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AFS Commodities, a dedicated liquidity provider in US Environmental Markets and a subsidiary of the prestigious AFS Group, stands at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, merging over 170 years of financial market expertise with innovative environmental solutions. Our journey began with the recognition of the critical role renewable energy plays in shaping a sustainable future. Today, we are a trusted partner for businesses seeking to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, offering comprehensive climate solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs.
Our team of sustainability advisors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, enabling customized solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities in environmental markets. Our advisors work with clients to navigate the complexities of their sustainability challenges. We understand and leverage the value of renewable energy and carbon markets.
AFS Group (AFS) is a European financial service provider specialized as a multi-channel, multiple-asset intermediary in the wholesale Financial, and Renewable Energy sector by AFS Energy. With offices in Amsterdam (HQ), London, Zurich, and New York.
AFS Group was founded in 2000 by merger of our predecessors dating back 175 years. AFS Group is independent, the shareholders base exists of senior management & key personnel. Our large and growing diversified client base is composed of over 3000 active counterparties e.g. asset managers (private) banks, medium and large corporates, family offices, (hedge) funds, pension funds, insurers, market makers, municipalities, utilities and more than 10 ministries of finance. 70% of our clients can be considered as end-client.
AFS Group is fully licensed and operates as an Investment Firm regulated by several authorities e.g. AFM, DNB, BAFIN, and the FINMA, regulators which monitor the financial stability of the company and the necessary licences required to act as a financial intermediary. AFS is a member of Euronext, Eurex, BATS, Nasdaq OMX, ICE, NEA, Certiq, Vertogas, Statnett and Techshare. AFS is registered with ICMA, ACI, DUFAS, Holland Fintech, AIB, ERGAR and the Dutch Securities Institute (DSI).
AFS Group's History
1851-1990 Troost, Herckenrath & Ten Kate
AFS Group origins can be traced back to 1851 when three financial entrepreneurs set up Troost, Herckenrath & Ten Kate. This firm was for almost 140 years specialised in Dutch guilder loans on the Money- and Capital markets.
2000 AFS Group
In the year 2000 the four entities: AFS B.V., the Equity derivatives broker Schamhart Independent Floorbroker Services B.V., the Money Market department of AOT and the commodity broker and asset manager Maas & Daemen B.V. merged under the new name AFS Group. The former Troost, Herckenrath & Ten Kate and Money Market department of AOT isnow known as AFS Intererst. Schamhart Independent Floorbroker Services B.V is now known as AFS Execution Services.
2013 An official member of the AFS Group
Neutralco identified great potential in the entire sustainable sector and was connected with AFS Group with the same philosophy of working with clients in a variety of ways, sometimes mandatory often voluntary, to successfully tackle the climate problem.
2024 Opening New York Office
AFS Group has launched a new office in New York, trading as AFS Commodities. With over 175 years of experience, providing financial and environmental solutions tailored to meet global demands.