50 Best Workplaces of the Year 2023: SquaredFinancial is a one-stop shop that caters to investors’ various needs and requirements, wherever they may be

“We are undergoing a transformative phase in our growth, putting clients and people at the heart of everything we do.”

With 20 years of expertise in the FinTech sector, Philippe Ghanem founded SquaredFinancial in 2005, guided by a deep belief in trading as a business. His vision is to reshape the way people view online trading, emphasizing innovation and technology integration in our daily lives. As an entrepreneur, he is dedicated to creating an all-encompassing platform that meets investors’ needs and transforms the industry.

SquaredFinancial has built a solid reputation in the FinTech and investment solutions sector since its inception in 2005. The company, helmed by seasoned market veterans and visionary leaders with a shared enthusiasm for trading, is committed to reshaping the industry. SquaredFinancial caters to the financial needs of investors from various backgrounds, leveraging cutting-edge technology, data, and innovation. It offers a comprehensive range of financial instruments, providing traders with a secure, regulated, and reliable gateway to participate in global markets.

The Silicon Review reached out to Mr. Ghanem for an interview, and here’s his response.

Interview Highlights

Q. As a new-generation multi-asset and multi-jurisdictional firm, what are SquaredFinancial’s key focus areas?

We, at SquaredFinancial, are adopting a client-centric approach. We focus on effectively understanding our clients’ needs in order to properly meet them. We aim to deliver top-tier services; it’s at the core of our business. We leverage technology and foster innovation to constantly offer cutting-edge trading solutions.

Q. Can you introduce us to your products and services? What are their main features?

We offer an extensive range of financial products and services, ensuring our clients benefit from portfolio diversification to help them minimize risk and enrich their investments. Our ultimate goal is to become a comprehensive platform, a one-stop shop that caters to investors’ various needs and requirements, wherever they may be.

Q. Tell us about the SquaredFinancial team. What value do they bring to the firm?

People play a vital role in the success of our company and of any company. We place great value on our team; their commitment and loyalty helped SquaredFinancial grow and become what it is today. Our team comprises industry experts and professionals who share a passion for trading. Their dedication, loyalty, and values align with the company’s and contribute to its constant and ambitious growth.

I recently put out a call for talented individuals to join our company and contribute their experience and expertise as we enter the next phase of growth. Our leadership team has been enhanced with the addition of six industry-seasoned experts. Their collective knowledge and skills are instrumental in shaping the future of the company and turning its vision into reality.

Q. What new endeavors is SquaredFinancial currently undertaking?

We are undergoing a transformative phase in our growth, putting clients and people at the heart of everything we do. We are leveraging the latest technology such as AI and are focused on developing state-of-the-art platforms to offer investors a seamless experience on the go. We have revamped our all-in-one mobile trading application, allowing users to manage their trading accounts and portfolios all in one place. We bank on security in a commitment to safeguard clients’ assets and strengthen and maintain their trust. Above all, we aim at being our clients’ premier partner, feeling deep responsibility towards all our stakeholders, clients, people, and shareholders as we write the next chapter of our growth and evolution.

Philippe Ghanem | Founder & CEO

Philippe Ghanem, a Swiss national, is a ‘C’ suite executive who is seen as an innovator and visionary in global financial markets. As an investor and expert in trading and FinTech, he has developed a reputation for building financial services companies based on his insight and understanding of trading systems.

Philippe Ghanem has gained well-defined people management skills throughout his 15 years of senior leadership and high-level management roles, with responsibility for over 300 employees across multiple international regulatory environments. He has a track record of building and maintaining the performance of teams to achieve financial and commercial goals. He has developed and launched several retail and institutional trading firms, including the Abu Dhabi-based ADSS Group, where he was CEO and vice chairman. In June 2019, he expressed his desire to leave the firm and pursue the development of a new entrepreneurial project.

In 2020, Philippe Ghanem returns to SquaredFinancial to take the company through the next stage of its development.

Philippe Ghanem was a featured speaker at the Forbes Global CEO Conference, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in September 2011, and at London’s Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in October 2012. He is a regular contributor to international business media, including featuring as a guest host on CNBC Europe’s Squawk Box program. He was profiled by The Banker Middle East, an international financial news magazine, in November 2016.

He is known for his expertise in managing the development of low-latency multi-asset trading platforms, using artificial intelligence systems to increase returns, and implementing blockchain technology as a way of developing new trading models. He is also known for the introduction of blockchain trading systems and cryptocurrency into the GCC region. His approach has been covered on CNBC.

“We are leveraging latest technology such as AI and are focused on developing state-of-the-art platforms to offer investors a seamless experience on the go.”

“Above all, we aim at being our clients’ premier partner, feeling deep responsibility towards all our stakeholders, clients, people, and shareholders as we write the next chapter of our growth and evolution.”