Award Announcement
Alaric Securities, an EU‑regulated broker‑dealer licensed by the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), was presented with the Best Trading Platform 2026 award by HQMENA at Money Expo India, held on August 29‑30 2026 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. The award ceremony and press release were issued on September 5 2026.
Platform Recognised
The accolade specifically honoured Hammer Pro™, Alaric’s proprietary desktop trading platform designed for active and professional traders. Hammer Pro™ combines direct market access and real‑time market data with advanced charting, customizable hotkeys, proprietary market scanners, execution tools and performance analytics. Recent enhancements include new real‑time market scanners and expanded artificial‑intelligence tools that assist traders in performance analysis and tracking.
Event Context
Money Expo India, now in its fifth edition, is described as the country’s largest trading and investing exhibition. The event gathered more than 20,000 attendees, 1,000 companies, 300 exhibitors, and 200 speakers representing over 30 countries. The award was accepted on behalf of Alaric Securities by Yanko Hristov, Head of Sales and Institutional Business Development, who also delivered a keynote titled “Choosing the Right Broker Has Never Been So Important — and So Difficult.”
Executive Commentary
Anton Panayotov, CEO of Alaric Securities, stated that receiving the award is an important recognition of the team’s work on Hammer Pro™, emphasizing that the platform is built around speed, control, reliable market access and flexibility to adapt to traders’ needs. He highlighted the significance of the recognition in India as the firm deepens relationships and expands its presence in one of the world’s most dynamic financial markets.
Indian Investor Landscape
According to the National Stock Exchange of India, the country’s unique registered investor count exceeded 130 million in April 2026, with 10 million new investors added in the preceding seven months. The investor base has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 26.4 % since fiscal 2021, compared with 15.2 % during the prior five‑year period. This rapid expansion underscores rising demand for reliable trading technology, transparent market access and tools suited to participants across experience levels.
Strategic Outlook
Alaric Securities indicated that it will continue investing in India by building out its local team, forging new client relationships and pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen its market presence.
Corporate Footnote
Alaric Securities operates in the United Kingdom through its sister company Alaric Securities UK, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with offices in Sofia, London, Luxembourg and Istanbul. The firm was founded in 2011 and also offers the Hammer Lite™ and Hammer Lite Plus™ platforms, partially powered by Nasdaq Real‑Time Data. For further information, visit www.alaricsecurities.com.
Disclaimer
The press release is provided under an arrangement with NRDPL; PTI assumes no editorial responsibility.