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Market Moving Events in Q4 and How Brokers Can Capitalise on Them
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Charlotte Day, Creative Director at Contentworks Agency. The first three quarters of 2025 have been a mixed bag for financial markets, with a general sense of cautious optimism despite persistent geopolitical and economic...
Broadridge acquires iJoin – FX News Group
Fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced that it has acquired iJoin, a retirement plan technology provider specializing in participant onboarding, engagement, and analytics solutions for the retirement industry. “With increasing...
CFTC imposes $200k fine on Brett Falloon and Flatiron Futures Traders for spoofing
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today it issued an order filing and settled charges against Brett Falloon and Flatiron Futures Traders LLC for spoofing in the E-mini S&P 500 and E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures markets on the Chicago Mercantile...
CME Group to provide market participants with enhanced tools to analyze options market data
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced it will provide market participants with enhanced tools to analyze options market data, facilitating more informed trading strategies and risk management. The new dataset includes essential options...
Fireblocks, Circle partner to make it easier for financial institutions to build digital asset offerings
Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for secure digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payments, today announced a collaboration with an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL), a global financial technology company and...
Options announces integration of Bruce ATS market data into its global platform
Options Technology, a provider of capital markets infrastructure, today announced the integration of Bruce ATS market data into its global platform, supporting round-the-clock trading access for equities market participants. This latest development comes as equities...
EUR/USD Holds Firm as Upcoming Data Threatens the Dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair advanced for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, climbing towards 1.1772 USD. Growing concerns about a cooling US labour market are reinforcing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, weighing on the...
Cboe set to launch Continuous futures for Bitcoin and Ether
Derivatives and securities exchange network Cboe Global Markets, Inc. today announced plans to launch Cboe Continuous futures on Cboe Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE) beginning November 10, 2025, pending regulatory review. The new product suite will debut with bitcoin and...
Hong Kong stocks rose to a 4-year high. The announced production hike from OPEC+ was smaller than analysts had projected :: InvestMacro
By the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) had risen by 0.25%. The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.21%, and the Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed up 0.46%. Wall Street started the week with gains on Monday as investors positioned themselves ahead of a...
Marc Costantini to become CEO of Corebridge Financial
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE:CRBG) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Marc Costantini to become Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective December 1, 2025. Costantini will also join the Corebridge Board of Directors on that date. He...
S&P 500 Index effect: Robinhood shares rise 16%
Well it looks like the aftermarket pop on Friday was just the appetizer. After seeing its shares rise by 6% in Friday aftermarket trading after news hit that it was being added to the prestigious S&P 500 index, US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD)...
TradingView adds Kasikorn Securities to list of partners
TradingView has added Kasikorn Securities (KSEC) to its list of partner brokers. This partnership brings seamless access to trading for TradingView’s users in Thailand, with all the features one expects from TradingView — now connected to one of the country’s major...
STARTRADER becomes jersey sponsor of UAE National Cricket at the DP World Asia Cup 2025
Retail FX and CFDs broker STARTRADER has announced its sponsorship as the proud Official Partner of the UAE National Cricket Team’s jerseys at the DP World Asia Cup. The company said that this sponsorship goes beyond sport, reflecting shared values of discipline,...
Liquidnet introduces new buy-side solution to access bilateral liquidity
Liquidnet, a technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced the launch of a new trading solution designed to support European buy-side traders in accessing bilateral liquidity more effectively. The initiative integrates access to bilateral liquidity...
China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada :: InvestMacro
By Jack Barkenbus, Vanderbilt University In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle – either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid.That is a significant rise from just five years ago, when EV sales amounted to fewer than...
CQG, Itaú BBA partner to expand access to Brazilian market
CQG, a global provider of high-performance technology solutions for market makers, traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, has announced that Brazilian bank Itaú BBA is its newest futures commission merchant (FCM) collaborator in Brazil. The collaboration,...
Capital.com trading volumes rise 42% in H1 2025 to $1.5 trillion
Leading online broker Capital.com has announced that its trading volumes surged to US$1.5 trillion in the first half of 2025, a 42.5% increase from US$1.06 trillion in the second half of 2024. The sharp rise in activity was driven by strong demand across the Middle...
iCapital invests in Tangible Markets
Fintech company iCapital today announced a strategic investment in, and partnership with, Tangible Markets, a liquidity solutions provider for private market positions held via wealth management channels. Together, the firms will develop scalable liquidity solutions...
Broadridge enhances its advisor marketing solutions
Fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) is making strategic investments to enhance its advisor marketing solutions to more effectively empower wealth firms and their advisors to build their book of business. Launching improved website creation...
LMAX taps Pepperstone exec Chris Drummond to head Trading
FNG has learned that longtime Pepperstone executive Chris Drummond has moved to institutional broker and execution venue operator LMAX Group, to serve as LMAX’s new Global Head of Trading. Chris Drummond, who is based in London, had been with Australia based online...
Corpay Cross-Border becomes Official FX Partner of International Tennis Federation
Corporate payments provider Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:CPAY) today announced that its Cross-Border business has entered into a multi-year agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the world governing body for tennis. Under the agreement, Corpay will serve as...
Nuvei teams up with Early Warning Services to bring Paze to more merchants and consumers
Nuvei today announced a partnership with Early Warning Services, to bring Paze, an online checkout solution available in the US, to more merchants and consumers. Paze checkout offers enhanced security because actual card numbers with secure tokens are used during...
CME Group sees trading volume in investment grade and high yield credit futures exceed 450,000 contracts
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that trading volume in its investment grade and high yield credit futures surpassed 450,000 contracts, as open interest (OI) reached 6,800 contracts on September 4. “With U.S. credit spreads near historic...
Exclusive: Binance exec Reem Khayat moves to Revolut to head Crypto product marketing
FNG Exclusive… While a number of leading crypto exchanges are expanding out into “traditional” finance and trading products, neobank Revolut is moving to meet them in the other direction. FNG has learned that UK based Revolut has hired Binance executive Reem Khayat,...
Gold Poised to Test Fresh Highs :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold held near historic levels on Monday, trading around 3,590 USD per ounce, bolstered by a softer-than-expected US labour market report for August. Employment growth fell short of forecasts, while the unemployment rate climbed to...
Wise announces significant expansion of its North American office hub in Austin
Wise today announced a significant expansion of its North American office hub in Austin. The company will increase its current office space by 200% to 90,000 square feet in total to occupy three floors in Domain Tower II, a tech innovation center in North Austin. Wise...
Global markets end the week on a mixed note :: InvestMacro
The US stocks finished Friday with mixed results. The Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.48% for the day and 0.42% for the week. The S&P 500 (US500) dropped by 0.32% on Friday and 0.12% for the week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed up by 0.08% for the day and...
Marqeta appoints Mike Milotich as CEO
Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ), a modern card issuing platform, today announced the appointment of Mike Milotich as Chief Executive Officer and as a Director, effective immediately. Mr. Milotich has served as Interim CEO since February 2025, in addition to his role of...
CoinShares set to go public in the US through $1.2bn business combination with Vine Hill
CoinShares International Limited, a European asset manager specializing in digital assets, and Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), today announced that they have entered into a definitive business...
Webull EU launches with HQ in Amsterdam
Neobroker Webull Corp (NASDAQ:BULL) has announced its entry into the European online trading market, with the launch of brokerage services in the Netherlands. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Webull EU will give retail investors of all experience levels access to the...
MAP FinTech, cTrader partner to simplify reporting for brokers
MAP FinTech, a global regulatory technology provider, and Spotware, the developer of trading platform cTrader, today announced a partnership aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for brokers. Through this collaboration, MAP FinTech and...
Binance launches AI Token Report feature
Binance today announced the launch of a series of AI-powered features across its suite of products, starting with the Binance AI Token Report. Binance will be inviting all eligible users to experience it. The AI Token Report is a comprehensive, data-driven briefing...
SEC goes after Trade with Ayasa, founder Arsalan Rawjani for Ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Arsalan Rawjani , Trade with Ayasa, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Trade with Ayasa, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, and Trade with Ayasa, LLC, a Nevada limited liability...
21X tokenized cash and securities exchange goes live
Frankfurt based 21X has announced the launch of its exchange for tokenized cash and securities. As what it terms the world’s first exchange to enable smart contract-based matching and settlement, 21X said it has established a new global benchmark for capital markets,...
Sony Financial Group secures approval to list on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI) today announced the approval of the listing of its shares of common stock on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE). The listing date is scheduled for September 29, 2025, and from that date, SFGI shares will become...
Speculator Bets led by Heating Oil & Brent Oil :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Australian Dollar Speculator Bets rebound after dropping to over 1-Year Low :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large market...
Australian Dollar Speculator Bets rebound after dropping to over 1-Year Low :: InvestMacro
COT | Data | Leaders | What is COT? | Excel | COT DashboardHere are the latest links to our coverage of the Commitment of Traders data changes. Data updated through September 2nd.The COT currency market speculator bets were slightly lower overall this week as five out...
Weekly Speculator Bets boosted led by Gold & Silver :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by Fed Funds & 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large...
Speculator Bets led by Corn, Lean Hogs & Wheat :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large...
Sugar, VIX, 5-Yr Bond & WTI Crude lead Bearish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on September 2nd.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most...
FX week in review: Octa owner ban, Kraken prop trading, Moomoo CEO joins CFDs broker
Why did Cyprus financial regulator CySEC effectively ban Octa / OctaFX controlling shareholder Pavel Prozorov from CIF license holder Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd? How is crypto giant Kraken entering retail prop trading? How did Valutrades do in 2024, after a fairly...
John Burford gets 2-year prison sentence for £1M investment fraud
John Burford has been sentenced to two years in prison in a £1 million investment fraud case, following a prosecution brought by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Mr Burford, who lives in Mansfield, defrauded over 100 investors out of £1 million between 2016...
Indian tribes seek to enjoin Kalshi from offering sports contracts on their lands
About a month after the Blue Lake Rancheria, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians filed a lawsuit against Kalshi and Robinhood for allegedly illegal sports gambling, the three Indian Tribes have moved for a...
VSA Capital Chairman Mark Steeves to stand down
VSA Capital Group plc, an international investment banking and broking firm, today announced that its Chairman, Mark Steeves, has informed the Board of his intention to stand down at the conclusion of the company’s forthcoming AGM. Accordingly, he will not be offering...
IG Group appoints Goldman Sachs International as joint corporate broker
Electronic trading major IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced the appointment of Goldman Sachs International as joint corporate broker. The appointment is effective immediately. Goldman Sachs International will work alongside IG’s existing corporate broker,...
SEC charges 5 Fruits Enterprises, founder and co-manager with fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against 5 Fruits Enterprises LLC, Calvin Guess, and Marcus Ligon. The SEC’s complaint, seen by FX News Group, was submitted at the Nevada District Court on September 4, 2025. Calvin Guess is the founder...
Trump is reducing tariffs on Japanese cars from 27.5% to 15%. Oil inventories continue to rise, slowing demand :: InvestMacro
On Thursday, US stocks rose as investors evaluated fresh labor market data and increased bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month. The Dow Jones (US30) climbed 0.77%, the S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.83%, and the Nasdaq (US100) was up 0.98%. New...
CMC Markets appoints Sarah Ing as Senior Independent Director
The Board of CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) today appointed Sarah Ing as Senior Independent Director. Her appointment is with effect from 1 September 2025. Sarah Ing joined the Group as a Non-Executive Director in September 2017. She has over 30 years’ experience in...
Pound Steadies as Markets Await Key US Data :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair found stability on Friday, trading around 1.3453 as anxiety in the debt markets eased. Investor attention has shifted firmly to the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report, with softer US labour data reinforcing...
Dukascopy warns public against dealing with 18 fraudulent clones of its website
Dukascopy Bank SA today issued a warning to the public regarding 18 unauthorized entities abusing the details of its website. The company said that the following domains are clones of its website: http://dukascopynet.top http://dukascopy-net.top...
the metal hit a 14-year high. European indices are rising because of strong PMI figures :: InvestMacro
The US stocks were not traded yesterday due to the bank holiday (Labor Day).The Mexico Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.2 in August 2025, up from 49.1 in July. This was the first reading above the 50.0 threshold in 14 months, indicating an improvement in factory activity....
Fiserv completes acquisition of AIB Merchant Services
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced it has completed its acquisition of the remaining 49.9% of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), the company’s longstanding joint venture with AIB Group. The acquisition...
Gold Near Record Highs Poised for a New Peak :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold prices extended their rally on Tuesday, reaching 3,490 USD per troy ounce, approaching an all-time high. The metal found support in growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut as soon as September, along with a concurrent...
FCA investigates whether LSE hinders competition for low latency connectivity services
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating whether the London Stock Exchange Group and the landlord of the LSE data centre building have hindered competition for low latency connectivity services (LLCS) between certain trading venues. Currently, only...
Investors Lose Confidence in UK Fiscal Sustainability :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair declined to 1.3366 on Wednesday, reflecting intensified selling pressure on the pound. Sterling’s weakness stems from a sharp rise in UK government bond yields and broader global concerns regarding fiscal...
ASIC secures 15-year injunctions against Mayfair 101 Group director
Mayfair 101 Group director James Mawhinney will be unable to promote or raise funds in connection with financial products for 15 years after the Federal Court found he had a ‘cavalier attitude to compliance’ and handed down final restraint orders in proceedings...
Rising Treasury yields intensified pressure on US and European stock indices :: InvestMacro
Wall Street opened September on a negative note, with US stocks falling alongside bonds amid uncertainty about trade policy, interest rates, and economic data. At the close of trading on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) dropped by 0.55%. The S&P 500 Index...
New MT5 platform build offers enhancements to Algo Forge, extended OpenBLAS support
On Friday, September 5, 2025, build 5260 of the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform will be released. In this build, MetaQuotes continues expanding the OpenBLAS linear algebra library in MQL5 with a new set of functions. These methods provide developers with a complete...
Lithium Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Disruptions :: InvestMacro
The lithium market experienced renewed volatility in August as supply interruptions in China and South America lifted prices, even without a fundamental shortage. On August 10, Reuters reported that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) suspended production...
Kraken buys crypto prop trading firm Breakout
It looks like CFDs trading isn’t the only new area that Kraken is trying to crack. Fresh off its acquisition last month of auto trading platform provider Capitalise.ai, US based crypto exchange operator Kraken is getting into the rapidly-growing retail prop trading...
AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world :: InvestMacro
By Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame and Amir Jina, University of Chicago For farmers, every planting decision carries risks, and many of those risks are increasing with climate change. One of the most consequential is weather, which can damage crop yields and...
Exclusive: CFDs broker Traze sees departure of CEO Erkin Kamran
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Erkin Kamran has stepped down from his position as CEO of UAE based CFDs broker Traze. Erkin Kamran had been with Traze for the past two years, serving as CEO of Traze as well as CTO/CPO of parent company Zeal Group. Zeal Group also...
USD/JPY in Equilibrium as Volatility Rises :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair held steady on Thursday, trading around 148.13 as the yen modestly recovered from the losses incurred in the previous session. The US dollar came under pressure following the release of softer US labour market data,...
Spotware launches redesigned corporate website
Spotware Systems, developer of the popular cTrader platform, has announced that it has unveiled its redesigned corporate website. The company said that this new experience reflects its commitment to innovation and to delivering clarity, transparency, and measurable...
OPEC+ considers a production increase. The Bank of Japan is still ready to continue raising interest rates :: InvestMacro
By the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.05%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.51%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed higher by 1.02%. Wall Street finished mixed on Wednesday as tech gains offset broader market weakness, with...
CySEC suspends license of CFDs broker 3anglefx.com (Triangleview)
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that it has decided to suspend in whole the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) authorisation of Triangleview Investments Ltd. Triangleview has held a CySEC CIF license since 2020, and operates the 3anglefx.com Retail FX and...
Bank of Mexico cuts interest rate to 7.75%. Trump announces 100% tariff on imported microchips :: InvestMacro
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.51%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) declined by 0.08%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index (US100) closed higher by 0.35%. The US indices came under pressure on Thursday, as early gains faded amid renewed trade tensions. The...
TransferMate receives in-principle approval from MAS to add payment services to MPI license
TransferMate, a provider of embedded B2B payments infrastructure as a service (IaaS), today announced TransferMate Pte. Ltd. has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to add account issuance, domestic money transfers and e-money...
EUR/USD Rises as the Dollar Struggles Under Tariff Pressures and Fed Uncertainty :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair edged higher on Friday, climbing to 1.1657, buoyed by expectations of a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve and growing concerns over the economic impact of new US tariffs.Recent data revealed that jobless...
Saxo Bank announces changes affecting IBs using OpenAPI
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has announced changes that will affect introducing brokers (IBs) using its OpenAPI. The change will impact the following endpoints: POST cm/v1/signups GET cm/v1/signups/options (will be removed) GET cm/v2/signups/options As...
SEC files insider trading charges against 74-year old Texas resident
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Bruce Cameron Conway accusing him of insider trading. Bruce Cameron Conway is 74 years old and resides in Dallas County, Texas. In its complaint, submitted at the Texas Northern District Court on...
StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT establish JV to apply for stablecoin issuer licence in HK
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK) has established a joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial Limited in Hong Kong, together with Animoca Brands and HKT, with the aim to build a business model focused on the issuance and advancement of licensed...
FCA secures convictions against head of Imperial Investment Fund for £1.3M Ponzi scheme
Daniel Pugh has been found guilty of fraud, following a prosecution by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Mr Pugh set up a Ponzi scheme that netted over £1 million. Through his fraudulent Imperial Investment Fund (IIF), Mr Pugh took money from 238 investors he...
OANDA Japan to 2FA mandatory for logging in to My Page, OANDA Lab, fxTrade platform
OANDA Japan Inc, a subsidiary of online broker OANDA Corporation, plans to make two-factor authentication mandatory. The change is scheduled for 2025 without any precise date announced yet. The 2FA was made available by the broker in May 2025, but it has been...
TradingView makes Heikin Ashi charts available in Bar Replay
TradingView has announced that Heikin Ashi charts are supported in Bar Replay. This upgrade gives traders an even better way to backtest strategies using the smoother, trend-focused view of Heikin Ashi candles. This combination delivers clearer insights for better...
Leverate launches trader gatekeeping controls for Prop Firms in Update v7.2
Leverate, a global leader in technology solutions for brokers and prop trading firms, has announced that it has launched version 7.2, introducing a major control upgrade for prop firms: Manual Control Over Step Approvals. This new feature enables firms to manually...
ASIC secures $10M penalty from iSignthis
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered iSignthis Ltd, now known as Southern Cross Payments Ltd, to pay a $10 million penalty for breaching disclosure laws. Nickolas John Karantzis, its former managing director and chief executive officer, was also disqualified...
Exclusive: Ben Bilski on his new AI-based venture TRUE Trading
FNG Exclusive Interview… One of the more interesting and accomplished personalities in the online trading business is Ben Bilski, a former member of the German national swimming team who went on co-found and as CEO build up social trading focused online broker NAGA...
Genesis Global appoints James Harrison as its CEO
Genesis Global today announced the appointment of James Harrison as its CEO, succeeding his fellow co-founder Stephen Murphy, who is stepping down after ten successful years heading the firm. Genesis delivers software and solutions for financial markets developed on...
Cboe confirms C1 sporadic gapping issue resolved
Cboe Options Exchange (“C1”) has self-identified an issue resulting in sporadic multicast market data gaps in market data sourced from a single NY4 outside switch. Only proprietary C1 secondary feeds were impacted; there was no impact to primary C1 multicast feeds or...
Ripple acquires stablecoin payments co Rail for $200M
Enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions company Ripple has announced it has agreed to acquire Toronto based Rail, a stablecoin-powered platform for global payments, for USD $200 million. With this deal, Ripple and Rail said that they will deliver the most...
Paxos to pay $26.5M penalty to NY State for deficient due diligence of Binance, AML failures
New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced that Paxos Trust Company will pay a $26.5 million penalty to New York State for failure to conduct sufficient due diligence of its former partner, Binance, and systemic...
Pound Under Pressure Ahead of Bank of England Meeting :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair climbed to 1.3355 on Thursday as markets braced for today’s Bank of England (BoE) meeting. Traders are closely watching two key factors: the voting split among Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members and any signals...
Capital.com hires Trive / IG alum Travis Robson as CEO South Africa
FNG has learned that leading global Retail FX and CFDs brokerage Capital.com is expanding its footprint in South Africa, hiring experienced industry executive Travis Robson as CEO South Africa. Based in Johannesburg, Travis Robson was CEO Africa & Middle East for...
Oil prices fell below $65 per barrel. The RBA and RBNZ are likely to cut rates further in August :: InvestMacro
As of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.18%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.73%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed up by 1.21%. The US stocks rose as investors reacted to strong corporate earnings and a major announcement from Apple,...
eToro to launch AI companion Tori, suite of AI tools
Online broker eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ETOR) announced today how the company is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to redefine social investing. Yoni Assia, eToro’s Co-founder and CEO, commented: “There’s been a lot of talk about how AI will reshape investing....
TradingView adds AvaFutures to list of partner brokers
TradingView continues to grow the list of its partners, with the latest addition to this list being AvaFutures. Part of the AvaTrade group, AvaFutures is dedicated to futures trading, offering powerful tools and favorable trading conditions designed for active market...
FINRA fines Odeon Capital Group for failing to adequately supervise for prearranged trading
Odeon Capital Group LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $75,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From July 2019 to the present, Odeon did not have a supervisory system, including written supervisory procedures (WSPs),...
IFX Payments announces lapsing of recommended acquisition of Argentex
IFX (UK) Ltd, (“IFX Payments”) today issued a statement regarding the recommended cash acquisition of Argentex Group PLC. IFX Payments confirmed that, in line with its earlier announcement, it has invoked the Insolvency Condition. This happens a couple of weeks after...
OTP Bank becomes CLSSettlement settlement member
CLS announced that OTP Bank Plc has joined CLSSettlement as a settlement member. The Hungarian credit institution is the second new settlement member to join this year, bringing the total number of settlement members to 75. OTP Bank is one of the largest commercial...
oneZero hires LSEG FX exec Adam Collins to head Institutional Sales Americas/EMEA
Trade execution technology and connectivity specialist oneZero has announced the appointment of Adam Collins as Head of Institutional Sales – Americas and EMEA. In this new role, Adam will lead oneZero’s institutional sales strategy and execution across two of its...
FCA outlines changes to payment safeguarding rules
UK consumers will be better protected when they use payment firms, with the introduction of new rules to protect their money from May 2026. The changes, outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today, will improve safeguarding practices among payment firms....
Ant International receives Bank Negara Malaysia Class A Money Services Business licence
Ant International has obtained approval from Bank Negara Malaysia to carry out business under a Class A Money Services Business licence. The licence will empower Ant International’s WorldFirst, an all-in-one digital cross-border payment and treasury account service...
Corpay, Circle partner to expand stablecoin access across global payment channels
Corpay, Inc., (NYSE:CPAY) today announced a new collaboration with a subsidiary of Circle Internet Group, Inc., (NYSE:CRCL) to expand stablecoin access across global payment channels. They will work together to embed USDC across Corpay’s cross-border pay-in and...
Prop firm FundingPips hires FCA alum Andria Evripidou as Managing Director
Dubai based retail prop trading firm FundingPips has announced that it has hired Andria Evripidou, as Group Managing Director. A native of Cyprus, Andria Evripidou spent the past two years running her own startup, XDA, which provides crypto and banking solutions for...
Exclusive: Doo Group HR exec Anca Ioana Ionescu departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Anca Ioana Ionescu, Head of Human Resources Europe at Retail FX and CFDs broker Doo Group, has left the company. Anca Ioana Ionescu, who is one of the most experienced HR executives in the FX and CFDs sector, joined Doo Group in...
Gold Holds Near Two-Week High :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentOn Wednesday, the price of gold dipped to 3,375 USD per troy ounce but remained close to a two-week high, retaining most of its recent gains.The market remains buoyed by demand for defensive assets amid expectations of a more dovish...
Fiinu announces proposed acquisition of FX brokerage Everfex
The Directors of Fiinu Plc (LON:BANK) today announced the proposed acquisition of Everfex P.S.A. for an aggregate total consideration of up to £12.0 million. The initial consideration, of £8.0 million, is to be satisfied through the issue of 80,000,000 new ordinary...
The Nuclear Revolution Awaits :: InvestMacro
Source: Stephen McBride (8/6/25) Stephen McBride of The Rational Optimist shares his thoughts on how nuclear energy can be reshaped.A tiny uranium pellet the size of a gummy bear holds energy matching 140 oil barrels. It’s humanity’s most environmentally friendly,...
TradingView introduces Fundamental Graphs – FX News Group
TradingView has expanded the range of tools available to its users via the addition of Fundamental Graphs. Created to enhance fundamental analysis, this feature enables seamless comparison of key financial metrics across multiple companies — all on a single chart that...
The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged. In Vietnam, inflationary pressures continue to ease :: InvestMacro
As of Tuesday’s close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) declined by 0.14%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.49%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) ended lower by 0.65%. The US stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors grappled with disappointing economic data,...
Broadridge makes minority investment in Uptiq
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced a new strategic partnership and minority investment in Uptiq, an AI platform for financial services. Integrating Uptiq’s technology into Broadridge’s Wealth Lending Network (WLN) provides financial...
AUSTRAC urges inactive remittance businesses to voluntarily withdraw their registrations
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is encouraging inactive remittance businesses to voluntarily withdraw their registrations or risk cancellation. More than 900 independent remittance businesses are registered with AUSTRAC but a large...
TP ICAP announces launch of fifth share buyback program of £30M
TP ICAP Group plc (LON:TCAP) today announcesdthat it will commence a fifth share buyback program of £30 million. The new program will start once the Fourth Buyback completes. It will cover TP ICAP’s ordinary shares of 25p each for a maximum consideration of £30...
Capitolis secures investments from Barclays, BNP Paribas, and J.P. Morgan
Financial technology company Capitolis today announced additional strategic investments from leading global banks and venture capital firms. New bank investors Barclays and BNP Paribas join J.P. Morgan, an existing Capitolis investor, as well as Citi, Morgan Stanley,...
TP ICAP registers rise in H1 2025 revenues driven by Global Broking and Liquidnet
TP ICAP Group plc (LON:TCAP) today posted its interim management report for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The Group delivered strong results in the first half of 2025, with revenue increasing by 7% to £1,224 million (+9% in constant currency). This performance...
Euroclear appoints Szandra Nagyné Komócsi as Chief Internal Auditor
Euroclear today announced the appointment of Szandra Nagyné Komócsi as Chief Internal Auditor. Her appointment has been formally approved by the National Bank of Belgium. Ms Komócsi brings a wealth of relevant expertise and a deep understanding of Euroclear to the new...
Exclusive: Prop firm tech provider Axcera hires Gabriela Jakabova as COO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that prop trading firm software and technology solutions provider Axcera has hired Gabriela Jakabova as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Gabriela Jakabova, who is based in Brno, Czechia, comes to Axcera from outside the...
iSAM Securities launches Parallax risk share model for Brokers
London based prime-of-prime broker and liquidity solutions provider iSAM Securities has announced the launch of Parallax, a proprietary risk share model designed to help brokers unlock additional value from their client flow through transparent, performance-aligned...
GCEX launches XplorDigital crypto trading app
Crypto prime brokerage GCEX Group has announced that it has launched its new XplorDigital trading app, which is now available for GCEX’s institutional and professional clients to download on the UK Apple App Store and globally on Google Play. It will be rolled out...
FIS registers increase in revenues in Q2 2025
FIS (NYSE:FIS) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. On a GAAP basis, revenue increased 5% as compared to the prior-year period to approximately $2.6 billion. GAAP net earnings attributable to common stockholders from continuing...
Coinbase plans to offer $2bn of Convertible Senior Notes
Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) today announced its intention to offer $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 in a private offering to persons...
Broadridge reports increase in Q4 FY25 earnings
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025. Total revenues increased 6% to $2,065 million in the quarter to end-June 2025 from $1,944 million in the prior year period. Recurring revenues...
Number of US ETF listings on Cboe Global Markets exceeds 1,000
Derivatives and securities exchange network Cboe Global Markets, Inc., today announced it surpassed 1,000 U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listings, becoming only the second venue to ever cross the mark. As of today, over 115 unique issuers list ETF products on Cboe...
EUR/USD Pressured by External Factors :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair edged lower on Tuesday, dipping to 1.1556 amid subdued trading activity. Market participants are cautiously assessing the latest trade signals and recalibrating their expectations for monetary policy.Trade tensions...
Euronext announces cancellation of repurchased shares
European capital market infrastructure Euronext today announced the cancellation of 2,692,979 ordinary shares following completion of its €300 million share repurchase program on 10 March 2025. The cancellation of the ordinary shares is in line with the intention to...
Bitcoin waits for fresh directional spark :: InvestMacro
Bitcoin ↓ 1.6% month-to-dateFresh catalyst needed to break out of range Trump’s tariff & US data could spark volatilityTechnical levels: $120k, $115k, $112k Bitcoin remains in standby mode with prices lingering around $115k in the absence of a fresh directional...
Exclusive: 360T liquidity management head Tom Flanagan moves to Reactive Markets
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that London based institutional multi-asset trading network operator Reactive Markets has hired experienced FX industry executive Tom Flanagan, as its new Head of US Liquidity Management. He will continue to be based in New York for his...
Stock indexes returned to growth amid renewed hopes for a September Fed rate cut :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 1.34% by the end of Monday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 1.47%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed 1.95% higher. The indexes’ growth was fueled by renewed hopes for a September Fed rate cut following a weak July...
Exclusive: Saxo UK Activation Manager Philippe de Clauzade de Mazieux moves to TradeStation
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime Saxo UK executive Philippe de Clauzade de Mazieux is leaving the company, and moving to the UK arm of US online broker TradeStation. Philippe de Clauzade de Mazieux had been with Saxo UK, the London based, FCA regulated arm...
StoneX closes acquisition of The Benchmark Company
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), a global financial services firm, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of The Benchmark Company, LLC, a provider of investment banking, equity research, and institutional sales and trading services. The...
Exclusive: ACY / CMC alum Mark Tsang joins CFDs broker Decode Capital as COO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced industry executive Mark Tsang has joined Australia based CFDs broker Decode Capital, as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mark Tsang has spent the past 10 years in the online trading sector in Australia,...
SEC, Oppenheimer & Co continue talks on settlement in case about non-compliance with municipal bond offering disclosure requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Oppenheimer & Co Inc continue their talks on a settlement in a case about non-compliance with municipal bond offering disclosure requirements. On August 4, 2025, the parties submitted a status update to the New York...
Exclusive: Crossover Markets expands to APAC hiring Cboe exec Lik Hui Lim in Singapore
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that London based crypto tech and liquidity company Crossover Markets, operator of the CROSSx crypto ECN, has expanded into the APAC region, hiring Singapore based executive Lik Hui Lim as Director of Business Development. Lik Hui Lim...
FCA imposes fines of nearly £46M on Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to fine both Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management (WIM) for failures in their management of the Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF). The FCA imposed a fine of £5,888,800 on Mr Woodford and banned him from...
