About us

CEO and Founder Alex Wright has worked in FX and financial services at some of the largest global brokerages for nearly 10 years. The seed idea that produced Forward FX was simple, build a brokerage that put the client journey and adding value at the centre of everything it does. As fintech and huge NYSE listed companies become more prominent in the FX and payments world Forward FX still believes that providing personal, client centred service is what most SMEs want, and need. Alex has deep experience working with complex clients in the family office, wealth management, insurance and fiduciary space that need more than a platform, they need a partner.

Forward FX’s mission is to make the foreign exchange services industry more client-focused and transparent whilst providing a smooth, simple workflow in what can be a complex process. We aim to provide our clients with the best of both worlds, the assurance of being backed by the City of London’s “Square Mile” balanced against a keen knowledge of how our clients do business. We aim to trade at the most optimal moments to maximise returns for our clients. Forward FX has a broader society purpose beyond a single transaction. Forward FX aims to facilitate the growth ambitions of businesses it works with. To help our customers view the global marketplace as an opportunity.

Forward FX’s payment and foreign currency exchange services are provided by Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd T/A GC Partners. Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd is authorised by the FCA under the Payment Services Regulations, 2017 (FRN: 504346). Registered as a Money Services Business, regulated by HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. (Registration number is 12137189). Registered in England and Wales. Company number 04675786. Registered Office 3rd Floor 20 Dering St, London, England, W1S 1AJ. Payment services for Forward FX Ltd are provided by The Currency Cloud Limited. Registered in England No. 06323311. Registered Office: Stewardship Building 1st Floor, 12 Steward Street London E1 6FQ. The Currency Cloud Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 for the issuing of electronic money (FRN: 900199).

Funds are safeguarded by our FCA regulated e-money partners at a credit institution”.

Forward FX's payment and foreign currency exchange services are provided by Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd T/A GC Partners. Global Currency Exchange Network Ltd is authorised by the FCA under the Payment Services Regulations, 2017 (FRN: 504346). Registered as a Money Services Business, regulated by HM Revenue & Customs ("HMRC") under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. (Registration number is 12137189). Registered in England and Wales. Company number 04675786. Registered Office 3rd Floor 20 Dering St, London, England, W1S 1AJ. Payment services are provided by Equals Connect Limited, registered in England & Wales No. 07131446. Registered Office: 3rd Floor, Vintners’ Place, 68 Upper Thames St, London, EC4V 3BJ. Equals Connect Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide payment services (FRN No. 671508)

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