2008
EXNESS is founded in St. Petersburg by a group of like-minded enthusiasts with backgrounds in financial markets and information technology.EXNESS acquires a license for MetaTrader 4 from MetaQuotes Software Corp.
Company starts Forex trading and signs its first clients and partners.
2009
EXNESS grows rapidly in the Russian market and introduces progressive new tools for traders.Company expands into CIS and Asian countries, including China, Iran, Malaysia and Indonesia.
April – EXNESS obtains SSL certificate for corporate website.
September – EXNESS obtains FFMS commission merchant license for commodities futures and options transactions. Company uses the license to post transactions for clients on the St. Petersburg stock exchange using the FX+ system.
September – Company begins offering clients 1:1000 leverage.
September – Clients can automatically withdraw funds from trading accounts.
October – Selection of instruments significantly expanded, metal currency accounts now available.
First 5 EXPERT accounts opened based on year-end results.
2010
EXNESS strengthens its position on the Russian and global markets and establishes an extensive partnership network. Company introduces new and unique trading conditions for clients.January – Company introduces improved automatic withdrawal system, and 95% of all withdrawals are processed without manual intervention. April – EXNESS clients withdraw a total of $10 million by the end of the month.
May – 10,000 active clients.
June – EXNESS acquires license for MetaTrader 5 from MetaQuotes Software Corp.
July – Company signs partnership agreement with Dow Jones.
July – EXNESS introduces free VPS remote access for its clients.
September – EXNESS signs partnership agreement with Trading Central.