FxPro adds CFDs on Figma stock to lineup of trading instruments
Retail CFD and Forex broker FxPro has made Figma (FIG.N) stock available to trade via CFDs. This highly anticipated tech stock has made waves in the market with one of the most spectacular IPOs in recent history. Clients of FxPro can: Trade with MT5 accounts via...
Tarabut obtains in-principle approval from UAE c-bank
Tarabut, an open banking and embedded finance platform, has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) following the introduction of the UAE’s Open Finance regulation. This milestone marks the third national regulatory...
Elan Bension’s Argamon partners with TOA Labs on institutional crypto liquidity
TOA Labs, a New York based, Antigua and Barbuda registered technology-driven market-making firm, and multi-asset digital liquidity provider Argamon have announced a strategic partnership set to redefine standards for institutional crypto trading and liquidity. By...
London Stock Exchange Group launches £1bn share buyback program
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announced today it will commence a share buyback program to purchase ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each in the company with an aggregate value of up to £1,000,000,000. In connection with the buyback program, LSEG has entered...
Weak US labor market data increased the likelihood of a Fed rate cut. Oil prices fall amid rumors that OPEC plans to raise production :: InvestMacro
On Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) declined by 1.23% (-3.02% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) dropped by 1.60% (-2.50% for the week), and the Nasdaq Tech Index (US100) closed down by 1.96% (-2.48% for the week). The US stocks fell on Friday as investors...
Institutional FX trading volumes slow 3% in July 2025
The traditional summer slowdown has hit the FX trading world, with July 2025 volumes slumping slightly from June levels, as traders hit the vacation trail and as currency volatility remained fairly low. Each Cboe FX, EuronextFX and Deutsche Borse’s 360T reported...
Yen Weakens Amid Fed Rate Expectations and Bank of Japan Signals :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair climbed to 147.67 on Monday as the Japanese yen underwent a correction following Friday’s volatile trading session, with investors closely monitoring macroeconomic developments.Market focus remains on shifting US...
The New York Stock Exchange names Bryan Daniel President, NYSE Texas
The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), today announced the appointment of Bryan Daniel as President, NYSE Texas and establishment of the headquarters of NYSE Texas. Bryan Daniel In this role, Bryan Daniel will report directly...
Mogo monetizes $13.8M of WonderFi stake
Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO), a digital wealth and payments company, today announced it has monetized approximately $13.8 million of its investment in WonderFi Technologies Inc, representing just under 50% of its total holdings in the company. This transaction is highly...
Miami International Holdings launches roadshow for its IPO
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), an operator of regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced that it has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering of 15,000,000 shares of its common stock. MIH also intends to grant...
Exclusive: Moneta Markets gets FCA license via VIBHS acquisition
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker Moneta Markets is set to break into the UK online trading market, acquiring FCA licensed broker VIBHS Financial Ltd. VIBHS has been fairly inactive the past few years, posting revenues of just £358K in...
OANDA Japan to change trading hours for TRY currency pairs
OANDA Japan Inc, a subsidiary of online broker OANDA Corporation, has announced changes to trading hours for Turkish Lira (TRY) currency pairs. The change, effective from August 11, 2025 (Monday), will affect the following pairs: Trading hours before the change:...
Aquis Exchange names Noah Liot its Chief Technology Officer
Noah Liot has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer of Aquis Exchange. Noah Liot Since joining in 2023, Noah Liot has been instrumental in delivering Aquis’ most significant technology development projects, achieving exceptional results, as well as establishing...
SimCorp appoints Peter Sanderson as its CEO
SimCorp, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse AG, today announced the appointment of Peter Sanderson as its Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Sanderson brings extensive and diverse expertise to SimCorp. As Group Chief Executive Officer for...
SEC takes owner of Global Investors Capital to Court
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Joseph J. Nantomah, Investors Capital LLC, Global Investors Capital LLC, and High Income Performance Partners LLC. The SEC’s complaint, submitted at Wisconsin Eastern District Court on...
FX week in review: ProsperUS closes, LoopFX launch, Your Bourse CEO, CFI CMO, ADSS CCO
FX and CFDs industry news was led this week by a number of changes in the C-Suites of various brokers and B2B providers to the sector, including the “top jobs” at each of Your Bourse and Neomarkets. We also got to see Q2 results from a number of firms in the sector,...
GBPUSD under pressure with fresh losses ahead? :: InvestMacro
(Note: This report was published before the US NFP report on Friday afternoon.)GBPUSD ↓ 3.8% in July – worst month in 2025 BoE expected to cut rates by 25bp on Thursday BoE meeting forecast to move GBPUSD ↑ 0.5% & ↓ 0.4%US economic data could trigger additional...
Interactive Brokers registers 27% Y/Y increase in DARTs in July 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just published its key operating metrics for July 2025. The brokerage reported 3.498 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) for July 2025, 27% higher than in July 2024 and 1% higher than...
XTB revenue flat ($155M) but Profits up 11% ($58M) in Q2 2025
Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB (WSE:XTB) has released its preliminary results for Q2 and the first half of 2025, reporting a second consecutive strong quarter for the company. XTB Revenues and Profits Q2 2025 Revenues at XTB for the second quarter of 2025...
Cboe registers record Global FX net revenue of $23.6M in Q2 2025
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Record Global FX net revenue of $23.6 million increased 19% as compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increase was due to higher net transaction and clearing fees. ADNV...
How to Invest in Solana: A Guide for Crypto-Curious Traders
In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, few names have captured the attention of both newcomers and seasoned blockchain enthusiasts like Solana. Known for its lightning-fast transactions and innovative infrastructure, Solana has quickly emerged as one of the...
What’s the best way for cities to beat the heat? :: InvestMacro
By Ian Smith, Boston University and Lucy Hutyra, Boston University When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and vehicles and air conditioners release more heat into the air.The temperature in...
FCA to open retail access to crypto ETNs
Firms will soon be able to give retail consumers access to crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), under changes announced by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Crypto ETNs that retail consumers can access must be traded on an FCA-approved, UK-based investment...
Parameta Solutions makes its OTC pricing and liquidity data available on Snowflake Marketplace
Parameta Solutions, the data and analytics division of TP ICAP Group, has announced the availability of its trusted over-the-counter (OTC) pricing and liquidity data on Snowflake Marketplace. This collaboration will give financial institutions direct, frictionless...
Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad replaces Paul Klanschek as Co-CEO of Bitpanda
Vienna, Austria based crypto exchange operator Bitpanda has announced that Paul Klanschek has decided to step away from his day-to-day role as co-CEO of the company, and take on a new role as a Member of the Board of Directors. In this role, he’ll continue to help...
Argentex announces resignation of Singer Capital Markets as its Nominated Adviser and Broker
Argentex Group plc announced today that Singer Capital Markets has resigned as its Nominated Adviser and Broker with effect from 31 July 2025. Pursuant to AIM Rule 1, if a replacement Nominated Adviser is not appointed within one month, the admission of the company’s...
OFX becomes Official Payments Partner of Burnley FC
Newly promoted-to-the-EPL football club Burnley FC has announced a new strategic partnership with Australia based foreign exchange and payment solutions provider OFX (ASX:OFX), which will see OFX become Burnley FC’s official payments partner. As Burnley FC’s official...
FCA imposes £1M fine on Sigma Broking for transaction reporting failures
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Sigma Broking Limited £1,087,300 for failing to submit complete and accurate transaction reports for five years. The FCA’s monitoring systems identified issues with the transaction reports submitted by Sigma, which...
Singaporean authorities investigate Tokenize Xchange
The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) is currently investigating AmazingTech Pte Ltd (ATPL) and its related companies. ATPL operated Tokenize Xchange, a cryptocurrency trading platform, under an exemption from holding a licence under the Payment Services Act 2019...
California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power :: InvestMacro
By Jacob Stid, Michigan State University; Annick Anctil, Michigan State University, and Anthony Kendall, Michigan State University Imagine that you own a small, 20-acre farm in California’s Central Valley. You and your family have cultivated this land for decades, but...
Exclusive: NAGA Group Head of User Acquisition Stanislav Galandzovskyi departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime NAGA Group executive Stanislav Galandzovskyi has left his position as Head of User Acquisition at the company. Stanislav Galandzovskyi had been with NAGA since 2018, and managed the group’s multi-million dollar monthly...
Euronext marks 18.9% Y/Y increase in FX trading revenue in Q2 2025
Pan-European capital market infrastructure Euronext today posted its results for the second quarter of 2025. FX trading revenue was up 18.9%, at €9.3 million in Q2 2025, reflecting record trading volumes in April 2025, which outbalanced the negative currency impact of...
FOMC, BoC, and BoJ expectedly kept interest rates unchanged :: InvestMacro
By the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) declined by 0.38%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.12%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed higher by 0.15%. The US stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest...
New MT5 platform build offers extended OpenBLAS support and enhanced control in MQL5
On Friday, August 1, 2025, an updated version (build 5200) of the MetaTrader 5 platform will be released. In this version, MetaQuotes has significantly expanded support for the OpenBLAS linear algebra library in MQL5, adding nearly thirty new functions. These...
What’s Next For Gold? :: InvestMacro
Global Analyst Adrian Day reviews initial results from Altius Minerals Corp. (ALS:TSX) and takes a look at gold and gold stocks.Altius Minerals Corp. (ALS:TSX) reported royalty revenue lower than both the previous and the year-ago quarter, as well as below estimates....
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of eight unauthorized crypto websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to eight unauthorized websites offering investment in crypto-assets. The entities targeted by the latest orders are: “YUI236” (website https://yui236.it); “DRST78” (website...
Is the Bitcoin Cycle Dead? :: InvestMacro
“3 up, 1 down.” This represents the historical rhythm that Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency values have typically followed.We refer to it as the four-year cycle. It was a sequence so reliable, you could synchronize your timepiece to it, as demonstrated by this chart...
Interactive Brokers launches Version 1.0 of IBKR Desktop platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) today announced the official launch of Version 1.0 of the IBKR Desktop platform. This release follows two years of iterative beta development and introduces a fully featured desktop trading...
Little Oil and Gas Junior at an Excellent Price :: InvestMacro
Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. explains why he thinks Ring Energy Inc. (REI:NYSE) is a Buy.Ring Energy Inc. (REI:NYSE) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Permian Basin in West Texas.They engage in the acquisition,...
Visa plans to support more stablecoins within its settlement platform
Visa plans to enable support for more stablecoins and more blockchains to facilitate settlement transactions for issuers and acquirers. Visa’s settlement platform is adding support for two additional USD-backed stablecoins, two blockchains and the euro-backed EURC....
Weak UK Data and a Strong Dollar Weigh on the Pound :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair dropped to 1.3252, its lowest level since 11 May 2025, as a resurgent US dollar and disappointing UK economic data weighed on the pound.Market sentiment has shifted from concerns about inflation to fears of an...
CFI Financial names Omar Khaled as CMO
CFI Financial Group, a global leader in online trading, has announced the appointment of Omar Khaled as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), reinforcing the Group’s commitment to driving brand excellence, global growth, and stronger client engagement. Omar Khaled joined CFI...
Marex, GFO-X partner to meet institutional demand for secure access to digital asset derivatives
Marex, a diversified global financial services platform, and GFO-X, an FCA-regulated and centrally cleared digital asset derivatives trading venue, today announced their partnership to meet growing institutional demand for secure, regulated access to digital asset...
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive :: InvestMacro
By Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns...
HK regulator obtains six-year disqualification order against former exec director of Zhongda
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has obtained a disqualification order in the Court of First Instance against Zhang Yuqing, the former vice-chairman and executive director of Zhongda International Holdings Limited. Zhang has been disqualified...
How LPs can help brokers compete in a regulated market
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Luis Raposo Dos Santos, Sales Director for Latin America at Finalto, an innovative prime brokerage that provides bespoke liquidity and fintech solutions. Finalto delivers best-in-class pricing, execution and prime broker...
Robinhood revenues rise 7% ($989M) and profits up 15% ($386M) in bounceback Q2 2025
Following a somewhat disappointing Q1, US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) saw much-improved results in the second quarter of 2025, with the company reporting modestly improved Revenues and Profit figures, although still below record results from Q4-2024....
How the world’s nuclear watchdog monitors facilities around the world – and what it means that Iran kicked it out :: InvestMacro
By Anna Erickson, Georgia Institute of Technology What happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program? Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build a nuclear weapon. Then, the global community verifies that stated intent via the...
NFA orders Traders Edge to withdraw from and not reapply for membership
The US National Futures Association (NFA) has ordered Traders Edge Inc., an NFA Member introducing broker located in Madison, N.J., to withdraw from, and not reapply for, NFA membership. The Decision, issued by an NFA Hearing Panel, is based on a Complaint issued by...
Saxo UK exec Dan Squires moves to Abu Dhabi to take CCO role at ADSS
FNG has learned that UAE based online broker ADSS (formerly ADS Securities) has hired Dan Squires as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Dan Squires joins ADSS from Saxo Bank’s UK unit, relocating from London to Abu Dhabi in the process. He had joined...
Revolut becomes title partner of the future Audi F1 Team
UK based neobank and payments company Revolut has announced that it is joining forces with the future Audi F1 Team, which will see Revolut become the title partner of the team from the 2026 FIA Formula One Championship season onward. The parties said that the new...
Douglas Cifu to retire as Virtu Financial CEO
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VIRT), a provider of global, multi-asset financial services that delivers liquidity and innovative, transparent products, today announced that Douglas Cifu will retire as CEO and remain an advisor to Virtu. Virtu’s Board of Directors has...
Virtu Financial marks 44.2% Y/Y jump in revenues in Q2 2025
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VIRT), a provider of financial services and products that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver innovative, transparent trading solutions to its clients and liquidity to the global markets, today reported results for the second...
Today, investors focus on the Bank of Canada meeting and the FOMC decision :: InvestMacro
As of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.46%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) declined by 0.30%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed lower by 0.21%. The three major US indexes ended Tuesday in the red as mixed corporate earnings reports and caution...
Mogo seeks to obtain full crypto regulatory approval in Canada
Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO), a digital wealth and payments company, today announced that it is moving forward with plans to seek regulatory approval in Canada to offer crypto trading on its platform. If approved, Mogo would join an elite category, becoming one of only two...
USD/JPY in Correction as Markets Await Signals from Fed and BoJ :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair fell to 147.92 on Wednesday, with the Japanese yen recovering some of its early-week losses as the US dollar softened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.While the Fed is widely expected to keep rates on...
JPMorgan Chase, Coinbase collaborate to make buying crypto easier
Today, JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced a partnership. The initial phase of the partnership includes new features for mutual customers, including: Direct Bank-to-Wallet Connection: Through JPMorgan’s secure API, Chase customers...
Wall Street Faces $11 Trillion Test :: InvestMacro
4 of “Magnificent 7” set to publish earningsCombined market cap of 4 tech titans over $11 trillion Beyond earnings, key focus on tariff impact & AI spending Meta could move almost 6% ↑ or ↓ post earningsApple shares ↓ over 15% year-to-dateFour of the “Magnificent...
Neptune Digital Assets Corp qualifies to trade on OTCQX Best Market
OTC Markets Group Inc., an operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a company that engages in operations across the digital asset ecosystem, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX...
Tradeweb registers 26.7% Y/Y increase in revenues in Q2 2025
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW), a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company reported $513.0 million in quarterly revenues, an increase...
UBS completes migration of Credit Suisse client accounts booked outside of Switzerland to its platform
UBS today provided an update on Credit Suisse’s integration into its business. UBS said it progressed its integration plans at pace during the second quarter of 2025. UBS has now completed the migration of Credit Suisse client accounts booked outside of Switzerland to...
Interactive Brokers Securities Japan introduces NISA accounts
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) has announced the introduction of NISA accounts through Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc. (IBSJ), its Japanese affiliate. NISA is a government-backed investment vehicle that allows eligible...
Boku secures Payment Institution license by Central Bank of Brazil
Payment solutions provider Boku has been granted a Payment Institution license by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB). This authorisation enables Boku to operate as a Payment Initiator and E-money Issuer, positioning the company to participate in Brazil’s evolving Open...
Interactive Brokers makes Forecast Contracts available in Europe
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) today announced the expansion of Forecast Contracts into Europe. These event-based contracts allow investors to take positions on clearly defined outcomes related to financial, economic and climate...
Worldline unveils changes to its management team
Payment services provider Worldline today announced changes to its Executive Committee. Madalena Cascais Tomé will assume the role of Head of Financial Services, effective 1 October, succeeding Alessandro Baroni, who has decided to leave Worldline to pursue other...
CySEC warns against fraudulent websites promising loss recovery
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has become aware of malicious websites which claim to offer investors services for the recovery of losses suffered as a result of investment in regulated or unregulated entities. The following malicious websites,...
Standard Chartered appoints Jason Forrester as Group Chief Risk Officer
Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Jason Forrester as its new Group Chief Risk Officer, subject to regulatory approval. Jason Forrester Mr Forrester joined Standard Chartered five years ago and is currently Co-Head, Chief Risk Officer, Corporate...
Corpay Cross-Border becomes Official FX Partner of Sunderland AFC
Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:CPAY), a global leader in corporate payments, today announced that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with Sunderland AFC to become their Official FX Partner. Through this partnership, Sunderland will be able to utilise...
Coinbase adds Samsung Pay as payment and deposit option
Samsung Pay will begin rolling out as a payment and deposit option inside the Coinbase app for users in the United States and Canada, with plans to expand to additional geographies in the near future. Starting this week, Coinbase users in North America can now use...
Exclusive: Elina Pedersen takes over as CEO of Your Bourse from Andrey Vedikhin
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that some management changes are afoot at MT4 / MT5 broker technology solutions provider Your Bourse, which will see company co-founder Elina Pedersen take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Elina’s day-to-day role as Chief Revenue...
eToro launches 24/5 trading, futures and tokenized stocks
Online broker eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ETOR) revealed today in a global webinar ‘eToro Unlocked: Trade Without Boundaries’ how the company is evolving its product offering as it moves towards a tokenized future. eToro Co-founder and CEO, Yoni Assia said: “We’ve been...
Precious metal prices are falling amid declining demand for safe-haven assets. The US and Thailand are close to signing a trade agreement :: InvestMacro
On Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.14%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) edged up by 0.02%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed higher by 0.36%. The US stocks were mostly flat as investors digested the new trade agreement between the US and the EU and...
Speed, Strategy, Success – A Shared DNA: ActivTrades and Nikola Tsolov
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. At ActivTrades, we know that success doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of relentless preparation, flawless execution, and unshakable...
The Deal’s Consequences Could Be Severe :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair tumbled to 1.1579 by Tuesday, marking its sharpest intraday decline since 6 November last year.The euro’s plunge followed the announcement of a new trade agreement between the US and the European Union, which imposes...
SquaredFinancial bizdev head Dominique El Khoury leaves for CEO job at startup broker Neomarkets
FNG has learned that Dubai based startup CFDs broker Neomarkets has hired Dominique El Khoury as its CEO. Dominique El Khoury spent the past two years at SquaredFinancial, serving as Global Head of Business Development MEA & GCC, out of SquaredFinancial’s Dubai...
FCA launches High Court proceedings against Concept Capital Group
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has commenced High Court proceedings against Concept Capital Group (CCG), Ian Anthony Elliott, Adrian Felix, Ayub Swaibu, Edmund Brew, Ernest Kargbo, Raymondip Bedi, Riverrun Consulting Limited and Gateridge Consulting Limited...
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited joins Eurobond depository network
The International Central Securities Depositories (ICSDs) Clearstream Banking S.A. and Euroclear Bank SA/NV have appointed Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK) as common depository, safekeeper and service provider for international securities, also known as...
Standard Chartered, Alibaba Group enter into technology partnership
Standard Chartered and Alibaba Group Holding Limited have entered into a partnership, utilising Alibaba Cloud’s AI technologies to accelerate the pace at which the financial services sector embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to the Memorandum of...
Eurex Clearing launches DLT-facilitated collateral mobilization service
Eurex Clearing, one of the leading clearing houses globally and part of Deutsche Börse Group, has launched its innovative DLT-facilitated collateral mobilization service. In a landmark first transaction, J.P. Morgan mobilized securities collateral for its client,...
iSAM Securities RADAR risk management tool for brokers integrates with DXtrade
Broker technology provider Devexperts and liquidity and risk management specialist iSAM Securities have announced their integration connecting iSAM Securities’ proprietary risk management software, RADAR, to Devexperts’ flagship multi-asset trading platform, DXtrade....
Aquis Exchange appoints Thomas Downes as Head of Markets
Aquis Exchange today announced the appointment of Thomas Downes as Head of Markets, responsible for leading the strategy, operations, and growth of the exchange group’s pan-European multilateral trading facility (MTF). Downes brings extensive experience in electronic...
Cboe BZX Options to introduce complex orders
Effective October 13, 2025, subject to regulatory review, Cboe BZX Options Exchange will introduce complex orders. Currently, Cboe supports complex orders on Cboe Options (C1), C2 Options (C2), and EDGX Options Exchanges. Upon the effective date, subject to regulatory...
DHF Capital expands in MENA via Tauro Markets alliance
Luxembourg-based securitization company DHF Capital has announced a new strategic collaboration with startup CFDs broker Tauro Markets. The strategic partnership with Tauro Markets sets a new milestone in DHF Capital’s financial services expansion across the Middle...
FINRA fines TradeStation Securities for deficiencies in communications regarding crypto assets
TradeStation Securities, Inc. has agreed to pay a fine of $85,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From July to September 2022, TradeStation Securities distributed communications regarding crypto assets and crypto...
Airwallex Capital (Singapore) granted Capital Markets Services licence by MAS
Airwallex, a global fintech platform, today announced that its Singapore entity, Airwallex Capital (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has been granted a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). With this licence, Airwallex can now offer...
Speculator Bets led by Soybeans, Soybean Oil & Wheat :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 22nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
iFOREX becomes back-of-shirt sponsor for Ferencvárosi TC
Retail FX and CFDs broker iFOREX has announced the signing of an agreement designating iFOREX Europe as the Official Back of Shirt Sponsor of Ferencvárosi TC (FTC) – Hungary’s most decorated football club and the newly crowned 2025 Nemzeti Bajnokság I champions, after...
Speculator Bets led by 2-Year Bonds & Treasury Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 22nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Clearstream enhances its Settlement Prediction Tool to support T+1 client readiness
Clearstream has released an enhanced version of its Settlement Prediction Tool to help clients proactively manage settlement risks, reduce penalty exposure, and support T+1 client readiness. The AI-powered tool delivers predictive insights into settlement outcomes and...
Gold Declines as EU Strikes Trade Deal :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold held steady at $3,330 per troy ounce on Monday following three consecutive days of declines. The metal faced downward pressure after news emerged of a trade agreement between the US and the EU, dampening investor interest in...
SIX registers rise in operating income and improved margin in H1 2025
SIX today posted its financial report for the first half (H1) of 2025. The Group increased its operating income by 4.7% year-on-year to CHF 823.0 million (at constant exchange rates). At reported exchange rates, this increase was 4.0%. Less sales-related costs, net...
S&P 500 hits an all-time high for five consecutive days. RBNZ plans rate cut at August meeting :: InvestMacro
As of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.47% (up +1.20% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.40% (weekly +1.33%), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed up 0.23% (weekly +0.64%). On Friday, the S&P 500 reached its fifth...
Standard Chartered partners with Know Your Customer Limited
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Know Your Customer Limited today announced the launch of a new collaboration on real-time know-your-customer (KYC) verifications via the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)-led Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) platform....
Gold Speculator Bets rise to highest since March :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 22nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
CFI sees record $1.51 trillion in client trading volumes for Q2-2025
Leading global online trading provider CFI Financial Group has announced a record-breaking trajectory with landmark performance in the second quarter of 2025. The Group posted an all-time high quarterly trading volume of $1.51 trillion – or more than $500 billion in...
EAFE, Silver, Sugar & 5-Year top Bullish & Bearish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on July 22nd.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Exclusive: Brokeree marketing head Anton Sokolov departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Anton Sokolov has resigned from his position as Marketing Manager at broker tech solutions provider Brokeree, and left the company. Anton Sokolov had been with Brokeree in its Tallinn, Estonia head office for more than seven years,...
Currency Speculators cut their British Pound Bets to 22-Week Low :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 22nd and shows a quick view of how large market...
FX week in review: Maria Sharapova, Liverpool FC and Brooklyn Nets get CFDs sponsors
This was one of the busiest weeks for sports related sponsorships and brand ambassador deals – an increasingly popular tool for FX and CFDs brokers – with a number of well-known names in the worlds of tennis, football and basketball hooking up with various CFDs...
UK watchdog terminates proceedings against Tom Hayes
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revoked Carlo Palombo’s ban from the financial services industry and is ending its action against Tom Hayes following the recent Supreme Court judgment quashing their criminal convictions. The judgment has determined that...
Strong Alphabet report pushes indices to new highs; US-Canada tariff talks stall :: InvestMacro
On Thursday, the US stocks traded mixed: the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.70%. The S&P 500 (US500) rose by 0.07%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed higher by 0.25%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both ended Thursday at record highs, supported by strong...
FCA imposes £1M fine on H2O Deputy CEO
The former deputy chief executive officer of asset manager H2O AM LLP (H2O), Jean-Noel Alba, has been fined £1,049,500 by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and banned from the financial services industry. An FCA investigation found that Mr Alba lacked integrity...
EUR/USD Under Pressure Despite Weaker US Dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair dipped to 1.1738 on Friday as the US dollar staged a modest recovery, though it remains on track for a weekly decline. Investors continue to weigh developments in trade negotiations while awaiting next week’s Federal...
TradingView adds Blue Ocean ATS data
TradingView has integrated real-time Blue Ocean ATS data into the platform. Blue Ocean is a pioneer in extended-hours trading, offering to track and analyze U.S. stocks, funds, and more even after traditional markets close. This new addition brings extra opportunities...
Week Ahead: Heavy hitter line up to rock US500?
By ForexTime US500 ↑ over 8% YTD, recently touching ATH Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Apple = nearly 20% of US500 weight US GDP, PCE & NFP could influence Fed cut bets Trump’s tariff deadline = Liberation Day 2.0? Technical levels: 6400, 6350 and 6300 If you...
Trump Media’s $2 Billion Bitcoin Investment Signals Shift to Crypto Empire
On Monday, Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, announced a $2 billion purchase of Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities, with an additional $300 million allocated for Bitcoin options. This move, part of the company’s Bitcoin treasury...
FCA gives James Staley until August 6th to pay £1.1M fine
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a final notice to James Edward Staley, former CEO of Barclays. The Financial Conduct Authority: (1) imposes on Mr James Edward Staley, pursuant to section 66 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“the...
FINRA fines Greenbird Capital for engaging in cold calling
Greenbird Capital LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $50,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From May 2021 through December 2023, the firm failed to establish, maintain, and enforce a system reasonably designed to...
AUSTRAC closes Enforceable Undertaking with National Australia Bank
AUSTRAC has finalised the Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with National Australia Bank (NAB) after the bank satisfied its obligations under the agreement. The EU, accepted in April 2022, was entered into by NAB and 4 other NAB related companies to address shortcomings in...
Exclusive: Kraig Noble on the launch of AxiPrime
FNG Exclusive Interview… Following our report from earlier this month that leading Australia based FX and CFDs brokerage Axi was launching AxiPrime as its institutional and next-generation B2B liquidity provider to meet the evolving needs of professional trading...
Moneta Markets becomes Atlético de Madrid sponsor in APAC
Retail FX and CFDs broker Moneta Markets has announced that it is now the official online trading sponsor of popular LaLiga football club Atlético de Madrid in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Atlético de Madrid has a long sponsorship history with CFDs brokers. Plus500...
Marex to acquire Winterflood Securities for £103.9M
Diversified global financial services platform Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Winterflood Securities from Close Brothers Group plc for approximately £103.9 million in cash, which represents a premium of £15 million....
how to make sure benefits flow to the local economy :: InvestMacro
By Jabulani Shaba, University of Groningen Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserves on the African continent. Lithium has been mined since the colonial period in the 1950s. It’s a critical part of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are essential for the electric...
Circle announces new collaboration with Binance
Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) today announced a new collaboration with digital asset exchange Binance. Together, Circle and Binance are accelerating support to meet the growing demand for tokenized Real-World Assets among Binance’s institutional clients. As...
Deutsche Börse Group registers 14% Y/Y increase in FX & Digital Asset revenue in Q2 2025
Deutsche Börse Group today posted a set of solid financial metrics for the second quarter of 2025. The FX & Digital Assets unit recorded a further rise in average daily volume traded in the second quarter. The growth was spread across all client segments and...
Trade Tariffs and Economic Data Boost GBP/USD :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair climbed to a two-week high on Thursday, holding near 1.3578, bolstered by improved global risk sentiment following the US-Japan trade agreement.The deal, which replaces previously proposed 25% tariffs with a 15% levy,...
Nuvei adds PINless debit and Least Cost Routing to its Authorization Optimization suite
Nuvei today announced the addition of PINless debit and Least Cost Routing to its Authorization Optimization suite, improving its authorization rate for merchants in North America by up to 3.5 percentage points for applicable transactions. PINless debit and least cost...
Taiwan Looks to Drones to Fight China :: InvestMacro
Source: Streetwise Reports (7/22/25)Like with this island in East Asia, militaries around the world are increasingly using drones, a staple in their arsenal, in conflict or training. This trend could benefit companies in the sector, including New Horizon Aircraft Ltd....
Argentex Group Plc and Argentex Technologies Limited placed into administration
Argentex Group PLC and Argentex Technologies Limited have today, 24 July 2025, been placed into Administration under the Insolvency Act 1986. Daniel Conway, Anthony Wright and David Hudson of FRP Advisory Trading Limited were appointed today as Joint Administrators....
Mining Stock ETFs & Miners :: InvestMacro
As governments around the world race to implement fresh stagflationary tariff taxes, more spending, and debt, central banks and sovereign wealth funds are moving away from fiat currencies and government bonds.They are moving into gold.Here’s a look at the daily...
smartTrade Technologies hires Christophe Montane as CCO
France based electronic trading and payments platforms provider smartTrade Technologies has announced the strategic appointment of Christophe Montane as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The company said that the appointment follows the recent strategic growth...
Oil prices have been declining for four consecutive days. Natural gas prices have fallen to a two-month low :: InvestMacro
On Wednesday, the US stocks closed with solid gains: the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 1.14%, the S&P 500 (US500) increased by 0.78%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed up 0.61%. The US equities extended their gains on Wednesday following reports that the US...
TradingView adds Deepcoin crypto-futures market data
Deepcoin’s crypto-futures market data is now integrated with TradingView, streaming millisecond-level prices, volume, and order-book depth directly onto your charts and unlocking the platform’s full library of 400-plus indicators and drawing tools for deeper analysis....
Nasdaq registers 13% Y/Y increase in revenues in Q2 2025
Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Second quarter 2025 net revenue was $1.3 billion, an increase of 13% over the second quarter of 2024, or up 12% on an organic basis. This included Solutions revenue growing...
IG Group registers 9% Y/Y increase in revenue in FY25
Electronic trading major IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced its results for the 12 months ended 31 May 2025 (“FY25”). Total revenue amounted to £1,075.9 million, up 9% on the prior year (FY24: £987.3 million), reflecting supportive market conditions and...
