Founded in 1998, FXdirekt Bank AG was one of the pioneers in the German market for online foreign exchange (Forex) and Contracts for Difference (CFD) trading. The bank provided its clients with access to global financial markets through its proprietary trading platforms. In 2015, FXdirekt Bank was acquired by FinTech Group AG (which later became flatexDEGIRO AG), a leading European online brokerage. Following the acquisition, the services, brand, and customer base of FXdirekt Bank were fully integrated into the flatex brand, and the FXdirekt name is no longer used for active operations.