About Us
A Zitadelle AG Group company dedicated to facilitating the acquisition and sale of regulated financial businesses worldwide.
The Premier Marketplace for Regulated Financial Businesses
Financial License Market is the specialized division of Zitadelle AG focused on M&A advisory services for the regulated financial services sector. We connect owners of licensed financial institutions with qualified buyers seeking entry into regulated markets.
Our platform serves as a confidential marketplace where CFD brokers, payment institutions, fund structures, investment banks, and other regulated entities can be listed for acquisition by verified buyers including private equity firms, family offices, strategic acquirers, and entrepreneurs.
With expertise spanning 30+ regulatory jurisdictions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and offshore financial centers, we understand the complexities of license transfers, change of control requirements, and cross-border transactions.
About Zitadelle Advisory Group Ltd
Zitadelle Advisory Group Ltd (trading as Zitadelle AG) is an international fintech licensing and regulatory consulting firm with over 10 years of experience and 150+ regulatory engagements across 30+ countries. Founded in 2016 by professionals from the financial regulation and brokerage industry, the firm was built on a simple principle: entrepreneurs deserve reliable, expert advisory — not outsourced guesswork.
Zitadelle AG helps fintech startups, forex and securities brokers, crypto companies, payment institutions, investment firms, and banks obtain financial licenses and regulatory approvals worldwide. Services span financial licensing, regulatory strategy, AML/CFT compliance frameworks, and international corporate structuring.
The group has hands-on experience with regulators including CySEC, FCA, Labuan FSA, Mauritius FSC, and AIFC AFSA, and assists clients across key jurisdictions including Cyprus, the UK, Labuan (Malaysia), Mauritius, Seychelles, BVI, Cayman Islands, UAE, Singapore, and Switzerland.
Financial License Market is a group company of Zitadelle Advisory Group Ltd, applying that same regulatory expertise to the acquisition and sale of licensed financial entities worldwide.
10+
Years on the Market
150+
Regulatory Engagements
30+
Countries Served
What Our Clients Say
Reference letters from verified clients who have engaged Zitadelle Advisory Group Ltd for regulated business transactions — asset sales, escrow services, and corporate advisory.
Zitadelle Advisory Group has been professional and effective, contributing significantly to our sales growth. They have a solid understanding of the market and have helped us reach our target audience successfully. In their role as escrow agent, Zitadelle Advisory Group has been reliable and trustworthy, managing transactions smoothly and securely. They have been an invaluable partner to our firm.
Adv Tanswell Gustav Sassman
Director
Professional Services
Cape Town, South Africa · July 2024
Zitadelle has been professional in supporting our company. They have assisted us with the sale of assets, acted as an escrow agent, and have consistently fulfilled their duties with the utmost professionalism, providing excellent service. As a reliable and trustworthy service provider, we wholeheartedly recommend Zitadelle as a professional corporate, legal, and financial advisory company.
Liu Xiqian
Director
Blaza International Ltd — Money Broking Company, Labuan
Hong Kong · January 2024
Original signed reference letters are available to verified buyers and sellers upon request. Contact us at info@zitadelleag.com
Our Mission
"To provide a trusted, confidential platform where regulated financial businesses find new ownership, facilitating seamless transitions that preserve value, maintain regulatory standing, and serve the best interests of all stakeholders."
Our Approach
Compliance First
Every listing is verified. We understand the regulatory landscape across 30+ jurisdictions and ensure all transactions meet applicable requirements.
Absolute Confidentiality
Discretion is paramount in M&A. All parties, information, and discussions remain strictly confidential until explicit consent is given.
Professional Integrity
We act as neutral facilitators, providing accurate information and fair representation to both buyers and sellers throughout the process.
Global Perspective
Our network spans major financial centers worldwide, connecting opportunities across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and offshore jurisdictions.
The Team
Who You Will Work With
The professionals behind Financial License Market and Zitadelle Advisory Group Ltd — specialists in regulated financial services M&A, corporate advisory, and compliance.
Aleksandr Kazak
Founder & Partner
Financial License Market · Zitadelle Advisory Group Ltd
Founder and partner with extensive experience in regulated financial services M&A, executive search, and compliance staffing across FX, CFD, payments, and crypto sectors. Covers Cyprus, UAE, South Africa, Labuan, and international remote mandates.
Chrise Samuil
Senior Officer — Corporate & Finance
Zitadelle Advisory Group Ltd
Senior Officer with a background in corporate and financial services. Previously Senior Payments Executive at Deriv and experience at MUFG. Specialises in corporate advisory, financial management, and payments operations across Labuan and Cyprus.
Previously: Senior Payments Executive — Deriv · MUFG
Our Wider Network
Beyond our core team, Financial License Market and Zitadelle Advisory Group Ltd work with a wider network of regulatory specialists, compliance professionals, legal advisors, corporate service providers, and M&A intermediaries across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. In line with our commitment to client confidentiality, details of additional team members and partners are disclosed during private consultation.
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Whether you are looking to sell your regulated business or acquire one, our team is ready to assist.