Court dismisses ASIC’s appeal against Finder Wallet decision
The Full Federal Court has dismissed the appeal brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in the Finder Wallet case relating to a crypto-asset related product Finder Earn. The ruling upheld the original decision of the Federal Court, which...
eToro adds Vaulta to list of trading instruments
Online broker eToro has confirmed that EOS has officially migrated to Vaulta ($A), with the new token now available to trade. If you held EOS, your tokens have been swapped at a 1:1 ratio – no action needed. Kindly note that there was a temporary issue that affected...
Belgium’s FSMA warns against new wave of fraudulent trading platforms
The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) of Belgium has once again warned the public about the dangers posed by fraudulent trading platforms. These platforms lure investors online with promises of quick and easy earnings. Their offers look attractive, but...
Saxo UK sees 13% drop in Revenue, 32% fall in Profit in 2024
Saxo Capital Markets UK Ltd, the London based, FCA regulated arm of Copenhagen based online broker Saxo Bank, has reported its financial results for 2024 indicating a drop-off on both the top and bottom line, despite an increase in new clients. Saxo UK results 2024...
LMAX hires Copper.co exec Ilya Khazen to head cross-asset sales
London based institutional FX and digital assets exchange operator LMAX Group has announced that it has strengthened its US leadership team, with the appointment of Ilya Khazen. Based in New York in a newly established role, Ilya will lead cross-asset sales for LMAX...
SFO not to seek retrial in Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo cases
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has issued a statement following the Supreme Court judgment regarding Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo. As FX News Group reported earlier today, the Supreme Court has quashed the convictions of Hayes and Palombo. The SFO said it would not...
Interactive Brokers adds Connections tab to TWS platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance its trading solutions, with the latest (beta) build of the TWS platform offering a raft of new features. The platform offers traders to explore a new way to discover opportunity. The Connections tab...
FSCS not yet open to Argentex customer claims
The UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has dedicated a designated page to the Argentex case. As FX News Group reported on Monday, Argentex LLP was placed into special administration on July 21, 2025. This happened shortly after the firm ceased all...
Why Global Investors Should Start Tracking LEI Data to Spot Emerging Companies
Introduction What if there were a way to spot high-growth companies before they hit the mainstream? For global investors, tracking LEI data could be the early-warning system you didn’t know you needed. In this digitalized and interconnected global economic scenario,...
IG alum Dom Bradley named CEO of trading platform provider TradeLocker
Fintech investment group Deus X Capital has announced that it has hired Dom Bradley as CEO of its portfolio company TradeLocker, which provides next-gen trading platforms for online brokers and prop trading firms. Dom Bradley spent the past six years at IG Group...
Leverate launches localization controls in Prop Dashboard to increase regional conversions
Leverate, a global leader in white-label brokerage and prop trading technology, has announced that it has released a major upgrade to its Broker Portal and Prop Dashboard: Plans Localization. This feature enables prop firms to control which funding plans are visible...
FXTM’s JP225 soars on US-Japan trade deal :: InvestMacro
FXTM’s JP225 ↑ over 4% on trade deal, hits 12 month highUS to impose 15% tariffs on Japanese imports, lower than threatened 25%Yen gains capped by political risk, despite trade ‘massive’ deal.Japan PM Ishiba denies reports of stepping downNew FXTM JPC crosses tumble...
MoneyGram appoints Colin Walsh, Chris Trendler and Katherine Carroll to its Board of Directors
MoneyGram, a global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, today announced the appointment of three new independent members to its Board of Directors: Colin Walsh, founder of Varo Bank; Chris Trendler, founding partner of Pendra Group; and...
USD/JPY Falls as Japan and US Reach Trade Agreement :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair dropped to 146.91 on Wednesday, marking a one-week low, following news that the US and Japan have finalised a trade deal.US President Donald Trump announced that the agreement will impose a 15% tariff on Japanese...
Conotoxia CIF license suspended by CySEC
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that the authorisation of Cyprus Investment Firm Conotoxia Ltd, with number 336/17, is suspended. The regulator said it took the action to suspend Conotoxia’s license as there are suspicions of an alleged violation of...
European indices under pressure amid tariff concerns. Japan and the Philippines signed a tariff deal with the US :: InvestMacro
On Tuesday, the US stocks closed mixed: the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 0.40%, the S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.06%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed lower by 0.39%. Semiconductor stocks weighed on the Nasdaq, with Nvidia down 2.4% and Broadcom falling 3.3%...
CME Group registers record revenue of $1.7bn in Q2 2025
International derivatives marketplace CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company reported revenue of $1.7 billion and operating income of $1.1 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Net income was $1.0...
Supreme Court quashes convictions of Hayes/Palombo for LIBOR/EURIBOR manipulation
The UK Supreme Court today quashed the convictions of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, who stood accused of manipulating LIBOR and EURIBOR (respectively). Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo appealed against their convictions in, respectively, August 2015 and March 2019 of...
Corpay, Alpha Group reach agreement on terms of recommended cash acquisition
The boards of Corpay and Alpha Group today announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Alpha by Corpay. Under the terms of the acquisition, each Alpha...
Administrators distribute $19M of assets to clients of Hong Kong Wan Kiu Investment Company
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today noted that court-appointed administrators had distributed approximately $19 million worth of assets this month as compensation to affected clients of Hong Kong Wan Kiu Investment Company Limited (HKWK) following the...
21Shares teams up with Societe Generale to expand institutional access to crypto ETPs in Europe
21Shares AG, an issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), today announced it has entered into an ETP market making fund platform agreement with Societe Generale to enhance liquidity across 21Shares ETPs on fund platforms for investors in Germany and...
eToro expands Spain offering adding Spot-Quoted Futures
Social-trading focused online broker eToro (NASDAQ:ETOR) has announced hat it is expanding its investment offering for clients in Spain, with the addition of spot-quoted futures products from the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group. Eligible users in...
Hantec Markets hires Tim Hughes (ex TigerWit) and Vivek Mehta (INFINOX) as CSO, CTO
Retail FX and CFDs broker Hantec Markets has announced a number of senior management changes, including the hiring of two experienced industry executives for top roles. Joining Hantec in Dubai are Tim Hughes, as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), and Vivek Mehta, as Chief...
Circle adds Adam Selipsky to BoD
Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL), a global financial technology firm, today announced the appointment of Adam Selipsky to its Board of Directors. Mr. Selipsky brings over 20 years of executive experience in scaling internet platform infrastructure and...
Corpay Cross-Border becomes Official FX Partner of FIM World Supercross Championship
Corporate payments provider Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:CPAY) today announced that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with the FIM World Supercross Championship, the premier championship for international stadium supercross racing, to become their...
CLS introduces redesigned CLSClearedFX service
CLS has unveiled a redesign of its CLSClearedFX service, with LCH ForexClear as the first central counterparty (CCP) to go live on the service. CLSClearedFX is a payment-versus-payment settlement service that allows CCPs and their clearing members to effectively...
Exclusive: Trive UK compliance head Mustafa Sahin departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Mustafa Sahin, Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director at Trive Financial Services UK Limited, has left the company. Mustafa Sahin had been with Trive UK since 2020. He had previously worked at TurkishBank UK, Deutsche Bank,...
PNC Bank, Coinbase partner to advance digital asset solutions
PNC Bank today announced a partnership with Coinbase aimed at expanding access to trusted, secure, and innovative digital asset solutions to PNC’s banking clients and institutional investors. PNC will also provide select banking services to Coinbase, reflecting both...
Exclusive: Stonefort Securities Head of Sales Ahtesham Amin Syed moves to Accuindex
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker Accuindex has hired experienced industry executive Ahtesham Amin Syed, as Sales Manager. Ahtesham Amin Syed joins Accuindex from startup broker Stonefort Securities, which he joined earlier this...
eToro partners with Premiership Women’s Rugby
Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) today announced a new partnership with online broker eToro. Building on its sponsorship of Premiership Men’s Rugby, with whom they have partnered with since 2023, this new partnership with PWR forms part of eToro’s wider ‘Loud...
EUR/USD Rises as Investors Remain Cautious Amid Mounting Risks :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair climbed higher, settling near 1.1688 by Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key trade negotiation updates. The looming 1 August deadline –set by the US for new trade agreements – has kept markets...
FCA confirms Argentex’s entry into special administration
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that, on 21 July 2025 Argentex LLP entered special administration under the Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021. This follows the firm’s decision to stop trading on 17 July 2025....
Stock indices are once again hitting all-time highs. Natural gas prices fell by more than 6% :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) declined by 0.04%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.14%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.50%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes closed at record highs on Monday as optimism over strong...
Gold-i sees rise in demand from Prop Trading firms for MatrixNET
FNG Exclusive Interview… Trading technology firm Gold-i is experiencing significant demand from prop trading firms for its advanced liquidity management platform, MatrixNET. FNG spoke to Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i about the advancements in the prop trading industry,...
TradingView adds Beyond Securities to its list of partner brokers
TradingView has added Beyond Securities to its list of brokerage partners. This integration opens up more possibilities for TradingView users in Thailand, allowing them to navigate global markets with a trusted local broker. Beyond Securities Public Company Limited...
Rostro Group launches prime service on crypto derivatives via Scope Prime
FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has announced the launch of prime service on digital assets derivatives. By providing a single point of access to pricing and execution for multiple derivatives reflecting by digital assets, institutional clients can...
SEC sues Edwin Emmett Lickiss, Jr. for Ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Edwin Emmett Lickiss, Jr. in connection with a Ponzi scheme. The SEC’s complaint, submitted on July 21, 2025, at the California Northern District Court, alleges that, from at least 1998 through...
Tim Rudman leaves Argentex Board
Argentex Group PLC (LON:AGFX) has announced that Tim Rudman, Interim Chief Executive Officer, resigned and left the board on Monday 21 July 2025. Tim Rudman’s experience includes 12 years at WorldFirst, where he scaled operational and technology teams to serve tens of...
UBS to adopt LSEG’s full suite of data & analytics solutions across asset classes
UBS Group AG and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announced a long-term partnership that will enable UBS to adopt LSEG’s full suite of data and analytics solutions across asset classes, business franchises and the trade lifecycle of the bank. This multi-year...
A New Era of Trade and Growth :: InvestMacro
Source: Streetwise Reports (7/18/25)Could the next major powerhouse in world trading be India? Experts talk about the Asian country and its similarities to China before its economy exploded.The federal debt relative to the U.S. economy has reached heights unseen since...
S&P Dow Jones Indices to acquire ARC Research
S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”), a division of S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Research, a subsidiary of ARC Group. ARC Research maintains the world’s largest proprietary dataset of...
Exclusive: Former LegacyFX CEO Michael Floros named GM of Crypto.com Cyprus
FNG Exclusive… Continuing the expansion of its offering to include non-crypto products for trading, FNG has learned digital asset trading platform Crypto.com has tapped experienced FX and CFDs industry executive Michael Floros as General Manager of its operations in...
Argentex LLP placed into Special Administration
The Board of Argentex announced today that Argentex LLP has, following Court Approval received on 21 July 2025, been placed into Special Administration under the Payment and Electronic Money Special Administration Regime (“PESAR”). Daniel Conway, Anthony Wright and...
Gold Starts the Week on the Upside as Investors Weigh Trump’s Tariff Threat :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe price of gold climbed to $3,350 per troy ounce on Monday, marking its second consecutive session of gains amid growing investor unease over Donald Trump’s proposed tariff policies.US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that 1...
EC Markets opens new Mauritius office
Retail FX and CFDs broker EC Markets has announced that it has officially opened its new office in Mauritius, creating yet another stepping stone in the company’s worldwide expansion. The company said that the opening of the new Mauritius office not only strengthens...
Precious Metals Miner Maintains Strong Gold-Silver Gains :: InvestMacro
While Andean Precious Metals Corp. (APM:TSX; ANPMF:OTCQX) has lower than expected second-quarter production results, the company is still a Buy, according to an Atrium Research note.On July 18, 2025, Atrium Research analysts Ben Pirie and Nicholas Cortellucci...
tastytrade adds Stablecoin account funding
Online brokerage firm tastytrade, part of IG Group (LON:IGG), has announced that it has enabled stablecoin account funding for investors across multiple stablecoins and chains, including USDC, USDT, PYUSD, and RLUSD. This industry-leading, innovative funding method...
Inflationary pressure is increasing in New Zealand. The People’s Bank of China kept interest rates unchanged :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.32% (-0.01% for the week). The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.01% (+0.67% for the week). The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed down 0.07% (+1.25% for the week). The US stocks closed nearly flat on...
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley launches new desktop platform Power E*TRADE Pro
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley today announced the launch of Power E*TRADE Pro. The new desktop platform is designed to meet the discerning needs of active traders, offering a high level of customization, along with sophisticated tools powered by an advanced modern...
Schwab expands list of securities available for trading overnight
Charles Schwab today announced it has significantly expanded the list of securities available for trading overnight. These extended + overnight session orders (EXTO) are continuous orders that expire at 8pm ET each market day. With this expansion, all Schwab retail...
CySEC issues warning against two unregulated investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning to the public against dealing with two unauthorised investment firms. The websites of the entities targeted by the warning are: greymax.net finotivefunding.com CySEC noted that the...
Cboe Silexx adds Time and Sales Filtering to Order Ticket
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset order execution management system (OEMS) that caters to the professional marketplace, has announced a series of enhancements as part of version 25.9. Order Ticket | Time and Sales Filtering Filters can be applied to Time, Exchange, Price,...
Exclusive: Trade Nation revenues pop 62% in 2024 ahead of CEO change
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned via regulatory filings that FCA licensed FX, CFDs, and spreadbetting broker Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd has seen a healthy improvement on both the top and bottom line in 2024 (fiscal year ended November 30). Following a disappointing...
SFC obtains seven-year disqualification order against former director of First Credit Finance Group
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has obtained a disqualification order in the Court of First Instance against Ms Ho Siu Man, a former executive director of First Credit Finance Group Limited. Ho has been disqualified from being a director and...
CFI welcomes Maria Sharapova as Global Brand Ambassador
CFI, a global leading online trading provider, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Maria Sharapova. The five-time Grand Slam champion, Olympic medalist, and globally respected entrepreneur will serve as the Group’s new Global Brand Ambassador, alongside...
IFX Payments may not implement acquisition of Argentex
IFX (UK) Ltd (“IFX Payments”) today issued a statement regarding the proposed acquisition of Argentex. IFX Payments noted Argentex Group PLC’s announcement of 18 July 2025 in relation to the intended appointment of administrators to Argentex. The Scheme Document...
SS&C Technologies to acquire Calastone for £766M
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Calastone, a global funds network and provider of technology solutions to the wealth and asset management industries, from global investment firm Carlyle. The purchase...
FX week in review: XTX co-CEO leaves, True Trading launch, Kraken regulated derivatives, eToro Singapore license
Where did XTX Markets co-CEO Hans Buehler leave to? What is former NAGA Group CEO Ben Bilski’s newly out-of-stealth-mode startup True Trading all about? Which executive changes were seen this past week at Match-Trade, FYNXT, XS.com, Crypto.com, Hantec, and Macro...
Nasdaq, Silver & Lean Hogs lead weekly Bullish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on July 15th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Euro Bets hit 83-week high, US Dollar Index Speculator Bets gain for 3rd Week :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 15th and shows a quick view of how large market...
Gold leads strong Metals Markets Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 15th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR 3-Months & 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 15th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Weekly Speculator Bets led by Corn & Sugar :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 15th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
SEC files charges against CaaStle founder in connection with $250M offering fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced that it charged Christine Hunsicker, the co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of CaaStle, Inc., formerly Gwynnie Bee, Inc., with creating and disseminating false financial statements and audit...
Gold Ends the Week in Decline :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold remained below $3,340 per ounce this week, on track to close in negative territory for the first time in three weeks. The downward pressure followed stronger-than-expected US economic data, which reduced expectations of an...
HSBC Continental Europe set to sell French portfolio of home and certain other retail loans
HSBC Continental Europe, an indirectly held subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (“HSBC Group”), today signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium comprising Rothesay Life plc and CCF regarding the sale of its French portfolio of predominantly home and certain...
Alphabet & Tesla in focus as “MAG 7” earnings kick off :: InvestMacro
2 of ‘Magnificent 7’ set to publish earnings on Wednesday Alphabet ↑ 4% month-to-date, 11% away from ATHTesla ↓ 21% year-to-dateAlphabet: Shares could move 5.3% ↑ or ↓ post earningsTesla: Shares could move 5.6% ↑ or ↓ post earningsThe week ahead is stacked with...
SFO freezes over £10K in crypto assets from Arena TV’s CEO
The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has frozen £10,865.76 in Bitcoin and £289.30 in USDC (value at the time of freezing) in cryptocurrency belonging to Arena TV’s CEO, Richard Yeowart. This is the first time the agency has used new powers that came into force last year...
The US has passed a law on stablecoins. Escalating tensions in the Middle East are once again supporting oil prices :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index rose by 0.52%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index rose by 0.54%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.75%. The US stocks rose on Thursday as strong earnings and economic data helped major indices reach...
Cboe Options to modify opening mechanism for proprietary classes
Effective trade date August 11, 2025, subject to regulatory review, all Cboe-affiliated U.S. Options Exchanges will modify the opening mechanism for proprietary classes, excluding the VSA constituent series, to include a force open timer. The timer will force series...
ICE Futures U.S. fines Hedgepoint Schweiz
ICE Futures U.S. has posted a notice of disciplinary action against Hedgepoint Schweiz AG. On July 16, 2025, a subcommittee of the Exchange’s Business Conduct Committee (BCC) determined that on one day in January 2024, Hedgepoint Schweiz AG may have violated Exchange...
Court dismisses Deutsche Bank’s lawsuit against Finepoint Capital concerning Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy estate
About a year after Deutsche Bank filed a lawsuit against Finepoint Capital regarding Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy estate, the case has been closed. Earlier this week, Judge John P Cronan of the New York Southern District Court signed an order dismissing the case. The...
FCA proposes key protections for BNPL borrowers
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from key protections in place for other types of lending, under proposals put forward by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The proposals include requiring lenders to check that people can afford to repay BNPL...
IG Japan to extend trading hours for 40 US stocks, ETFs, and CFDs
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, will extend trading hours for 40 US stocks, ETFs, and CFDs. The change will be effective from Monday, July 21, 2025. Trading will be available from 5:00 PM Japan time to 9:00 AM the following...
FCA-imposed business restrictions require Argentex LLP to cease all regulated activity
Argentex Group PLC today announced that their main trading subsidiary, Argentex LLP, has agreed to a Voluntary Requirement (“VREQ”) imposed by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The VREQ introduces a business restriction requiring Argentex LLP to cease all...
Interactive Brokers fails to secure protective order for Thomas Peterffy in engineering negligence lawsuit
Judge Alvin W. Thompson of the Connecticut District Court has nixed a motion for a protective order by Interactive Brokers. The motion sought to prevent the deposition of Thomas Peterffy, the Chairman of the Board and former Chief Executive Officer of Interactive...
SEC goes after Hereford Holdings head
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a lawsuit against Joseph J. D’Ambrosio at the New York Southern District Court. According to the SEC’s complaint, for many years, D’Ambrosio orchestrated an investment fraud through Hereford Holdings, L.L.C.,...
Marex Financial Products issues structured ‘cash-and-carry’ note linked to cobalt
Marex today announced that its structured products business Marex Financial Products issued its first structured ‘cash-and-carry’ note linked to cobalt. This innovative ‘cash-and-carry’ product was executed thanks to Marex’s ability to access physical cobalt in the...
Hantec Australia exec Damon Sze leaves to run offshore CFDs broker TopWealthTrading
FNG has learned that longtime Hantec Markets executive Damon Sze has left the company, to become Managing Director at a new CFDs brokerage startup called TopWealthTrading. Damon Sze had been with Hantec Markets since 2018, joining initially as a Business Development...
Exclusive: BP Prime sees 78% drop in FY2025 Revenues to £3.5M as key clients leave
FNG Exclusive… Following a stellar 2024 which saw a refocus on professional clients, FCA regulated Black Pearl Securities Limited, which operates the BP Prime online trading brand, has seen a large reversal of fortune in FY2025. FNG has learned via regulatory filings...
Webull Pay LLC to get integrated back into Webull group
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL), the owner of the Webull online investment platform, today announced that it will integrate Webull Pay LLC back into the Webull group. This step advances Webull’s plan to reintroduce crypto trading to its global customer base following...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of websites of Atomic Wallet and Finbridge International
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to five new websites through which financial services are abusively offered. In particular, Consob ordered the blackout of two abusive financial intermediation websites and three...
Cyprus court dismisses fine against CommexFX CEO over unlawful CySEC board composition
Even the regulators need to follow the rules. Cypriot financial regulator Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (or CySEC) has issued an announcement regarding a decision made on 26.3.2025, by the Supreme Constitutional Court (Second Instance), on the Appeal No....
Trump wants to fire Jerome Powell again. The RBA is likely to cut rates at its next meeting :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index rose by 0.53%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index rose by 0.32%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.25%. The US stocks rebounded from session lows and closed higher on Wednesday after President Trump...
CFI becomes Official Online Trading Partner of the Egyptian Basketball Federation
Leading MENA region based online trading provider CFI has announced its official partnership with the Egyptian Basketball Federation (EBF), marking a significant milestone in the company’s regional sports sponsorship strategy. The collaboration reinforces CFI’s...
EUR/USD Under Pressure Amid Strong US Dollar Sentiment :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair has dipped back into negative territory, trading at 1.1615 as the US dollar regains ground following yesterday’s losses.Market sentiment was initially rattled by reports suggesting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell...
Ant International’s Antom unveils major upgrade to its flagship AI agent
Antom, Ant International’s merchant payment and digitisation services provider, today announced a major upgrade to its flagship AI agent, Antom Copilot, with expanded capabilities across payment integration, onboarding, risk configuration, and chargeback solution....
TSMC hits record high ahead of earnings release :: InvestMacro
US-listed TSMC shares ↑ 20% YTD Shares hit new all-time highs on TuesdayForward guidance for Q3 in focusTSMC makes up over 20% of FXTM’s TWN indexTechnical levels for TSMC – $240, $225 and $218US-listed shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) surged to a...
ICE to introduce Binary Order API
Beginning in Q4 2025, ICE plans to offer the ICE Binary Order API as an option for clients to connect to the ICE Derivatives Trading Platform and submit orders and order modifications for various products across different exchanges. This API uses Simple Binary...
AI in Financial Services: Ongoing Accountability Requires a Clear Strategy
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Eric Odotei, Group Head of Regulatory Reporting at Finalto. AI is not coming; it is already here. It is reshaping how we live, work, and make decisions. From business operations to digital engagement, AI has become an...
James Hopkinson assumes role of Exec Director and member of Board of CAB Payments Holdings
James Hopkinson has received the required regulatory approval and will assume the role of Executive Director and member of the Board of CAB Payments Holding plc and Crown Agents Bank Limited, effective today. Mr Hopkinson brings valuable and relevant experience to the...
eToro teams up with BridgeWise to launch AI-guided US mid-cap portfolio
Online broker eToro has partnered with BridgeWise, a provider of AI-powered investment intelligence, to launch ‘MidCapDiverse’, a portfolio designed to capture long-term growth opportunities in US mid-cap stocks. Constructed using BridgeWise’s proprietary stock...
CFD Swiss integrates the cTrader platform into its offering
Forex and CFDs broker CFD Swiss has announced that it has partnered with Spotware Systems to integrate Spotware’s multi-asset trading platform, cTrader, into its offering. This collaboration marks a major leap forward in CFD Swiss’s mission to deliver an intuitive,...
Clearstream Banking updates its clients on Bulgaria’s adoption of EUR
Clearstream Banking has informed its clients that effective 1 January 2026 the Republic of Bulgaria will officially join the Eurozone and adopt the euro (EUR) as its national currency. On 8 July 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted the final three legal...
TradingView makes LBank perpetual futures available for analysis
With direct access to insights from a fast-growing global exchange, LBank’s integration to TradingView gives traders the power to explore perpetual futures data without ever leaving their charts. This integration will provide both beginners and experienced traders...
SIX welcomes Valour Digital Securities as its newest crypto ETP issuer
SIX today welcomes Valour Digital Securities Limited as the 19th issuer of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) with crypto-assets as underlying. Valour Digital Securities Limited lists two products on the Blockchains Internet Computer (ICP) and Hedera (HBAR). With this...
CME Clearing provides additional info to market participants to facilitate timely reporting to CTRs
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have adopted new obligations with respect to reporting swap continuation data to Canadian Trade Repositories (CTRs), including termination of the original or “alpha” swap. In advance of the July 25, 2025, compliance...
The Pound Continues to Decline, with Little Support from the Bank of England :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair has slowed its decline, stabilising near 1.3391.On the previous day, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressed key global economic challenges in a speech at Mansion House. He described the latest wave of trade...
Bloomberg BFIX expands spot FX data sources with inclusion of EBS Market transactions
Bloomberg Index Services Limited (BISL) today announced an agreement with CME Group to include EBS Market’s Spot FX transactions in its Bloomberg FX Fixings (BFIX) offering. “The trade data from a leading primary market venue like EBS Market will complement our...
Trump’s tariff policy creates new inflationary threats. The Bank of Canada is likely to maintain its hawkish stance at the next meeting :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.98%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.40%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed lower by 0.13%. Investors digested June inflation data, the latest earnings reports from major banks, and news that...
Morgan Stanley reports rise in Institutional Securities revenues in Q2 2025
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) today published its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The Institutional Securities segment reported net revenues of $7.6 billion compared with $7.0 billion a year ago. Pre-tax income was $2.1 billion compared with $2.0 billion...
Bank of America registers rise in Global Markets net income in Q2 2025
Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) has just released its financial report for the second quarter of 2025. The net income from the Global Markets segment amounted to $1.5 billion, up from the $1.4 billion result registered in the year-ago quarter. Global Markets revenue...
FCA imposes £42M fine on Barclays for poor handling of financial crime risks
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Barclays Bank UK PLC and Barclays Bank PLC a total of £42 million. The fine stems from two separate instances of failings in Barclays’ financial crime risk management – one relating to WealthTek and one relating to...
HK regulator bans former responsible officer of HF Asset Management
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has prohibited Mr Tong Ho Yin, a former responsible officer (RO) of HF Asset Management Limited (HFAM), from returning to the industry for nine years from 16 July 2025 to 15 July 2034. The Hong Kong regulator also fined Tong...
Fortress Core Connect integrates Shufti AI-powered eKYC and AML screening
Fortress Core Connect, a fast-growing fintech and liquidity infrastructure provider, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with leading global identity verification platform Shufti. This move brings Fortress Core’s White Label (WL) clients...
Liquidnet drafts top talents to expand its Listed Derivatives business
Liquidnet, a technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced two senior appointments to support the expansion of its Listed Derivatives business across Continental Europe and into Equity Derivatives. This move builds on Liquidnet’s existing Equities and...
Worldline introduces AI-powered routing to boost payment authorisation rates
Payment services provider Worldline today announced the launch of its AI-powered routing solution, aiming to change how businesses route payments globally. Following successful pilots, the solution has delivered increased authorisation rates by more than 2% in...
Spotware launches developer hackathon around cTrader WebView plugins
Spotware, developer of the popular cTrader multi-asset trading platform, has announced the launch of the cTrader WebView Plugins Hackathon, a development contest created to celebrate and support the release of cTrader’s brand-new WebView plugins feature. The event...
Eric Watson fails to secure dismissal of SEC’s insider trading claim against him
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has denied Eric J. Watson’s motion to dismiss the SEC’s insider trading claim against him. The SEC’s complaint, filed on July 9, 2021, alleges Watson, who was an insider and controlling shareholder of Long...
Kraken launches US regulated derivatives trading
Two months after closing the acquisition of retail futures trading provider NinjaTrader, crypto exchange operator Kraken has announced the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated U.S. derivatives offering. The launch will provide direct access to crypto futures...
Citi registers 16% Y/Y increase in Markets revenues in Q2 2025
Citigroup Inc. today posted its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Markets revenues of $5.9 billion increased 16%, driven by growth in both Fixed Income and Equity markets revenues. Fixed Income markets revenues of $4.3 billion increased 20%, driven by...
Cboe Canada welcomes Capital Partners as its latest ETF issuer
Cboe Canada Inc today welcomed Hamilton Capital Partners (Hamilton ETFs) as its latest ETF issuer, with today’s launch of the DayMAX suite of ETFs. Now listed and trading on Cboe Canada under the symbols QDAY, SDAY, and CDAY, the new ETFs offer access to Canadian and...
Gold Holds Steady but Could Rise on Tariff Developments :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold remains stable at $3,354 per troy ounce this Tuesday, recovering some of the previous day’s losses. Market attention remains firmly fixed on US trade policy developments.President Donald Trump has formally notified...
Velocity Trade expands Singapore license to include Securities and Product Financing
Canada based FX, Commodities and Equities broker Velocity Trade has announced the expansion of its Capital Services Markets (CMS) license with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to include Securities and Product Financing into its suite of regulated products...
Bitcoin reached $122,000. Oil prices are falling amid potential tariffs against Russian oil :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.20%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.14%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.33%.The US stocks closed slightly higher on Monday as investors weighed President Trump’s new tariff...
Deus X Capital commits SEK 300M ($31M) in Bitcoin to Hilbert Group’s Crypto Treasury Strategy
Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B), a hedge fund specializing in algorithmic trading of digital assets, has announced a SEK 300 million (USD $31 million) Bitcoin commitment from Deus X Capital, marking the second major funding tranche for its crypto treasury strategy – on top...
Darwinex introduces Darwinex Index – FX News Group
Darwinex has introduced the Darwinex Index (INDX). INDX is a strategy composed of the best-performing traders on the Darwinex platform. It’s designed for those who want to invest in traders but prefer to delegate the selection and management process to Darwinex. You...
Eurex unveils changes to Exec Board
Eurex today announced changes to its Executive Board reflecting recent organizational changes. Matthias Graulich As of July 15, 2025, Matthias Graulich will join the Executive Board of Eurex Frankfurt AG. Graulich will continue to serve as a member of the Executive...
Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients
Following the successful launch of its digital assets custody service, Standard Chartered has today launched a fully integrated digital assets trading service for institutional clients. The offering includes spot trading for Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (XET/USD)...
Doo Group inks MoU with Alibaba Cloud to jointly build a new fintech ecosystem
Doo Tech, a subsidiary of Singapore based online trading brands operator Doo Group, has announced that it has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alibaba Cloud International, the cloud computing subsidiary of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba...
Former FXCM CMO Sameer Bhopale joins broker front office systems co FYNXT
Singapore based FYNXT, which provides digital front office solutions for FX and CFD brokers, has announced that it has hired Sameer Bhopale as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Sameer Bhopale, who is based in New York, spent nearly 20 years with leading Retail FX...
Euroclear plans to deliver post-trade infrastructure connecting EU markets in all financial asset classes
Euroclear today unveiled a comprehensive plan to establish a true single market for post-trade services across asset classes. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of European market infrastructure, will support the Savings and...
Alti Re Limited and Alvarium Fund Managers (UK) Limited enter administration
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that, on 11 July 2025, Alti Re Limited and Alvarium Fund Managers (UK) Limited went into administration. David Soden and Matthew Mawhinney of Teneo Financial Advisory Limited were appointed as joint administrators...
