DMALINK

🏢 Company Overview

DMALINK is a fintech company focused on foreign exchange (FX) and digital asset trading, providing data-driven electronic trading platforms and RegTech solutions. The platform primarily serves professional forex traders, including banks, funds, asset managers and high-frequency trading firms, with particular expertise in emerging market currency pairs and non-G7 currency pairs. With the goal of a transparent, efficient and sustainable trading ecosystem, the company optimizes the price discovery and execution efficiency of the foreign exchange market through technological innovation.

📋 basic information

Full name and abbreviation:D MALINK Limited (DMALINK)
Founded: 2014
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Business status: normal operation, continuous expansion of market share and technical capabilities
BackgroundFounded in 2014 by Michael Siwek and Ashwind Soonarane with an initial capital of just $230,000, :D MALINK aims to address structural deficiencies in the forex market, such as price volatility and governance issues. The company provides customers with a transparent trading environment through big data and analytics technology, and has expanded into the digital asset field in recent years.
Registered capital: The specific registered capital is not disclosed, but the company has raised a total of 2.03 million US dollars through equity crowdfunding and government investment.

Key Executive Background:

Manu Choudhary (CEO): He has many years of experience in the foreign exchange industry and has held senior positions in the foreign exchange business at Lloyds Bank.
Michael Siwek (Founding Partner & Global Head of Sales): Focusing on foreign exchange and digital asset market expansion, with a rich industry network.
Ashwind Soonarane (Co-Founder): Technology-driven entrepreneur with a focus on platform technology architecture design.
Advisory team: The specific advisory team information is not disclosed, but the company collaborates with industry experts and local universities, especially in the field of artificial intelligence and deep learning.
Corporate Structure:D MALINK has a flat management structure with a London headquarters, offices in New York, Mauritius and other places, with plans to expand further in Singapore and other places.
Shareholding structure: The company is privately held, and the shareholding is divided into Class A ordinary shares (with voting rights) and Class B ordinary shares (without voting rights). The issuance of Class A ordinary shares to investors through crowdfunding platforms such as Seedrs, the exact percentage of shareholders was not disclosed. The UK government holds a partial stake through the Innovation Funding Scheme.
Company nature: Limited Company, which belongs to the field of financial technology and foreign exchange trading services.

🏬 Classification of enterprises

DMALINK is a financial technology (FinTech) company, focusing on foreign exchange trading and digital assets, with RegTech (RegTech) attributes. By industry, it is mainly classified under "Other Financial Services" with the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 523210 and the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 621.

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Market

segmentation

DMALINK mainly serves the institutional-grade foreign exchange and digital asset markets, and its target customers include:

banks (tier 1 banks and regional banks)
funds (hedge funds, asset management companies
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company has a special focus on emerging market currency pairs (e.g. Mexican peso, South African rand), Scandinavian currency pairs and C3 currency pairs (non-G7 currencies). and provide stable trading prices in volatile market conditions.

🛠 service

DMALINK provides the following core services:

forex trading platform: Provides anonymous, bilateral, and customized forex liquidity pools via an electronic communication network (ECN) that supports spot trading on 28 base currency pairs.
Digital Asset Trading: Digital asset trading, including the execution and settlement of cryptocurrencies, is supported through the DeFinity Markets platform.
Data Analytics & RegTech: Leverage big data and artificial intelligence technologies to provide transaction analytics, compliance reporting, and transaction cost analysis (TCA) benchmarking.
Payment solutions: Partnered with COMO Digital Life to provide cross-border payments and T+0 instant settlement services, supporting G10 and emerging market currencies.
Straight-through processing (STP): Reduce operational risk with industry-standard back-end systems for transaction matching and bookkeeping.

🏦 Regulatory information

DMALINK is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, and its affiliated entity, Seedrs Limited (operating as Republic Europe), is responsible for approving its equity crowdfunding activities, with FCA registration number 550317.

Regulatory License No.: 550317(Seedrs Limited/Republic Europe)
Regulated by: Financial Conduct Authority, United Kingdom (Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Regulatory Effective Date: 2019
DMALINK's trading platform ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for CLS (Continuous Linked Settlement) and non-CLS currency trading by partnering with Tier 1 central clearing brokers, such as Natwest Markets. The company also offers compliance features to help clients meet regulatory requirements and avoid potential fines.

