Retail Broker
Axi regulation and licences
A forex and CFD broker founded in Sydney in 2007 and known as AxiTrader until its rebrand. It holds licences in Australia, the UK, Cyprus and Dubai, and serves international clients through AxiTrader LLC in St Vincent and the Grenadines, which it describes as an unregulated company.
- Ownership
- Privately held. Its UK company names TopAxi Pty Ltd as ultimate controlling party, with AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd as an intermediate parent; Rajesh Yohannan holds 75% or more of the UK company.
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
- Founded
- 2007
- Regulated entities
- 5 companies, 5 regulators
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Regulated entities
| Entity | Regulator | Jurisdiction | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd | ASIC | Australia | AFSL 318232 |
| AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd (DIFC Branch) | DFSA | United Arab Emirates (DIFC) | F003742 |
| Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited | FCA | United Kingdom | FRN 466201 |
| Solaris EMEA Ltd | CySEC | Cyprus | Licence 433/23 |
| AxiTrader LLC | None (described by the firm as unregulated) | St Vincent and the Grenadines | Company number 4303 LLC 2025; no financial licence |
As disclosed by the firm; last checked 10 October 2026 (see sources). Licences were independently verified in audit TBR-A-2026-034.
Sources
- FCA register: Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited (authorised since 16 August 2007)
- CySEC register: Solaris EMEA Limited (licensed 10 July 2023)
- DFSA public register: AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd (licensed 1 April 2018)
- Axi international: website footer (AxiTrader LLC)
- Axi Middle East: website footer (ASIC and DFSA)
- Axi EU: website footer (Solaris EMEA Ltd)
- Axi: About Axi
- Companies House: Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited filing history