InvidiaTrade joins list of TradingView partners
Multi-asset trading platform InvidiaTrade has announced its integration with TradingView, a charting platform used by traders worldwide. This move aims to provide users with a seamless charting and execution environment, blending advanced analytical tools with...
Saxo Bank to implement new password complexity requirements
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has informed its white label partners of the upcoming enforcement of password complexity requirements. Until now, Saxo has taken a lenient approach to implementing these rules, encouraging its partners to voluntarily adapt...
Silver reached a 13-year-high. The US plans to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian imports :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.63% (-0.96% for the week). The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.33% (+0.01% for the week). The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed down 0.21% (+0.12% for the week). The US stocks closed lower on Friday...
OANDA, GAIN Capital still to agree on Glenn Stevens deposition in patent infringement lawsuit
OANDA and GAIN Capital have not yet reached an agreement on the scope of the deposition of Glenn Stevens, the former GAIN CEO, as the patent infringement lawsuit brought by OANDA continues at the New Jersey District Court. The brokers haved agreed to GAIN taking a...
Looming “golden cross” teases US30 bulls :: InvestMacro
US30 ↑ roughly 5% year-to-date, less than 2% away from ATHTrump tariff drama + US CPI + big bank earnings = volatility?JPMorgan & Goldman Sachs = almost 14% of US30 weight US30 forecasted to move ↑ 0.8% or ↓ 1.4% post CPI Technical levels: 45000, 44200 &...
Carlyle collaborates with Clearstream to expand access to private market funds
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, today announced a collaboration with global investment firm Carlyle to broaden the distribution of Carlyle’s open-ended private markets solutions to wealth management clients. This partnership will...
USD/JPY Extends Gains as Market Monitors US Tariff Policy :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair climbed to 147.42 on Monday. Early in the session, the yen staged a partial recovery from last week’s losses amid heightened global trade risks, but the rebound proved short-lived as the currency resumed its downward...
OKX announces PayPal integration to enable users to purchase crypto across EEA
OKX, a crypto exchange and global onchain technology company, today announced a new integration with PayPal, enabling OKX users to seamlessly make crypto purchases and deposits across the European Economic Area (EEA) using PayPal. This reinforces OKX’s commitment to...
European Real Estate Market in 2025: Recovery Signals Amid Persistent Challenges
In 2025, Europe’s real estate market is showing signs of cautious recovery after a period marked by economic uncertainty and rising costs. While moderate growth is expected, affordability and supply issues continue to weigh on the sector, especially in housing markets...
Crypto.com hires Saxo marketing vet Nicolò Pagliari as VP of Growth and Media
Crypto trading platform giant Crypto.com has made yet another senior hire from the Retail FX and CFDs industry, although the latest one is in the Far East, not Europe. Joining Crypto.com as its new Global VP of Growth and Media is Singapore based executive Nicolò...
Beeks Financial Cloud signs $10M of Proximity Cloud contracts in June
Beeks Financial Cloud Group plc (LON:BKS), a cloud computing and connectivity provider for financial markets, today announced the signing of c.$10 million of Proximity Cloud contracts in June. Proximity Cloud is a high-performance, dedicated and client-owned trading...
Eurex launches Futures on MSCI Korea Index
Eurex, part of Deutsche Börse Group, today announced the launch of Futures on the MSCI Korea Index. With this launch Eurex provides efficient and cost-effective access to the Korean equity market, supporting international investors diversifying exposures worldwide on...
FX week in review: Markets.com new CEO, Robinhood EU sponsorship, AxiPrime launch, Fortress Core license
Who is in, and who is out, in the CEO’s chair at Retail FX and CFDs broker Markets.com? What was Robinhood’s latest move in boosting its brand and business in Europe? Who is partnering with Australia based online broker Axi, in launching the new AxiPrime institutional...
ESMA warns of risks of unregulated products offered by regulated crypto assets entities
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, issued today a public statement warning investors of the ‘halo effect’ that can lead to overlooking risk when authorised crypto-asset service providers (CASPs)...
Mogo acquires 9% stake in Digital Commodities Capital Corp
Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO), a Canadian fintech, today announced it has completed a strategic investment of approximately 9% in Digital Commodities Capital Corp. Digital Commodities is a publicly listed investment issuer building a differentiated capital platform,...
How to Boost Marketing ROI for Law Firms
Law firms across the country are wasting money on marketing campaigns that don’t deliver results. The harsh reality is that most legal marketing efforts fail because they lack strategic focus, measurable goals, and systematic optimization. Let’s explore how you can...
CFDs broker SwissFS adds Mina George, Ihab Akl, Ahmed Elmaraghy
FNG has learned that MENA region focused Retail FX and CFDs broker SwissFS has made a number of strategic hires over the past week. Joining SwissFS are three new Egypt based experienced industry executives, including: Mina George, Head of Sales. Mina (pictured above)...
Coinbase welcomes leadership team behind Opyn Markets
Coinbase is welcoming the leadership team behind Opyn Markets to Coinbase. The Opyn team has been building in DeFi since the early days; they were the first DeFi options protocol, the inventors of Power Perpetuals, and the team behind Squeeth. The team brings a...
American Portfolios Advisors to pay $1.75M fine to settle SEC charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced settled charges against American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. (APA), formerly a registered investment adviser based in Holbrook, New York, for failing to adequately disclose conflicts of interest, overbilling...
USD/JPY Climbs as Yen Struggles Amid Trade Tensions :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentOn Friday, the USD/JPY pair advanced to 146.93, marking a three-week high as the US dollar continued to strengthen against a backdrop of escalating global trade tensions.Recent developments in US trade policy have further unsettled...
CySEC warns against more than 20 unauthorized investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning against more than 20 unauthorized investment firms. The websites mentioned in CySEC’s warning are: fernrise.com market-trading.ltd xmarktrades.com veldorna.pro pravintol.com...
Bitcoin exceeded $118,000. Trump announced new tariffs on Canada :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.43%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.27%. The Nasdaq (US100) tech Index closed up 0.09%. On Thursday, the US stocks closed higher as investors ignored President Trump’s latest threats to impose...
Alchemy Pay secures Money Transmitter License in South Carolina
Alchemy Pay, a fiat-crypto payment gateway, today announced that it has been granted a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in the state of South Carolina. With the inclusion of South Carolina, Alchemy Pay now holds MTLs in ten U.S. states, including Arkansas, Iowa,...
Looming “golden cross” teases US30 bulls :: InvestMacro
US30 ↑ roughly 5% year-to-date, less than 2% away from ATHTrump tariff drama + US CPI + big bank earnings = volatility?JPMorgan & Goldman Sachs = almost 14% of US30 weight US30 forecasted to move ↑ 0.8% or ↓ 1.4% post CPI Technical levels: 45000, 44200 &...
SFC secures disqualification orders of up to 10 years against former directors of Superb Summit
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained disqualification orders in the Court of First Instance against four former executive directors, Mr Lee Chi Kong, Mr Lam Ping Kei, Ms Wong Choi Fung and Mr Yeung Kwong Lun, and a former independent non-executive...
FINRA fines Cantor Fitzgerald for alleged rule violations
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co has agreed to pay a fine of $73,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Between September 2017 and January 2022, Cantor violated Rule 104 of Regulation M of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934...
HK Court sentences market manipulators to community service for up to 240 hours
The Eastern Magistrates’ Court of Hong Kong has sentenced Mr Lin Tai Fung and his brother-in-law, Mr Or Chun Nin, to 240 hours and 160 hours of community service respectively following their conviction in a criminal prosecution brought by the Securities and Futures...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of seven unauthorized investment websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to seven unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the latest orders are: “09pqws” (website https://09pqws.it); “DSS776” (website https://dss776.it); “ERY357”...
Saxo reiterates commitment to make its digital services accessible and usable for all customers
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a legislative measure aimed at enhancing digital accessibility for people with disabilities across Europe. It applies to all consumers residing in the EU. Saxo Bank has reiterated its commitment to making its digital services...
Capitolis completes USD swaptions LIBOR transition to SOFR
Capitolis announced today that it has successfully completed its run of multilateral exercises to transition legacy USD LIBOR-referenced swaptions to vanilla SOFR replacements for 17 global dealers. Through nine live executions, Capitolis, and Capitalab prior to its...
Broker infrastructure co Alpaca enters UK/EU markets via WealthKernel acquisition
Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, has announced its intended acquisition of WealthKernel, a wealthtech firm specializing in digital investment infrastructure and tax-advantaged products. The parties said that this strategic...
Little change in top 10 most held stocks on eToro in Q2 2025
There was little change in the top 10 most held stocks on eToro in the second quarter of 2025, apart from Alphabet and Nio swapping places, now in 6th and 7th place respectively. Nvidia, Tesla and Amazon have been the top three most held companies on eToro since the...
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high. NVDA reached a market cap of $4 trillion. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index was up 0.49%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index rose by 0.61%. The Nasdaq (US100) technology Index closed higher by 0.94%. US stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the impact of tariff expansion on...
Interactive Brokers launches IBKR InvestMentor
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) today announced the launch of IBKR InvestMentor, a new mobile microlearning app developed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Interactive Academy LLC. Currently available for iOS, IBKR InvestMentor offers free,...
Does Gold Have Much Farther To Run? :: InvestMacro
Gold has made impressive gains so far this year, but when it spiked up to touch $3500 in the middle of April it become heavily overbought which is why it then went into a rectangular consolidation pattern that has given time for the overbought condition to fully...
TradingView enhances seasonality charts – FX News Group
TradingView has made seasonality charts more powerful – traders can now choose to display an average line over a selected time period. This new feature provides a clearer, more intuitive view of seasonal patterns’ overall direction and trend. By visualizing the...
GBP/USD Hits Two-Week Low as Pressure Mounts :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair dropped to 1.3602 on Thursday, marking a two-week low amid a strengthening US dollar and growing concerns over the UK’s public finances.The sell-off intensified after US President Donald Trump confirmed the imposition...
FCA closes 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission
Over 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed or blocked in 2024 because of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) action, as part of its fight against financial crime. The regulator also collaborated with big tech...
ICE to launch U.S. Tech Index and additional indices providing exposure to NYSE-listed cos
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced it will be expanding the NYSE family of indices with the launch of a next generation U.S. technology index and additional indices providing exposure to NYSE-listed companies, showcasing the performance of the...
CME Group registers record international ADV in Q2 2025
CME Group today announced that its quarterly international average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 9.2 million contracts in the second quarter of 2025, up 18% year over year. Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this growth was driven by...
Emirates adds Crypto.com Pay enabling crypto payments by customers
Yet another milestone in the integration of crypto payments into mainstream big business, as Dubai based Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with digital assets platform operator...
Deutsche Börse re-evaluates banking licenses of Eurex Clearing and Clearstream Banking
Deutsche Börse Group currently evaluates and prepares steps to reduce regulatory complexity and increase efficiency. This concerns specifically the re-evaluation of the banking licenses of Eurex Clearing AG and Clearstream Banking AG. Eurex Clearing AG intends to make...
Barclays names Joseph Lee its Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific
Barclays today announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific. In this role, Joe Lee will lead the bank’s high-touch cash trading efforts across the region, focusing on delivering high-quality execution and deepening...
TNS expands 24-hour trading support with market data connectivity to Bruce ATS
Market connectivity provider Transaction Network Services (TNS) has announced the addition of market data connectivity to Bruce ATS, a new overnight trading venue operated by Bruce Markets LLC, to expand TNS’ 24×5 US equities trading capabilities and reinforce its...
Worldline teams up with commercetools to enhance payment solutions for e-commerce businesses
Worldline, a provider of payment services, has announced a partnership with commercetools, a platform for enterprise commerce innovation. This partnership enables commercetools customers to seamlessly integrate Worldline’s comprehensive suite of payment services....
Fortress Core Connect secures South Africa FSCA license
Fortress Core Connect, a leading fintech and liquidity infrastructure provider servicing online brokerages, asset managers, and prop firms, has announced the successful acquisition of a Category I Financial Services Provider (FSP) license from the Financial Sector...
The RBNZ has paused its cycle of rate cuts. Trump is introducing new tariff measures. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.37%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.07%. The Nasdaq (US100) technology index closed higher by 0.03%. On Tuesday, US stocks were virtually unchanged as investors tried to make sense of President...
US Copper hits records on Trump’s 50% tariff threat :: InvestMacro
US copper hits fresh all-time highs Trump announces 50% tariffs on copper importsPrices firmly bullish on D1, but RSI overbought Copper futures in New York surged to records on Tuesday after Trump announced a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports.Prices...
Gold Drops Below $3,300 as Fed Rate Forecasts Shift :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold prices fell below 3,300 USD per troy ounce on Wednesday, extending losses after a 1% decline the previous day. The downward pressure stemmed from the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance, which partially offset concerns over...
The Index Almost No One Is Watching . . . But Should Be :: InvestMacro
There’s an old market adage: “Stocks go down in an elevator and up in a staircase.”That sums up the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (CDNX) over the last 15 years, except this time, it didn’t just go down in an elevator. It got trapped in the basement, and every...
Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou departs
FNG has learned that Cyprus based executive Stavros Anastasiou has left his position as CEO of Retail FX and CFDs broker Markets.com. Stavros Anastasiou had served as Markets.com CEO for the past two years, appointed to the position after Markets.com (formally...
From glass and steel to rare earth metals, new materials have changed society throughout history :: InvestMacro
By Peter Mullner, Boise State University Many modern devices – from cellphones and computers to electric vehicles and wind turbines – rely on strong magnets made from a type of minerals called rare earths. As the systems and infrastructure used in daily life have...
Axi partners with Your Bourse to launch institutional liquidity arm AxiPrime
Leading Australia based online broker Axi has announced the launch of AxiPrime, its institutional and next-generation B2B liquidity provider (LP) to meet the evolving needs of professional trading firms. With a focus on multi-asset liquidity and cutting-edge...
Exclusive: IG Head of Emerging Markets APAC Karman Wong departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime IG Group executive Karman Wong, who served as Head of Emerging Markets APAC for IG, has left the company. Karman was responsible mainly for IG’s business from clients in mainland China. Karman Wong, who worked out of IG’s...
Finseta sees Revenues increase 16% to £5.9M in first half of 2025
London based foreign exchange and payments solutions company Finseta plc (formerly known as Cornerstone FS) has released its H1 2025 Trading Update, reporting an increase in Revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2025 of approximately 16% to £5.9m (H1 2024: £5.1m),...
Ziglu enters special administration – FX News Group
Ziglu Limited entered special administration on 7 July 2025. David Shambrook and Damian Webb of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed as special administrators. Ziglu is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to issue electronic money (e-money)...
Robinhood continues EU push becoming front-of-shirt sponsor for OGC Nice
Continuing a recent concerted push to increase its brand and business in the EU, US based neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced that it is becoming the principal partner for France based football club Olympique Gymnaste Club de Nice – commonly...
TradeStation Securities announces its integration for equities trading with TipRanks
TradeStation Securities, Inc. today announced its integration for equities and equities options trading with TipRanks, a provider of retail investor tools powered by data-driven market research and analyst insights. This integration highlights both companies’...
Mubadala looking at $100 million increase in its Revolut stake
Sky News is reporting that Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is in talks to buy a $100 million stake in UK based neobank and payments company Revolut from existing Revolut investors. Mubadala was part of a group of institutional investors that acquired a small...
ATFX Connect hires Michael Mirarchi to head Institutional Sales LATAM
In a move that reinforces its focus on institutional expansion across Latin America, ATFX Connect – the institutional brokerage and services arm of global FX and CFDs broker ATFX – has announced that it has hired Michael Mirarchi as Managing Director of Institutional...
Euronext launches first phase of its Repo Expansion Initiative
Euronext today announced the launch of the Repo Foundation, the first phase of a multi-year strategy to expand access, improve margin efficiency, and challenge legacy models in Europe’s secured financing markets. The Repo Expansion Initiative sets in motion Euronext’s...
From Ancient Treasures to Tomorrow’s Wealth Standard :: InvestMacro
Throughout human history, great societies have constructed their wealth upon golden foundations — from Roman vaults and imperial Chinese treasuries to Spanish vessels during the golden age of exploration.In our modern era, gold transcends mere ornaments or ingots; it...
Rostro hires Exinity exec Oliver Ryan to head Trading Operations
FNG has learned that FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has hired Oliver Ryan, as Head of Trading Operations. Oliver Ryan, who is based in London, joins Rostro after spending the past two years as a Trader at Exinity. He has also previously worked in...
EUR/USD Declines as Markets Await US Tariff Developments :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.1746 on Tuesday, with the US dollar holding a slight edge before correcting. The greenback faced pressure after Donald Trump announced new tariffs on 14 countries that have yet to secure trade agreements...
Tickblaze partners with SnapTrade to expand into equities and crypto
Hybrid trading platform Tickblaze today announced a strategic partnership with SnapTrade, a brokerage aggregator enabling connectivity to major retail brokerages across the globe. This partnership marks a major leap forward in Tickblaze’s mission to expand into the...
The RBA unexpectedly kept interest rates unchanged. Oil prices are rising despite increased OPEC+ production. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones index (US30) fell by 0.94%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.79%. The Nasdaq (US100) tech index closed down 0.92%. The US stocks fell sharply on Monday as President Trump reignited trade tensions by announcing new tariffs and...
Gold holdings of Xetra-Gold exchange-traded bearer bond grow considerably in H1 2025
The gold holdings of the Xetra-Gold exchange-traded bearer bond (ISIN: DE000A0S9GB0) grew considerably in the first half of 2025. Assets under custody increased by 7.3 tons between January and June, reaching 173.8 tons by June 30. The gold price has reached new highs...
Linqto files for Chapter 11
Linqto, a global investing platform designed to give accredited investors indirect access to investments in private companies and unicorns, has filed for Chapter 11. The proceedings concern Linqto, Inc., along with Linqto Texas LLC, Linqto Liquidshares LLC, and Linqto...
Saxo Bank enhances model manager in SaxoPartnerConnect
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has enhanced the model manager in SaxoPartnerConnect (SPC). The model manager now supports the inclusion of single bonds in the composition of simple models. This feature will be exclusively available to partners who require...
FCA fines online bank Monzo £21 million for failings in financial crime controls
UK financial regulator The FCA has announced that it has fined online bank Monzo Bank Ltd a total of £21,091,300, for its inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2018 and August 2020. Monzo also repeatedly breached a requirement preventing...
cTrader integrates Brokerpilot to deliver advanced risk management capabilities to brokers
Brokerpilot, a leading provider of advanced risk management software for dealing desks in financial trading, has announced a new technology partnership with Spotware, developer of the popular multi-asset trading platform, cTrader. This integration equips cTrader...
Argentex increases revolving credit facility provided by IFX Payments
Argentex today announced that it has increased its existing £20 million revolving credit facility (RCF) provided by IFX Payments to £26.5 million. Alongside this, Argentex has drawn down on the facility, such that overall utilisation of the RCF is now £23.5 million....
NFA orders Revankar Consultancy not to reapply for membership
The United States National Futures Association (NFA) has ordered Revankar Consultancy LLC, a former NFA Member commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor located in San Diego, Calif., not to reapply for NFA membership or act or be listed as a principal of...
Exclusive: TopFX CMO Vince De Castro departs for Acuity Trading
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced FX and CFDs industry marketing executive Vince De Castro has left his position as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at retail and institutional broker TopFX, and has joined Acuity Trading as its new Director of Marketing....
FCA cancels PARAM@ UK registration as Small Electronic Money Institution
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today announced the cancellation of PARAM@ UK LTD’s registration as a Small Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (“the EMRs”). The firm is no longer meeting the conditions for registration as...
Sucden Financial secures $100M revolving credit facility
Sucden Financial, a global multi-asset execution, clearing, and liquidity provider, today announced a $100 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) arranged and coordinated by ING Bank. The RCF is supported equally by Barclays Bank, China Construction Bank, DBS Bank...
BridgePort raises $3.2M in funding to accelerate platform development
BridgePort today announced it has raised $3.2 million in total funding to accelerate platform development and expand the team to meet increasing institutional demand for efficient off-exchange settlement market structure. The seed round was led by Further Ventures and...
BRICS countries condemned the indiscriminate increase in tariffs. OPEC+ countries agreed to a sharp increase in production :: InvestMacro
The US stock indices did not trade on Friday due to the US Independence Day holiday.The dispute between Republican President Donald Trump and his campaign’s chief financier, Elon Musk, took a new turn on Saturday when the billionaire space and car industry magnate...
Saxo Bank unveils updated main menu and client tree in SaxoPartnerConnect
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has unveiled several updates and enhancements that are now available on SaxoPartnerConnect (SPC). Saxo is introducing an updated main menu and client tree, available on the platform from 1 August. These enhancements have...
Yen Weakens as Japanese Data Sends Mixed Signals :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair edged higher on Monday, reaching 144.81, as the yen relinquished its earlier gains. The currency faced downward pressure following the release of disappointing wage figures, which dampened expectations for further...
Swissquote takes over 100% ownership of digital finance app Yuh
Leading Swiss based online brokerage and banking firm Swissquote (SWX:SQN) has announced that four years after initially establishing Yuh as a joint venture, Swissquote is acquiring PostFinance’s 50% stake in the digital finance app, to take 100% ownership of Yuh....
Binance extends Monitoring Tag to BAKE, IDEX & SLF
Based on recent reviews, Binance will extend the Monitoring Tag to include more tokens on July 7, 2025. The tokens to be added to the Monitoring Tag list are: BakeryToken (BAKE) IDEX (IDEX) Self Chain (SLF) Tokens with the Monitoring Tag exhibit notably higher...
Barclays appoints Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher as Co-CEOs of Middle East region
Barclays today announced that Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher have been named as Co-CEOs of the Middle East region. Based in Dubai, they will report to Stephen Dainton, BBPLC President and Head of Investment Bank Management in their new role. With 25 years of...
Plus500 registers growth in H1 2025 revenues
Retail FX and CFD broker Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) today announced its trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2025. Revenue in H1 2025 increased by 4% to $415.1m (H1 2024: $398.2m) and EBITDA grew to $185.1m, equating to an EBITDA margin of 45% (H1 2024: $183.9m...
Interactive Brokers enhances Strategy Builder in IBKR Desktop platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to expand the capabilities of its trading solutions. The brokerage has enhanced the Strategy Builder in IBKR Desktop to be more intuitive for options traders. To access this tool, please take one of the following...
FX week in review: Robinhood EU push, Tradeview UAE license, TopFX synthetic indices, executive moves
On a second consecutive week that saw a larger-than-usual number of FX and CFDs industry senior executive moves involving companies such as IC Markets, INFINOX, GTCFX, Admirals, Hirose, IG/tastytrade, Your Bourse, and STARprime, among others, there were also some...
Gold Recorded Its Largest Mid-Year Increase since 2007
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. Gold has delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, recording its strongest mid-year rally since 2007. According to data from...
CySEC recalls CIF license suspension of Backpack EU (formerly FTX EU)
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that it has decided to recall the suspension of the authorisation of Cyprus Investment Firm Trek Labs Europe Ltd, formerly FTX (EU) Ltd. The regulator stated that it has been satisfied with the Company’s compliance with...
Exclusive: GTCFX Head of Sales Ali Afzaal departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Dubai based executive Ali Afzaal has resigned his position as Head of Sales at Retail FX and CFDs broker GTCFX. Ali Afzaal had been with GTCFX since 2022, joining the company after working in a senior business development role for...
Prop firm Maven Trading adds the cTrader platform
Prop trading firm Maven Trading has announced a new partnership with Spotware, the developer of multi-asset trading platform, cTrader. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Maven Trading’s mission to empower traders globally by combining access to...
INFINOX hires Exinity/FxPro alum Artem Gonov as CTO
Leading Retail FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has announced that the company has hired Artem Gonov as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic addition to the leadership team reinforces INFINOX’s commitment to technology-driven growth and platform...
CySEC reaches €40k settlement with Exclusive Change Capital
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced a €40,000 settlement with Cyprus investment firm (CIF) Exclusive Change Capital Ltd. The settlement concerns possible violation of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of...
Broadridge to acquire provider of cross-border fund distribution services Acolin
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced its agreement to acquire Acolin, a European provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services. The acquisition will create a robust pan-European fund distribution network, facilitating...
Exclusive: Admirals hires Cosmin Ruse succeeding Bogdan Albu as Romania and Hungary director
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Estonia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Admirals has implemented a leadership change in its Central and Eastern European operations. After serving as Regional Director for Romania and Hungary & Country Branch Manager – Admirals...
Gold declines as trade optimism reduces safe-haven demand, while a weak dollar limits losses :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Thursday, the price of gold fell to 3,340 USD per troy ounce, partially correcting the previous day’s gains. The decline reflects growing optimism over trade agreements, which reduced demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.Trade...
TradeZero joins list of TradingView’s broker partners
TradeZero has joined the list of broker partners of the TradingView platform. TradeZero was founded in 2015, and since then, it has gained recognition as an innovative brokerage offering robust trading solutions. The company’s mission is to empower active traders: it...
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters :: InvestMacro
By Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison About 600 miles off the west coast of Africa, large clusters of thunderstorms begin organizing into tropical storms every hurricane season. They aren’t yet in range of Hurricane Hunter flights, so forecasters at the...
Genesis rolls out version 8.13 of Genesis Application Platform
Version 8.13 of the Genesis Application Platform integrates Create even more tightly with the AI in Genesis, further helping domain experts build applications with little or no developer support. In addition, UI updates facilitate more flexible menus, data retrieval...
AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined :: InvestMacro
By Rizwan Virk, Arizona State University Every time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to reality.Lately, I’ve been noticing eerie parallels to Neal Stephenson’s 1995 novel “The Diamond Age: Or, A...
eToro adds former SEC Commissioner Laura Unger and Wix CFO Lior Shemesh to its Board
Newly public online broker eToro Group Ltd (NASDAQ:ETOR) has announced the appointment of Laura Unger (pictured above) and Lior Shemesh as new members of its Board of Directors. Both Laura Unger and Lior Shemesh will also join eToro’s Audit & Risk Committee....
Today, traders are focused on the Non-Farm Payrolls labor market report :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.02%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.47% and reached a new all-time high. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.73%. Markets were buoyed by strong gains in technology stocks and...
Worldpay adds domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand
Worldpay, a provider of payments technology and solutions, announced today that it is adding domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand, expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific market. This expansion is core to Worldpay’s strategy for enabling global merchants to...
How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies :: InvestMacro
By Kassem Fawaz, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Jack West, University of Wisconsin-Madison You wake up in the morning and, first thing, you open your weather app. You close that pesky ad that opens first and check the forecast. You like your weather app, which...
Exclusive: Hirose UK adds former Finalto sales director Marco Maggioni
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that FCA regulated, institutional focused FX broker Hirose Financial UK Ltd has hired Marco Maggioni, to a senior sales role. With 17 years of progressive leadership experience in the FX and CFDs industry, Hirose UK said that Marco...
HK regulator imposes $3.4M fine on Freeman Commodities
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has reprimanded and fined Freeman Commodities Limited, now known as Arta Global Futures Limited, $3.4 million for failures in complying with anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and...
Rostro hires Exness alum Constantina Georgiadou to head PR and Comms
FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has announced that it has hired Constantina Georgiadou into a newly created role as Head of Public Relations and Communications. Constantina will have a global remit and be based in the Limassol offices of Rostro...
ActivTrades revenues climb 36% in 2024 to £37.6M as company returns to profitability
London based Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades plc has released its financial results for 2024, indicating a healthy increase in activity following what was a disappointing 2023 at ActivTrades. Revenues at ActivTrades rose by 36% in 2024 to £37.6 million (or USD...
Interactive Brokers adds Themes feature to TWS platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to expand the functionalities of its trading solutions. The latest (beta) build of the TWS platform offers a new feature called Themes. It allows platform users to explore companies and details connected to a...
FICC successfully processes $11.8 trillion in daily volume
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary processed through its Government Securities Division (GSD) a new peak volume of US$11.8 Trillion in cleared transactions on June 30....
Coinbase acquires token management platform LiquiFi
Coinbase today announced the acquisition of token management platform LiquiFi. Teams like Uniswap Foundation, OP Labs (Optimism), Ethena, Zora, and 0x already rely on Liquifi to launch and manage their tokens. Liquifi automates core workflows while reducing token...
Barchart launches cmdtyView LATAM – FX News Group
Barchart, a provider of market data and technology solutions to the global commodity industry, today announced the launch of cmdtyView LATAM, a new product built specifically to meet the needs of the Latin American commodity market. The launch marks a major step...
CME Group completes first physical delivery cycle of Hard Red Spring Wheat futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that it has completed its first physical delivery cycle of Hard Red Spring Wheat futures, with 182 contracts delivered on July 1, 2025, the first delivery date since the product’s April 14 launch....
Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis :: InvestMacro
Global energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive to a wide range of world events – especially when there is some sort of crisis. Having worked in the energy industry for over 30 years, I’ve seen how war, political instability, pandemics...
Exclusive: IC Markets hires IG / Brightpool exec Ioannis Lamprou as Risk Manager
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker IC Markets has hired Cyprus based executive Ioannis Lamprou as Risk Manager, at its IC Markets (EU) Ltd operation. Ioannis Lamprou joins IC Markets after spending the past four years with IG Group...
The Technical Breakout Hiding in Plain Sight :: InvestMacro
For years, copper has quietly built a case for being one of the most strategically important — and structurally underappreciated — commodities in the global economy.Today, that case is no longer just about long-term fundamentals.Technically, copper may be on the...
Stripe introduces new products for German businesses
Stripe has showcased new products to accelerate the growth of German businesses. New products and features in Germany include: Access to growth capital through Stripe Capital, which uses a company’s history on Stripe to proactively qualify them for next-day financing....
Trump threatened Japan with new 35% tariffs. The US administration passed a bill that will increase spending by trillions of dollars :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.91%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.11%. The Nasdaq (US100) Tech Index closed down 0.82%. The US stocks closed mixed on Tuesday after the Senate passed President Trump’s massive budget bill, while...
Exclusive: tastytrade Head of International James Rutter departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime IG Group (LON:IGG) and tastytrade executive James Rutter has departed the company. James Rutter, who is based in London, had been with IG Group since 2014. James entered the company as a Graduate Trainee before a series of...
EUR/USD extends rally for ninth consecutive day as dollar remains weak :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair soared to 1.1801 on Wednesday, marking its ninth consecutive day of gains. The US dollar remains under heavy pressure due to expectations of a dovish shift in Federal Reserve policy and growing concerns over...
Beeks Group appoints Matthew Phillips as Institutional Business Development Executive
Beeks Group welcomes Matthew Phillips to the team as Institutional Business Development Executive, based in South Africa. With experience across capital markets and trading technology, Matthew Phillips brings a strong understanding of both the technical infrastructure...
Tradeview gets UAE SCA Category Five license
Retail FX and CFDs broker Tradeview has announced that the company has become the latest in a growing list of firms to receive a license from the UAE’s financial regulator, Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA). The license was formally granted to subsidiary...
Saxo Bank issues Q3 2025 outlook focused on evolving global economic and market landscape
Online trading and investment company Saxo Bank has released its quarterly outlook for Q3 2025, focused on the evolving global economic and market landscape. The outlook is divided into two key perspectives: an investor outlook and a trader outlook, each highlighting...