💹 trading products

DMALINK supports the following trading products:

Spot: 63 currency pairs are available, covering G10 currencies, emerging market currencies (e.g. CNH, MXN, ZAR) and Scandinavian currencies.
Precious Metals: Support precious metals trading, such as gold and silver, etc., and provide customized electronic foreign exchange (eFX) and precious metal pricing.
Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs): Plans to expand NDF trading through the Singapore data center in Q4 2021.
Digital Assets: Cryptocurrency trading is supported through the DeFinity Markets platform, covering the full lifecycle of digital assets, including execution and settlement.
Options & Swaps: The program expands to options and swaps trading, which is currently in development.

💻 trading software

DMALINK's trading platform is based on a low-latency infrastructure and supports the following interfaces:

GUI (Graphical User Interface): An intuitive trading interface for fast execution and market monitoring, and a digital asset trading GUI has been launched in 2023.
FIX API: Provides high-speed trading connectivity via the FIX protocol to meet the needs of institutional clients for automated trading.
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms: Cooperate with Axyon AI to integrate deep learning models and provide intelligent trading algorithms to optimize execution efficiency.
The platform supports multiple levels of depth of market (up to 12 levels) and ensures efficient matching and settlement through a straight-through processing (STP) system.

💸 Deposit and withdrawal methods

DMALINK does not disclose the specific deposit and withdrawal methods, but its platform supports the following settlement mechanisms:

T+0 instant settlement: Through the cooperation with COMO Digital Life, Support for daily settlement of G10 and emerging market currencies (subject to cut-off times).
Central Clearing: Funds are kept safe by handling CLS and non-CLS currency transactions through a Tier 1 Central Clearing broker, such as Natwest Markets.
Payment Gateway: Partnered with COMO Digital to provide cross-border payment channels for corporate customers and reduce transaction costs.
Client funds are usually processed by bank transfer or electronic payment, and the specific process needs to be obtained after registration on the platform.

📞 customer support

DMALINK provides the following customer support channels:

dedicated account manager: to provide customized support to institutional clients, assist in liquidity pool configuration and trading strategy optimization.
Technical support: 24/7 technical support is provided via email or online system to solve problems with the use of the platform.
Industry Events:D MALINK team regularly attends industry conferences (e.g., Finance Magnates, TradeTech FX USA) to provide face-to-face consultation opportunities.
Contact: Contact details can be made through the official website (dmalink.com) or LinkedIn, such as Michael Idzkowski, Head of Sales, to arrange a meeting.

🔍 Core Business & Services

DMALINK's core business revolves around the following aspects:

FX liquidity provision: Through a multilateral, anonymous ECN platform, it provides customized liquidity pools to optimize fill rates and reduce rejection rates.
Digital Asset Ecosystem: Through the DeFinity Markets platform, it connects traditional finance and digital assets to provide execution, settlement and custody services.
Data-driven decision-making: Leverage big data and artificial intelligence technology to provide real-time market analysis and trading optimization recommendations.
RegTech solutions: Help customers generate compliance reports, meet regulatory requirements, and increase transparency.
The company emphasizes its ability to trade in emerging market and volatile market conditions, serving institutional clients who need stable prices.

🖥 Technical Infrastructure

DMALINK's technical infrastructure is centered on low latency and high reliability:

data center: London headquarters data center is the core, and plans to add a new data center in Singapore to support the Asian market.
Low-latency network: Ultra-low-latency infrastructure to support high-frequency trading and large-scale order execution.
Artificial Intelligence Technology: Partnered with Axyon AI to develop deep learning models for trading algorithms and market forecasting.
Blockchain technology: Explore the application of blockchain in clearing and settlement through the DeFinity platform to enhance transaction transparency.
Technology stack: The platform uses technologies such as ASP.NET, HTML, and JavaScript to support cross-platform access and rapid response.

🛡 Compliance & Risk Control System

DMALINK's compliance and risk control system includes:

Regulatory compliance: Regulated by the FCA, by working with a central clearing broker to ensure that transactions meet international standards.
Risk Management: Providing innovative credit and settlement solutions to reduce counterparty risk through the DeFinity ecosystem.
Data security: Encryption and multi-factor authentication are used to protect customer data and transaction information.
Compliance reporting: The platform's built-in capabilities help clients generate regulatory reports to meet the requirements of the FCA and other regulators.
Through cooperation with Nomura, Crédit Agricole and other first-tier banks, the company has further enhanced its risk control capabilities.

