TFOS
FSCA FSP 52874 Open an account
FSCA-authorised broker · FSP 52874

Global markets, one regulated platform.

Turlov Family Office Securities gives South African investors direct access to the world's leading exchanges, and regulated crypto on the same licence.

20+
global exchanges: NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, Euronext and more
40K+
listed stocks, 2.5M+ instruments, settled in 10+ currencies
$100K
Lloyd's of London cover per claimant, professional indemnity
1
platform for global equities and regulated crypto (CASP)
NYSENASDAQLSEEuronextHKEXFrankfurtAIX+ 20 global exchanges
Who we serve

Three ways to work with us.

Private investors

Invest globally from South Africa

For investors funding from $100,000 USD who want direct, regulated access to global markets in hard currency, with a team in Stellenbosch they can actually call.

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Advisers & wealth managers

Partner through the Agent Programme

Give your clients a regulated route to global markets, and be paid 1% on client deposits, monthly, for the introduction. Simple to refer, transparent to track.

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Institutions & family offices

Execution and custody at scale

OTC crypto execution, multi-currency settlement and global market access for funds, treasuries and family offices, structured around your mandate.

Speak to the team
Products

Built around global assets, in hard currency.

Every account is multi-currency from day one: USD, EUR, GBP, CHF and more. Choose the building blocks that fit your strategy.

01 · Core

Global stock brokerage

Direct access to listed securities on the world's major exchanges. Real shares held in your name.

  • NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, Euronext and 20+ exchanges
  • 40,000+ stocks, 1,500+ ETFs, bonds, options and futures
  • Trading commission from $0.012 per share
The value of investments can go down as well as up. Capital at risk.
02 · Digital assets

Crypto trading

Buy and sell major crypto assets through a licensed crypto asset service provider, on the same platform as your equities.

  • Top-10 crypto pairs to USD
  • 0% trading commission, 1% spread
  • Regulated under FSP 52874 (CASP)
Crypto assets are volatile and carry a risk of total capital loss.
03 · Lending

Crypto-backed loans

Borrow against your Bitcoin or Ethereum without selling it. The only offering of its kind from an FSCA-authorised provider in South Africa.

  • Loans in USD, EUR or ZAR at 12% p.a. fixed
  • Up to 50% loan-to-value, terms of 1 to 12 months
  • Minimum collateral $10,000 in BTC or ETH
Crypto assets are volatile and carry a risk of total capital loss. A fall in collateral value can trigger a margin call and liquidation of your collateral.
04 · Portfolio tools

Margin lending & structured products

Leverage for active traders and defined-outcome structures for longer-term positioning, available on eligible accounts.

  • Margin lending at 12% p.a., intraday free
  • Structured products on request
  • Suitability assessed before activation
Leverage magnifies both gains and losses. Structured products carry issuer credit risk.
Fixed-income and cash solutions are available for qualifying clients after a suitability review. Full fee schedule and product terms are available on request and within the platform.
About TFOS

Institutional access, with the credentials to back it.

Several global brokers left South Africa rather than obtain a local licence. TFOS took the opposite route: FSCA authorisation first, then the platform. Turlov Family Office Securities has operated since 2022 as an authorised Financial Services Provider and licensed crypto asset service provider, working from Stellenbosch in the Western Cape.

TFOS was founded by Timur Turlov, founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp, a NASDAQ-listed financial group operating in 22 countries. TFOS is an independent South African company: its own FSCA licence, its own team, and clients served by people you can call, not a ticket queue.

Our crypto-backed lending, the only offering of its kind from an FSCA-authorised provider in South Africa, has been covered by Moneyweb.

Founded2022
LicenceFSCA FSP 52874 · Category I + CASP
FounderTimur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp (NASDAQ: FRHC)
Head officeStellenbosch, Western Cape
Client protectionLloyd's of London Excess of Loss cover, up to $100,000 per claimant
How it works

From first call to funded account, without the runaround.

Onboarding is handled by our team in Stellenbosch, not a ticket queue. Most clients complete the process within days, depending on verification.

Questions before you start? Speak to the team first. No obligation, and no pressure at any step.
01

Talk to us, or apply online

Start with an introductory call to see whether TFOS fits your goals, or go straight to the online application if you already know what you need.

02

Verify your identity

Standard FICA verification: proof of identity and residence, submitted digitally. As an accountable institution we complete this before any account opens.

03

Fund your account

Fund from $100,000 USD or the equivalent, by bank transfer in the currency that suits you. Multi-currency accounts hold USD, EUR, GBP, CHF and more.

04

Trade global markets

Access 20+ exchanges through the platform, with our team available for execution support, and regulated crypto available on the same account once activated.

FAQ

The questions we get most.

Is TFOS regulated in South Africa?+
Yes. Turlov Family Office Securities (Pty) Ltd is an authorised Financial Services Provider, FSP 52874, regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority under the FAIS Act, and a licensed crypto asset service provider under the same licence. You can verify our licence on the FSCA register.
What is the minimum to open an account?+
Accounts are opened with funding from $100,000 USD or the equivalent. TFOS is built for private investors, advisers and institutions who invest at that scale, which is what allows us to offer direct service rather than a call centre.
Do I own real shares, or CFDs?+
Real shares. When you buy a listed security through TFOS you hold the instrument itself, not a contract for difference or a synthetic exposure to it.
Can I trade crypto through TFOS?+
Yes. TFOS is a licensed crypto asset service provider (CASP) under FSP 52874. You can trade major crypto assets to USD on the same platform as your equities, and borrow against BTC or ETH through our crypto-backed loans. Crypto assets are volatile and carry a risk of total capital loss.
Contact

Talk to a person, not a ticket queue.

Our team works from Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. Book an introductory call, or write to us and we'll come back to you within one business day.

OfficeStellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
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