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The main activity of sino AG is high-end brokerage, specializing in the management and execution of stock market orders for "heavy traders," meaning professional clients or those very active in financial markets. For over 25 years, sino AG has offered personalized brokerage services, individual account and deposit management, as well as access to efficient and innovative trading platforms.

Among its flagship products and services are:

 
• sino MX-PRO: a fast, stable, and intuitive trading platform, providing access to more than 40 national and international stock exchanges.
 
• X2Go and the GRID: mobile and flexible trading solutions, allowing orders to be executed online, on mobile, or by phone.
 
• Personalized services: support from dedicated advisors, customized platform configuration, and training programs for traders.
 
• Trading API: for the integration of automated trading solutions.

The target market of sino AG consists mainly of professional, institutional, or very active individual traders seeking advanced trading tools, fast execution, and high-end customer service. The company positions itself as the preferred partner for "heavy traders" in Germany, but also internationally thanks to access to numerous stock exchanges.

In summary, sino AG offers high-performance brokerage and trading solutions, with personalized service, aimed at a demanding and very active clientele in financial markets.
(Source: sino.de)

History of sino AG and key stages of its development

sino AG, based in Düsseldorf, is a broker specializing in "High End Brokerage" for active and professional traders, also known as "Heavy Traders." For over 25 years, sino AG has established itself as a leading player in Germany for the management and rapid execution of orders on financial markets.

Foundation and positioning
Founded in the late 1990s, sino AG quickly positioned itself in the high-end brokerage segment by offering personalized services and high-performance trading platforms tailored to the needs of the most demanding clients.

Products and innovations
The company has developed proprietary tools such as sino MX-PRO, a trading platform recognized for its speed, stability (99.999% availability), and access to more than 40 national and international stock exchanges. Other solutions like X2Go and the GRID complete the offering, allowing clients to trade efficiently online, on mobile, or by phone.

Partnerships and network
sino AG relies on an exclusive network of partners and offers its clients personalized support, with a very advantageous client/advisor ratio. The company also emphasizes the ongoing training of its clients through dedicated training programs.

Acquisitions and strategic investments
A major milestone was the acquisition of a stake in Trade Republic Bank GmbH, which became the largest securities savings platform in Europe. In December 2025, sino AG officially sold 15% of its shares in Trade Republic, generating net proceeds of 38.4 million euros, based on a valuation of 12.5 billion euros for Trade Republic.

Strategic changes and growth
sino AG has continually adapted its strategy to remain at the forefront of technological innovation and respond to market developments. The company has maintained solid growth, as evidenced by recent financial results and the increase in the number of executed orders, reaching records in 2025. It continues to expand its services, notably with exclusive offers such as commission-free trading on the gettex exchange until 2026.

Conclusion
sino AG has distinguished itself through its expertise, innovation, and client focus, consolidating its position as a leader in the high-end brokerage market in Germany. Its history is marked by strong strategic choices, innovative products, and an ability to anticipate the needs of professional traders.

Founder:
The company sino AG was founded by Ingo Hillen and Matthias Hocke. Ingo Hillen, currently Chairman of the Management Board (Vorstandsvorsitzender), co-founded the company with Matthias Hocke in 1998. Together, they developed the company and took it public in 2004.

Key members of the management team:

• Ingo Hillen – Chairman of the Management Board (Vorstandsvorsitzender). He has been responsible for the strategic and operational development of the company since its creation.
• Karsten Müller – Member of the Management Board (Vorstand). A trained lawyer, he joined the management in 2020 and is particularly responsible for legal and compliance matters.

Other key members:

• Neal Feist – Chief Trader (Chefhändler), responsible for the trading desk and client support.
• Jan Fenner – CTO, responsible for product management and IT, in charge of global exchange connections.

Supervisory Board (Aufsichtsrat):

• Dr. Marcus Krumbholz – Chairman of the Supervisory Board
• Dr. Robert Orth – Member of the Supervisory Board
• Dr. Detlef Irmen – Member of the Supervisory Board

For more information, see the official management team page of sino AG.