Founded in 1996, Swissquote was a pioneer in online trading and financial services in Switzerland. It became a licensed bank in 2001 and is regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). The company is publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: SQN) since May 2000. Swissquote's mission is to democratize banking and finance by providing clients with innovative, user-friendly online platforms for trading a wide range of asset classes, including stocks, ETFs, forex, cryptocurrencies, and derivatives. In addition to its core trading services, the company also offers traditional banking services, robo-advisory, and wealth management solutions to retail, affluent, and institutional clients globally.