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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...
FINRA fines Wells Fargo for deficiencies in safeguarding customer information
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $150,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From January 2014 through March 2022, Wells Fargo failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system,...
INFINOX hires Glen Hastings for IXO Prime institutional sales
FNG has learned that leading FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has hired experienced industry executive Glen Hastings, for a senior institutional sales role at the company’s IXO Prime B2B unit. Glen Hastings, who is based in London, joins INFINOX after spending the past...
CySEC warns public against dealing with 14 unauthorized investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued another warning to the public regarding unauthorized investment firms. The entities targeted by the warning are: athloscapitalinvest.com • fxfuturetrade.net • dts-trade.com • fax.trade •...
Finalto sponsors May 2025 Financial Times Alphaville Pub Quiz in London
This month marked the successful May 2025 edition of the Financial Times Alphaville Pub Quiz in London, proudly sponsored by Finalto. The event brought together some of the sharpest financial minds for an evening of market minutiae, macro trivia and conversation. The...
Revolut sets Paris for EU headquarters with €1 billion France investment planned
London based neobank giant Revolut, fresh off reporting strong results for 2024, has announced that the company has chosen Paris as its new Western Europe headquarters. The company said that this will allow it to better serve its growing markets in France, Ireland,...
SFC revokes licence of responsible officer of KCG Securities Asia, bans him for two years
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has revoked the licence of Mr Mui Chok Wah and its approval of him to act as a responsible officer of KCG Securities Asia Limited (KCGSA) following his criminal conviction for theft and delay in notifying the...
BGC to repurchase more than 16.4M shares from Howard W. Lutnick
BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC), a global brokerage and financial technology company, today announced it has agreed to repurchase 16,452,850 shares of BGC Class A common stock beneficially owned by Howard W. Lutnick, United States Secretary of Commerce, the Company’s...
INFINOX reports 233% Revenue growth in 2025, opens new global HQ
Global financial services firm INFINOX has reported a 233% increase in Revenue for the period January-April 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 – a powerful indicator of the company’s accelerating momentum and global reach. The surge in performance is...
OANDA Japan informs traders of cancellation of certain accounts
OANDA Japan Inc, a subsidiary of online broker OANDA Corporation, today published a notice to its clients regarding the cancellation of certain accounts. The broker explained that it regularly cancels accounts that have not been used for a long time, in accordance...
Japanese Yen Strengthens as US Dollar Weakens Following Credit Downgrade :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair declined for a fifth consecutive day, touching 145.25, as the US dollar faced sustained pressure following Moody’s decision to downgrade the US credit rating.Key drivers affecting USD/JPYOn Friday, Moody’s cut the US...
Content Marketing for Prop Trading: 10 Things Financial Marketers Should Know
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Charlotte Day, Creative Director at Contentworks Agency. The proprietary (prop) trading space has exploded in recent years. With low barriers to entry, high-volume digital campaigns, and the allure of funded accounts, the...
Moody’s has downgraded the credit rating of the United States. PBoC intends to cut interest rates :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) increased by 0.78% (for the week +1.80%). The S&P 500 Index (US500) was down 0.70% (for the week +2.60%). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.43% (for the week +2.93%). Wall Street ended the week...
HKEX appoints Herbert Hui as Group CFO
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced today the appointment of Mr Herbert Hui as Group Chief Financial Officer. Mr Hui joins the Group on 9 June 2025 and succeeds Vanessa Lau, who will continue in her role as HKEX Chief Operating Officer. In his...
Capital One closes acquisition of Discover
Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Discover Financial Services. “This deal brings together two innovative, mission-driven companies that together are poised to deliver breakthrough products and experiences...
CQG makes various improvements to CQG One and CQG Desktop
CQG, a provider of high-performance technology solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, has announced a set of improvements to CQG One and CQG Desktop. The updates to CQG One & CQG Desktop Version 10.4 include: General: Access recently...
Exclusive: CFDs broker Markets Act hires Mohamed Halim as CCO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that newly launched Retail FX and CFDs broker Markets Act has hired Mohamed Halim as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mohamed Halim, who is based in Dubai, was most recently Regional Director – MENA for TRADE.com, before leaving in 2023....
