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Capitolis UK Approved to Operate Organized Trading Facility
Fintech firm's UK subsidiary receives FCA license to run OTF platform.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:13pm
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Capitolis' new FCA-approved OTF platform will leverage advanced financial technology to facilitate more flexible and tailored trading for UK institutional clients.NYC TodayCapitolis, a financial technology company, announced that its UK subsidiary, Capitolis UK Limited, has received regulatory approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate an Organized Trading Facility (OTF). The OTF platform will allow Capitolis to facilitate trading of various financial instruments for its clients in the UK market.
Why it matters
The FCA's approval of Capitolis UK's OTF license represents a significant milestone for the fintech firm as it expands its institutional trading capabilities in a major global financial center. OTFs are a type of regulated trading venue that provide an alternative to traditional exchanges, allowing for more flexible and tailored trading of complex financial products.
The details
Capitolis UK Limited is a subsidiary of the New York-based Capitolis Inc. The new OTF platform will enable Capitolis to offer its institutional clients in the UK a venue to trade a range of financial instruments, including derivatives, foreign exchange products, and other asset classes. The FCA's licensing of the OTF is an important regulatory step that allows Capitolis to broaden its service offerings and compete more effectively in the UK's sophisticated financial markets.
- Capitolis UK Limited received its OTF license from the FCA on March 31, 2026.
The players
Capitolis
A financial technology company that provides infrastructure and services to help financial institutions manage their capital, risk, and resources more efficiently.
Capitolis UK Limited
A subsidiary of Capitolis Inc. that has received regulatory approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority to operate an Organized Trading Facility platform.
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The financial regulatory body responsible for regulating financial firms and markets in the United Kingdom.
What’s next
With the FCA's approval, Capitolis UK Limited can now begin operating its OTF platform and onboarding institutional clients in the UK market.
The takeaway
Capitolis' new OTF license in the UK represents an important expansion of its fintech capabilities and trading infrastructure, allowing the firm to better serve its institutional clients and compete in one of the world's leading financial centers.