CFI becomes Official Online Trading Partner of Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
Leading MENA region based online trading provider CFI has announced its new designation as the Official Online Trading Partner of Etihad Arena, the region’s premier entertainment destination located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. This landmark partnership marks a key step...
ACCC authorises AusPayNet for conduct to wind down Australia’s cheques system
On 2 July 2025, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a final determination granting authorisation AA1000689 with a condition to enable Australian Payments Network Limited (AusPayNet) and members of the Australian Paper Clearing System to...
Alistair Currie, Group COO to leave Barclays
Barclays today announced changes to its Group Executive Committee, effective immediately. Alistair Currie, Group Chief Operating Officer will be leaving Barclays to pursue a board portfolio career. Mr Currie joined Barclays in August 2017 as Chief Operating Officer...
Miami International Holdings announces successful launch of MIAX Futures Onyx
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced the successful launch of MIAX Futures Onyx, a proprietary technology platform designed to power...
Upper Tribunal upholds FCA ban on three individuals for market manipulation
The Upper Tribunal has upheld the decision of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ban Diego Urra, Jorge Lopez Gonzalez and Poojan Sheth from working in financial services. Mr Urra, Mr Lopez and Mr Sheth have also been fined £223,400, £100,000 and £57,600...
Interactive Brokers registers 40% Y/Y increase in DARTs in June 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just published its key operating metrics for June 2025. The brokerage reported 3.448 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) for June 2025, 40% higher than the level registered in June...
Euronext confirms talks on possible offer to acquire up to 100% of ATHEX shares
Euronext today posted a response to recent press speculations. Euronext confirmed that it has entered into discussions with the board of directors of HELLENIC EXCHANGES-ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE S.A. (“ATHEX”), the Greek capital markets operator, about a possible offer to...
The Golden Bull Rests :: InvestMacro
With stocks charging to record highs this week, and with the personal consumption expenditures showing a big drop-off in spending (-0.4% vs. +0.3% est.), the need for hedging one’s bets with a new allocation of gold or gold miners has disappeared. At the least, that...
Marex closes acquisition of FX specialist Hamilton Court Group
Diversified global financial services platform Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of FX specialist Hamilton Court Group. The acquisition, first announced in October 2024, expands the Group’s FX offering, bringing new...
The RBA intends to lower rates next week. The Singapore dollar strengthened to a 10-year high against the US dollar :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.63%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.52%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.64%. The S&P 500 (US500) and Nasdaq (US100) indices updated their historical highs, helped by strong...
eToro secures new three-year $250M revolving credit facility
Trading and investing platform eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ETOR) today announced the closing of a new three year $250 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The facility provides eToro with greater financial flexibility to execute its long-term strategic...
Broadridge announced expanded roles for Doug DeSchutter and Tom Carey
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced expanded roles for two senior members of its leadership team to support Broadridge’s continued evolution to a platform company. The changes are effective as of July 1, 2025. Doug DeSchutter has been named...
State Street Global Advisors rebrands as State Street Investment Management
State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), has announced its new brand name: State Street Investment Management. The rebranding highlights the firm’s focus on growth and engagement with clients and partners, and...
Saxo Bank expands performance dashboard to help manage sales funnel
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has notified independent asset managers of changes to the performance dashboard. The newly launched page in the performance dashboard within Saxo Tools is now live, offering a comprehensive focus on sales funnel. This page...
JPX Market Innovation & Research conducts Proof of Concept for JPX Market Explorer
JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. (JPXI) is conducting a Proof of Concept (PoC) for JPX Market Explorer, a free service site that provides multilingual information on Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed companies using generative AI technology developed by...
eToro unveils changes to crypto services
Online broker eToro is making changes to how crypto works on its platform. The company is introducing a new pricing structure designed to offer complete transparency and better visibility into your trading performance. The changes include: Market-leading spreads, so...
LoopFX appoints General Counsel and Head of Marketing
FX liquidity network LoopFX has announced two senior appointments as it gears up to go live this month. Jonathan Avery Jonathan Avery has joined as General Counsel, bringing deep legal and operational expertise to support and accelerate the onboarding process for...
Breaking Barriers, Bridging the Divide: How Fortress Core Connect & Ouinex Are Rewriting the Rules of Multi-Asset Trading
In the wake of their recent strategic partnership, we sat down with Dany Mawas, CEO & Co-Founder of Fortress Core Connect, and Ilies Larbi, CEO of Ouinex, to dive deeper into their joint vision, execution models, and how this alliance is reshaping access to...
ICE registers record OI in natural gas and oil markets
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced that its global natural gas and oil markets are at record open interest (OI). ICE’s natural gas futures markets hit record OI of 24.17 million on June 25, 2025, while ICE’s global oil futures and options...
Liquidnet bolsters US Equities business with three appointments
Liquidnet, a technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced a series of key hires to accelerate the growth of its Equities franchise in the Americas. These appointments align with the firm’s strategy to expand regional capabilities, diversify execution...
Leverate launches Smart Swap Control in SiRiX Admin to boost broker revenue
Leverate, a global leader in white-label trading technology, has unveiled an update to its white-label broker platform ecosystem with the release of Per-Day Swap Multipliers in SiRiX Admin, allowing brokers to tailor swap fee logic by day, asset class, or group,...
Robinhood launches US stock and ETF tokens in the EU, perpetual futures
US neobroker Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), after recently teasing what it said would be its “biggest crypto announcements of the year,” has unveiled a suite of new products that the company says mark a major step forward for crypto. From expanding Robinhood to over 400...
Exclusive: Investment Trends’ Head of Research Irene Guiamatsia returns to ASIC
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Irene Guiamatsia has left her position as Head of Research at Australia based online trading industry research firm Investment Trends, to return to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the country’s financial...
FD Technologies shareholders vote in favor of proposed acquisition
FD Technologies plc (LON:FDP) today provided an update on the recommended acquisition by Kairos Bidco, a newly formed company indirectly owned by entities forming part of TA Fund XV. On 8 May 2025, the boards of directors of FD Technologies and Bidco announced that...
Exclusive: Your Bourse head of marketing Diana Ilchuk departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Diana Ilchuk has stepped down from her role as Head of Marketing at MT4 / MT5 broker technology solutions provider Your Bourse, and left the company. Diana Ilchuk had joined Your Bourse in mid 2023, as was also exclusively reported...
StoneX set to acquire Intercam Advisors and Intercam Securities
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), a global financial services firm, today announced it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Intercam Advisors, Inc. and Intercam Securities, Inc. from Intercam Holdings, Inc. The proposed acquisition remains subject to the...
US trade threats against Canada are putting pressure on the Canadian dollar. European indices returned to growth amid the postponement of tariffs :: InvestMacro
On Friday, US stocks closed at record highs, thanks to optimism about upcoming trade agreements and growing expectations of interest rate cuts. At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 1.00% (+3.89% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) added...
dxFeed, ATAS introduce DOM Heatmap History
dxFeed, a market data solutions and index management provider for the global financial industry, in long-standing partnership with the trading analytics platform ATAS, has expanded their collaboration to deliver historical DOM Levels (Heatmap) data for futures from...
Nuvei goes live as direct payment acquirer in Canada
Fintech company Nuvei today announced that it is now live as a direct payment acquirer in Canada. This launch empowers Canadian businesses to process domestic transactions locally through Nuvei, eliminating the need for third-party processors and enabling...
Argo Blockchain proposes restructuring to resolve its capital needs
Argo Blockchain plc (LON:ARB) today announced a proposed restructuring to resolve its short and medium term capital needs. On 9 May 2025, the Company announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2024. The reports and accounts noted that “a material uncertainty...
HKEX announces launch of 30-year interest rate swap contracts on Northbound Swap Connect
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today announced the launch of interest rate swap contracts with a maximum tenor of 30 years to trade on Northbound Swap Connect. This latest enhancement to Swap Connect follows close collaboration between HKEX’s clearing...
UBS to commence $2bn share repurchase program
UBS Group AG today announced the launch of a new two-year program to repurchase up to USD 2 billion of shares. The repurchase program was approved at UBS’s Annual General Meeting held on 10 April 2025. The new program is scheduled to start on 1 July 2025. As...
Australian regulator cancels AFS licence of Ballast Financial Management
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian financial services (AFS) licence of Perth-based financial services provider Ballast Financial Management Pty Ltd. The cancellation is effective 20 June 2025. The AFS licence was...
Clearstream launches tri-party collateral management solution with ECMS go-live
Clearstream has launched a tri-party collateral management solution. After the successful launch, Clearstream has experienced a smooth start to its integrated tri-party collateral management solution with the Eurosystem Collateral Management System (ECMS). Starting...
CME Group to launch FX Tape+ to deliver centralized reference prices for FX market
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that it will launch CME FX Tape+ to provide centralized reference prices and a comprehensive view of FX market liquidity from its transparent central limit order book (CLOB) marketplaces, including FX...
US Dollar Index Speculators drop their bets to lowest level since 2021 :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large market...
Speculator Changes led by Wheat & Cotton :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR 3-Months & 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FX week in review: CFI names CEO, Revolut EU and STARTRADER LATAM heads, Purple Trading fine
FX and CFDs industry news was dominated this past week by executive moves, as there were quite a number of senior execs on the move in the online trading sector including a new CEO at CFI Financial Group, new division heads at Revolut EU and STARTRADER LATAM, plus a...
EAFE, Lean Hogs & Silver lead weekly Bullish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on June 24th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Speculator Bets mixed, led by Copper & Platinum :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Gold Prices Decline as Risk Appetite Grows, Reducing Safe-Haven Demand :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold has fallen to $3,296 per troy ounce, despite a weaker US dollar, as investors remain focused on the potential easing of Federal Reserve (Fed) policy.Market expectations suggest that Donald Trump could announce his nominee for...
Natural gas prices fell to a five-week low. The Mexican peso is trading at a ten-month high :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.94%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.01% and reached a new all-time high. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.97%. The US stocks rose on Thursday thanks to easing geopolitical...
EURUSD set to rally towards key 1.20 level? :: InvestMacro
EURUSD ↑ 3% MTD, trading near 4-year highsECB forum in Sintra + key EU/US data = fresh volatility? EURUSD forecasted to move ↑ 0.3% or ↓ 0.7% post NFPBloomberg FX model: EURUSD has 75% of trading within 1.1557 – 1.1880 over 1-week periodTechnical level: 1.1700The...
FCA secures guilty plea from John Burford in £1M investor fraud case
John Burford has pleaded guilty in a £1 million investment fraud case, following a prosecution brought by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). As sole director of Financial Trading Strategies Limited, Mr Burford promoted a paid-for subscription service through...
Former CBL Group CFO ordered to pay fine for breaches of continuous disclosure requirements
Former CBL Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Carden Mulholland, has been ordered to pay a pecuniary penalty of $641,250 for breaches of the continuous disclosure requirements in the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA), in proceedings brought by the Financial...
HSBC Continental Europe to sell its custody business in Germany to BNP Paribas
HSBC Continental Europe has reached an agreement to sell its custody business in Germany to BNP Paribas S.A, Niederlassung Deutschland. This decision forms part of the simplification strategy of HSBC announced in October 2024. HSBC is focused on increasing its...
Lightspeed adds support for 24/5 trading of US stocks and ETFs on Lightspeed Trader
Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC, a provider of brokerage and trading services, has announced support for 24-hour trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs on its flagship platform, Lightspeed Trader. Clients can now place and execute trades in U.S. securities 24 hours a...
TradingView integrates MDI Murshidabad into its Educational partner program
TradingView has integrated MDI Murshidabad into its Educational partner program, further strengthening its commitment to promoting financial education in India and worldwide. The Management Development Institute (MDI) has a legacy dating back to 1972. Originally...
TP ICAP warns of fraudulent activity linked to iSwap Euro
iSwap Euro B.V., part of the TP ICAP Group, has been made aware of fraudsters using details (address, telephone and licence numbers) and purporting to be individuals of the firm in phishing attempts on individuals in Italy and potentially other jurisdictions within...
Cboe Silexx adds support for listed options legs in FLEX orders
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset order execution management system (OEMS) that caters to the professional marketplace, has announced a series of enhancements as part of version 25.7. FLEX Ticket | Support for Listed Options Legs in FLEX Orders Users can now create FLEX...
Interactive Brokers adds Level II Market Depth Widget, Exit Strategy to IBKR Desktop platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance its trading solutions, with the IBKR Desktop platform getting a set of novel features. The latest (beta) version of the platform comes equipped with a Market Depth (Level 2) Widget to custom layouts...
MAS fines Remsea, Arcade Plaza Traders, J-Dee, Mobile Community Tech, and OxPay
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed composition penalties amounting to S$960,000 in total on five Major Payment Institutions (MPIs), which are licensed to provide cross-border money transfer services, for breaches of MAS’ Anti-Money Laundering and...
SBI Investment announces completion of fundraising for SBI Digital Space Fund
SBI Investment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc., which manages and operates venture capital funds, today announced the successful completion of fundraising for the “SBI Digital Space Fund”, with total capital commitments reaching JPY 100 billion. In March...
Tradeweb launches US Treasury bill trading on ICD Portal
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW), a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities, and money markets, today announced the launch of direct U.S. Treasury bill (T-bill) trading for corporate treasurers via direct connection between its ICD...
Austria FMA to hold “dialogue” with Finfluencers
Continuing a series of recent actions taken by various financial regulators around the globe, Austria’s Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA) has apparently decided to take a more gentle approach than some of its colleagues, announcing that it is beginning a dialogue with...
Webull to make crypto trading available to its platform users in Brazil
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL), the owner of the Webull online investment platform, today announced its re-entry into the cryptocurrency market. Brazil, the largest market in Latin America, is the first region where Webull will make crypto trading available to its...
Clearstream Banking AG to be renamed to Clearstream Europe AG
Clearstream today announced that Clearstream Banking AG will be renamed to Clearstream Europe AG, effective September 26, 2025. Existing contractual agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), power of attorneys (PoAs) and other contractual documentation remain...
Coinbase Derivatives to launch US Perpetual-Style Futures
Coinbase today announced the upcoming launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, designed to mirror the functionality of global perpetual futures while adhering to US regulatory standards. Internationally, perpetual futures have become the...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of six unauthorized investment websites, total reaches 1,366
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to six unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the latest set of orders are: “The Toro Global” (website https://thetoroglobal.com and related page...
IC Markets renews as Gold Sponsor of AEL Limassol to 2027
AEL Limassol has announced the renewal of its strategic sponsorship partnership with IC Markets (EU) Ltd as Gold Sponsor of the Cypriot football club until 2027. IC Markets is one of the leading international providers of online Forex and CFD trading, with a solid...
CME Group fines R.J. O’Brien & Associates
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action regarding R.J. O’Brien & Associates, LLC. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which R.J. O’Brien & Associates, LLC (RJO) neither admitted nor denied the rule violation...
NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending. Oil prices stabilized at $65 :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.25%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.01%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.31%. Wall Street closed on a mixed note on Wednesday, as investors weighed steady developments...
BBVA sets up 100% digital bank in Germany
Today in Frankfurt, BBVA officially launched its new digital bank in Germany. It combines cutting-edge technology, through one of the top financial apps in the world, with a compelling value proposition: an interest-bearing checking account paying three percent for...
Pound Hits Multi-Year High as Bank of England Signals Rate Cut Readiness :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3704, reaching its highest level since January 2022.This rally was driven by a weakening US dollar, growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, and easing geopolitical tensions.Market expectations...
Upper Tribunal upholds FCA ban on ex-Barclays CEO Jes Staley
The FCA’s decision to ban Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays, from holding senior management roles in the financial services industry has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal. Mr Staley approved a letter sent to the FCA that contained misleading statements about the...
Dutch authorities fine Deloitte, PwC and EY for exam fraud
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) announces that Deloitte, PwC and EY were fined for exam fraud. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has fined Deloitte and PwC $ 3 million and EY $ 2.5 million for (dealing with) exam fraud. This is...
HK regulator issues statement on triggering of weak-side Convertibility Undertaking
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a response to media enquiries regarding triggering of the weak-side Convertibility Undertaking under the Linked Exchange Rate System. The weak-side Convertibility Undertaking (CU) of HK$7.85 to US$1 under the Linked...
eToro introduces target-date portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton
Online broker eToro announced today the launch of six investment portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton to help users invest for future financial goals with target-date strategies. Target-date portfolios are built to help investors work towards a financial...
Nomura Asset Management names Terence Lam its Head of Distribution for Asia ex-Japan
Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., the core company within the Investment Management Division of Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the appointment of Terence Lam as Head of Distribution, Asia ex-Japan. Mr. Lam will be based in Singapore and report to Kenichi...
Capital.com enhances EU client protection with $1 million insurance cover
Leading global trading platform and fintech group Capital.com has announced the launch of a new enhanced insurance scheme specifically for clients across the European Union (EU), reinforcing its commitment to client protection and long-term growth in the region....
CMC Markets hires Citi exec Christine Romar as Head of Europe
London based online broker CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) has announced that the company has hired Frankfurt, Germany based executive Christine Romar, who will lead the company’s European business. Christine Romar joins CMC Markets from Citi, where she most recently served as...
EUR/USD Extends Rally as Risk Sentiment Improves :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Wednesday, EUR/USD climbed to 1.1621, marking its fifth consecutive session of gains with little interruption. The upward momentum reflects easing geopolitical tensions, which in turn have reduced the demand for traditional...
Equiom Surpasses USD 3 Billion in Middle East Workplace Savings Plan Assets Under Administration :: InvestMacro
Equiom is pleased to announce a major milestone for its trustee services (through Equiom Fiduciary Services (Middle East) Limited and Equiom (Isle of Man) Limited) that it provides on Middle East Workplace Savings plans, with Assets Under Administration (AuA) reaching...
XTB renews Management Board members for three years
Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB SA (WSE:XTB) has announced that the company’s Supervisory Board (i.e., its Board of Directors) has adopted a resolution regarding the appointment of the Management Board of the Company (i.e., its key “C-Suite” senior...
Mideast Truce, Powell & PCE :: InvestMacro
Risk-on mood returns on fragile Israel-Iran truce Oil prices tank almost 15% as supply fears ease, gold dims, dollar sinks Equities stage sharp rebound, Bitcoin closes above $105,000Fed Chair Powell says Fed in no rush to cut rates during testimony US PCE report on...
Exclusive: Natallia Hunik joins blockchain data company Flipside as CRO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that blockchain data company Flipside has hired experienced Boston based fintech executive Natallia Hunik as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Those of us in the FX and CFDs industry recall Natallia as the longtime CRO as well as Head...
TradingView introduces Portfolios – FX News Group
TradingView is introducing Portfolios – a brand-new product that brings real-life investing activity onto TradingView. Designed for investors and traders of all levels, Portfolios lets TradingView users track trades, evaluate their strategy, and uncover opportunities...
Bruce Markets secures strategic investment from Apex Fintech Solutions, Robinhood, tastytrade
Bruce Markets LLC today announced a major new strategic investment round led by some of the most prominent names in the financial industry, including Apex Fintech Solutions, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, NH Investment and Securities, PEAK6 Investments,...
Marex, NatWest cooperate to deliver new cross margining solution
Marex and NatWest today announce their cooperation to deliver a new cross margining solution. The new service enables clients that access FX Futures through Marex, and FX prime brokerage services through NatWest’s markets business, to receive margin relief. The...
Victims, mules and offenders among crypto ATM users identified in law enforcement operation in Australia
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of crypto ATM users in Australia. Analysts from AUSTRAC’s Cryptocurrency Taskforce examined the profiles of the most...
ACCC approves collaboration on future continuity of cash-in-transit services
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a determination granting authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Banking Association Ltd (ABA), major banks, major retailers and supermarkets, Australia Post and other industry...
eToro enhances its debit card offering in the UK
Online broker eToro announced today the expansion of its Visa debit card offering in the UK, allowing users to earn 4% back in stock rewards on everyday spending. The eToro Visa debit card, offered by eToro Money, provides users with a seamless way to spend and manage...
Garanti BBVA Crypto teams up with Wyden for digital asset trading services
Garanti BBVA Crypto is partnering with Wyden, a global provider of institutional digital asset trading infrastructure, to strengthen its crypto service offering for retail and institutional clients. As part of the collaboration, Garanti BBVA Crypto will support...
SEC obtains final judgments against three defendants in insider trading case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has secured final judgments as to three defendants in an insider trading case. On June 24, 2025, Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil of the New York Southern District Court signed judgments against Stephen A. Forlano, Christopher...
CFTC reaches settlement in lawsuit against LJM Funds Management
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a proposed final judgment and consent order in its litigation against LJM Funds Management Ltd., (LJMFM) LJM Partners Ltd., (LJM Partners) (together “LJM”), Anthony J. Caine, and Anish Parvataneni. The proposed...
Rewiring B2B Trading Infrastructure: Fortress Core Connect CEO on Liquidity, Tech Innovation and Global Market Access
Q&A with Dany Mawas, CEO & Co-Founder of Fortress Core Connect FNG: Dany, thanks for joining us. With your background straddling both the retail and B2B sides of the trading industry, what inspired the launch of Fortress Core? What industry gap did you see...
External Factors Reduce Support for the US Dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair is falling sharply, dropping to 145.49 on Tuesday as the yen recovers some of its losses after weeks of decline.The reversal follows a broad weakening of the US dollar, triggered by former President Donald Trump’s...
Valutico Acquires AI Innovator Paraloq Analytics to Revolutionize Private Company Analysis :: InvestMacro
VIENNA, Austria – JUNE 19, 2025 – Valutico, a global leader in valuation and financial analysis software, today announced its strategic acquisition of Paraloq Analytics, a Vienna-based artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. This acquisition will integrate Paraloq...
Uranium Tech Breakthroughs Leading to Global Nuclear Renaissance :: InvestMacro
U.S. President Donald Trump in May enacted four executive orders designed to accelerate reactor approvals, enhance domestic uranium production and enrichment capabilities, and promote the advancement of innovative nuclear technologies.Trump urged the federal...
SEC goes against founder of Cryptocurrency Growth Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Ian O. Mausner and Evolution Lending, LLC. The SEC’s complaint, submitted at the California Southern District Court on June 23, 2025, alleges that from no later than December 2020 through at...
Oil prices fell sharply after Iran’s attack in the Middle East. Inflation in Malaysia continues to decline :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.89%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.96%. The Nasdaq (US100) Tech Index closed up 0.94%. The US stocks closed higher on Monday amid falling oil prices after Iran launched missiles at a US air base in...
CME Group plans to launch FTSE CoreCommodity CRB futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced plans to launch FTSE CoreCommodity CRB futures, pending regulatory review. The FTSE CoreCommodity CRB Index provides broad exposure to the global commodities market and tracks a basket of 19 commodities,...
CFI appoints Ziad Melhem as Group CEO
Leading online broker CFI Financial Group has announced a shakeup in its management C-Suite, with the appointment of Ziad Melhem as CFI’s new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking an important milestone as the Group continues its strong global growth...
FINRA imposes $1.3M fine on Velox Clearing
Velox Clearing LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $1.3 million as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Velox Clearing provides clearing services to a number of foreign financial institutions that transact in thinly traded,...
Vinanz purchases additional 37.72 bitcoin
Vinanz Limited (LON:BTC) today announced the purchase of an additional 37.72 bitcoin as part of its growing bitcoin treasury strategy. This purchase was completed via Vinanz’s newly established institutional custody account with Fidelity Digital Assets, where Vinanz...
CQG adds Range Bar charts to CQG One
CQG, a provider of high-performance technology solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, has updated CQG One and CQG Desktop. The latest releases of the platforms include the following enhancements: Chart Range Bar charts added to CQG One...
Mastercard partners with Fiserv to integrate its FIUSD token across range of its products
Mastercard is deepening its partnership with Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) to integrate its new FIUSD token across a range of Mastercard products and services, expanding stablecoin adoption and utility for their shared customers around the world. By offering FIUSD across...
Miami International Holdings secures $40M investment from Warburg Pincus
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), an operator of regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced it has obtained $40 million in incremental funding from Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor. The proceeds were used to finance a...
Revolut hires Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier as Western Europe CEO
London based neobank giant Revolut, fresh off choosing Paris as its new Western Europe headquarters, has announced that it has hired Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier as the CEO for its aforementioned Paris regional HQ, which will serve as the hub for Revolut’s banking...
US Govt asks Court to further postpone sentencing of Ponzi scammer Renwick Haddow
The sentencing of Ponzi scammer Renwick Haddow is set to be rescheduled again, as per documents submitted at the New York Southern District Court on June 23, 2025. The Government requests that Haddow’s sentencing currently scheduled for July 18, 2025 be adjourned for...
IG Group’s Wu Gang appointed as Non-Exec Director of Coats Group
The Board of IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced that Wu Gang, Non-Executive Director of IG, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Coats Group plc with effect from 1 July 2025. In addition, Wu Gang will join the Nomination Committee and the...
Edgewater Markets hires CME / NEX alum Paul Allmark as CTO
Trade execution technology solutions provider Edgewater Markets has announced the addition of Paul Allmark as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Based in the firm’s London Office, Paul Allmark will be responsible for leading Edgewater’s global technology organisation...
Exclusive: STARTRADER hires Vinícius Danze as LATAM Manager
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker STARTRADER has continued a recent hiring spree, adding experienced industry executive Vinícius Danze as the company’s LATAM Manager. Vinícius Danze, who is based in Brazil, joins STARTRADER after spending...
Webull UK joins TradingView list of partner brokers
TradingView is expanding its partnership with Webull, offering more opportunities for their existing and potential clients to explore markets directly from TradingView’s Supercharts. Today, TradingView announced the integration of Webull UK, a member of the global...
Gold Set to Rally All Eyes on the Middle East :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Monday, gold traded at $3,360 per troy ounce as markets nervously monitor developments in the Middle East.Washington’s involvement in the conflict has heightened fears of potential retaliation from Tehran. Particularly concerning...
Broadridge hires JP Morgan exec Ken MacHarg as Global Head of Futures and Options Trading
Financial markets tech provider Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) has announced the appointment of Ken MacHarg as Managing Director, Global Head of Futures and Options Trading, effective June 23, further enhancing leadership for its next generation...
Oil jumped to $76 amid the US attack on Iran. Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.08% (-0.88% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.22% (-0.55% for the week). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 0.43% (-0.23% for the week). On Friday, US Federal Reserve...
StoneX announces offering of $625M of Senior Secured Notes
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) today announced an offering, subject to market conditions and other factors, of $625.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2032 to be issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC. The...
Markets rattled by mounting geopolitical risks :: InvestMacro
Geopolitical risks mount as US joins Israel-Iran conflict Brent opens almost 6% higher supply disruption fearsBitcoin sheds over 4% from Friday, dipping below $100,000Risk-off mood may boost – USD, JPY, CHF & Gold Early on Sunday, the United States joined Israel’s...
Fiserv introduces FIUSD stablecoin for financial institutions
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced plans to launch a new Fiserv digital asset platform, including a new stablecoin (FIUSD) that will be added to Fiserv’s existing banking and payments infrastructure...
Purple Trading operator hit with €150K CySEC fine for conflicts of interest, CFDs marketing
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that a settlement has been reached with the licensed CIF L.F. Investment Ltd, which operates the Purple Trading brokerage brand (at website purple-trading.com) for possible violations of the Investment Services and...
CySEC reaches €200k settlement with ex FTX EU
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced that a settlement has been reached with Cyprus investment firm Trek Labs Europe Ltd (ex. FTX EU Ltd). The settlement concerns possible violations of Investment Services and Activities and Regulated...
Standard Chartered partners with ALTIOS
Standard Chartered and ALTIOS today announced a new strategic partnership to support the Bank’s SME clients in establishing their overseas business presence across Asia. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both Standard Chartered and ALTIOS’ commitment...
ION partners with GFO-X – FX News Group
ION today announced that it has partnered with GFO-X, a UK-based centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital assets. ION will provide software and infrastructure to power market access, clearing, and margin processing for the GFO-X ecosystem. GFO-X will be...
XM.com’s Costas Cleanthous takes stake in Cyprus newspaper Phileleftheros
Fresh off of his takeover of Cyprus bank Ancoria earlier this year, XM.com founder and controlling shareholder Costas Cleanthous has apparently taken a major stake in another Cypriot institution, becoming an investor in the EU island nation’s oldest and...
Saxo Bank to remove some attributes on Portfolio’s Account resources
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has announced planned changes to its OpenAPI. Saxo plans removal of obsolete attributes on portfolio’s Account resources from September 2025. On the endpoints: port/v1/accounts port/v1/accounts/{AccountKey} the fields...
FX week in review: AvaTrade sold, STARprime launch, Bybit CFDs, Exness €75M Paphos buy
Who stepped up to buy control of Retail FX and CFDs broker AvaTrade? At what valuation? Which industry CEO did STARTRADER bring on board to launch and run its new institutional / B2B arm, STARprime? Why did Exness pluck down €75 million to buy real estate in Paphos?...
Trump’s Tariffs Threat to the Global South :: InvestMacro
By Dan Steinbock With its misguided tariff wars, the Trump administration is not only disrupting historical trade ties with the world’s largest economies, but waging war against economic development in the Global South.After agreeing to suspend the “reciprocal” duties...
JPMorgan unveils new features on J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing platform
J.P. Morgan revealed a wave of new features including a cutting-edge fixed income experience on the J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing platform. The enhancements make it easier for investors to explore and invest in corporate bonds, Treasuries and more. By simply...
What’s Behind the Drop? :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold has dropped below $3,360 per troy ounce, nearing a one-week low and marking its first decline in three weeks. Investors are offloading the precious metal to offset losses in other markets amid escalating tensions in...
Coinbase secures MiCA licence from Luxembourg CSSF
Coinbase has secured its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling it to offer its full suite of crypto products to all 27 EU member states. Coinbase is officially establishing its...
US500 faces triple threat – Geopolitics, Powell & PCE :: InvestMacro
FXTM’s US500 ↑ 1% MTD, less than 3% away from ATHTrump delays decision on Iran strike by two weeksPowell’s testimony + US PCE = potential breakout?US PCE forecasted to move US500 ↑ 1.3% or ↓ 1.0%Technical levels: 6060, 6000 & 5920 A cautious sense of relief has...
Binance introduces Locked Addresses and Concentration Indicator features
Binance has introduced two new features: Locked Addresses and Concentration Indicator, designed to give its clients greater visibility into token supply dynamics and potential volatility risks. Locked Addresses: Clearer Insights Into Circulating Supply Many crypto...
The SNB reduced the interest rate to 0%. The Norges Bank cut its interest rate for the first time in five years :: InvestMacro
The US stock indices did not trade yesterday due to a public holiday.The Mexican peso (MXN) weakened to 19.1 per US dollar, down from a ten-month high of 18.886 reached on June 12, as the US dollar regained strength amid expectations of easing by the Bank of Mexico...
Exclusive: Noor Capital UK sees 36% leap in Revenues in FY 2025
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned via regulatory filings that Noor Capital UK Limited, the London based, FCA regulated arm of MENA focused broker Noor Capital, had a fairly successful fiscal year 2025 (year ended March 31, 2025), with Revenues rising by 36% although Net...
