Resources

Explore ZagTrader product information, case studies and compliance documentation.

Watch: ZagTrader Platform Overview

Get a quick overview of how ZagTrader helps financial institutions modernize their trading infrastructure.

ZagTrader Platform Overview - Watch the overview video

Play Video

2:46

Solutions by Industry

ZagTrader provides tailored solutions for brokers, asset managers, exchanges, and custodians. Each solution addresses specific operational needs and regulatory requirements.

Broker Solutions

Complete front-to-back capabilities for brokerage firms including order management, execution, and client reporting.

Asset Manager Solutions

Portfolio management, order execution, and compliance tools designed for buy-side institutions.

Crypto Exchange Solutions

Digital asset trading, custody integration, and regulatory compliance features for crypto platforms.

Custodian Solutions

Settlement automation, safekeeping, corporate actions, and back-office workflow management.

Want detailed information for your specific use case?

Client Success Stories

Real, named deployments — exchanges, banks, and brokers running on ZagTrader in production.

Dlala Brokerage

A decade of trusted trading technology

How Dlala Brokerage modernized its full trading and back-office stack with ZagTrader across a ten-year partnership — becoming one of Qatar's first brokers certified on the Qatar Exchange's new core system.

Tabadul Hub

Cross-border exchange hub

Running a cross-border exchange hub end to end

ZagTrader operates Tabadul Hub's infrastructure end to end — from participant onboarding and trading to routing, risk, and post-trade across connected markets.

Dubai Financial Market (DFM)

Exchange · Brokerage

Powering the iVestor brokerage and back office

ZagTrader runs the brokerage and back office behind DFM's iVestor, with direct connectivity and a managed OMS delivered to members via ZagFN.

View all customer stories

Videos & Demos

Watch product demos and feature walkthroughs to see ZagTrader in action.

Shaping the Future of Finance

This short film captures the vision behind our mission — to help financial institutions move faster, scale smarter, and lead markets.

2 min

Overview

Smart Order Routing in Action

See how our SOR optimizes execution across venues

1:25 min

Feature Spotlight

Group Trading on Crypto Exchanges

Group Trade Feature across multiple exchanges.

1:30 min

Feature Spotlight

ZagTrader Market Making Algorithm

Discover the Power of ZagTrader Market Making: A Seamless Front-to-Back Solution.

1:30 min

Feature Spotlight

What is ZagTrader in 60 Seconds?

Our CEO Shihab Khalil breaks down what ZagTrader is in just 60 seconds. A quick introduction to our platform and mission.

CEO Insights

Hear directly from our CEO Shihab Khalil on the vision, strategy, and future of ZagTrader. Interviews, podcasts, and thought leadership from our leadership team.

Interview

YouTube

The Moment Time Stops: Bootstrapping Fintech & Breaking Even

ZagTrader's CEO Shihab Khalil on bootstrapping a fintech company, the road to breaking even, and the lessons behind building global trading infrastructure.

Watch on YouTube

Interview

X (Twitter)

Discover ZagFN: The Future of Global Trading and Investment

ZagTrader's CEO Shihab Khalil explains how the company evolved from a traditional software vendor into a cloud-native financial network, built to power global trading and investment operations through ZagFN.

Interview

X (Twitter)

From Then to Now: How ZagTrader Evolved Over the Years

Every innovation is driven by one goal: helping our clients trade smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Watch as our CEO shares ZagTrader's journey and evolution.

Interview

X (Twitter)

What is ZagTrader in 60 Seconds?

Our CEO Shihab Khalil breaks down what ZagTrader is in just 60 seconds. A quick introduction to our platform and mission.

Podcast

YouTube

Arabic

The Journey & Vision Behind ZagTrader (Arabic)

Our CEO Shihab Khalil shares his journey and the bold vision behind ZagTrader. From founding a fintech in Dubai to powering institutions worldwide, this is the story behind the platform that's redefining how the world trades.

Watch on YouTube

Insights & Guides

Explainers, technical guides, and thought leadership on trading, securities finance, settlement, regulation, and the markets ZagTrader powers.

OMS vs EMS vs OEMS: What's the Difference?

How order and execution management systems differ — and why they're converging.

What Is Securities Borrowing & Lending (SBL)?

How securities lending works, and the principal and agency models explained.

How Repo Financing Works

Repurchase agreements, collateral, haircuts, and DVP settlement in plain English.

Corporate Actions Automation

From ISO 15022 depository feeds to beneficiary entitlements and maker-checker.

DVP Settlement and the Move to ISO 20022

Delivery-versus-payment, settlement cycles, and the SWIFT-to-ISO 20022 shift.

Building Shariah-Compliant Capital Markets Infrastructure

Sukuk, Tawarruq financing, and Islamic + conventional products on one platform.

Technical Guide

Connecting to Tadawul, EDAA & Muqassa

A technical primer on the Saudi capital-market infrastructure.

How Margin Call & Liquidation Engines Work

Margin metrics, thresholds, and how automated liquidation protects the book.

Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) Access to Saudi Markets

How international investors access Saudi markets via QFI and swap structures.

From Commercial Bank to Investment Bank

Why banks expand into capital markets — and the infrastructure required.

Technical Guide

Building Scalable Trading Infrastructure

Best practices for modernizing legacy trading systems into future-ready platforms.

The Future of Multi-Asset Trading

Industry trends and technology evolution in institutional markets.

Digital Asset Adoption in Traditional Finance

Survey results on crypto integration by institutional investors.

The Evolving Role of RegTech in Finance

How RegTech is transforming compliance and risk management.

Security & Compliance

View our certifications and security posture. ZagTrader maintains ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II, and GDPR compliance. Learn about our security practices, data protection measures, and regulatory certifications.

ISO 27001:2022

SOC 2 Type II

GDPR Compliant

View Security Details ISO 27001 Certificate

Free Tools

Free, powerful tools for developers and analysts in the financial technology ecosystem.

FIX Protocol Parser

A free online tool to parse, translate, and validate raw FIX messages. No installation or signup required.

Tool

Need More Information?

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is ready to provide custom materials and answer your questions.