In an interview on Office Hours with David Meltzer, James St. Clair, President – Brokerage Services at ViewTrade, shared an honest and practical perspective on how global investing is changing and what it truly takes to build a financial technology company that’s ready for the future.
As markets become more interconnected and investor expectations continue to evolve, financial institutions are being pushed to rethink how they lead teams, expand market access, and modernize their technology stacks. From cross-border trading and 24/7 market access to the use of AI, the discussion outlined why ViewTrade continues to be recognized as a trusted global brokerage technology provider.
Leadership and Mentorship in Fintech: The ViewTrade Way
With more than 26 years in the industry, ViewTrade’s growth hasn’t come from chasing trends, it has come from investing in people.
Rather than managing through hierarchy or micromanagement, the company has built a culture centered on mentorship, inclusion, and ownership. Most of ViewTrade’s senior stakeholders joined the firm early in their careers some as interns and stayed on to become long-term leaders. In an industry known for high turnover, that kind of retention speaks volumes.
As James St. Clair shared, the foundation is simple but engaging:
- Teams are actively involved in decision-making,
- Individual ideas are recognized and reflected in real product outcomes,
- Collaboration is encouraged across regions, functions, and experience levels.
Even in today’s hybrid and remote work environment, ViewTrade places strong emphasis on keeping teams connected to the mission, ensuring people feel heard, valued, and part of something meaningful.
Cross-Border Trading: Enabling a Truly Global Investment Experience
Few topics are searched more frequently in global finance today than cross-border trading platforms and this is where ViewTrade has built deep expertise.
ViewTrade’s technology footprint spans 30+ countries, with strong presence across APAC, GCC & Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.
Through a single, integrated infrastructure, clients can access 22+ global markets. This simplifies investing while maintaining the speed, compliance, and scalability that brokers, banks, and fintechs need to expand globally. For firms looking to enter new regions without rebuilding infrastructure from scratch, this approach has become a major competitive advantage.
24/7 Trading: A Structural Shift, not a Trend
Another key highlight from the conversation was 24/7 trading, a topic quickly moving from buzzword to baseline expectation. ViewTrade sees around-the-clock market access as a natural evolution of global investing, not a temporary innovation. Continuous trading allows:
- APAC investors to participate in U.S. markets during their daytime
- Retail investors to react to global news as it happens
- Markets to better absorb geopolitical and earnings-related developments
By enabling always-on access, ViewTrade is helping democratize global markets, giving individual investors tools and opportunities that were once reserved for institutions.
AI in Trading: Innovation with Guardrails
AI is reshaping financial services—but it also introduces new risks. ViewTrade uses AI-driven trading technology to improve efficiency, insights, and scalability, while remaining cautious about misuse.
As James St. Clair emphasized:
- AI can enhance decision-making and innovation
- Data verification and transparency remain critical
- Investors must stay alert to manipulation by bad actors
This balanced approach embracing AI while prioritizing governance positions ViewTrade as a responsible leader in the growing conversation around AI in fintech.
Wealth Tech Expansion: What’s Coming in 2026
ViewTrade is expanding well beyond execution into a more comprehensive wealth tech ecosystem. While trade execution has become increasingly commoditized, ViewTrade differentiates itself by delivering:
- A full, end-to-end technology stack
- Integrated brokerage and custody
- API-driven global deployment
- Hands-on support for international market entry
By combining infrastructure, compliance, and technology, ViewTrade enables partners to launch globally with confidence, an approach closely aligned with rising demand for wealth management platforms and brokerage-as-a-service solutions.
Why ViewTrade Is Shaping the Next Era of Global Investing
From leadership and mentorship to cross-border trading, 24/7 market access, AI-enabled platforms, and wealth tech innovation, ViewTrade is building with the future in mind.
As global investors demand seamless, secure, and always-on access to markets, ViewTrade’s technology-first strategy places it at the centre of financial modernization worldwide.
To learn more about ViewTrade’s global brokerage and wealth tech solutions, visit www.viewtrade.com or connect with James St. Clair.
Note: The original interview was published on the podcast channel: Office Hours with David Meltzer
