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Cross-Border Finance Without the Friction

10+

Tier 1 Banking & Liquidity Partners

Providing local payments and named accounts globally.

89%

3-year Compounded Annual Growth Rate

Demand for our products and services has grown exponentially over the past three years.

FT 1000

Recognised by the Financial Times

We're one of Europe's fastest growing companies.

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Global Offices

Local expertise across three continents with representation in London, Dubai, Toronto, Madrid and Portugal.

A Different Kind of Financial Partner

We solve the alternative banking and currency risk management challenges that others can't.

Our clients span multiple jurisdictions, specialist sectors, and high-compliance environments. What they share is a need for solutions that are beyond the generic.

We absorb complexity and translate it into resilient infrastructure, intelligent execution, and the confidence to operate across borders without friction.

Trusted Partnerships. Broader Capabilities.

A network of tier-1 banking partners across key markets enables us to offer a wide range of alternative banking solutions, underpinned by expertise and strong regulatory compliance.

Purpose-Built for Scale and Precision

VFX is not an off-the-shelf platform. Our technology is developed entirely in-house to meet the real demands of global finance. 

We’ve engineered a platform that scales with your requirements, giving you speed, visibility, and confidence.

What Drives Us

Our mission is to solve the alternative banking and currency risk-management challenges others can't.

That takes more than a platform with cutting-edge capability. It takes expertise, vision, and a razor-sharp team. With many of our people holding equity in the business, accountability is personal; when our clients succeed, so do we.

Our Evolution
Over Time

Since 2011, VFX has grown from a specialist FX provider into a trusted partner for sophisticated organisations navigating complex cross-border operations.

We have created one of the industry’s most comprehensive alternative banking platforms with strong banking partnerships, a broad product set, and a full suite of risk management services.

Each milestone reflects our commitment to highly responsive and expert customer service in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

Our journey continues with a single vision of making cross-border finance frictionless for even the most complex organisations.

2011

VFX Financial is founded

2011

Authorised with the FCA as a Payments Institution

2013

Authorised as a MiFID investment firm by the FCA

2015

VFX Global Payment Inc. registered with FINTRAC as a Money Service Business 

2016

VFX Financial PLC changes authorisation to an Authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI) with the FCA

2022

VFX receives material investment to continue its growth domestically and internationally

2025

Authorised with a Category 3D licence by the DFSA through VFX DIFC

2025

VFX receives the UK Business Awards’ Business Growth Award, two accolades at the Wealth & Finance Fintech Awards, and was named among CNBC UK’s Top Fintech Companies.

The Values That Guide Us

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Focused Growth

We put client outcomes first and pursue growth with purpose. We solve complex challenges, unlock opportunities, and act with sound judgment, integrity, and discipline.

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Never Stop Learning

We never stop sharpening our skills. Curiosity, honesty, and transparency keep us evolving, raising the bar individually and as a team.

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We Before Me

Exceptional results come from collaboration, accountability, and putting the team ahead of individual interests. Everyone plays their part in moving VFX forward.

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It’s Personal

We take the success of VFX personally. We embrace challenge, demand excellence, and take ownership of outcomes, driving long-term success through relentless effort and smart execution.

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Get It Done

We act with urgency and razor-sharp focus, cutting through the noise to deliver results that matter.

A Team of Owners
Not Operators

At VFX, ownership isn't a concept: it's a commitment. 89% of eligible employees hold equity. Profits are distributed annually to those who help build the business, driving long-term thinking, greater accountability, and a deeper responsibility for the outcomes we deliver.

This is how we align personal ambition with company performance and our clients' success.

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Experienced
Leadership

Deep expertise. Global perspective. Collectively, our leadership team has spent decades at the forefront of international banking, private capital, FX risk, payments, and fintech.

Nick England
Chairman

Nick England

Henry Lisney
Chief Executive Officer

Henry Lisney

James Stuart
Founding Partner

James Stuart

Richard Collis
Chief Operating Officer

Richard Collis

Carlos Candeias
Chief Technology Officer

Carlos Candeias

David Brown
Non-Executive Director

David Brown

Join our Team

We don't hire for hierarchy. We hire for drive and accountability.

At VFX, ownership isn't a perk: it's the norm. Most of our team are equity holders, and every voice has weight. If you're sharp, curious, and ready to make a difference, we'd like to meet you.