Skilling.com to Become Part of INFINOX Group Under Agreed Acquisition Terms

An investor group led by Marc Joppeck has agreed to acquire European online broker Skilling.com, subject to regulatory approval. The buying group already controls INFINOX, and the takeover is aimed at expanding its footprint in Europe's competitive trading market while giving clients access to a broader range of trading products.

Deal structure and rationale

Joppeck, an INFINOX board member, said Skilling's technology and client-first approach fit the group's strategy and create scope for innovation, enhanced value and resilience in a competitive sector. He also highlighted Skilling's presence in the Nordic region as a major attraction, saying it would strengthen the group's ability to serve clients worldwide with transparency and next-generation solutions.

Skilling will keep its brand identity and operational independence while integrating the group's technology, compliance expertise and licenses. According to the announcement, existing Skilling clients will gain access to deeper liquidity through INFINOX's wider international network, a larger selection of trading instruments and stronger security protections under international regulations. The integration is expected to accelerate the rollout of mobile trading and payment features.

Skilling CEO George Kyriakoudes described the deal as an exciting step, saying the company is proud of the technology, services and community it has built and that the acquisition will allow it to scale those strengths. Kyriakoudes took over as interim CEO last year after Michael Kamerman left; Kamerman later became CEO of the brokerage unit at Czech prop trading firm FTMO. Kyriakoudes was subsequently confirmed in the role.

INFINOX's institutional and liquidity services are run under the IXO Prime brand, regulated in Mauritius and Anguilla. Earlier this year, the company reported a 233% year-on-year revenue increase for January-April 2025, without disclosing the absolute figure. Separately, Infinox's institutional arm recently suspended new trading activity for several CFD brokers and halted withdrawals for at least one client, citing possible breaches of market conduct standards; it said it was investigating trades flagged by external auditors and invoked Clause 5 of its client agreement, which permits temporary suspension during compliance or regulatory investigations.