Siebert and Next Securities forge Strategic Agreement to accelerate AI-powered Next-Gen Investor Solutions

NEW YORK and MIAMI and SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: SIEB) and Next Securities today announced entry into a strategic agreement that combines Next Securities’ AI technology and innovation expertise with Siebert’s robust financial infrastructure and nationwide market reach in the US.

This agreement is designed to pursue opportunities to deliver new tools and content-rich opportunities to investors, emphasizing ease of trading and access to meaningful market insights.

At its core, the agreement unites technology and infrastructure: Next Securities contributes its deep experience in AI, digital platforms, and next-generation trading, while Siebert brings its financial infrastructure, capital markets capabilities, and extensive distribution network. The result is a strategic foundation that positions Next Securities’ AI technology for global scale and enables Siebert to continue advancing both its platform and content capabilities.

“This agreement captures the heart of Siebert’s evolution. We believe the future of finance lies in the seamless integration of technology and insights for investors,” commented John J. Gebbia, CEO of Siebert Financial Corp. “Partnering with Next Securities will allow us to elevate our platform and deliver richer, AI-enabled experiences to our clients and partners. Over time, we anticipate a close collaboration across our teams, unlocking new capabilities and reaching new markets together.”

Under the terms of the agreement, the two firms will combine their strengths to work toward opportunities that integrate trading convenience with high-quality, timely financial information. Siebert and Next Securities intend to explore other opportunities to broaden this relationship, including through technology and global expansion efforts and the integration of digital assets capabilities.

“This relationship marks a new chapter. By combining Next Securities’ innovation mindset with Siebert’s institutional strength, we can build capabilities that empower every investor with new innovative tools,” commented Seungyeon Kim, CEO of Next Securities, and former executive at Toss Securities, TikTok, and Google. “Together, we plan to reimagine how people engage with financial markets.”