📈 Market Positioning & Competitive Advantage

Market Positioning:D MALINK is positioned as an institutional-grade forex and digital asset trading platform, focusing on emerging markets and non-G7 currency pairs, serving institutional clients who need high transparency and low cost.
Competitive Advantage:

free marketplace maker trading:D MALINK is the only institutional ECN that allows marketplace makers to trade with other participants for free, reducing transaction costs.
Customized liquidity: Match customized liquidity pools according to customers' trading style, geographical location and currency needs.
Technological innovation: Integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to improve transaction efficiency and transparency.
Emerging Markets Expertise: Deep experience in trading emerging market currency pairs, filling gaps in the market.
Industry partnerships: Establish strategic cooperation with Nomura, Crédit Agricole, COMO Digital, etc., to enhance market credibility.

🤝 Customer Support & Empowerment

DMALINK empowers customers in the following ways:

personalized service: Provide customers with exclusive liquidity pool and trading strategy support to optimize execution efficiency.
Education & Training: Share market insights and best practices through industry conferences and online resources.
Technology integration: FIX API and GUI interface are provided to facilitate seamless access to the platform.
Compliance support: Help customers meet regulatory requirements and reduce compliance costs through RegTech tools.
Through long-term relationships with clients, the company has built a stable client base, including Tier 1 banks, funds and proprietary trading firms.

🌍 Social Responsibility & ESG

DMALINK's initiatives in social responsibility and ESG include:

Sustainable Trading: The platform emphasizes sustainable liquidity provision and reduces the impact of market volatility on customers.
Technology Enablement: Supporting education and research in the field of artificial intelligence and fintech through partnerships with local universities.
Transparent Governance: Enhance the transparency and fairness of the foreign exchange market through RegTech solutions.
Community Engagement: Sponsor industry events (such as TradeTech FX USA) to promote industry networking and knowledge sharing.
Details of the specific ESG project were not disclosed, but the company emphasized that it will promote the sustainable development of the financial market through technological innovation.

🤲 Strategic Partnership Ecosystem

DMALINK's strategic partnership ecosystem includes:

banking partners: Partnering with tier-1 banks such as Nomura and Crédit Agricole CIB to provide customized eFX and precious metals pricing.
Technology Partners: Partnered with Axyon AI to develop AI algorithms and COMO Digital Life to provide payment channels.
Digital asset platform: Expand digital asset trading capabilities through DeFinity Markets, partnering with companies such as One Trading.
Industry associations: Partnering with the Russian Financial Market Association to enhance access to ruble (RUB) liquidity.
These collaborations enhance DMALINK's global market coverage and business diversity.

💰 Financial health

DMALINK has limited information on financial health, but the following data is available for reference:

revenue: Annual revenue of approximately $200,000 in 2025 (RocketReach data).
Fundraising: Cumulative fundraising of US$2.03 million, including UK government investment and Seedrs crowdfunding (exceeding the £425,000 target in 2021).
Loans: Hold £40,000 and £20,000 Barclays loans at 3% each, scheduled to be repaid on 1 January 2024.
Trading volume: Since the launch of the new tech stack in Q4 2022, the monthly trading volume has exceeded $8 billion.
Staff size: 14 employees, the cost structure is relatively lean.
The company maintains a stable operating state through continuous technology investment and market expansion.

🚀 Future Roadmap

DMALINK's future development plans include:

product expansion: Expansion of non-deliverable forwards (NDFs), options and swaps, planned for the fourth quarter of 2021 through the Singapore data center.
The digital asset platform :D eFinity Markets' digital asset trading platform has launched a GUI in 2023, and the full platform is scheduled to be fully launched in September 2023.
Market Expansion: Plans to add data centers and offices in Asia (Singapore) and the Americas (New York) to enhance global coverage.
Technology upgrades: Continue to invest in artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to optimize transaction algorithms and settlement efficiency.
Corporate customer growth: Attract more corporate clients to the foreign exchange and digital asset markets through innovative credit solutions.