GFI operates a hybrid brokerage approach, combining a range of telephonic and electronic trade execution services, depending on the nature of the products and the needs of the individual markets.

In 2005, GFI acquired the North American operations of Starsupply Petroleum LLC, a broker of oil products and related derivative and option contracts.

In 2006 the firm acquired the North American brokerage operations of Amerex Energy,[1] a wholesale broker of electric power, natural gas and emissions products.

Its operations focus on a wide variety of assets: credit, financial, equity and commodity instruments, including both cash and derivative products.

GFI Group supports the Bob Woodruff Foundation[7] in its work educating the public about the needs of service members returning from war.