Exclusive: New CySEC licensed CFDs broker Investing.one launching
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that a newly-licensed Cyprus based CFDs broker called Investing.one is getting set to launch. The broker’s website at url investing.one is now up with a (humorously misspelled) “coming soon” page. Investing.one is being operated by a new...
Saxo Bank’s partner survey reveals strong performance on key parameters
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has recently concluded a survey of its partners and has published some key findings. The survey reveals a high level of general satisfaction with Saxo’s product range and technology. Additionally, effective day-to-day...
BDSwiss / HFM alum Katerina Houtri joins Key to Markets to head marketing
FNG has learned that experienced FX and CFDs industry marketing executive Katerina Houtri has joined Cyprus based Retail FX and CFDs broker Key to Markets, as Head of Marketing. Katerina Houtri spent the past year at BDSwiss as Global Head of Marketing, leaving after...
eToro enables staking of $ATOM and $DOT
Online broker eToro has enabled staking of $ATOM (Cosmos) and $DOT (Polkadot) on it platform. This way, there are now even more opportunities to earn rewards by HODLing your crypto. Staking of $DOT and $ATOM adds to staking of $SOL (Solana), $ADA (Cardano), $NEAR...
Weekly Speculator Bets led by 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 May 13th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led higher by Soybeans & Lean Hogs :: 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 13th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Weekly Speculator Bets led by 5-Year & 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 May 13th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Weekly Speculator Bets led lower by Silver & 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 13th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Euro Speculator Bets hit 2024 High as Brazilian Real Bets Rebound, CAD Bets Decline :: 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 13th and shows a quick view of how large market...
Euro Speculator Bets hit 2024 High as Brazilian Real Bets Rebound, CAD Bets Decline :: 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 May 13th.The COT currency market speculator bets were slightly higher this week as six out of the...
Brent, Wheat lead weekly 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 May 13th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
FX week in review: eToro IPO priced, BUX CEO change, NBA star fronts prop firm
How did eToro shares fare after the company priced its long-awaited IPO on NASDAQ? What has led to a CEO change at neobroker BUX? Which NBA All-Star is the new Brand Ambassador for a retail prop trading firm? Where did Robinhood just spend $179 million making an...
Forex Lingo 101: The Terminology Beginners Need to Know
Forex is fast, global, and full of opportunity — but if you don’t speak the language, you’re already behind. This isn’t about flexing technical terms or memorizing definitions. It’s about understanding what matters so you don’t get lost before your first trade’s even...
Capital.com Product and Tech head Dana Massey departs
FNG has learned that Dana Massey, Capital.com‘s Chief Product & Technology Officer (and former Chief Marketing Officer), has left the company. Dana Massey joined Capital.com in 2022, as was exclusively reported at the time here at FNG, in its London office as...
Standard Chartered appoints Jennifer Lassiter as Head of Digital Assets for Europe and Americas
Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Jennifer Lassiter as Head of Digital Assets, Europe and Americas, based in New York City. Jennifer Lassiter joined the Bank on 5 May 2025, reporting to Rene Michau, Global Head of Digital Assets. In her role, she...
EUR/USD Unchanged Amid Mixed News and Lingering Risks :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair remained steady near 1.1196 on Friday, closing the week with little movement.Key drivers influencing EUR/USDEarlier in the week, the US dollar strengthened as the US-China trade dispute showed signs of easing....
Coinbase teams up with Webull Pay to power crypto experience
Webull Pay has chosen Coinbase as its crypto partner, leveraging Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform. Webull Pay will benefit from Coinbase’s institutional-grade custody, advanced trading, USDC, and staking access. Launching in June 2025, the partnership...
Banxico cut the rate by 0.50%. Natural gas prices fell to a 2-week low :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) gained 0.21% on Thursday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.41%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 0.18%. The GE stocks rose by 2.8% as Qatar placed Boeing’s most significant order for wide-body airplanes powered only...
Nomura to launch ETF track performance of S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats (USD) TR
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 S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats (USD) TR. The S&P 500 Dividend...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to six unauthorized investment websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to six new websites promoting or providing financial services illegally. The websites targeted by the latest orders are: “Fibonachis” (website https://fibonachis.com and related page...
