Where Proximity Builds Trust: Inside Exness’ Partnership Growth in South Africa

As Exness continues to grow across Sub-Saharan Africa, the opening of its new Cape Town office marks a deeper commitment to its partners and the wider trading community.

We spoke with Kirk Van Der Walt, Senior Partner Relationship Manager in South Africa at Exness, about what this milestone means for local partnerships, how being closer builds trust, and why teamwork remains central to Exness’ success in South Africa.

From your perspective, what does the new Cape Town office represent for local partners and the broader market?

The opening of our new office reflects Exness’ long-term vision for South Africa. It demonstrates that we are here to stay and ready to build real, lasting connections with local partners and communities.

For our partners, this means working together more closely, making faster decisions, and having direct access to local expertise. It is not just about being available by phone or email. It is about meeting face-to-face, understanding challenges firsthand, and creating solutions that truly fit the local market.

Having local teams also allows us to adapt our marketing and communication to regional audiences. Partnership projects can now be launched with greater cultural relevance, and our support can be delivered instantly by people who know the market inside out.

Ultimately, this office is more than just a new workplace. It is where partnerships grow into shared success stories. It represents our trust in the region’s potential and our confidence in what we can achieve together.

How does having a physical presence in South Africa change the way you support and engage with partners?

Having a local presence makes all the difference. It allows us to move from coordination to genuine collaboration, fostering genuine relationships instead of mere transactions. Being on the ground gives us a clear understanding of our partners’ needs, challenges, and goals, which enables us to shape our solutions more effectively.

At Exness, we don’t only offer our partners strong benefits but also transparent structures, reliable payouts, and a trading product they can trust completely. With local teams in place, communication is open and feedback is faster, allowing us to keep improving together and maintain the high standards our partners expect.

Proximity makes partnerships stronger. It makes them easier, more personal, and based on trust that grows through daily interaction and consistency.

What makes a strong and sustainable partnership in this industry, and how does Exness approach that?

Sustainability comes from transparency and mutual respect. A strong partnership is one where both sides win, share information openly, and can depend on each other.

At Exness, we focus on consistency and fairness. Our partners know exactly what to expect from us in every area, from support and communication to collaboration and beyond. We believe that trust is built through reliability, by keeping promises and delivering on them every single time.

Shared values matter as well. Trust, transparency, and excellence are not just words to us. They are the foundation that enhances the strength of our partnerships , even in competitive and fast-changing environments.

The South African market is highly competitive. What makes Exness a standout choice for partners here?

It starts with transparency. Everything we do, from trading conditions to our partner programs, is clear, measurable, and backed by data.

While others may focus on volume, we focus on quality and sustainability. Our goal is not short-term success but long-term relationships built on shared growth, fairness, and integrity.

Our technology and trading conditions also provide partners with a significant advantage. They can offer their clients better-than-market conditions, stable execution, and features such as instant withdrawals, all supported by the reliability and compliance that define Exness worldwide.

This combination of trust, technology, and transparency is what sets us apart and helps our partnerships grow stronger over time.

Looking to the future

For Kirk Van Der Walt, the new Cape Town office represents much more than a physical space. It is a place where partnerships, ideas, and innovation come together. As Exness continues to expand across Sub-Saharan Africa, its focus remains the same: to build relationships based on transparency, support, and shared progress.

By staying close to its partners and clients, Exness continues to show what it truly means to grow together. In trading, as in business, being close builds trust, and trust leads to success.