
The firm’s strategy also extends to integrating digital assets with traditional finance. Taher sees tokenisation as the next evolution for derivatives, serving as a “practical link” between TradFi and blockchain-based systems. MultiBank has already launched a regulated exchange and introduced its $MBG Utility Token, which allows for the tokenisation of real-world assets within a compliant framework.
“Our goal is to bring together the reliability and oversight of traditional markets with the speed and openness that digital assets offer,” Taher commented. The long-term vision is a single, regulated space where users can trade currencies, commodities, and tokenised securities.
Technological development is supported by a dedicated division, MultiBank-AI, which focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning across the business. These technologies are already being applied to improve order and liquidity management, as well as streamline client onboarding and support.
Reflecting on his personal journey and the group’s growth from a startup to an institution with a daily turnover exceeding $35 billion, Taher credits a disciplined, long-term vision. He emphasised that trust is the foundation of the financial industry, earned through transparency and a consistent focus on client needs.
Looking ahead, Taher sees the greatest opportunity at the intersection of institutional adoption of digital assets, the need for compliant infrastructure in emerging markets, and the shift in capital flows toward the BRICS and GCC regions.
“In a world marked by fragmentation and uncertainty, trust will be the ultimate currency,” he concluded. “That is where MultiBank thrives”.