INFINOX hires Aditya Singh as Head of Product and Strategy
Leading Retail FX and CFDs broker INFINOX is continuing to make senior management changes around new CEO Lee Holmes, announcing the hiring of experienced industry executive Aditya Singh as the company’s new Head of Product and Strategy. With over a decade of...
ASIC cancels AFS licence of SME Crowdfunder
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian financial services (AFS) licence of SME Crowdfunder Pty Ltd. The licence was cancelled because SME had ceased providing financial services and had not provided any financial...
GTCFX hires Alpari’s Mikhail Seliverstov as CCO
FNG has learned that longtime Alpari executive Mikhail Seliverstov has moved to Retail FX and CFDs broker GTCFX, as GTCFX’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mikhail Seliverstov had been with Alpari, initially in Russia and later based out of Dubai, since 2011,...
Kakao Pay Securities integrates TradingView charts
TradingView has announced its partnership with Kakao Pay, a fast-growing South Korean investment platform, which has just integrated TradingView’s Trading Platform library into its mobile interface. Kakao Pay Securities, a subsidiary of the broader Kakao Pay...
FINRA fines Honeycomb Portal for alleged rule violations
Honeycomb Portal LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $140,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Between March 2021 and January 2023, Honeycomb acted as an intermediary for an issuer (Issuer A) in two Reg CF offerings. A...
Capital.com client trading volumes rise 11% in Q1 2025 to $656 billion
Leading global trading platform and fintech group Capital.com has announced strong trading activity in the first quarter of 2025, marking a solid start to the year amid global market volatility and heightened client demand. Trading volumes For the period 1 Jan 2025 to...
Standard Chartered opens representative office in Morocco
Standard Chartered today announced the opening of its new representative office in Morocco, further expanding its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa region. The launch follows the licence approval from Bank Al-Maghrib and the award of the Casablanca...
Piper Sandler leads latest Small-Cap Stock System Scores :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro Research | Stock Market IdeasThe second quarter of 2025 is underway and we wanted to highlight three of the top small-cap companies that have been just recently added to our Cosmic Rays Watchlist. Today’s group includes a financial services company, an...
eToro to offer retirement and life insurance products in France via Generali
Newly public online broker eToro (NASDAQ:ETRO) is expanding its client product offering, at least in France. eToro has announced a new partnership with Generali, a major player in the French life insurance market, to offer its users in France a life insurance contract...
Momentum Needed for New Buying Opportunities :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair has again lost direction, hovering around 1.3283 on Thursday after hitting a seven-day high mid-week.Key drivers influencing GBP/USD movementThe US dollar weakened on Wednesday, allowing the pound to regain ground....
ADSS / Saxo alum Patrick Wallis joins Tickmill UK to head Marketing
FNG has learned that experienced FX and CFDs industry executive Patrick Wallis has joined Tickmill UK, as Head of Marketing. Patrick Wallis, who is based in London, joins Tickmill from UAE based broker ADSS, where he served as Head of Brand and Communications for the...
Traders have lowered expectations of further easing from the RBA. Oversupply puts pressure on oil :: InvestMacro
The US stocks ended Wednesday trading mixed as investors weighed changing trade policies and recent strength in the technology sector. The Dow Jones Index (US30) was down 0.21% at Wednesday’s close. The S&P500 Index (US500) added 0.10%. The Nasdaq Technology Index...
Coinbase confirms $20M extortion attempt
Cyber criminals bribed and recruited a group of rogue overseas support agents to steal Coinbase customer data to facilitate social engineering attacks. These insiders abused their access to customer support systems to steal the account data for a small subset of...
Marex Group registers 28% Y/Y growth in revenues in Q1 2025
Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) a diversified global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets, today reported financial results for the first quarter...
FCA cancels Fidelity Payment Services registration as small payment institution
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today cancelled Fidelity Payment Services Ltd’s registration as a small payment institution (SPI). The cancellation, which is in accordance with the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (“the PSRs”). The FCA explained that the...
