ATrad, the leading capital market solutions provider in Sri Lanka, is proud to announce a new partnership with Somerville Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd., one of the most respected names in Sri Lanka’s stockbroking industry.

Somerville Stockbrokers, a founding member of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has built a strong reputation over its 38-year history for ethical practices and excellence. With a large and loyal client base that has actively traded in equities for decades, Somerville remains committed to helping clients achieve their investment goals while expanding its reach to new investors entering the capital markets.

Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Chamira Wijetilleke, Chief Executive Officer of Somerville Stockbrokers, expressed confidence that partnering with ATrad would further enhance their operational capabilities and client service excellence.

ATrad, developed by IronOne Technologies, has become the backbone of stock trading operations in Sri Lanka, with almost all stockbrokers operating on its robust platform. Specializing in bridging opportunities across emerging and frontier markets, ATrad is an AI-powered platform designed to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and ensure regulatory compliance for brokers, asset managers, and primary dealers. ATrad empowers financial institutions to thrive in today’s competitive capital market landscape through its cutting-edge tools and specialized solutions.

Lakmini Wijesundera, Founder and Executive Director of IronOne Technologies, shared her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are excited to work with Somerville Stockbrokers, a pioneer and trusted name in Sri Lanka’s capital markets. This collaboration reflects our commitment to innovation, client success, and market growth.”

Beyond Sri Lanka, ATrad is accelerating its global expansion with active establishment efforts underway in Nepal and Kenya, furthering its mission to provide world-class capital market solutions internationally. With this new partnership, ATrad looks forward to a bright and successful future alongside Somerville Stockbrokers, delivering enhanced value and growth to the evolving financial landscape.

At ATrad, building long-term, collaborative partnerships is at the core of our mission—and our recent visit to Kenya is a proud reflection of that commitment.

We are delighted to reaffirm our ongoing collaboration with the Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC (NSE) broker community and the Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks (KASIB). In line with our goal to support brokers across Africa with the latest in trading technology, our team recently held a strategic briefing in Nairobi. The session served as a platform to deepen relationships, provide critical updates on the ATrad system migration process, and listen to the evolving needs of the local market.

This visit marks another important step in ATrad’s growth in the African region, underlining our dedication to helping brokers thrive through seamless, secure, and scalable trading solutions.

We are especially excited to share that ATrad will be offering a comprehensive suite of trading tools to brokers in Kenya, including:

• Order Management System (OMS): A powerful and efficient platform designed for real-time trade execution and management.
• Broker Back Office: An all-in-one solution for broker operations—covering compliance, reporting, client onboarding, and account management.

Furthermore, for stockbrokers engaged in the asset management space who have partnered with us, ATrad is proud to offer ATrad Wealth, our comprehensive asset management platform. This state-of-the-art solution is purpose-built to equip brokers with powerful tools for managing client portfolios and delivering sophisticated wealth advisory services. With ATrad Wealth, we aim to provide a fully integrated, end-to-end solution that meets the evolving needs of brokers across both trading and asset management, ensuring a seamless experience under one unified platform.

Our strengthened partnership with NSE brokers and KASIB reinforces ATrad’s broader vision:to be a trusted fintech partner across Africa and emerging markets worldwide. As we continue to innovate and grow, our focus remains on delivering impactful solutions and proactive support to empower brokers in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Stay tuned for more updates as ATrad continues to build bridges across borders and deliver next-gen trading infrastructure to capital markets in Africa and beyond.

In a groundbreaking milestone, ATrad, the leading stock trading platform in Sri Lanka, has partnered with Asha Securities Ltd., achieving an impressive 90% market penetration among stockbrokers in the country. This partnership underscores ATrad’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge trading solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the financial sector.

Through this collaboration, ATrad aims to empower Asha Securities with state-of-the-art tools for real-time remote order placements, advanced portfolio management, detailed analytics, and seamless transactions. This partnership is set to elevate Asha Securities’ client services and operational efficiency while enhancing ATrad’s already formidable reputation for reliability and technological excellence.

Asha Securities, a leading stockbroker in Sri Lanka, is known for its dedication to exceptional customer service and its team of seasoned investment advisors. This collaboration reflects both companies' shared vision of driving innovation and setting new benchmarks for the Sri Lankan stock market.

The partnership comes at a pivotal time for the Sri Lankan stock market, which shows great potential for growth in the years ahead. As the country gradually recovers from economic challenges, ongoing government reforms aim to create a more conducive business environment.

With this achievement, ATrad has not only solidified its leadership position in Sri Lanka but also paved the way for further technological advancements in the financial sector, fostering growth and innovation across the industry.