Deriv, the global online trading provider, picked up two honours at Forex Expo Dubai 2025, taking the Most Innovative Online Trading Platform (Global, 2025) award while Chief Risk & Compliance Officer Joanna Frendo was named Chief Compliance and Risk Officer of the Year at the Women in Forex awards. The recognition coincides with Deriv’s 26 anniversary and highlights its dual focus on platform innovation and strong governance.
Platform updates, AI-led delivery
Deriv’s recognition as the “Most Innovative Online Trading Platform” follows a steady cadence of product enhancements aimed at automation, low-code development, and AI to deliver faster releases and a smoother user experience. They are also exploring the idea of using AI to personalise client journeys and develop intuitive dashboards and support tools for partners. Recent platform updates include the launch of copy trading on MT5 and the expansion of the Master Partner programme across CFDs and options.
“Our teams are relentlessly focused on making trading simpler, faster, and more accessible,” said Prakash Bhudia, Head of Trading & Growth at Deriv. “This recognition validates the progress we’re making and motivates us to keep delivering improvements that matter most to our clients and partners.”
Recognition for compliance leadership
At the Women in Forex awards, Joanna Frendo’s Chief Compliance and Risk Officer of the Year 2025, reflects more than two decades of building global compliance frameworks and fraud prevention systems designed to enable responsible growth. Her leadership was instrumental in securing the recent Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) licence in the UAE, strengthening Deriv’s regulated presence, building trust, and supporting more localised services in a rapidly evolving financial hub..
“I’m honoured by this recognition, which reflects the commitment of our entire compliance and risk teams,” Frendo said. “Strong, adaptable controls are the foundation for innovation and client trust, and our new UAE SCA licence is a clear example of that in practice.”
Together, these awards signal Deriv’s balance of innovation and regulatory compliance. For traders, that means broader strategy options via MT5 copy trading, stronger local education and support through expanded partner programmes, and faster feature delivery from AI‑assisted testing, all without compromising platform stability.
About Deriv Group
Deriv is a global leader in online trading, offering a wide range of financial instruments, including forex, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. With 26 years of experience, Deriv is committed to providing its 3 million+ clients with innovative trading platforms, exceptional customer support, and a secure trading environment.
For more information about Deriv and its services in the UAE, please visit deriv.ae.