State Street Global Advisors announces strategic partnership with smallcase
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), announced a strategic relationship with smallcase, India’s largest model portfolios platform. The collaboration is part of SSGA’s strategic investment in smallcase...
Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost :: InvestMacro
By Erin Baker, UMass Amherst and Paola Pimentel Furlanetto, UMass Amherst The Trump administration is working to lift regulations on coal-fired power plants in the hopes of making its energy less expensive. But while cost is one important aspect, utilities have a lot...
Marex exec Nick Scarf replaces Sean Murphy as CEO of Plus500 Australia
FNG has learned that Israel based online trading group Plus500 (LON:PLUS) has made a change in the C-Suite of its ASIC licensed subsidiary in Australia, hiring Nick Scarf as CEO of Plus500AU Pty Ltd. Nick replaces Sean Murphy in the role as CEO of Plus500 Australia....
Nuvei to enable ecommerce businesses to accept EPI’s digital wallet Wero
Canadian fintech company Nuvei announced today its membership in the European Payments Initiative (EPI), becoming one of the first payment services providers to enable ecommerce businesses to accept Wero, EPI’s innovative digital wallet, in their online checkouts....
European Stability Mechanism selects Eurex Clearing for voluntary clearing of interest rate swaps
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has selected Eurex Clearing to voluntarily clear over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate swaps. By voluntarily committing to CCP clearing, the ESM’s decision contributes to the objectives of EMIR 3.0 and significantly strengthens...
Challenges to high-performance computing threaten US innovation :: InvestMacro
By Jack Dongarra, University of Tennessee High-performance computing, or HPC for short, might sound like something only scientists use in secret labs, but it’s actually one of the most important technologies in the world today. From predicting the weather to finding...
Euronext registers 30.4% Y/Y increase in FX trading revenue in Q1 2025
European capital market infrastructure Euronext today posted its results for the first quarter of 2025. FX trading revenue was up 30.4%, at €9.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting record trading volumes, and a positively geared volume mix. Fixed income...
eToro IPO prices: $620 million offering at $4.26 billion valuation
Israel based online trading provider eToro has announced the successful pricing of its initial public offering (IPO), which saw the sale of 11,923,018 eToro Class A common shares at a public offering price of $52 per share – for a total offering size of $620 million....
Yen Edges Higher as Market Capitalises on News-Driven Rebound :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair dipped to 147.61 on Wednesday as the yen gained ground following softer-than-expected US inflation data.Key factors influencing USD/JPY movementRecent developments in global trade also captured market attention. The...
Exclusive: Taurex hires Altan Bahtiyar and Swaathi Saxena as Institutional Sales Directors
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that leading online trading firm Taurex has continued to build out its institutional services team, naming London based executive Altan Bahtiyar and Dubai based Swaathi Saxena as Institutional Sales Directors. Altan Bahtiyar (pictured at...
The Trump administration has revised semiconductor export rules. German DAX breaks price records again :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) was down 0.64% at Tuesday’s close. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 0.72%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 1.58%. Weakening inflationary pressures boosted stocks after Tuesday’s smaller-than-expected US consumer...
TradingView enhances Supercharts – FX News Group
To give traders more flexibility and control over how they organize their workspace, TradingView has introduced a new upgrade to its Supercharts. Now, TradingView users can choose between 12 new layout chart grid options. To explore new chart layouts, click the...
TP ICAP marks 10% Y/Y growth in revenue in Q1 2025
TP ICAP Group plc (LON:TCAP) today provided a trading update for the three-month period to March 31, 2025. Total revenue grew 10% from the year-ago period to £629 million, the best quarter ever registered by the Group, benefiting from a period of heightened market...
Markets Act partners with Spotware, integrating cTrader platform
Markets Act, an offshore Forex and CFD broker, today announced its partnership with Spotware, integrating the cTrader platform into its offerings. Following an in-depth evaluation of multiple trading platforms, Markets Act selected cTrader for its user-friendly yet...
If you really want to close the US trade deficit, try boosting innovation in rural manufacturing :: InvestMacro
By Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology President Donald Trump has long been preoccupied by the trade deficit — the gap between what the U.S. sells to the rest of the world and what it buys from it. He recently declared the issue a national...
