FPESA fpesa.co.ke Bargain foreign exchange.TM

For dealers

Stop cold-calling for FX business. Start receiving qualified, ready-to-trade requests.

FPESA connects licensed banks and FX dealers with corporate and institutional transactors actively seeking competitive rates. No acquisition cost. No relationship overhead. Just real demand, real competition, real margins.

Apply for dealer access For transactors

Dealer workflow

How FPESA works for dealers

1. Receive qualified requests Get notified when transactors post requests matching your approved currencies and deal size parameters. Every request is pre-verified, KYC-complete, and ready to trade.
2. Submit your best rate Respond with your competitive rate, fees, and settlement terms. Your bid is private, and transactors see anonymized offers until they select a winner. Compete on price, speed, or service.
3. Win and execute When selected, execute through your standard settlement infrastructure. FPESA provides the digital handshake. You provide the liquidity and operational excellence.

The dealer advantage

Traditional acquisitionFPESA marketplace
Relationship managers chasing leadsQualified requests delivered to you
High customer acquisition costZero upfront acquisition spend
Opaque competitor pricingTransparent competitive environment
Manual RFQ processesStructured, comparable bids
Uncertain deal flowPredictable request pipeline

Dealer requirements

  • Valid Central Bank of Kenya or Capital Markets Authority license
  • Minimum operational history and capital requirements
  • Integration with FPESA's secure API for rate submission and execution confirmation
  • Adherence to SLAs for response time and settlement

Dealer tiers

  • Tier 1: Full marketplace access, all currency pairs, unlimited bid volume
  • Tier 2: Selected currency pairs, volume caps, performance-based upgrades
  • Market Maker: Preferred placement, custom liquidity arrangements

Analytics & insights

Market depthReal-time market depth by currency pair and tenor.
PositioningCompetitive positioning vs. other dealers, anonymized.
PerformanceHistorical win/loss rates, margin analysis, and execution quality scoring.