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Exchange take disciplinary action against Tachibana Securities
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) and Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) have taken disciplinary action against Tachibana Securities Co., Ltd. The Exchanges have requested that the company submit a business improvement report. The measures were determined based on the results...
HKMA, PBoC launch Payment Connect
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced today the launch of Payment Connect on 22 June 2025. A launch ceremony for Payment Connect was held in Beijing today. Mr Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the PBoC, Mr Wang Linggui,...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of websites of Tradepower, EXT24, Trevorex
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to seven unauthorized investment websites. The entities targeted by the latest set of orders are: “EXT24” (website https://ext247.co and related page https://my.ext247.co);...
American Century Investments becomes new ETF issuer at SIX Swiss Exchange
Today, SIX welcomes American Century Investments as its latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). American Century Investments’s first product, the AVANTIS GL SM CAP VALUE ETF, brings the total number of ETFs available to investors on SIX Swiss Exchange to 2,017....
CySEC extends suspension of CIF license of W.G. Wealth Guardian
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced that the suspension of the authorisation of the Cyprus Investment Firm W.G. Wealth Guardian Ltd remains in force. CySEC has not been satisfied with the Company’s compliance with section 17(9) of The...
IC Markets introduces Dynamic Leverage for US Stocks
Leading Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker IC Markets has announced what the company calls an important upcoming change to its trading environment. On Friday, 20 June 2025, IC Markets will implement a dynamic leverage for US stock trading as part of its ongoing...
The Pound Rapidly Loses Strength :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair continues its decline, touching 1.3403 on Thursday, as the pound hovers near a four-week low.Political uncertainty in the UK and heightened demand for safe-haven assets amid the Israel-Iran conflict have weighed...
FCA secures convictions against Redinel and Oerta Korfuzi for insider dealing and money laundering worth £1M
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured convictions against two individuals, Redinel Korfuzi and Oerta Korfuzi, for insider dealing and money laundering offences which netted them over £1 million. Redinel Korfuzi worked as a research analyst at an asset...
AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators :: InvestMacro
By Eve Bohnett, University of Florida Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine waiting for months in the harsh, rugged mountains of Asia, hoping to catch even a glimpse of one. These elusive big cats move silently across rocky...
Exclusive: Jay Mawji on the launch of STARprime
FNG Exclusive Interview… After our FNG Exclusive report from earlier this week that former INFINOX CEO Jay Mawji has joined the STARTRADER group – to help launch and run its new STARprime institutional brand – we’re pleased to sit down today with Jay and discuss in...
What is vibe coding? A computer scientist explains what it means to have AI write computer code − and what risks that can entail :: InvestMacro
Whether you’re streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is known as coding. Until recently, most computer code was written, at...
Kraken launches Bitcoin staking through Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken today announced the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) staking through a new integration with the Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol. The integration enables Kraken clients to earn passive rewards on their BTC without bridging, wrapping or lending it...
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. The Riksbank lowered its interest rate by 0.25% :: InvestMacro
At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.10%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.03%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.01%. Investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged and...
New release of Interactive Brokers mobile app features redesigned alerts
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance the capabilities of its trading solutions. The latest release of the IBKR Mobile app for iOS- and Android-based devices comes equipped with redesigned alerts. Alerts have been redesigned with some...
Repairing serious DNA damage to maintain the genome :: InvestMacro
By Francesca Storici, Georgia Institute of Technology Your DNA is continually damaged by sources both inside and outside your body. One especially severe form of damage called a double-strand break involves the severing of both strands of the DNA double...
GTN hires experienced banker Jon Lester as COO Middle East
Dubai based, institutional focused multi-asset broker GTN has announced that the company has hired Jon Lester as its new Chief Operating Officer – Middle East. Based in the UAE, Jon will serve as “#2” to GTN UAE CEO Damian Bunce, who joined the company from Exness...
Options expands Microsoft CSP direct bill capabilities to Dubai
Options Technology, a provider of cloud-enabled managed services for global capital markets, today announced the expansion of its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct bill capabilities to Dubai. This move comes as the city cements its status as a rising...
Spotware rolls out cTrader Mobile 5.4
Fintech company Spotware Systems has released version 5.4 of the cTrader Mobile app for iOS-based and Android-based devices. cTrader Mobile 5.4 delivers a raft of chart updates. The new time axis provides a more accurate visualisation of market activity on time-based...
SFC bans former Cinda International Securities rep for three years
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has prohibited Mr Law Man Wai, a former licensed representative of Cinda International Securities Limited (CISL), from re-entering the industry for three years from 19 June 2025 to 18 June 2028. The disciplinary...
Exclusive: CFDs broker Neex expands MENA hiring Hietham Abdulhalim
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Far East focused Retail FX and CFDs broker Neex has hired experienced industry executive Hietham Abdulhalim, as Head of Business Development – MENA Region. Based in Dubai, Hietham Abdulhalim joins Neex after serving as Chief...
Expansion to Paphos? Exness buys €75M property from Bank of Cyprus
Cyprus news site KNEWS is reporting that leading online broker Exness has acquired €75 million (USD $86 million) worth of property from the Bank of Cyprus in Paphos. According to KNEWS, the deal involves approximately 200,000 square meters of land, previously owned by...
DTCC central securities depository subsidiary sees assets under custody exceed $100 trillion
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that its central securities depository subsidiary, The Depository Trust Company (DTC), has surpassed a record-setting $100 trillion in assets under custody. When reviewing assets under custody, DTC...
IG Group’s Jonathan Moulds appointed as Citigroup non-exec director
The Board of IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG), today announced that Jonathan Moulds, Non-Executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Citigroup Inc. with effect from 16 June 2025. Jonathan Moulds has extensive experience in...
NY watchdog disrupts crypto scam, Meta shuts down 700 accounts associated with “Black Hat” advertiser
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services Adrienne Harris, today announced that a multi-agency long-term investigation resulted in the...
CLS appoints Brigitte Daurelle and Ryo Terazawa to Board of Directors
CLS today announced that two new members were appointed to its Board of Directors at the CLS Annual General Meeting held on 10 June 2025. The new directors on the Board are Brigitte Daurelle (Independent/Outside Director) and Ryo Terazawa (MUFG Bank). Brigitte...
Coinbase Derivatives, Nodal Clear team up to integrate USDC as collateral for US futures trading
As part of a multi-year renewal agreement, Coinbase Derivatives, LLC, a CFTC-regulated designated contract market, and Nodal Clear are partnering to integrate USDC as eligible collateral for futures targeting next year. This will mark a meaningful milestone in...
Environmental Co. Report Uncovers Fertilizer Technology Breakthrough :: InvestMacro
Source: Streetwise Reports (6/17/25)Advanced organic waste treatment and resource recovery company Bion Environmental Technologies Inc. (BNET:OTCQB) says it has completed the technology-optimization report for its Ammonia Recover System (ARS) at Fair Oaks Indiana....
Crypto.com Exchange to accept BlackRock’s BUIDL as trading collateral
Digital assets platform operator Crypto.com has announced that its Crypto.com Exchange institutional-grade offering will accept BlackRock’s tokenized fund, BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), as trading collateral for clients. Established in...
The Yen Halts Its Decline, but Domestic Signals Remain Negative :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair stabilised at 145.11 following three consecutive days of gains.The Japanese yen had previously faced downward pressure due to a combination of factors, including weak macroeconomic data. Japan’s exports declined for...
Michael Bower and George Nikitiadis join Wedbush Securities as Managing Directors
Wedbush Securities today announced that Michael Bower and George Nikitiadis have joined Wedbush as Managing Directors. Bower, a highly respected healthcare equity trader with nearly 20 years of front-line trading experience, joins from Wells Fargo Securities, where he...
Escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to put pressure on markets. Silver reaches 13-year high :: InvestMacro
The US stocks fell on Tuesday as investors closely monitored escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the Israeli-Iranian conflict has been ongoing for five days. At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.70%. The S&P 500 (US500)...
Crossover Markets expands global footprint to support US-domiciled institutions
Institutional digital asset trading technology firm Crossover Markets today announced that it has expanded its global footprint to support U.S.-domiciled institutions, enabling them to trade select spot cryptocurrencies on its CROSSx ECN. The expansion is supported by...
What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define :: InvestMacro
By Daniel S. Schiff, Purdue University; Arne Bewersdorff, Technical University of Munich, and Marie Hornberger, Technical University of Munich It is “the policy of the United States to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans,” reads an executive order...
GAIN Capital secures Swiss Court approval for deposition in OANDA patent infringement case
GAIN Capital has secured the approval of Swiss Court for judicial assistance in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by OANDA. On June 17, 2025, GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. and GAIN Capital Group, LLC provided an update on the matter to the New Jersey District Court....
eToro survey reveals retail investors seeing gold as number one hedge
Amid market volatility and economic uncertainty, the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat from online broker eToro reveals that retail investors see gold as the number one hedge in response to a weaker dollar. The study, which surveyed 10,000 retail investors across...
UK fintech firm Icon Solutions secures investment from UBS
Icon Solutions, the UK fintech enabling banks globally to design and implement state-of-the-art payment systems, today announced a new equity investment from UBS. Icon has also secured additional funding from existing investors Citi and NatWest. Pieter Brouwer, Head...
AvaTrade ownership transfer planned at $500M valuation
Israel business news site Calcalist is reporting that Retail FX and CFDs broker AvaTrade has issued a request to Israel’s ISA securities authority to approve a change-in-ownership in the company, which will see one of AvaTrade’s two founders and controlling...
Integral integrates with CME Group’s EBS Market and FX Spot+ marketplaces
Integral, a multi-asset technology provider in the foreign exchange market, has announced that it has gone live with a fully integrated solution with CME Group’s EBS Market and FX Spot+ marketplaces. The collaboration enables Integral’s clients to execute trades on...
Clearstream launches digital solution aiming to transform private market fund processing
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, is launching a digital solution to transform private market fund processing. Leveraging digital capabilities through its DLT-based platform FundsDLT and integrated with Clearstream’s Vestima fund...
ICE introduces Average Prime Offer Rates (APOR) Index
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced the launch of the ICE Average Prime Offer Rates Index (ICE APOR), which is updated weekly on the ICE Index Platform and publicly available. The ICE APOR Index represents the annual percentage rates derived...
CME Group to launch E-Mini S&P BMV IPC Index futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced it will launch E-Mini S&P BMV IPC Index futures, pending regulatory review. The S&P BMV IPC Index, Mexico’s main equity index, provides broad exposure to the Mexican equity market and tracks the...
TNS announces new market data connectivity to MOON ATS and OTC Overnight
Transaction Network Services (TNS) today announced new market data connectivity to MOON ATS and OTC Overnight, the after-hours equities trading venues from OTC Markets Group. These latest additions to TNS’ expanding portfolio for 24×5 equities trading solutions...
How to Use Volume Analysis in Stock Trading: A Guide to Smarter Market Decisions
In trading, everyone usually focuses on the price, but volume often doesn’t get the same spotlight, even though it can tell you a lot. While price tells you where the market is, volume tells you how strong that move is. It’s the force behind the candles. Whether...
EUR/USD rises as the US dollar struggles to hold ground :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair continues its gradual climb, reaching 1.1562 on Tuesday despite local support for the US dollar stemming from renewed geopolitical tensions.Geopolitics and Fed expectations in focusThe greenback experienced a...
Robinhood touts “biggest crypto announcements of the year”
US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) made something of a mysterious announcement on Tuesday, which included plans to unveil what the company termed “next-generation crypto products” from a keynote event in Cannes, France later this month. Vlad Tenev...
How was the wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of a world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago :: InvestMacro
By Kai James, Georgia Institute of Technology Imagine you’re a copper miner in southeastern Europe in the year 3900 B.C.E. Day after day you haul copper ore through the mine’s sweltering tunnels.You’ve resigned yourself to the grueling monotony of mining life. Then...
Stripe showcases over 15 updates for French businesses
Stripe today showcased over 15 updates for French businesses, many of which leverage AI and stablecoins. French businesses can take advantage of: The world’s first Payments Foundation Model, which captures hundreds of subtle signals that previous specialized models...
Optimism about easing geopolitical tensions boosted investor sentiment :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30) Index rose by 0.75%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index rose by 0.94%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 1.42%. The US stocks rose on Monday as optimism about easing geopolitical tensions...
Wedbush Securities, Rival Systems to offer multi-asset trading solution through Rival One
Wedbush Securities announced today that it is working with Rival Systems to offer a fully integrated multi-asset trading solution through Rival One. This initiative is designed to enhance the trading experience and capabilities available to Wedbush clients. This...
Interactive Brokers makes new Exchanges and products available on its platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers has expanded the list of investment instruments available on its platform. CEDX is Cboe’s pan-European derivatives exchange, offering trading in index derivatives and single-stock options. Enjoy greater precision with free...
Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans :: InvestMacro
By Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Nathan Sanders, Harvard University If you’ve worried that AI might take your job, deprive you of your livelihood, or maybe even replace your role in society, it probably feels good to see the latest AI tools fail...
Equiti secures exclusive title sponsorship of Youth Football League in Dubai
Fintech group Equiti has secured the exclusive title sponsorship of the Youth Football League (YFL) in Dubai. The newly named Equiti Youth Football League will serve as a flagship initiative to empower future generations through sport, community and financial...
Centroid launches PropShield intelligence platform to protect the integrity of Prop Trading challenges
Leading broker connectivity and execution solutions provider Centroid Solutions has announced the launch of PropShield – the industry’s first centralized intelligence platform built specifically for proprietary trading firms running funded trader programs. Developed...
Sumsub expands its Fraud Prevention solution with advanced Device Intelligence
Sumsub is expanding its Fraud Prevention solution with advanced Device Intelligence, enhanced by the Fingerprint platform, a market-leading provider. Designed to identify threats before they escalate, Device Intelligence offers real-time insights with industry-leading...
Nasdaq Phlx fines BNP Paribas Securities Corp for alleged rule violations
BNP Paribas Securities Corp has agreed to pay a fine as a part of a settlement with Nasdaq Phlx LLC. During the period of February 2019 through October 2023 (the “Relevant Period”), BNPS failed to establish, maintain, and enforce written supervisory procedures, and a...
CFTC secures Court order directing Agridime to pay $102.9M in restitution
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered a final judgment and consent order imposing a permanent injunction and equitable remedies against Agridime LLC, a Texas firm now in...
Ricardo Grados joins INFINOX to lead eFX institutional sales in LATAM
As part of its ongoing effort to expand its presence in institutional markets around the world, FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has announced that the company has hired Ricardo Grados as the new EFX Institutional Sales Lead for the LATAM region. Ricardo Grados has more...
Bybit TradFi launches as crypto exchange adds FX and CFDs trading
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of Bybit TradFi, marking what the company calls another milestone in the crypto-native platform’s evolution toward becoming a comprehensive financial destination that...
Ricardo González joins INFINOX to lead eFX institutional sales in LATAM
As part of its ongoing effort to expand its presence in institutional markets around the world, FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has announced that the company has hired Ricardo González as the new EFX Institutional Sales Lead for the LATAM region. Ricardo González has more...
Exclusive: Match-Prime compliance head Anastasia Theofanous leaves for Perpetuals.com
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Anastasia Theofanous has left her position as Head of Compliance and AML Department at CySEC licensed broker and liquidity solutions provider Match-Prime Liquidity, to join newly formed outfit Perpetuals.com Group, as Chief...
ABN AMRO re-joins CLSSettlement as settlement member
ABN AMRO has re-joined CLSSettlement as a settlement member. The bank joins 73 other leading banks in becoming a settlement member in CLSSettlement. ABN AMRO was part of the first group of settlement members that went live in CLSSettlement when the service launched in...
Risk appetite has fallen sharply amid the conflict between Israel and Iran :: InvestMacro
The US stocks fell sharply on Friday amid weakening risk appetite after Iran condemned Israel’s airstrikes as a “declaration of war” and responded with missile strikes. The strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, significantly increasing geopolitical...
MoneyGram names Lamia Pardo its Chief Marketing Officer
MoneyGram, a global payments network, has announced the appointment of Lamia Pardo as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective today, June 16, 2025. In this role, Pardo will lead global marketing across all channels and markets, with a clear mandate to accelerate...
Gold hits record highs as risk aversion dominates the market :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold surged to a new record on Monday, reaching 3,446 USD per troy ounce, approaching the peaks seen in April. The rise reflects intensified demand for safe-haven assets as investors react to heightened geopolitical...
BTIG establishes Hedge Fund Solutions Group
BTIG announced today the formation of its Hedge Fund Solutions Group. Paul Covello and David Gold will serve as Co-Heads of the U.S. division, with Trevor Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of BTIG Singapore, leading efforts in the APAC region. The Tactical Hedge Fund...
ICE to dual-list on NYSE Texas
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), today announced that it will dual-list on NYSE Texas, effective June 17, 2025. “Founded 25 years ago and listed on the NYSE for nearly two decades, ICE has consistently...
Axcera partners with Solitics on Prop Firm automation
Prop trading firm technology provider Axcera has announced a new strategic partnership with Solitics, a leader in real-time customer engagement and marketing automation. This integration adds intelligent engagement tools to Axcera’s robust infrastructure, giving prop...
Swissquote launches new brand campaign: Take your finances by the horns
Leading Switzerland based online broker and banking firm Swissquote Group Holding SA (SWX:SQN) has launched what the company calls a “bullish” new brand campaign, entitled Take your finances by the horns. Swissquote plans a series of joint video, digital and print...
NAGA unveils brand building campaign with Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund
Online brokerage and investment firm NAGA Group AG (ETR:N4G) has unveiled its newest brand-building campaign, in partnership with German Bundesliga football club, Borussia Dortmund. NAGA first announced its sponsorship of Borussia Dortmund in September of last year....
HK regulator suspends Rifa Securities rep for seven months
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has suspended Ms Hadiee Chui Lai Chun, a licensed representative of Rifa Securities Limited, for seven months from 13 June 2025 to 12 January 2026. The disciplinary action follows an SFC investigation which...
Lean Hogs & Live Cattle lead Speculator Bets :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 10th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Euronext, Clearstream partner to develop Euronext Clearing’s collateral management services across repo
Euronext and Clearstream today announced a new partnership to advance the continued development of Euronext Clearing’s collateral management services across repo and other asset classes. The additional collaboration with Clearstream strengthens Euronext Clearing’s...
Euro Speculator Bets rise for 3rd Week to 9-Month High :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroOpen Interest Levels show where open contracts are in the markets.Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through...
Bets led higher by Platinum & Silver :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 10th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Brent Oil, Silver and 5-Year Bonds lead Bullish & Bearish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroThe latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on June 10th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Fed Funds and Ultra Treasury Bonds lead Speculator Bets this week :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 10th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FX week in review: Taurex Prime launch, new Spotware COO, eToro shares fall, iFOREX IPO delay
What did CEO Nick Cooke have to say about the launch of Taurex Prime, online broker Taurex’s new liquidity and institutional services unit? Who was named as cTrader developer Spotware’s new COO, and effective “#2” to Spotware CEO Ilia Iarovitcyn? Why did shares of...
Dollar braces for massive week of risk events :: InvestMacro
FXTM’s USDInd ↓ 1% MTD Geopolitical risk + Fed decision = fresh volatility? Over past year Fed decision triggered moves of ↑ 0.4% & ↓ 0.8% GBP + JPY + CHF + SEK = 33% of USDInd weightTechnical levels: 98.00, 98.70 and 50-day SMA Escalating tensions in the Middle...
You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway :: InvestMacro
By Robert Manduca, University of Michigan How wealthy are you?Like most people, you probably would do some math before answering this question. You would add up the money in your bank accounts, the value of your investments and any equity in a home you own, then...
Platinum, Palladium, Silver Making Big Turns Versus Gold :: InvestMacro
Gold seems to be peaking for now96% bullishness is a warning signOther commodities ready to move higherCRB Index moving higher againWhite precious metals heading higher: silver, platinum, palladiumWatch nickel very closely. Copper is set to move higherBest plays for...
ICE Futures US fines COFCO Shenzhen Trading Services
ICE Futures US has published a disciplinary notice against COFCO Shenzhen Trading Services Co., Ltd. On June 11, 2025, a subcommittee of the Exchange’s Business Conduct Committee determined that COFCO Shenzhen Trading Services Co., Ltd. may have violated the following...
Oil prices jumped to $75 per barrel. Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear infrastructure :: InvestMacro
At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.24%. The S&P500 (US500) Index rose by 0.38%. The Nasdaq (US100) technology index closed higher by 0.24%, helped by a 13% rise in Oracle shares after strong quarterly results and an encouraging...
ASX closes sale of investment in Digital Asset
ASX today entered into an agreement and completed the sale of its shareholding in Digital Asset Holdings, LLC for approximately $57 million. The sale will be recognised as part of ASX’s FY25 financial results, with ASX recognising a pre-tax gain of approximately $42...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to four unauthorized crypto websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to four unauthorized crypto websites. The websites targeted by the latest Consob orders are: https://hct685.it; https://sdh878.it; https://skillnexp.top; https://ymg686.it. The...
Coinbase introduces Coinbase Business – FX News Group
Coinbase is launching Coinbase Business – a modern financial stack built with the speed and scale of crypto. Coinbase Business is purpose-built for modern operations and designed to streamline financial workflows for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and...
FCA cancels Transfer Now Limited’s registration as Small Payment Institution
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today announced the cancellation of Transfer Now Limited’s registration as a Small Payment Institution. The firm failed to provide payment services within 12 months beginning with the date on which its registration took effect....
MT5 build 5120 comes with series of improvements
On Friday, June 13, 2025, fintech company MetaQuotes will release an updated version of the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform. MT5 build 5120 features a number of platform fixes and improvements. Terminal: Improved the platform update mechanism. The MQL5 Standard Library...
eToro updates CopyTrader, to permit copying of Popular Investors only
Online broker eToro has provided an update about its CopyTrader service, attributing the changes to the evolving retail investing landscape. Starting June 15, 2025, only Popular Investors will be eligible to be copied on eToro. eToro commented: “This change aims to...
ASIC cancels AFS licence of Financial Services Group Australia
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence of Financial Services Group Australia Pty Ltd (FSGA), effective 7 June 2025 and permanently banned FSGA’s Responsible Manager (RM) Graham Holmes....
IG Japan warns of market fluctuations due to deterioration of situation in the Middle East
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, has issued a notice regarding market fluctuations due to the deterioration of the situation in the Middle East. Military tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated and it has been...
SBI invests in Colossus – FX News Group
SBI Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has made an investment in Colossus S.r.l. through the SBI-Sygnum-Azimut Digital Asset Opportunity Fund, which is managed by the SBI Group. Colossus is a blockchain infrastructure company offering the Institutional Hub – a...
CySEC withdraws license of Itrade Global
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced the withdrawal of the Cyprus investment firm (CIF) authorisation of Itrade Global (CY) Ltd. The decision is in line with section 8(1)(a) of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated...
NFA issues alert to FCM and IB members regarding onboarding new customers
The National Futures Association (NFA) has issued an alert to futures commission merchants (FCMs) and introducing brokers (IBs) regarding the onboarding of new customers. NFA has recently become aware of several incidents where persons have opened trading accounts...
OneRoyal extends Compliance head Katalina Pantea to OnePrime job
OnePrime, an FX and CFDs brokerage brand operated within the OneRoyal Group by Royal Financial Trading Pty Ltd, has announced the appointment of Katalina Pantea as its new Head of Compliance. Katalina Pantea has been Group Head Compliance and Legal for OneRoyal since...
Exclusive: GTCFX hires Match-Prime alum Ahmed Fouad to head Institutional Sales
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker GTCFX has hired experienced MENA region industry executive Ahmed Fouad, as the company’s new Global Head of Institutional Sales. Ahmed Fouad joins GTCFX in Dubai following a two year stint as Head of MENA...
Exclusive: CEO Nick Cooke on the launch of Taurex Prime
FNG Exclusive Interview… Following our exclusive report from last month that online trading firm Taurex was in the process of launching Taurex Prime, the Taurex Prime website (at taurexprime.com) has gone live, and the company has begun to market and provide its...
Weapon of Modern Man: Why Choose Forex
Different types of weapons have accompanied man for many centuries. At first, it was a tool of self-defense, but later it began to be actively used in the military, sports, and even culture. What is more, weapons are constantly evolving in tandem with societal...
CME Group, CF Benchmarks to launch more cryptocurrency pricing products
Effective Monday, June 23, pending completion of all regulatory review periods, CME Group and CF Benchmarks will launch additional cryptocurrency pricing products designed to provide clients with transparent, robust, reliable reference rates. The pricing data will be...
Klarna to leverage Marqeta’s platform and Visa Flexible Credential to expand payment options for new debit card
Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ), a global modern card issuing platform, today announced it is working with Klarna, a global digital bank and flexible payments provider, to enable the Klarna Card: a new debit card powered by Visa Flexible Credential (VFC) that allows access...
FXBO integrates Brokeree PAMM extending its CRM solution to cTrader brokers
Broker CRM solutions provider FXBO (formerly known as FX Back Office) has announced an expansion of its partnership with broker tech solutions provider Brokeree, by integrating with Brokeree’s PAMM for cTrader. The newly updated solution is an advanced money...
Rostro hires former Equiti Cyprus CEO Hesham Hasanin to head trade solutions
FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has announced that it has hired Hesham Hasanin as its new Group Head of Trade Solutions. For his new role at Rostro, Hesham will be based in the company’s Limassol, Cyprus offices and will play a key role in shaping...
Eightcap gets UAE SCA Category Five license
FNG has learned that Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Eightcap has recently received a Category Five “introducers” license from UAE financial regulator Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). Eightcap joins a long line of global (and local) online brokers...
Nick Rustad appointed as Group Head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announced that Nick Rustad has joined as the new Group Head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates. Nick Rustad Mr Rustad will be responsible for driving performance and growth, whilst ensuring the continued resilience of the...
Dukascopy warns against another fraudulent clone
Dukascopy Bank SA today issued a warning regarding a fraudulent clone abusing its data. Clones are entities that abuse the data (name, logo, etc) of licensed businesses in order to lure victims more easily. Despite the resemblance, the clones have nothing to do with...
HK watchdog proposes to restrict use of misleading names by unregulated businesses
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong today launched a consultation aimed at restricting unregulated entities from improperly adopting names that may give the public a false impression that they are regulated entities. To this end, the SFC proposes...
IC Markets goes live with cTrader Copy Trading widget
IC Markets, a leading Forex and CFDs provider, offering trading solutions for active day traders, scalpers and traders new to the forex market, has announced the successful integration of the cTrader Copy widget into its client area. This marks a step forward in...
Matera collaborates with Circle – FX News Group
In a move to accelerate the adoption of stablecoins as a mainstream payment method, Matera, a technology provider for the financial system, announces a commercial partnership with Circle, the global issuer of USDC. The integration between Matera’s Digital Twin and...
CFTC secures Court order against My Big Coin Pay
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered a final default judgement against Mark Gillespie of Michigan, John Roche of California, My Big Coin Pay, Inc., and My Big Coin, Inc., both...
Argentex shareholders approve acquisition by IFX Payments
The board of Argentex announced that each of the resolutions posed at the Court Meeting and the General Meeting held earlier today in connection with the acquisition recommended cash acquisition by IFX Payments were approved by the requisite majorities. In particular:...
the yen loses its safe-haven appeal :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair remains in an uptrend, trading around 145.00 on Wednesday and nearing a two-week low for the yen. The Japanese currency is under continued pressure as demand for safe-haven assets fades, fuelled by growing optimism...
Visa signs Lamine Yamal as Global Ambassador for FIFA World Cup 26
With exactly one year to go until the FIFA World Cup 26 kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States, Visa (NYSE:V) today announced that Lamine Yamal, one of the game’s brightest rising stars, will serve as a global ambassador for the tournament. To celebrate...
The World Bank downgraded its global economic growth expectations. The Australian Index renewed its historical maximum :: InvestMacro
At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.25%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.55%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.66%. The US stocks rose on Tuesday as investors kept a close eye on trade talks between the US...
Barchart announces partnership with Plus500
Barchart, a provider of market data and technology to active traders and investors, today announced a strategic partnership with Plus500, a global multi-asset fintech group. The collaboration between Barchart and Plus500 will drive streamlined access to futures...
DayTraders.com introduces futures trading platform ProjectX, powered by TradingView
DayTraders.com, a Las Vegas-based provider of online trading technology, announced the official launch of ProjectX, an advanced futures trading platform powered by industry-leading technology from TradingView. This innovative trading software is purpose-built for...
PayPal plans to make PYUSD stablecoin available on Stellar network
PayPal today announced plans to make the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin available on the Stellar network pending regulatory approval by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Stellar is a blockchain designed for fast, low-cost payments and...
Fasanara Capital partners with Clearstream
Fasanara Capital has partnered with Clearstream to leverage Clearstream’s extensive network across more than 50 countries and its direct access to over 450 distribution partners,. Through this partnership, Fasanara Capital aims to ensure seamless investor connectivity...
Exclusive: Octavian Patrascu on management changes at NAGA and lots more
FNG Exclusive Interview… Last month we reported (exclusively, of course) that majority shareholder and CEO Octavian Patrascu had completed a total makeover of NAGA Group’s management C-Suite, with a new COO, CTO, CSO, and CFO among other changes – with most of those...
KX launches AI Banker Agent
KX, a high-performance analytical database for the AI era, today announced the general availability of its first production-grade Agentic AI Blueprint: the AI Banker Agent. Built with NVIDIA AI and specifically tailored for sell-side global markets banks, this...
ATFX Connect collaborates with Standard Chartered Bank as its second Forex prime broker
ATFX Connect, the institutional arm of ATFX Group, today announced that it is working with Standard Chartered Bank as its second foreign exchange prime broker. This collaboration significantly enhances ATFX Connect’s institutional offerings and expands its market...
Nick Cowan to step down as Valereum CEO
Valereum Plc today announced that Nick Cowan will be stepping down as CEO, with immediate effect, following the unsuccessful completion of the DMC deal. Nick Cowan A total of 10,000,000 warrants previously allocated to Nick Cowan have been cancelled. In addition,...
eToro shares sink 12% as Q1 2025 Revenue and Profit decline
Online broker eToro’s first financial results release as a publicly traded company probably didn’t go as smoothly as the company had hoped, with the company reporting a decline in both Revenue and Profit for Q1 2025, as Crypto trading activity slowed at the beginning...
Singapore broker Straits Financial expands to SG1 via Integral partnership
Singapore-headquartered brokerage Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd has announced that it is strengthening its partnership with Integral, a leading currency technology provider to the financial markets, to advance its client service across Asia and bolster its...
Exclusive: Moe Padhani on his move to STARTRADER
FNG Exclusive Interview… Following our recent FNG Exclusive report that longtime INFINOX executive Moe Padhani had joined Retail FX and CFDs broker STARTRADER in Dubai as its new Chief Commercial Officer, we thought that it would be a good time to follow up with Moe...
FCA outlines final rules for PISCES Sandbox
A new type of private stock market will be launched later in 2025 after the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the final rules for its Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES). PISCES is a new type of platform where shares in...