FCA confiscates over £300k from binary options fraudsters
The FCA has secured confiscation orders of £305,284 against Raheel Mirza, Cameron Vickers and Opeyemi Solaja for their roles in an investment fraud. This amounts to all their remaining assets. The confiscation proceedings for Reuben Akpojaro have been adjourned to a...
Broadridge secures new patent on LLM orchestration of machine learning agents
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BR) has been awarded a new U.S. patent on its large language model (LLM) orchestration of machine learning agents. These patented methods and systems are behind BondGPT, Broadridge’s award-winning GenAI application first...
FSCS places Business Agent Ltd, t/a NextCrowd and NextFin, under investigation
The UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has provided an update to clients of Business Agent Ltd, trading as NextCrowd and NextFin. Business Agent Ltd has been authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority since 2015. Business Agent entered Administration...
FalconX, Standard Chartered forge strategic partnership
Digital asset prime broker FalconX today announced a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered. In the first phase of the partnership, Standard Chartered will provide a comprehensive suite of banking services to FalconX globally, further strengthening the...
Paysafe incurs $19.5M loss in Q1 2025
Payments platform Paysafe Limited (NYSE:PSFE) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Reported revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $401.0 million, a decrease of 4%, compared to $417.7 million in the prior year period, reflecting a...
Capitolis launches futures porting solution in collaboration with Barclays and Citadel
Fintech company Capitolis announced today that it has launched an innovative futures porting solution in collaboration with Barclays and Citadel. The solution has been developed for futures market participants, including hedge funds, asset managers, other buy-side...
Robinhood buys Bitbuy and Coinsquare operator WonderFi for $179 million
US neobroker Robinhood is expanding its business north of the border, as well as in the crypto sphere, announcing that the company has entered into an agreement to acquire WonderFi, a Canadian leader in digital asset products and services, for C$250 million (USD $179...
Prop firm Hola Prime signs up NY Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns as Brand Ambassador
Cyprus and India based retail prop trading firm Hola Prime has announced five-time NBA All-Star, New York Knicks basketball player Karl-Anthony Towns as its first-ever sports Brand Ambassador. The announcement coincides with the launch of Hola Prime’s brand campaign,...
21X and Zühlke partner to accelerate institutional adoption of tokenized securities trading
Frankfurt based digital exchange startup 21X – which late last year received the first ever license to operate an EU-regulated venue for the trading and settlement of tokenized securities – and Zühlke, a global innovation and transformation partner, have announced a...
Euronext closes acquisition of Admincontrol
European capital market infrastructure Euronext today announced that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Admincontrol for an enterprise value of NOK 4,650 million. The transaction complies with Euronext’s capital allocation policy, with a ROCE...
US Dollar Roars Back in a Blaze of Glory as Market Shrugs Off Recession Fears :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department EUR/USD dropped to 1.1110 on Tuesday, with the US dollar surging by over 1% in the previous trading session. The rally was driven by market reactions to news of a provisional agreement between China and the US to reduce tariffs,...
Interactive Brokers adds Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF to ETF lineup
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) has added the Ping An of China CSI HK Dividend ETF to its growing lineup of ETFs. This ETF is available through Interactive Brokers’ no-transaction-fee program and gives investors an efficient and...
The US and China announced massive tariff cuts. Oil prices jumped to a 2-week high :: InvestMacro
The US stocks soared yesterday after the US and China announced massive tariff cuts for 90 days following trade talks. The US said it would cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China would cut duties on US imports from 125% to 10%. At Monday’s close,...
Euronext launches Mini Single Stock Options on French and Dutch underlyings
Euronext has launched Mini Single Stock Options on French and Dutch underlyings building on its strong existing options trading offering and reinforcing its position as the leading European hub. These new listings complement the standard contracts already available on...
Trading Technologies announces broad introduction of TT Strategy Studio multi-asset algo trading offering
Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT) today announced the broad introduction of its TT Strategy Studio multi-asset algorithmic trading offering for institutional trading firms, including the largest and most sophisticated professional trading organizations,...
