NAGA, a fintech listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, announces the integration of shares listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) into its investment platform. Operating in over 100 countries, NAGA thus becomes the first international broker to offer direct access to Romanian companies’ shares for all its clients, facilitating retail investments on BVB on a global scale. Through this initiative, NAGA will contribute to increasing the visibility of the Romanian capital market and boosting liquidity on BVB by providing international investors with direct access to the Romanian market.
„From day one in fintech, my mission has been clear – broaden access to financial markets, rethink industry standards, and make investing smarter. I’ve built and scaled businesses that gave investors seamless access to global markets through transparent, efficient solutions. Bringing BVB-listed companies to the NAGA platform isn’t just a strategic move – it is the fulfillment of a long-time vision to reconnect with the local market. Romania has huge investment potential, and we’re here to modernize and elevate the ecosystem. Our goal? To bring global standards to the local stage, making trading easier while boosting the BVB’s appeal on the international scene,” stated Octavian Patrascu, CEO of NAGA Group.
NAGA will offer 0% commission in 2025 on the purchase of shares of companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange for retail investor clients who open an account within the first three months of the launch. Thus, clients who create an account between February 25th and May 25th, 2025, will be able to buy shares listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange with no commission, gaining access to some of the most significant companies in the economy. From leading banks such as Banca Transilvania and BRD Societe-Generale, to key players in the energy sector, including OMV Petrom and major state-owned companies like Hidroelectrica, Romgaz, and Electrica, as well as successful Romanian entrepreneurial businesses such as Sphera Franchise Group, One United Properties, Premier Energy, DIGI Communications, or AROBS. This initiative allows investors to diversify their portfolios extensively, accessing essential sectors of the Romanian economy through the NAGA platform.
“In recent years, the Romanian stock market has delivered impressive returns, but access to the capital market has been limited – too few investors have truly benefited. It’s time to change that. Investing shouldn’t be a privilege – it should be the norm. Our mission is to break down barriers and make the stock market truly accessible to everyone. That’s why we decided to start this year by allowing NAGA users to buy shares listed on the BVB with zero commission. And we’re not stopping here – our goal is to maintain the lowest trading fees on the local market, making investing smarter, more efficient, and designed for the long-term success of retail investors,” added Octavian Patrascu.
By integrating BVB-listed stocks, the NAGA platform expands investors’ access to over 5,000 financial instruments, listed companies, and ETFs from more than 10 international markets, as well as derivative instruments. NAGA, the user-friendly trading app that now allows investors to access the Romanian capital market, also offers innovative social trading and auto-copy features, enabling users to follow and automatically replicate the trades of top-performing investors.
Globally, NAGA Group has over 2 million users. The company has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is regulated by important financial authorities, including CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), the ADGM FSRA (United Arab Emirates), and FSA (Seychelles). In Romania, NAGA is registered with the Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA).
With a strong presence in Romania, NAGA operates a local office, offers dedicated support, and has in-depth expertise in the domestic market, along with a specialized team to assist Romanian investors. The company has its roots in Romania, with over 15 years of experience in developing and expanding operations both organically and through acquisitions. Initially known as CAPEX.com, the company founded by Octavian Patrascu underwent a reverse merger with NAGA Group, a Frankfurt Stock Exchange-listed company. Today, Octavian Patrascu serves as CEO, and significant shareholder of NAGA. NAGA’s shareholders include globally renowned investors such as FOSUN Group and Apeiron, the fund led by Christian Angermeyer, which invested through Elevat3 in partnership with Founders Fund, owned by Peter Thiel.