Deutsche Bank, Ant International partner on integrated cross-border payment solutions for merchants
Deutsche Bank and Ant International have announced their strategic partnership to provide more comprehensive payment solutions for businesses of all sizes in Europe and Asia, by combining their expertise and leveraging Ant International’s proprietary tokenisation and...
Webull adds Kalshi’s cryptocurrency hourly contracts to list of trading instruments
Online investment platform Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) today announced the launch of cryptocurrency hourly contract trading for U.S. retail investors through its partnership with Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange. Users are now able to capitalize on Bitcoin...
The Mexican peso rose to a nine-month high. WTI crude oil is trading above $65 per barrel :: InvestMacro
The US stocks closed mostly higher on Monday as trade talks between the US and China began in London, reviving hopes for a tariff truce. At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.03%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.09%. The Nasdaq...
SEC to resume processing RIA applications from Swiss businesses
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will resume processing applications from FINMA supervised Swiss entities that want to conduct business as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) in the USA. Swiss entities that offer investment advice and wealth...
Gold under pressure again as risk appetite improves :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold declined to 3,307 USD per troy ounce on Tuesday as investor appetite for risk increased amid growing optimism over a potential de-escalation in US-China trade tensions.Trade optimism weakens demand for safe-haven...
24X round-the-clock securities exchange to launch on September 29
Following regulatory approval from the SEC which was received last fall, Bermuda domiciled OTC product trading platform 24 Exchange has announced that the first stage of its 24X National Exchange will launch on September 29, 2025. This milestone marks the debut of the...
Broadridge’s LTX launches BondGPT Intelligence
LTX, an AI-powered corporate bond trading platform backed by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BR), today announced the launch of BondGPT Intelligence, a new capability that integrates powerful generative AI capabilities directly within trading platform...
iFOREX announces IPO delay – FX News Group
iFOREX Financial Trading Holdings Ltd, announced today that its proposed initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange, which was expected to occur in late June, will be delayed. The company said that a routine thematic compliance inspection commenced...
Why the global tax system needs fixing – podcast :: InvestMacro
By Mend Mariwany, The ConversationFor decades, multinational corporations have used sophisticated strategies to shift profits away from where they do business. As a result, countries around the world lose an estimated US$500 billion annually in unpaid taxes, with...
Interactive Brokers asks Court to forbid deposition of Thomas Peterffy in engineering negligence lawsuit
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers has clashed with one of its former customers, Robert Scott Batchelar, regarding the depositions in a lawsuit alleging the broker committed engineering negligence. Documents filed with the Connecticut District Court reveal...
Broker front office tech provider FYNXT hires FX/CFDs veteran Elian Daoud
Singapore based FYNXT, which provides digital front office solutions for FX and CFD brokers, has announced that it has hired Elian Daoud with the title of Strategic Product Advisor. Elian Daoud, who is based in Dubai, joins FYNXT after recently leaving his position as...
SEC Secures $1.1M Default Judgment Against Stemy Coin Fraud Scheme
A federal court in Georgia issued a $1.1 million default judgment against Keith Crews on June 3, 2025. Judge Tiffany Johnson’s order requires Crews to forfeit $530,000 in ill-gotten proceeds, prejudgment interest of $50,878, and a $530,000 civil penalty. Crews ignored...
iSAM Securities expands APAC presence with new Hong Kong office
Not long after adding a new Cyprus office, London based prime-of-prime broker and liquidity solutions provider iSAM Securities has announced that it has moved to a new office in Hong Kong, to support the company’s continued global expansion and cater to increasing...
Exclusive: cTrader developer Spotware names Yiota Hadjilouka as COO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that leading broker technology provider Spotware Systems, developer of the popular cTrader trading platform, has named Yiota Hadjilouka to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), and effective “#2” to Spotware CEO Ilia Iarovitcyn....
LSEG to provide trading, clearing, and market surveillance technology to A5X
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announced that it has signed a strategic agreement to provide its trading, clearing, and market surveillance technology to A5X, S.A., Brazil’s first next-generation derivatives and futures exchange of its kind. This...
Cboe completes migration of Cboe Digital Exchange Futures to Cboe Futures Exchange
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. today announced it has successfully migrated its Cboe Digital Exchange futures offerings onto Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) on June 9, 2025. With the Financially Settled Bitcoin (FBT) and Financially Settled Ether (FET) futures now listed on...
politics and economic data in focus :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department EUR/USD opened the week steady, trading near 1.1418, as markets brace for a series of key economic reports and political developments.Markets eye trade talks and macro indicatorsInvestor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic ahead...
Citi hit with €350K fine following fat-finger mistake
The Disciplinary Committee of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd has imposed a reprimand and a fine of EUR 350,000 to Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG due to the breaches of the Nordic Member Rules of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG had breached the Rules...
The US labor market remains stable. Oil rose to $64.6 per barrel :: InvestMacro
The US stocks rose on Friday. This was helped by a stronger-than-expected employment report and renewed optimism about trade negotiations between the US and China. At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 1.05% (+1.30% for the week). The S&P 500...
Webull appoints Walter Bishop to BoD
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL) today announced the appointment of Walter Bishop as independent director to its Board of Directors, effective June 8, 2025. Mr. Bishop will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate...
Exclusive: Saxo UK marketing head Anaam Raza leaves for BCG
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime Saxo Bank executive Anaam Raza has left the Retail FX and CFDs broker, to join Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as Editorial Strategy Director in BCG’s London office. Anaam Raza had been with Saxo Bank for four years, serving...
Trading Technologies provides connectivity to support new GFO-X exchange
Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, today announced that TT has provided connectivity for its clients to access GFO-X, the UK’s first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to...
Argentex rejects Lavide Holding’s proposal for equity investment
The Board of Argentex today noted recent media speculation and confirmed that on 6 June 2025 it received a highly preliminary non-binding proposal from Lavide Holding N.V. (and not Haerlem Capital as has been reported), a Euronext listed financial holding company with...
Level2 collaborates with Lightspeed on no-code systematic trading solutions
Level2 and Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC are joining forces to empower a new generation of active traders through seamless technology and community-driven innovation. This collaboration integrates Level2’s visual, no-code strategy builder with Lightspeed’s...
LCH signs MoU with CMU OmniClear
LCH Limited, an LSEG business, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CMU OmniClear Limited. CMU OmniClear is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Exchange Fund, managing the operations and business development activities of the Central...
SBI invests in Circle Internet Group
SBI Holdings, Inc. and SBI Shinsei Bank, Limited today announced a strategic investment in Circle Internet Group, Inc., the issuer of USDC, in conjunction with Circle’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange on June 5. The total investment amounts to USD 50 million,...
Brent, Silver, Ultra 10-Year & 5-Year Bonds lead Bullish & Bearish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroThe latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on June 3rd.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
FCA allows firms to experiment with AI using NVIDIA accelerated computing
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will launch a Supercharged Sandbox to help firms experiment safely with artificial intelligence (AI) to support innovation. Through a new collaboration, announced today, firms will have the opportunity to experiment with AI...
US Dollar Index Bets see slight rebound back into Bullish Level :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 3rd and shows a quick view of how large market...
Weekly Speculator Changes led higher by Gold & Silver :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 3rd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR-3M, Fed Funds & 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 3rd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led lower by Corn, Sugar & Soybean Oil :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 3rd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Weekly Speculator Bets led by VIX & MSCI EAFE-Mini :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 3rd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FxPro makes Circle stock available to trade as CFD
Retail CFD and Forex broker FxPro today announced that Circle Internet Group (CRCL.N) – the company behind USDC – is now available to trade as a CFD on the FxPro platform and mobile app via an MT5 account. Circle’s IPO was priced at $31 per share on Wednesday, June...
FX week in review: CMC Markets revenue decline, Cyprus CFD brokers money laundering allegations, IG adds crypto trading
This week presented some more examples as to why FNG has become, by far, the most read, most shared, and most trusted FX and CFDs industry news site. (Here below are LinkedIn Analytics’ own Competitor stats for the past 30 days – FNG articles get several x the...
UBS opposes increase in capital requirements proposed by Swiss govt
Following the publication of the Federal Council proposals for banking stability, UBS has issued a statement. UBS says it supports in principle most of the regulatory proposals the Swiss Federal Council published today. However, UBS strongly disagrees with the extreme...
Japanese yen weakens as markets await US employment data :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair rose to 143.80 on Friday, marking a second consecutive day of yen depreciation. The decline comes as traders adopt a wait-and-see stance ahead of a key report on US employment figures.Market cautious ahead of NFP;...
FxPpro makes Circle stock available to trade as CFD
Retail CFD and Forex broker FxPro today announced that Circle Internet Group (CRCL.N) – the company behind USDC – is now available to trade as a CFD on the FxPro platform and mobile app via an MT5 account. Circle’s IPO was priced at $31 per share on Wednesday, June...
A public feud between Trump and Musk has begun in the US. RBI shifted its policy from accommodative to neutral :: InvestMacro
Wall Street closed lower on Thursday as investors grappled with the public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk, renewed trade uncertainty between the US and China, and growing signs of weakness in the labor market. At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones...
Swiss Federal Council draws lessons from Credit Suisse crisis, outlines measures for banking stability
The review of the Credit Suisse crisis showed that the too big to fail regime needs to be improved in order to reduce risks for the state, taxpayers and the economy. For this reason, during its meeting on 6 June 2025 the Swiss Federal Council determined the parameters...
USDJPY set for volatile price swings? :: InvestMacro
Yen expected to be the most volatile in G10 space vs USDOngoing US-Japan talks, geopolitics & data could rock JPYOver the past year US CPI triggered moves of ↑ 0.7% & ↓ 1.7%Bloomberg FX model: USDJPY has 72% of trading within 141.26 – 146.52 over 1-week...
HK regulator joins global effort to curb activities of unauthorised finfluencers
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong is joining regulators across the globe to curb activities of unlawful financial influencers (finfluencers) who are putting millions of social media users at risk by touting financial products or services...
SFC issues restriction notice to GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a restriction notice to GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited (GCML) due to concerns regarding its reliability, integrity and ability to carry on its regulated activities competently, honestly and fairly,...
FCA proposes to lift ban on crypto ETNs
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to lift the ban on offering crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs) to retail investors. Similar products are already available in other countries. It would mean cETNs could be sold to individual consumers, rather...
Websites of OctaFX and XM to be blocked in Singapore
The websites of two unregulated trading platforms, Octa (https://www.octafx.com ) and XM (https://www.xm.com ) will be blocked in Singapore, as they have been determined to be in breach of the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (SFA). The Singapore Police Force (SPF)...
Miami International Holdings’ acquisition of The International Stock Exchange becomes effective
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH) today announced that its acquisition of The International Stock Exchange Group Limited (TISE) via its wholly-owned subsidiary, MIH East Holdings, Limited, has become effective by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of...
Exclusive: Moe Padhani joins STARTRADER as Chief Commercial Officer
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker STARTRADER has continued a recent hiring spree, adding Moe Padhani as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Moe Padhani joins STARTRADER after spending the past 10 years with INFINOX, most...
UK makes 3 arrests, sends 7 cease-and-desist letters in Finfluencer crackdown
Following our recent reports that several financial regulators around the globe including the UAE’s SCA and Hong Kong’s SFC were taking steps to limit or license social media Finfluencers, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it has indeed...
Interactive Brokers enhances PortfolioAnalyst – FX News Group
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers has enhanced PortfolioAnalyst, introducing several new features. PortfolioAnalyst consolidates your financial accounts, tracks account performance and activity, and provides a broad set of tools for analyzing your current...
CySEC confirms Investors Compensation Fund membership withdrawal of eight firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has confirmed the Investors Compensation Fund (ICF) membership withdrawal of eight firms. The affected firms are: General Capital Brokers (GCB) Ltd, Royal Forex Ltd, Abris-Cee Holdings Ltd, Merba Limited, Tanius...
Public shuts down social trading
Online investing provider Public.com, which began life as a social trading focused app, has announced that it is now shuttering social trading. And the reason given? AI, of course. In a blog post entitled “Sunsetting Social”, Public explained that when it...
Genesis rolls out Genesis Platform version 8.12
Version 8.12 of the Genesis Application Platform deploys AI into Create to assist developers and empower domain experts to build applications more autonomously. This major advance enables users to define the core functions of an application through a dialog with a new...
Gold poised for further gains as US economic outlook deteriorates :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold prices held firm at 3,373 USD per troy ounce on Thursday, remaining near a four-week high. The metal’s strength is being fuelled by mounting concerns over the US economic slowdown, boosting demand for non-yielding safe-haven...
B2PRIME hires oneZero institutional sales head Stuart Brock
Institutional broker and multi-asset liquidity provider B2PRIME has continued a recent hiring spree, announcing the appointment of Stuart Brock as its new Institutional Business Development Manager. Stuart joins the company from oneZero Financial Systems, where he...
The Bank of Canada unexpectedly kept its rate at 2.75%. A private report on the US labor market points to weakness :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.22%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.01%. The Nasdaq (US100) Tech Index closed up 0.32%. Investors digested a sharp slowdown in private sector employment growth, as the ADP report showed only 37,000...
Marex agrees to acquire Agrinvest Commodities
Global financial services platform Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Agrinvest Commodities, a Brazilian agricultural commodities business. This acquisition will expand Marex’s operations in the Americas and add new capabilities...
How your electric bill may be paying for big data centers’ energy use :: InvestMacro
By Ari Peskoe, Harvard University and Eliza Martin, Harvard University In the race to develop artificial intelligence, large technology companies such as Google and Meta are trying to secure massive amounts of electricity to power new data centers. Electric utilities...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to 13 unauthorized investment websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to 13 unauthorized investment websites. The entities targeted by the latest orders are: “CaptinCapital” (website www.captincapital.org); “Mercato del Futuro” (website...
Fidelity Investments launches Fidelity Managed Futures ETF
Fidelity Investments today announced the launch of Fidelity Managed Futures ETF (FFUT), a liquid alternative strategy that aims to capitalize on market trends through disciplined, systematic long-short investing. FFUT is listed on NASDAQ/NMS Global Market and...
Interactive Brokers adds more products from CME Group
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers has expanded its offering of investment instruments by adding new CME Group products. International derivatives marketplace CME Group offers the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based...
Circle announces pricing of upsized IPO
Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, has announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 34,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $31.00 per share. Circle is...
ATFX opens new office in Cape Town, South Africa
Leading online broker ATFX has announced that it has inaugurated its latest new office in Portside Tower, the tallest building in Cape Town’s central business district, with a grand opening event held at Hotel Sky on 29 May 2025. The occasion marks a major milestone...
CME Group to list USD/AED currency pair on EBS Market and EBS Direct
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has announced an addition to the spot FX instruments listed on EBS Market and EBS Direct. Effective Sunday, June 29 (trade date Monday, June 30) the spot FX USD/AED currency pair (U.S. Dollar / United Arab Emirates...
Vinanz set to change name to London BTC Company
Vinanz Limited (LON:BTC) today announced its intention to change its name to the “London BTC Company Limited”. The company commented on its plans: “This new name signifies more than just a rebrand; it reflects the Company’s evolving business focus and aligns with our...
CMC Markets sees 8% Revenue decline and 24% drop in Profit in 2H FY2025
Following a strong first half of fiscal 2025, London based online trading group CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) has reported its full year 2025 results (fiscal year ended March 31, 2025) indicating a slowdown in both top and bottom line results in the second half of the...
ECB assessment paves way for Bulgaria to introduce the euro as of Jan 1, 2026
Bulgaria has made good progress towards economic convergence with the euro area since 2024, according to the Convergence Report of the European Central Bank (ECB) published today. “This positive assessment of convergence paves the way for Bulgaria to introduce the...
Worldline to launch Wero in ecommerce starting this summer
Payment services provider Worldline is ready to launch the new Wero payment method, enabling eMerchants to accept it in Germany from this summer onwards. Worldline has been one of the initial shareholders of the EPI Company (EPI) since its inception in November 2020....
GBP/USD holds near three-year high as pound shows resilience :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair remains steady around 1.3515, maintaining its strength after reaching a three-year high on 26 May. The British pound has shown greater stability than other major currencies amid rising geopolitical and economic...
Similarweb’s web traffic data becomes available on Bloomberg Terminal
Bloomberg today announced the availability of Similarweb’s web traffic data on the Bloomberg Terminal via {ALTD}. Complementing existing alternative datasets on Bloomberg’s Alternative Data Analytics Platform, which include consumer transaction data analytics from...
Broadcom hits fresh all-time highs ahead of key earnings :: InvestMacro
Broadcom shares ↑ 85% from 2025 low, recently touching a fresh ATH Company to release fiscal Q2 earnings after US markets close Thursday 5th JuneBeyond earnings, all eyes on hyperscalers collaboration and VMware Broadcom share price forecasted to move 6.5% up/down...
SEC charges North East Asset Management Group and its principal for cherry-picking scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced settled charges against investment adviser, North East Asset Management Group, Inc., and its principal, Gregory A. Zandlo, for defrauding advisory clients through an eighteen-month cherry-picking scheme....
The focus is on the BoC meeting. The OECD has lowered its expectations for global economic growth :: InvestMacro
US stocks rose on Tuesday, thanks to higher tech prices and strong labor market data. At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index rose by 0.51%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index added 0.58%. The Nasdaq (US100) Tech Index closed up 0.79%. A stronger-than-expected...
Dukascopy expands ETF lineup – FX News Group
Dukascopy has added a raft of ETFs to the lineup of investment instruments available to its clients. The new ETFs allow traders to invest in different economic areas such as Industrial, Defense, Emerging markets, Technology and more. The new instruments are available...
Prop firm tech provider Axcera hires Lubomir Marasi as Commercial Director
Axcera, which provides software and technology solutions to retail prop trading firms, has announced that it has hired FX and CFDs industry veteran Lubomir Marasi as its new Commercial Director, marking a strategic step forward in its European and global growth plans....
HK regulator bans former responsible officer of MTF Securities Limited for six months
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has prohibited Ms Wong Lai Suen, a former responsible officer (RO) and executive director of MTF Securities Limited (MTF), from re-entering the industry for six months from 4 June 2025 to 3 December 2025 for failing...
Equiti Group partners with D2A2 on MENA Regulated Digital Asset Ecosystem
Leading online brokerage Equiti Group has announced a strategic partnership with D2A2 (Dubai Digital Asset Association), the region’s premium platform for regulatory discourse on tokenised real-world assets. This high-impact alliance aims to create a more secure,...
Binance warns of certain groups using bots to participate in Alpha activities
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has recently detected certain groups using bots to participate in Alpha activities. This conduct undermines the fairness of the Binance Alpha Points program. In response, Binance has upgraded its risk control systems to enhance the...
Exclusive: PrimeXM BizDev Manager Alan Samuel leaves for Pluridio
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Alan Samuel, Business Development Manager at MT4/MT5 broker connectivity, hosting and white label solutions provider PrimeXM, has left his position with the company, to join London/Bucharest based fintech CRM company Pluridio. Alan...
eToro enhances charts – FX News Group
In response to traders’ requests, the team of online broker eToro has enhanced the eToro platform charts. Save & Apply Your Chart Layouts Traders can now save their layouts and apply presets across assets. This helps avoid constantly redoing one’s favorite setups....
Clearstream collaborates with Azimut on digital solution for private market funds
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, and Azimut, an independent global group specializing in asset management across public and private markets and wealth management, have partnered to develop a new digital solution for private market...
Kraken Prime launches for institutional crypto clients
US based crypto exchange operator Kraken, which has been busy expanding its product roster beyond retail spot crypto trading (such as its acquisition of futures broker NinjaTrader, and plans to offer Stocks trading), has announced the launch of Kraken Prime. Kraken...
Barchart rolls out next generation of cmdtyView for Excel
Barchart, a provider of market data, software and technology services to the commodity, media and financial sectors, has announced the release of its next-generation cmdtyView for Excel Add-In, bringing a modern, cross-platform solution to commodity traders, analysts...
U.S. Banking Giants Team Up on Early Stablecoin Talks
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo are in talks about issuing a joint stablecoin, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to The Wall Street Journal. The conversations extend to shared banking ventures including Early Warning...
Coinbase selects 110 East for Charlotte expansion
Coinbase has leased the 18th and 19th floors, totaling 58,600 square feet, at 110 East, South End’s newest Class A+ office building. The cryptocurrency exchange recently announced its planned expansion to create a “Center of Excellence” office destination in...
Trade tensions between the US and China have escalated again. The silver price rose by 5% :: InvestMacro
The US stocks rose on Monday, starting June with growth, despite heightened tensions in global trade. At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.08%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.41%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher at 0.67%....
Citadel FX Business Development head Bryan Seegers departs
FNG has learned that Bryan Seegers, Director eFX Business Development at market maker Citadel Securities, has resigned his position at the company. Bryan Seegers had been with Citadel, in its New York office, since 2019. Prior to Citadel, Bryan was Senior Vice...
EUR/USD set to rise as sentiment turns against the US dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair rose to 1.1418 before pausing, as bearish sentiment towards the US dollar intensified following the release of disappointing US macroeconomic data and escalating trade tensions.The dollar is under pressure from weak...
Italy’s CONSOB warns public of Ponzi scheme risks via new artistic video
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) definitely knows how to integrate art and entertainment into its work. The regulator has shot a new video which sends a strong message regarding “the mother of all financial scams” – the Ponzi scheme. The video can be...
IG partners with Uphold to launch crypto trading in the UK
Leading UK online investing and trading platform IG Group (LON:IGG) has announced that it has launched crypto trading, becoming the first UK-listed business to allow customers to buy, sell and hold crypto assets. IG Group and other “traditional” online brokers have...
EC Markets adds UAE SCA Category Five license boosting MENA presence
Retail FX and CFDs broker EC Markets has announced that the company has secured a Category five license for subsidiary EC Markets Securities & Financial Promotion LLC from UAE regulator Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). The Category Five license will...
Genesis adds bond deal Roadshow tracking tools to its PBI solution
Genesis Global, the AI-native application development platform purpose-built for financial markets organizations, added bond deal Roadshow tracking tools to its Primary Bond Issuance (PBI) solution. With the new Roadshow functionality, PBI provides data management and...
Visa appoints Andrew Torre as President of Value-Added Services
Visa (NYSE:V) announced today that it has appointed Andrew Torre, a 20-year Visa veteran, as President of Value-Added Services (VAS). Mr. Torre will replace Antony Cahill who was recently named Regional President and Chief Executive Officer for Visa’s European...
Konsolidator launches financial data warehouse
Today, Konsolidator announced the launch of its financial data warehouse, designed specifically for CFOs and finance teams. Built to tackle the data overload facing finance departments, the solution delivers structured, reliable data for reporting without relying on...
Institutional FX trading volumes sink by 22% in May 2025 as currency volatility evaporates
Following a record April in the wake of Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, and the market mayhem that ensued, May 2025 was a much more sedate month leading to a somewhat severe drop-off in global FX trading activity. Each of the leading eFX venues surveyed by FNG...
Romanian broker Investimental adds EU Equities trading with Devexperts DXtrade platform
Investimental, the first Romanian broker in over 15 years to be authorized for trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), and one of the country’s fastest-growing investment platforms, has announced the expansion of its offering to traders with the addition of EU...
Interactive Brokers registers 43% Y/Y increase in DARTs in May 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just posted its key operating metrics for May 2025. Interactive Brokers registered 3.384 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) in May 2025, 43% higher than in May 2024 and 11% lower than...
Deriv integrates TradingView Advanced Charts
TradingView today announced its collaboration with Deriv, a global CFD and derivatives broker. This collaboration brings the advanced capabilities of TradingView Advanced Charts solution to Deriv’s native platform. As a customer-oriented company, Deriv values its...
USD/JPY declines for the third consecutive day as safe-haven demand rises :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair fell to 143.58, marking its third consecutive day of losses. The Japanese yen continues to gain ground as demand for safe-haven assets rises amid escalating global trade tensions.Trade risks boost yen demandDemand...
ICE launches its futures contracts based on battery materials
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced the launch of its first futures contracts based on battery materials, expanding its energy and environmental markets – which represent the most liquid markets to trade these products – into critical minerals....
OPEC+ announced an increase in oil production. The US and China will hold new trade talks :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.13% (+1.79% for the week). The S&P500 (US500) Index fell by 0.01% (+2.24% for the week). The Nasdaq (US100) technology Index closed down 0.11% (+2.57% for the week). The US stocks recouped most of their...
DTCC appoints Laura Deaner as Chief Information Security Officer
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced the appointment of Laura Deaner as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), reporting to Lynn Bishop, Chief Information Officer. Deaner will be responsible for managing DTCC’s enterprise-wide...
FINRA fines General Securities Corp for failure to disclose reps’ disciplinary history
General Securities Corp has agreed to pay a fine as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From June 30, 2020, to August 6, 2024, General Securities failed to disclose its own and its registered representatives’ disciplinary...
eToro extends partnership with AZ Alkmaar through 2027
Online broker eToro and AZ Alkmaar have officially extended their partnership through 2027. eToro has partnered with AZ Alkmaar since 2023 and during this time, AZ has maintained its place among the Eredivisie’s top clubs, celebrated standout home victories in the...
Corpay Cross-Border becomes official partner of Real Madrid C.F.
Corporate payments provider Corpay, Inc., (NYSE:CPAY) today announced that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with Real Madrid C.F. to become an Official Partner. Through this partnership, Real Madrid will be able to gain access to and...
CME Group marks record volume, OI across battery metals complex
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced record volume and open interest across its battery metals complex. A total of 2,587 contracts were traded across battery metals futures and options on May 29, surpassing the previous record of 2,301...
CME Group fines, suspends trader for alleged rule violations
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has published a notice of disciplinary action against Jerome Ogrodzki. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Ogrodzki neither admitted nor denied the rule violations or factual findings upon which the penalty is...
StanChart appoints Yusuf Demiral as Global Head of Data, Analytics & AI for WRB
Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Yusuf Demiral as Global Head, Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) Data, Analytics & AI. In this newly created role, Yusuf will lead the Bank’s WRB Data, Analytics & AI strategy across the end-to-end client...
Historical Cboe U.S. Equities PITCH data now extended
Historical Cboe U.S. Equities PITCH data has been extended to provide even more historical data. PITCH data is a daily archive of the Cboe U.S. Equities Exchanges depth-of-book, real-time feeds with complete order book transparency including every add, modify and...
FX week in review: NAGA C-Suite hires, ANAX Capital launch, UAE Finfluencer license, Crypto.com hires from IG
Who are the new senior management hires at NAGA Group, which has completed a complete overhaul of its C-Suite under new CEO Octavian Patrascu? Who is behind the launch of new Dubai based CFDs broker ANAX Capital? What is the new UAE’s Finfluencer license all about?...
How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns :: InvestMacro
By Mark Finlayson, Florida International University and Azwad Anjum Islam, Florida International University It is not often that cold, hard facts determine what people care most about and what they believe. Instead, it is the power and familiarity of a well-told story...
CME Group fines Tanius Technology for alleged violations of CBOT rules
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action against Tanius Technology LLC. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Tanius neither admitted nor denied the rule violations or factual findings upon which the penalty is...
Top Healthcare Companies scored from recent earnings including Humana :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro ResearchEarnings season continues on and our latest update highlights some of the top companies that have been recently added to our Cosmic Rays Watchlist.Today, we have a selection of healthcare companies. The healthcare sector has been one of the weak...
FSCS declares Central Markets Investment Management ‘in default’
The UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) declared Central Markets Investment Management Ltd ‘in default’ on 28 May 2025. This means FSCS can now pay compensation to customers if they have a valid claim. The Scheme continues to assess claims on an...
Gold Ends the Week Lower as Risk Appetite Returns :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold fell below 3,300 USD per troy ounce on Friday, closing the week with a loss of approximately 1%.Key drivers behind gold’s movementInvestors remain cautious ahead of today’s US PCE inflation report, which could offer...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of eight unauthorized investment websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to eight unauthorized investment websites. The entities targeted by the latest orders are: Pim Mtf Markets Limited (websites www.pimmtf.vip, www.pimcmtf.vip, www.pimmtf.ai and...
The US Court of Appeals has lifted some of Trump’s tariffs — trade uncertainty continues :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.28%. The S&P 500 (US500) added 0.40%. The Nasdaq (US100) closed higher at 0.21%. Market growth was held back by ongoing legal battles over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. A federal court initially...
Tradeweb appoints Sherry Marcus as Head of AI
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW), a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced the appointment of Sherry Marcus as Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Building on Tradeweb’s strong foundation utilizing...
3 events that could move EURUSD over 100 pips :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime EURUSD set to end May unchanged; mostly kept to 1.11 – 1.14 range this monthJune 3: Eurozone inflation (CPI) expected to slow in MayJune 5: European Central Bank set to cut rates again, signal future cutsJune 6: US jobs report may add to US risks – fiscal...
Upper Tribunal upholds FCA decision to ban Toni Fox and David Brian Price
The Upper Tribunal has upheld the decision by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ban Toni Fox and David Brian Price from working in financial services and revoke their senior management approvals. The Tribunal also agreed that they should pay substantial...
Managing forests and other ecosystems under rising threats requires thinking across wide-ranging scenarios :: InvestMacro
By Kyra Clark-Wolf, University of Colorado Boulder; Brian W. Miller, U.S. Geological Survey, and Imtiaz Rangwala, University of Colorado Boulder In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California, trees that have persisted through rain and shine for thousands of...
Virtu Financial plans to transfer listing to NYSE
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIRT), a provider of global, multi-asset financial services that delivers liquidity and innovative, transparent products across the entire investment cycle to the global markets, plans to transfer the listing of its Class A Common Stock...
Tiger Brokers sees Revenues flat but soaring Profit in Q1 2025
UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ:TIGR), which operates the online brokerage brand Tiger Brokers, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 showing flat Revenues after a record Q4, but a sharp increase in Net Profit for the company. Net...
Cboe Silexx enhances Option Chain, Order Ticket
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset order execution management system (OEMS) that caters to the professional marketplace, has announced a series of enhancements as part of version 25.6. Option Chain | Net Extrinsic Added to Position Monitor A new field ‘Net Extrinsic’ can be...
Nomura expands ETF lineup – FX News Group
Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., the core company within the Investment Management Division of Nomura Group, today announced that it will launch a new ETF designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 7-10 Year Index TTM JPY Currency 75% Hedged....
Dame Elizabeth Corley to join LSEG Board
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) today announced that Dame Elizabeth Corley, CBE will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director in the fourth quarter of 2025. Dame Elizabeth Corley, CBE She will also join the Risk and Nomination Committees. Dame Elizabeth...
Dukascopy Bank issues another warning about clone abusing its data
Dukascopy Bank SA has issued a warning to the public regarding a website that abuses its data. The fraudulent clone operates via the domain https://www.dukascopychn.com/. Clones are scams that steal the data (name, logo, license number, address, etc) of authorised...
RBC joins LCH CDSClear as first Canadian clearing member
LSEG today announced that Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has joined LCH CDSClear as the first Canadian clearing member, providing them access to the broadest range of credit products eligible for clearing, enabling them to benefit from margin and operational efficiencies...
Exclusive: Dubai based CFDs broker ANAX Capital launches
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that a new entrant in the MENA online trading world has just launched with ANAX Capital (at website anaxcapital.ae) formally opening its doors for business. ANAX Capital is operating with a full (Category One) license issued by the UAE...