Decentralized finance is booming – and so are the security risks. My team surveyed nearly 500 crypto investors and uncovered the most common mistakes :: InvestMacro
By Mingyi Liu, Georgia Institute of Technology When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple: to create a digital currency free from banks and governments. Over time, that idea evolved into something much bigger: “decentralized...
Instinet announces rebranding of its BlockMatch RFQ venue
Instinet, a global agency-only broker, announces a strategic rebranding of its BlockMatch RFQ venue to “BlockMatch Select”. This change responds to increasing buy-side demand for enhanced liquidity access and reflects Instinet’s role as a leading liquidity aggregator....
Edgewater sales exec Lee Shmuel Goldfarb joins B2PRIME
Institutional broker and multi-asset liquidity provider B2PRIME has announced the appointment of Lee Shmuel Goldfarb as its new Executive Sales Trader. With a strong background in eFX liquidity, institutional sales and partnership development, Lee brings a diverse set...
Dukascopy detects another website clone
Dukascopy Bank SA has warned the public about its website’s fraudulent clone operating via the domain https://duksp.com/. Clones are fraudulent entities that abuse the data (name, address, license number, logo, etc) of licensed firms in order to lure victims more...
Equiti Group hires FxPro alum Yiannos Xenophontos to head Trading
Leading online trading provider Equiti Group has announced that the company has appointed Yiannos Xenophontos as its new Group Head of Trading. Based in Cyprus for the last 15 years, Yiannos will relocate to Equiti’s global headquarters in Dubai for his new role with...
Spotware unveils cTrader 5.2 with advanced risk-reward tools
Spotware, the developer of multi-asset trading platform cTrader, has announced that the company has unveiled a further set of updates with the release of cTrader 5.2. The latest release introduces a range of enhanced trading capabilities across Mobile, Web, Windows...
BUX looking for a new CEO as Yorick Naeff moves to Innovation role at ABN AMRO
Amsterdam based neobroker BUX has announced that its CEO and co-founder Yorick Naeff will take on the role of Head of Innovation at Dutch bank ABN AMRO, effective February 1, 2026. Yorick Naeff has led BUX since 2020, overseeing its expansion across Europe and its...
Brent, VIX, 5-Year & Ultra 10-Year 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 May 6th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
eToro IPO order book closing with the offering heavily oversubscribed
Israel business news site Calcalist is reporting that the upcoming eToro IPO on NASDAQ is estimated to be more than 10 times oversubscribed, with the company’s underwriters led by Goldman Sachs looking at a pricing and size boost amid soaring investor demand for the...
Speculator Changes led higher 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 May 6th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
StoneX to acquire brokerage firm Plantureux et Associés
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, StoneX Financial Europe GmbH, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Plantureux et Associés, a Paris-based brokerage firm specializing in agricultural commodities across both...
Gold Drops to 3,273 USD as Markets Await Trade Deal Developments :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe price of a troy ounce of gold fell to 3,273 USD on Monday, losing about 1% compared to the previous session’s level.Key factors driving gold’s movementThe primary reason for the decline is positive signals regarding trade talks...
TradingView introduces Yield Curves tool
TradingView has enabled traders to unlock deeper insights into global bond markets with its new Yield Curves tool. It gives TradingView users the power to explore bond curves like never before — helping advance their analysis and supporting more informed investment...
Markets rally on 90-day US-China trade truce :: InvestMacro
Risk-on returns on China-US trade truce Both sides announce 115% reduction in tariffs for 90-days Global equities, USDInd, Bitcoin and Oil rallyGold tumbles almost 3%, JPY & CHF weakenUS500: US CPI sparked moves of ↑ 0.9% & ↓ 2.0% over past yearInvestors...
24 Exchange launches FX Non-Deliverable Swaps trading
Bermuda domiciled OTC product trading platform 24X Bermuda Limited has announced the launch of FX Non-Deliverable Swaps (NDS) trading, expanding the company’s range of FX offerings on its global platform. The FX NDS product is now live and available for trading across...
