Pepperstone, a Forex and Contracts for Difference broker, has announced a partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as the Official Regional Partner for the highly anticipated AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The tournament commenced on January 12, 2023, and is set to culminate in an awaited final on February 10, 2024.

AFC Asian Cup: Football Competition under FIFA-Recognized AFC

About this strategic collaboration, Tamas Szabo, the CEO of Pepperstone stated: "We are thrilled to join forces with the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, an event that resonates with millions across the region. At Pepperstone, we choose to partner with like-minded organizations focused on a shared drive and commitment for success. Like traders, our sports partners are able to find calm in the chaos and seize the opportunities."

Tamas Szabo, CEO, Pepperstone, Source: LinkedIn

The AFC Asian Cup is one of the premier football competitions in Asia, organized by the Asian Football Confederation, the governing body of Asian football recognized by FIFA. With its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the AFC comprises 47 Member Associations and has been a pivotal force in fostering the growth of football across the continent since its establishment in 1954.

The AFC oversees various flagship events, including the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and the AFC Futsal Asian Cup, in addition to the AFC Champions League, which stands as the premier competition for Asian football clubs and attracts millions of fans globally.

The AFC General Secretary, Datuk Seri Windsor John, expressed his gratitude for the partnership: “The AFC is pleased to welcome Pepperstone as a regional partner of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. This partnership underscores the ever-growing prestige of the Continent’s most prestigious men’s tournament, and we thank Pepperstone for their belief in Asian football.”

Pepperstone Enters AFL Arena with Geelong Cats Sponsorship Deal

Earlier, Finance Magnates reported that Pepperstone expanded its sports presence through a recent partnership with the Geelong Cats, a popular team in Australia's premier football league. As the Official Online Trading Partner, Pepperstone secured the sponsorship deal with the Melbourne-based agency, Bastion.

The collaboration was finalized just ahead of the Australian Football League season, and Pepperstone expressed pride in being part of the AFL community, emphasizing their commitment to chasing greatness alongside the Geelong Cats.