An Australian brokerage built on precision and trust.
287 Capital was founded with a single conviction: that access to financial markets should be transparent, secure and genuinely in the client's interest. As a fully licensed Australian firm, we combine the rigour of traditional finance with the clarity of modern technology.
Built for Australian investors, engineered for global markets
287 Capital was formed by a small group of market practitioners who believed Australians deserved a domestic broker that operated at institutional standards without the opacity of legacy players. From day one we invested in a modern order management stack, straight-through settlement and a compliance framework designed around ASIC's client-first regime.
Today we serve private clients, family offices and professional investors from our Melbourne headquarters, offering direct access to more than thirty market venues across the US, Australia and New Zealand. Every account is administered locally, reconciled daily and covered by our full compliance program.
- 2019Founded in Melbourne
287 Capital established with a mandate to give Australian investors direct, transparent access to global markets.
- 2021AFSL 700300 issued
Authorised by ASIC to arrange, deal and safeguard client assets across equities and primary offerings.
- 2023Global market access
Rolled out direct market access to US, AU and NZ exchanges with multi-currency settlement.
- 2024IPO Access launched
Opened primary market allocations in landmark US and APAC listings to qualifying private clients.
- 2025A$2.4B+ administered
Crossed A$2.4 billion in assets under administration for private and professional clients.
To be the most trusted name in Australian retail brokerage
We exist to give every investor — from first-time buyer to seasoned professional — a clear, fair and secure route to the world's capital markets.
Integrity
We act honestly, fairly and in the best interests of our clients at all times.
Clarity
We explain complex markets in plain language, free from unnecessary jargon.
Security
Your assets are protected by rigorous controls and full ASIC oversight.
A brokerage engineered around the client
Direct global reach
Native access to US, Australian and New Zealand exchanges with straight-through processing.
Institutional custody
Client assets held in fully segregated accounts with tier-one custodians and daily reconciliation.
Best-execution focus
Smart order routing and TCA reporting to evidence execution quality on every trade.
Advisor on the line
Real people, based in Australia, ready to answer questions on markets, tax lots and settlement.
People who understand the markets
Our leadership brings decades of combined experience from global exchanges, major investment banks and regulatory bodies.
David Harrington
25 years in capital markets, formerly at a tier-one investment bank leading equity distribution across APAC.
Sarah Chen
Leads our regulatory framework, AML program and client protection standards. Former ASIC senior specialist.
Michael Roberts
Veteran equities trader with deep expertise in US market microstructure and best-execution analytics.
Jessica Martinez
Advises on primary market access, book-building and new issue distribution across US and APAC listings.
Daniel O'Brien
Builds the trading, risk and clearing infrastructure that powers every 287 Capital account.
Emily Tan
Guides private clients through portfolio construction, primary offerings and cross-border investing.
Trusted by private and professional investors
"Institutional-grade execution with the personal service you'd expect from a private bank. 287 has become our default broker for US allocations."
"Onboarding was fast, compliance was thorough, and the platform simply works. The IPO desk gives us access we couldn't previously source in Australia."
Regulatory memberships & registrations
Melbourne, Victoria
Our headquarters sits in the heart of Melbourne's financial district. Client meetings are by appointment.
Melbourne VIC 3000
Fully authorised and regulated
287 Capital Pty Ltd is the holder of an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL 700300), issued by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. We are held to the same exacting standards as Australia's largest financial institutions.
AFS Licence Number: 700300 · click to verify. You can verify our regulatory status at any time on the ASIC Connect professional register. We are permitted to arrange and deal in investments, and to safeguard and administer client assets.