Freedom Finance Global has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (from April 1 to June 30, 2026). During the reporting period, the company generated $227.90 million in revenue, a significant increase from $136.06 million in the same period a year earlier.
During the first quarter, more than 19,600 brokerage accounts were opened with Freedom Finance Global, bringing the total number of active client accounts to more than 333,400. Overall, the company’s clients executed more than 8.4 million securities transactions.
«Freedom Finance Global concluded the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 with robust growth in operating volumes and a strengthened capital base. Total revenue for the reporting period reached $227.90 million, up from $136.06 million a year earlier. This 67.5% increase reflects the expansion of the brokerage business,» the company said in a statement.
Freedom Finance Global reported net profit of $31.96 million, compared with $35.83 million in the same period last year. The company attributed the 10.81% decline to expenses growing faster than revenue amid higher transaction volumes. Commission and trading costs increased in line with greater client activity, reflecting higher business turnover.
As of June 30, the company’s total assets stood at $278.51 million, remaining largely unchanged from the previous quarter’s $278.39 million. During the quarter, the company also paid $40 million in dividends to shareholders while maintaining its asset base and balance sheet strength, which it said reflects stable cash flow.
Shareholders’ equity increased to $211.67 million, up $30.87 million, or 17.08%, during the quarter, driven by profits generated during the reporting period. The company said the increase was the result of operating performance rather than one-time factors, demonstrating the quality of its earnings.
Quarter highlights
During the first quarter, Freedom Broker continued to strengthen its market position and technological capabilities. International rating agency S&P Global Ratings upgraded Freedom Finance Global’s long-term credit rating to BB- with a stable outlook, citing the company’s consistent efforts in risk management and compliance.
During the same period, KPMG Tax and Advisory conducted an independent assessment of the company’s systems. The internal control audit confirmed Freedom Finance Global’s compliance with legal requirements and international standards related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT), combating the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and sanctions compliance.
According to the company, this was the first assessment of such scope and depth, providing independent confirmation of the maturity of its internal control system and its compliance with international standards. The company said the results reflect its commitment to transparency and the continuous improvement of its internal processes.
The company also continued expanding its cooperation with the International Trading System (ITS). Freedom Broker said it is strengthening its technological infrastructure to make client transactions faster and more convenient. Client interest in the ITSW exchange-traded fund also continued to grow, with the number of investors gradually increasing.
As of June 30, 2026, Freedom Finance Global served as a market maker for seven securities listed on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), 17 on the Astana International Exchange (AIX), and approximately 2,800 on the ITS.
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, Freedom Finance Global’s investment banking division acted as financial advisor for two U.S. dollar-denominated Eurobond issues by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy National Company on the AIX (tickers KTZ.0431 and KTZ.0436). As an underwriter, the company also organized two placements of tenge-denominated bonds issued by BI Development Ltd. (tickers BIGDb7 and BIGDb11) on KASE. The total placement volume reached approximately $39 million with a coupon rate of 20% per year.
New services
During the first quarter of calendar year 2026, the company launched deposit and withdrawal services using digital assets. By the second quarter, clients were actively using these services.
During the same period, the company enabled clients to store digital assets directly in their brokerage accounts, allowing them to manage traditional financial instruments and cryptocurrencies on a single investment platform. It also expanded the number of supported digital assets from three to 11 cryptocurrencies, providing clients with a broader range of investment opportunities.
Freedom Finance Global PLC primarily serves retail investors. The company is registered with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and operates under licenses issued by the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA). Its operations are governed by the principles of English law. Through Freedom Finance Global PLC, clients have access to international exchanges, including the NYSE, Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Xetra and HKEX, as well as Kazakhstan’s domestic exchanges.
