Key Benefits
What you get
Direct execution, no exchange risk
Your trades execute off-market. No order book exposure, no price impact, no slippage on large positions. Every trade is quoted and confirmed before it moves.
Structured liquidity across African, Asian, and major global corridors
Deep corridor relationships on both sides of the trade, across African and Asian markets.
Transparent pricing before every trade
Pre-agreed rates before execution. No hidden spreads, no post-trade surprises. You know exactly what you're getting before you confirm.
A desk that already knows your structure
Your transactions are handled by people who know your business, your flow, and your counterparty requirements. No briefing from scratch every time. At high-volumes, familiarity is an operational advantage.
A licensing stack your compliance team can rely on
Every trade runs through South Africa's most comprehensive cross-border licensing framework — FSP, SARB mandate, PASA, FIC, ODP.
Getting started
How it works
01.
Get in touch
Reach out to the desk directly. We'll scope your flow, your corridors, and your volume requirements.
02.
Receive a quote
Pre-agreed pricing before any trade is confirmed. Transparent rates, no surprises.
03.
Execute
Off-market execution at agreed terms. No slippage, no order book exposure.
04.
Settle
Same-day settlement into your account. ZAR settlements in under 5 minutes, where supported.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the OTC Desk.
What is OTC trading?
OTC (over-the-counter) trading enables direct transactions between counterparties through a broker — off public exchanges. This eliminates order book exposure and price impact on large trades, and allows for bespoke execution terms that exchange-based trading can't accommodate.
What's the minimum trade size?
FiveWest's OTC desk handles transactions from R250,000 with no upper limit. For smaller amounts, our platform supports self-serve conversion.
What assets and currencies can I trade?
USDT, USDC, and major cryptocurrencies against ZAR and 34 supported fiat currencies across Africa, Asia, and major global pairs. Speak to the desk to confirm availability for your specific corridor.
How are funds kept safe?
FiveWest uses Ceffu for institutional-grade digital asset custody, with multi-signature and cold storage controls. All transactions run within our fully licensed South African regulatory framework.
How does pricing work?
All rates are quoted live and pre-agreed before execution. No hidden spreads or post-trade adjustments.