Can you upload a human mind into a computer? A neuroscientist ponders what’s possible :: InvestMacro
By Dobromir Rahnev, Georgia Institute of Technology Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].Is it possible to upload the consciousness of your mind into a computer? –...
Corpay becomes Official FX Provider of Major League Soccer
Corporate payments provider Corpay, Inc., (NYSE:CPAY) today announced that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into a multi-year agreement with Major League Soccer (MLS) to become the league’s Official Foreign Exchange (FX) Provider. Through this collaboration,...
Junior Gold, Silver, or Uranium Stocks :: InvestMacro
With the U.S. government’s new and righteous backing of nuclear energy (fission for now and ultimately fusion), gold and silver stock enthusiasts may wonder if they should be adding some yellowcake stocks to their portfolios.First, a bit of background on the CDNX...
cTrader reports top mobile trading app performance in China
Spotware Systems, developer of the popular cTrader trading platform, has announced the successful results of its extensive performance evaluations across mainland China. The company said that its findings reaffirm cTrader’s position as the most advanced, stable and...
EUR/USD Extends Losses for Third Consecutive Day :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The euro/dollar pair continues to decline on Thursday, edging closer to 1.1256 as the US dollar strengthens for a third straight session. This development follows a US federal court ruling that former President Donald Trump...
CME Group, CF Benchmarks to launch additional cryptocurrency pricing products
Effective Monday, June 9, shortly after 10 a.m. London time, pending completion of all regulatory review periods, CME Group and CF Benchmarks will launch additional cryptocurrency pricing products designed to provide clients with more transparent, robust, reliable...
The US Court of International Trade ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal. The Bank of Mexico will extend its cycle of rate cuts :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.56%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.58%. The Nasdaq technology Index (US100) closed down 0.51%. Stocks fell amid President Trump’s expansion of restrictions on chip software supplies to...
Bybit opens Europe HQ in Vienna following Austria FMA MiCAR license
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced that it received its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license from the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), signifying a pivotal moment in its European...
NASDAQ Listing for Crypto Co. a Milestone :: InvestMacro
Source: Mark Palmer (5/27/25)The upgrade from the OTC should afford this growing fintech various benefits, including greater visibility, noted a Benchmark report.DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT:NASDAQ; DEFI:CBOE; R9B:FSE) received approval to list its common shares on...
MUFG Securities Canada selects FIS’ Post Trade Processing Platform to enhance its back-office workflows
FIS (NYSE:FIS) has been selected by MUFG Securities (Canada), Ltd. (MUSC) to power its back-office operations. As a broker dealer providing services to institutional clients in Canadian capital markets, MUSC chose FIS’ Post Trade Processing Platform to help streamline...
Critical minerals don’t belong in landfills – microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste :: InvestMacro
By Terence Musho, West Virginia University When the computer or phone you’re using right now blinks its last blink and you drop it off for recycling, do you know what happens?At the recycling center, powerful magnets will pull out steel. Spinning drums will toss...
Binance Japan secures ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701 certifications
Binance Japan has earned the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701 certifications, showcasing the excellence of its security and privacy programs. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to delivering a trustworthy, safe, and secure platform for...
SEC sues Andrew Jacobus, Finser International Corporation, and Kronus Financial Corporation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against Andrew H. Jacobus, Finser International Corporation, and Kronus Financial Corporation. The document, submitted at the Florida Southern District Court on may 28, 2025, alleges that between at...
FCA to amend requirements, limitations and directions applied to over 9,000 firms
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will amend and update around 11,000 requirements, directions or limitations applied to over 9,000 firms. The regulator has found that some of its data was out of date, had been superseded by new content or needed small errors...
CME Globex to reduce Alternative MQL for FX Spot products on EBS Market
Effective this Sunday, June 1 (trade date Monday, June 2), the Alternative Minimum Quote Life (MQL) for FXSPOT.EUR/USD traded on EBS Market on CME Globex will be reduced to 5 milliseconds. Currently the Alternative MQL is set to 10 milliseconds. In addition, the...
What the Walgreens buyout could mean for the future of pharmacy care :: InvestMacro
By Patrick Aguilar, Washington University in St. Louis and Peter Boumgarden, Washington University in St. Louis Pharmacies are more than just stores – they’re vital links between people and their health care.One of us, Patrick, witnessed this firsthand in 2003 while...
UAE SCA launches the region’s first Finfluencer license
UAE financial regulator The SCA has announced that it has launched the region’s first Finfluencer license – an innovative regulatory milestone aimed at formalizing and supervising digital financial content. The regulator said that this groundbreaking initiative seeks...
Dave Howson to step down as Cboe Exec VP and Global President
Derivatives and securities exchange network Cboe Global Markets, Inc. today announced that Dave Howson, Executive Vice President and Global President, will be stepping down from the role effective August 1, 2025. Howson will be returning home to the UK after spending...
ESMA tells social media companies to tackle unauthorised financial ads
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has announced that it has written to several social media and platform companies encouraging them to take proactive steps to prevent the promotion of...
Ripple’s Hidden Road launches digital asset swaps Prime Brokerage
Crypto prime broker Hidden Road has announced the launch of its digital asset swaps prime brokerage capabilities for the United States market. US based institutional clients will now be able to execute cash-settled OTC swaps across dozens of the most prominent digital...
Bluevine partners with Stripe to launch Invoicing and Payment Links for small businesses
Digital banking platform Bluevine today announced the launch of Invoicing and Payment Links. These new features allow Bluevine customers to create and share professional invoices and payment links within minutes. Small businesses can now get paid faster and accept...
TradingView introduces new CRYPTOCAP symbols
TradingView has rolled out a fresh batch of CRYPTOCAP symbols on the platform. All added indices provide users with even more tools for in-depth analysis of the crypto market. They allow tracking the capitalization of individual sectors, identifying market trends at...
USD/JPY Rises Steadily as Yen Weakens Amid Bond Market Pressures :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair extended its gains on Wednesday, climbing to 144.46 as the Japanese yen depreciated for the third consecutive session.Key factors driving USD/JPY movementMarkets are closely scrutinising remarks from major central...
Crypto.com hires IG Group SEO exec Chris Old as VP of Organic Growth
FNG has learned that crypto trading platform Crypto.com has made yet another hire from the FX and CFDs world as it continues to build toward offering clients regulated trading in “traditional” financial instruments. Joining Crypto.com is London based executive Chris...
RBNZ expectedly cut the interest rate. Inflationary pressures in Australia remained at the same level :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 1.78%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 2.05%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 2.39%. The US stocks rose sharply on the first trading day of the week, following gains in Treasury...
B2BROKER hires Moustapha Abdel Sater as CCO
Dubai based broker tech and liquidity solutions provider B2BROKER has announced that the company has hired Moustapha Abdel Sater as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Moustapha brings over 14 years of international experience across the GCC, Levant, and Europe...
Robinhood releases Legend desktop trading platform in the UK
US neobroker Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced the launch of Robinhood Legend for customers in the UK. Robinhood Legend is a fully customisable and powerful browser-based desktop trading platform that is elegantly designed specifically for active traders,...
Global Payments to divest Payroll business to Acrisure for $1.1bn
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN), a provider of payment technology and software solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Payroll business to Acrisure, a financial technology company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan for...
Broadridge partners with Novisto on advanced sustainability data management and reporting platform
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) has joined forces with Novisto, a pioneer of enterprise sustainability software, to introduce an advanced sustainability data management and reporting platform for companies worldwide. Servicing clients in over 100...
Euroclear, Marketnode partner to deliver end-to-end solution for investment funds in Singapore
Euroclear and digital market infrastructure operator Marketnode have announced the roll out of a comprehensive, end-to-end fund order and processing solution for retail and institutional funds in Singapore. This new client offering is a result of the combination of...
eToro launches eleven Alpha Portfolios
Online broker eToro announced today it has launched eleven ‘Alpha Portfolios’, a family of innovative AI-powered investment strategies built using advanced analysis of eToro’s proprietary retail trading data. “We’re excited to give our users access to exclusive...
SIX Chairman Thomas Wellauer not to stand for re-election at AGM 2026
Thomas Wellauer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SIX Group, has informed the Board that he will not stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting in 2026. Thomas Wellauer assumed the chairmanship of SIX in 2020 with the mandate to position SIX...
Brokeree and Spotware expand partnership with PAMM integration for cTrader
Leading multi-asset broker technology provider Brokeree Solutions has announced that it has integrated its flagship PAMM solution with Spotware’s cTrader trading platform. Known for its robust and comprehensive ecosystem, cTrader equips brokers and proprietary trading...
TradeStation adds CME Group’s new XRP futures contracts to its suite of offerings
TradeStation Securities, Inc., a self-clearing online brokerage firm for trading stocks, options, futures, and options on futures, today announced it has added CME Group’s new XRP futures contracts to its suite of offerings. With this addition, TradeStation continues...
Sterling Rallies on Trade News and Robust Data :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3569 on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since February 2022, as the pound capitalised on positive trade developments and strong economic indicators.Key factors driving GBP/USD movementThe pound’s...
Moomoo expands into digital assets launching Moomoo Crypto
Online broker Moomoo, part of the Hong Kong based FUTU Holdings (NASDAQ:FUTU), has announced its expansion into cryptocurrency trading with the upcoming launch of Moomoo Crypto, a comprehensive digital asset investment service for its US users. Moomoo rivals Robinhood...
AUD and NZD hit new 2025 highs against the US dollar. European indices continue to grow :: InvestMacro
The US indices did not trade yesterday due to the bank holiday. The US stock futures jumped on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced over the holiday weekend that he would delay the imposition of 50% tariffs on European Union goods, extending the deadline to...
Tradu chooses Salt Edge for PSD2 compliance and payment initiation
London based multi-asset trading platform provider Tradu has announced that it has partnered with Salt Edge, a global leader in open banking solutions, to strengthen its security infrastructure, ensure seamless PSD2 compliance, and enhance user experience across its...
TradingView expands tick chart support
TradingView has announced that tick data has become available for nearly all exchanges and symbols on the platform. Last year, TradingView launched tick charts in beta, with the data coverage limited to a selection of the most popular exchanges. Since then,...
Circle launches IPO – FX News Group
Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, today announced the launch of the initial public offering of 24,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Circle is offering 9,600,000 shares of Class A common stock and...
FINRA fines Calton & Associates for alleged rule violations
Calton & Associates, Inc. has agreed to pay a fine of $75,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Between May 14, 2018 and April 2021, Calton violated MSRB Rule G-15 and FINRA Rules 2232 and 2010 by failing to...
Devexperts integrates its Devexa trading assistant with BridgeWise AI-powered investment insights tool
Broker technology provider Devexperts has announced that the company has joined forces with BridgeWise, the leading AI-powered investment intelligence platform, to bring traders advanced market analysis through its AI-powered trading assistant. The new integration...
Visa names Antony Cahill CEO of its European operations
Visa (NYSE:V) announced today that it has appointed Antony Cahill as the new Regional President and Chief Executive Officer for its European operations, subject to regulatory approval. A longtime banking executive and Visa veteran, Mr. Cahill will replace Charlotte...
Axi launches ‘Tunnel of Triumph’ campaign with Manchester City star, John Stones
Online FX and CFD broker Axi has unveiled its second activation with Man City star and Brand Ambassador, John Stones. Their latest campaign, Tunnel of Triumph, builds on the success of last year’s Axi spread-betting campaign, once again featuring John Stones. This...
Bitstamp launches regulated Staking for UK customers
Luxembourg based crypto exchange Bitstamp, owned by Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), has announced that it is rolling out staking services to its UK customer base. Dubbed “Bitstamp Earn Staking”, the service allows UK-based crypto enthusiasts the ability to participate in...
JPY, Ultra 10-Year lead weekly Bullish & Bearish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on May 20th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Exclusive: Leverate names Idan Stambulchik as Head of Product
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that leading broker and prop firm technology provider Leverate has named Idan Stambulchik as the company’s new Head of Product. Idan Stambulchik joined Leverate last year as a Product Manager, after working for five years at...
Trump escalated trade tensions, threatening tariffs against Apple and the EU :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) decreased by 0.61% (for the week -2.21%) on Friday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was down 0.67% (for the week -1.70%). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 0.93% (for the week -1.05%). The US stocks declined on Friday after...
Cboe Europe Equities to add London AIM Securities
Cboe Europe has announced the addition of London AIM securities on the AMSM market segment to its on-exchange symbol universe, effective Tuesday, May 27, 2025. London AIM securities on the AMSM market segment of AIM will be available for trading on the Cboe BXE and...
Speculator Bets led lower by Canadian Dollar & Brazilian Real, USD Index Bets edge up :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday May 20th and shows a quick view of how large market...
SIX to launch eBill Direct Debit
SIX is launching eBill Direct Debit, a digital direct debit solution, at the end of June 2025. This is based on the eBill infrastructure and offers invoice issuers a modern, account-based collection method with familiar functions such as the payer’s right to object....
Gold Halts Rally as US Signals Willingness to Discuss Trade Terms with EU :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold fell on Monday to $3,346 per troy ounce, pausing its recent upward trend as investors assessed the implications of a phone call between the US and the EU.Key factors driving gold’s movementDemand for safe-haven...
Voyage Markets launches prop firm solution backed by cTrader
Spotware Systems, the developer of the cTrader platform, has announced that it has welcomed Voyage Markets as a cTrader White Label Prop reseller, combining cTrader’s trusted, transparent trading environment with Voyage Markets’ advanced risk management solutions. The...
UBS Group completes 2024 share repurchase program
UBS Group AG has completed its 2024 share repurchase program, launched on 3 April 2024, on 23 May 2025. In total, 63,776,550 UBS Group AG shares were repurchased via a separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange, representing 1.9% of the current registered share...
Binance P2P to cease support of UZS
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance today announced the discontinuation of Uzbekistani Som (UZS) support on Binance P2P. Binance P2P will no longer support Uzbekistani Som (UZS) and the following trading pairs: USDT/UZS, USDC/UZS, BTC/UZS, FDUSD/UZS, BNB/UZS and ETH/UZS,...
Deutsche Bank partners with AI firm finaXai
Deutsche Bank today announced its collaboration with finaXai, a Singapore-based AI company co-founded by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The collaboration will assess a...
HFM hires ATFX alum Ahmad Qutaishat as Senior BizDev Manager
FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker HFM (also known as HF Markets, and formerly known as HotForex) has hired Dubai based experienced industry executive Ahmad Qutaishat, as Senior Business Development Manager. Ahmad Qutaishat joins HFM from ATFX, where he...
Exness launches “Born to Trade 2” global campaign
Exness, one of the world’s largest retail brokers, has announced that the company has launched its latest global brand campaign, expanding on the impact of last year’s Born to Trade. The new campaign dives deeper into the mindset of the modern trader—capturing the...
Osaka Exchange lists Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures
Today, Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) listed Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures. Shanghai Natural Rubber Futures are cash-settled futures whose underlier is the price of Natural Rubber Futures listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). In connection with the product’s...
Exclusive: Malcolm Baker joins MultiBank.io as Head of Trading
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that leading online brokerage group MultiBank has hired Malcolm Baker as Head of Trading for its MultiBank.io regulated crypto derivatives trading unit. Malcolm Baker, who is based in Dubai, joins MultiBank from UAE based regulated...
Speculator Bets led lower by SOFR 3-Months & 5-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday May 20th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led higher by Platinum & Gold :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday May 20th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led lower by Corn & Soybeans :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday May 20th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by S&P500 & Russell-2000 :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday May 20th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FX week in review: Investing.one launch, XTB shareholder sells, Crypto.com buys CFDs broker, new CEOs at Deriv and CMS Financial
Who is behind the launch of new CySEC-licensed CFDs broker Investing.one? How much worth of XTB shares did major shareholder Jakub Zablocki just sell? Which CySEC-licensed CFDs broker did Crypto.com buy? What does it plan to do with its new EU license? Who are the new...
Aquis, SIX confirm all deal conditions relating to antitrust and regulatory approvals now satisfied
Aquis today provided an update on the proposed acquisition offer for Aquis Exchange PLC by SIX Exchange Group AG. Aquis and SIX confirmed that all Conditions relating to the receipt of antitrust and regulatory approvals have now been satisfied or (where capable of...
EUR/USD Could Climb as Dollar Faces Mounting Risks :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The euro has regained strength against the dollar, with EUR/USD holding steady at 1.1312 on Friday.Key drivers behind EUR/USD’s movementThe US dollar remains vulnerable as investor concerns over the US fiscal outlook persist....
CME Group fines, suspends broker for alleged violations of COMEX rules
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has issued a notice of disciplinary action against Mitchell Levine. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Mitchell Levine neither admitted nor denied the rule violations or factual findings upon which the penalty...
3 assets that may hit new highs – Bitcoin, GBPUSD, and US500 index :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime Mon, May 26th: US, UK markets closed Tue, May 27th: Positive signals out of Bitcoin 2025 conference may send Bitcoin to fresh record highs Wed, May 28th: Better-than-expected Nvidia earnings could boost US500 index above 6k Wed, May 28th: US dollar also...
Exclusive: Longtime CFDs exec Zoltan Nemeth joins prop firm FunderPro to head BizDev
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced FX and CFDs industry executive Zoltan Nemeth has joined retail prop trading firm FunderPro, as Head of Business Development. Zoltan Nemeth, who is based in Cyprus, served as COO and Executive Director of Swissquote EU in...
US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand :: InvestMacro
By Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, University of Michigan U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than in 2022. But U.S. trade policy is in flux, and high tariffs have been...
Revolut CFDs trading head Sergei Riabov departs
FNG has learned that London based executive Sergei Riabov has left his position as Head of Wealth & Trading at neobank Revolut. Sergei Riabov had been with Revolut since 2022, joining initially as Head of Product – Wealth & Trading before being promoted to his...
The Eurozone has seen a sharp contraction in the service sector. Bitcoin has surpassed the $110,800 mark :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones index (US30) was virtually unchanged. The S&P500 Index (US500) was down 0.04%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.15%. Wall Street remained cautious as a bill to cut taxes and increase defense spending now...
ASIC imposes new licence conditions on Kalkine
Australian financial services licensee Kalkine Pty Limited must appoint an independent compliance consultant to address Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) concerns that Kalkine’s customer service representatives were giving unlicensed advice....
ICE Futures urges Introducing Brokers and FCMs to exercise caution when onboarding new clients
The ICE Futures U.S. Market Regulation Department has issued an advisory to inform Introducing Brokers (IBs) and Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) about the importance of exercising increased caution when onboarding a new individual or company client. The Department...
Do photons wear out? An astrophysicist explains light’s ability to travel vast cosmic distances without losing energy :: InvestMacro
By Jarred Roberts, University of California, San Diego My telescope, set up for astrophotography in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, was pointed at a galaxy unfathomably far from Earth. My wife, Cristina, walked up just as the first space photo streamed to my...
FCA bans former Credit Suisse VP following US criminal conviction
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Detelina Subeva from the UK financial services industry. Ms. Subeva is the third former Credit Suisse employee banned for lacking integrity, following their US convictions for conspiracy to commit money laundering...
Exclusive: GTN plans 2025 UK launch after receipt of FCA license
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned via regulatory filings that Dubai based, institutional focused multi-asset broker GTN is planning to launch service in the UK in 2025, after receiving an FCA license last year. Chris Gregory We had reported back in December that GTN had...
Osaka Exchange to list USD/JPY Futures, CNH/JPY Futures, and EUR/JPY Futures
Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE), which operates the derivatives market, today announced that it will be introducing FX Futures consisting of USD/JPY Futures, CNH/JPY Futures, and EUR/JPY Futures. The launch is in response to strong investor demand for a one-stop service to...
FINRA imposes $100k fine on AAG Capital
AAG Capital, Inc has agreed to pay a fine of $100,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From February 2021 through the present, AAG Capital failed to establish and maintain written policies and procedures and a...
ADSS Head of Sales Ammar Bader departs
FNG has learned that longtime ADSS executive Ammar Bader has left the UAE based broker. Ammar Bader had been with ADSS for more than 10 years, joining in early 2015 as a Senior Partnership Manager. He was named Head of Sales at ADSS in 2022. Ammar has also previously...
Ant International collaborates with HSBC on new Tokenised Deposit Service in Hong Kong
Ant International today announced its collaboration with HSBC on the bank’s new Tokenised Deposit Service in Hong Kong. The service will support treasury management with real-time, always-on HKD and USD payments between corporate wallets held by a corporate client at...
Options Technology opens new office in Hong Kong with support of InvestHK
Options Technology, a provider of global capital markets infrastructure, today announced the official opening of its new office in Central, Hong Kong, with the support of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK). The expansion enhances Options’ ability to serve clients and...
FCA imposes restrictions on wealth management firm Strowz
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today confirmed the imposition of restrictions on wealth management firm Strowz Ltd. Strowz Ltd cannot undertake any regulated activity, accept any further client money or move or facilitate the movement of client assets or...
CMS Financial hires CFI alum Razan Jawabreh to head Business Development
New CMS Financial CEO Nidal Abdel Hadi is quickly dipping into his old corporate rolodex at his new company, hiring longtime CFI executive Razan Jawabreh as Head of Business Development at CMS. Razan Jawabreh worked at CFI Dubai – where Nidal was CEO – from 2019 until...
EXANTE hires Robert Parker as Head of Risk
Cyprus and London based Retail FX and CFDs broker EXANTE has announced that the company has hired Robert Parker as Head of Risk, Financial Markets, effective 12 May 2025. Based in London, Robert Parker will report directly to Zane Kotane, Chief Operations Officer....
Singapore could slip into a technical recession. Bitcoin has reached an all-time high :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) decreased by 1.91%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was down 1.61%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 1.34%. The US stocks fell on Wednesday as a sharp rise in Treasury yields and renewed fiscal...
CFI launches CFI Academy web-based learning platform for traders and investors
Leading online trading provider CFI Financial Group has announced the launch of CFI Academy, a web-based learning platform developed to equip traders and investors of all levels with the skills and confidence to navigate the financial markets. Accessible directly...
Lifecycle of a research grant – behind the scenes of the system that funds science :: InvestMacro
By Kelly S. Mix, University of Maryland Science funding is a hot topic these days and people have questions about how grants work. Who decides whether a researcher will receive funds? What’s the decision-making process? How is the money spent once a grant proposal has...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to 11 unauthorized investment websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to 11 new websites offering financial or crypto services without the necessary permission. The regulator ordered the blackout of 7 abusive financial intermediation websites and 4...
NAGA shares jump 5% after Q1 Revenues, funded accounts rise
Shares of online brokerage and investment group NAGA (ETR:N4G) traded up by 5% on Thursday, after the company reported its financial results for Q1 2025. The provider of the all-in-one financial SuperApp NAGA also said that it is expanding its capital market...
CME Group reports FX Spot+ single-day volume of over $1.4bn
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that FX Spot+ reached a single-day volume of over $1.4 billion traded in spot and FX futures via implied matching technology on May 12, 2025. In the first month of trading, more than 40 clients have...
Sterling Strengthens Weak US Dollar and UK Inflation Provide Support :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair continues its upward trajectory, reaching 1.3429 by Thursday. It is now trading just below yesterday’s peak, its highest level since February 2022.Key drivers behind GBP/USD’s riseThe rally follows the release of...
Crypto.com hires IG alum Kevin Algeo to head Capital Markets
As it continues to build toward offering clients regulated trading in “traditional” financial instruments, crypto trading platform Crypto.com has announced that the company has hired South Africa based executive Kevin Algeo, as its new Senior Vice President, Capital...
Brokeree and EBC Financial partner on Copy Trading platform, educational content
Retail FX and CFDs broker EBC Financial Group has announced a strategic knowledge partnership with Brokeree Solutions, a cutting-edge technology provider serving multi-asset brokers worldwide. The parties said that this collaboration marks a significant milestone in...
Crypto market maker Portofino hires Melchior de Villeneuve (CRO) and Dipak Shah (OTC Trading)
Switzerland based Portofino Technologies, a leading proprietary trading firm and liquidity provider in digital assets, has announced the appointment of Melchior de Villeneuve as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Dipak Shah as Head of OTC Trading. Following last year’s...
Spotware releases cBroker v9.5 back-office solution for brokers
Spotware, developer of the popular cTrader platform, has announced the release of cBroker 9.5, the latest version of its comprehensive back-office solution for brokers. Building on the momentum of version 9.4, which introduced major upgrades like symbol split...
Germany’s BaFin to restrict trading in Turbos as retail losses top €3.4 billion
Germany’s financial regulator Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) has announced that it plans to restrict the marketing, distribution, and sale of Turbo certificates to retail investors based in Germany. The regulator said that it will issue a...
NFA warns of risks associated with trading and clearing derivatives on 24/7 basis
The United States National Futures Association (NFA) has responded to the CFTC Divisions of Market Oversight, Clearing and Risk and Market Participants request for public comment to inform the CFTC’s understanding of potential issues related to a designated contract...
Beeks signs multi-year Exchange Cloud contract with ASX
Beeks Financial Cloud Group plc (LON:BKS), a cloud computing and connectivity provider for financial markets, today announced that it has signed a significant multi-year Exchange Cloud contract with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The deployment of Exchange...
Gold Prices Climb Amid Geopolitical Tensions :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold rose to $3,303 per troy ounce on Wednesday, nearing a two-week high. The precious metal gained for the third consecutive day, following a 2% surge the previous day as investors sought safety amid heightened...
Worldpay continues expansion into Latin America with domestic acquiring in Colombia
Provider of payments technology and solutions Worldpay continues its expansion into the Latin American market with new domestic acquiring capabilities in Colombia. This expansion further adds to its geographical reach in the region, where it already supports some of...
Target to sink back to 5-year lows after today’s earnings? :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime Target set to release earnings before US markets open today (Wed, May 21st)US tariff fears expected to hit results for Q1 FY2026 (3 months ending April 30th)Comparable sales forecasted to fall 1.8% year-on-year; EPS to drop over 18% y/y Post-earnings,...
IG Group raises £250 million in five-year Notes offering
Leading UK online broker IG Group (LON:IGG) has announced that the company has raised £250 million (USD $335 million) via the sale of five year debt. IG sold 6.125% Senior Notes due October 2030, pursuant to the base prospectus dated 12 May 2025 relating to the £1...
The German DAX hit an all-time high. Oil prices jumped above $63 per barrel :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was down 0.27%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) decreased by 0.39%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 0.38%. Sentiment turned cautious amid renewed uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations and...
HK Legislative Council approves Stablecoins Bill
The Government of Hong Kong welcomed the passage of the Stablecoins Bill by the Legislative Council today to establish a licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS) issuers in Hong Kong. Upon implementation of the Stablecoins Ordinance, any person who...
Crypto.com buys CySEC CIF license to expand “traditional” instrument trading across Europe
Following our report from earlier today that rival Kraken was launching its regulated derivative products offering in Europe from its recently-acquired Cyprus CySEC licensed unit, crypto trading platform operator Crypto.com has announced that it had secured a Markets...
HK regulator issues restriction notice to Bloomyears Limited
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a restriction notice to Bloomyears Limited because of doubts over its reliability, integrity and ability to carry on its regulated activity competently, honestly and fairly, and hence, its fitness and...
Bitcoin Suisse gets in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi’s ADGM
Leading Swiss based crypto financial service provider Bitcoin Suisse has announced that its UAE subsidiary BTCS (Middle East) Ltd has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM. The company said that this...
Airwallex completes $300M Series F funding round
Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, has completed a $300 million Series F funding round at a $6.2 billion valuation. The round includes $150 million in secondary share transfers. The new investment, which brings Airwallex’s total...
Australia CFDs broker Fusion Markets hires IG alum Torrell Fernandes to head Sales
FNG has learned that Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Fusion Markets has hired Torrell Fernandes as the company’s new Head of Sales. Torrell Fernandes joins Fusion Markets after spending five years at IG Group, where he managed the Premium Clients Desk at IG...
ION integrates and certifies FastTrade with Equiduct
ION, a provider of trading and workflow automation software, analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, today announced the successful integration and certification of its FastTrade platform...
Interactive Brokers adds new pricing column in TWS platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance its TWS platform. Build 10.37 (beta) has just been released, with a new pricing column added. The new column is called the 30 Day Average Close Price. This shows the average closing price of the...
CME Group announces its new XRP futures now available for trading
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced its new XRP futures are now available for trading. The first trade, a block, took place on Sunday, May 18, and was cleared by Hidden Road. “We are pleased to see such early support for our latest futures...
Trading Technologies’ TT FX connects with EBS and CME FX Spot+
Chicago based trade execution technology platform services provider Trading Technologies has announced that it has integrated with the EBS Market central limit order book (CLOB), a regulated, anonymous all-to-all matching platform. The company said that it also plans...
Currency Exchange International Corp starts trading on OTCQX
Currency Exchange International Corp. (TSX:CXI; OTCQX:CURN), a provider of comprehensive Forex technology and processing services has announced that, effective today, the company’s common shares will commence trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol CURN....
Nidal Abdel Hadi hired as CEO of CFDs broker CMS Financial
FNG has learned that experienced industry executive Nidal Abdel Hadi has joined UAE based Retail FX and CFDs broker CMS Financial, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He replaces longtime CMS Financial CEO Amarnath Rath in the role. Amarnath had been CEO of CMS...
Barclays appoints Marc Warm as Global Co-Head of Capital Markets
Barclays today announced the appointment of Marc Warm as Global Co-Head of Capital Markets, alongside Tom Johnson and Travis Barnes. Marc Warm will report to Cathal Deasy and Taylor Wright, Global Co-Heads of Investment Banking and be based in New York. Mr. Warm has...
Euro Rises as US Dollar Comes Under Pressure Amid Budget Deficit Concerns :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair climbed to 1.1243 on Tuesday, marking another attempt to break free from the narrow trading range it has occupied for over a week. This latest upward movement could prove more decisive than previous efforts.Key...
Leverate launches localized version of its SiRiX platform targeting Asian Brokers
As Asia’s trading ecosystem continues to expand and diversify, leading trading technology provider Leverate has announced that it is delivering a localized version of its flagship SiRiX platform, equipping brokers and exchanges with the tools to scale, manage risk,...
The PBoC cut the prime rates for the first time in a long time. The RBA expectedly cut the rate by 0.25% :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was up 0.32%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.09%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.09%. Surprisingly, markets digested positively the downgrade of the US credit rating by Moody’s to Aa1....
Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky’s VC firm QuantumLight raises $250 million fund
London based QuantumLight, the quantitative venture capital firm founded by Revolut co-founder and CEO Nik Storonsky, has announced the final close of its inaugural $250 million fund. At the same time, the firm is publicly launching its second operating playbook,...
ASIC cancels licence of Calaite Capital Partners
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFS) of Calaite Capital Partners Pty Ltd following a payment of compensation by the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). On 8 July 2024 and 31...
Valereum invests in DigiShares – FX News Group
Valereum Plc today announced its strategic investment in DigiShares, a company that specialises in real estate tokenisation. The investment secures Valereum a strategic equity stake that aligns with Valereum’s mission to advance real-world asset tokenisation on a...
eToro launches recurring investments feature
Online broker eToro has enhanced its long-term investing offering for users in the UK, Europe and the UAE by enabling recurring investments. eToro users can now set up an automated repeat purchase of an asset at regular time intervals, helping users to consistently...