DAX Index at historic highs. Progress in US-China talks triggered a rise in indices on Monday :: InvestMacro
Stocks in the US traded lower on Friday afternoon as investors became more cautious ahead of trade talks between the US and China. At Friday’s close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) decreased by 0.29% (for the week +0.18%). The S&P 500 Index (US500) was down 0.71% (for...
MarketAxess acquires majority stake in RFQ-hub Holdings LLC
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MKTX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority stake in the RFQ-hub platform, a bilateral multi-asset and multi-dealer request for quote (RFQ) platform with a focus on equity and fixed-income listed and OTC...
Speculator bets led by Wheat & Live Cattle 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 May 6th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
SFC imposes $2M fine on Sino-Rich Securities & Futures Limited
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has reprimanded and fined Sino-Rich Securities & Futures Limited $2 million for failures concerning its margin lending policy and practices. The SFC has also suspended the licence of Mr Budihardjo Wilhelm...
Speculator Bets led lower 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 May 6th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
What To Expect From A Liquidity Management Platform
FNG Exclusive Interview… Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i talks to FNG about the necessity of having multiple liquidity sources and provides guidance on what to look for in a liquidity management platform. FNG: Hi Tom. What is the advantage of having multiple Liquidity...
COT Speculator Bets led by Copper & Palladium :: 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 6th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FCA receives 281 new whistleblowing reports in Q1 2025
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today published the data showing the number of new whistleblowing reports received between January and March 2025. In this quarter (Q1 2025, January to March), the FCA received 281 new whistleblowing reports. For the same...
Currency Speculators drop US Dollar Index bets for 8th time in 11 weeks :: 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 6th and shows a quick view of how large market...
FX week in review: eToro IPO resumes, iForex filing IPO, Taurex Prime launch
Before we get to this week’s top FX and CFDs sector news stories, we’re pleased to report record traffic this past month on FNG for hits, visitors, email subscribers, pageviews… April 2025 traffic on FNG was up 44% (!!) over March, which was also a record month at the...
eToro collaborates with Google to debut Veo 2 brand campaign
Online broker eToro has partnered with Google to launch one of the first TV and YouTube advertising campaigns fully created using Veo 2, the advanced video generation technology from Google DeepMind. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the use of...
iForex considers IPO, plans applying for shares admission on LSE’s Main Market
iFOREX Financial Trading Holdings Ltd., a fintech business with a proprietary online and mobile trading platform for CFDs, announces that it is considering an initial public offering (the “IPO” or the “Offer”) and that it has earlier today published a registration...
CME Group fines PIMCO for position limit violations
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action against Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO). Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which PIMCO neither admitted nor denied the Rule violation or factual findings...
The US and UK signed a trade agreement. China’s trade balance data pleased investors :: InvestMacro
US stocks continued to rise on Thursday as expectations of tariff cuts from major trading partners triggered a rally in US capital markets. The Dow Jones Index (US30) was up 0.62%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.58%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed...
Paysafe, Fiserv expand their long-term partnership
Payments platform Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) and global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) are expanding their long-term partnership to deliver even greater value to their customers. This collaboration includes several key...
Dollar ready to flex its muscles? :: InvestMacro
FXTM’s USDInd ↑ 2.5% from 2025 lowUS-China trade talks over weekend could rock USDUS CPI + data dump + Powell Speech = more USD volatility?US CPI sparked moves of ↑ 0.4% & ↓ 1.0% over past yearTechnical levels: 102.20, 100.00 & 99.20The United States has...
Cboe Silexx users can now create custom contra accounts list for crossing order types
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset OEMS that caters to the professional marketplace, has announced a series of enhancements as part of version 25.5. Multi Order Ticket, Quick Ticket, and FLEX Ticket | Defined Contra Accounts Users can now create a custom contra accounts list...
CySEC withdraws CIF license of Viverno Markets
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced the withdrawal of the Cyprus investment firm (CIF) authorization of Viverno Markets Ltd. The firm has not provided investment services or performed investment activity for the six months that...
Two professional day traders plead guilty to insider dealing following prosecution brought by FCA
Today at Southwark Crown Court, Matthew and Nikolas West pleaded guilty to insider dealing, following a prosecution brought by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Between November 2016 and January 2020, Matthew West used confidential, inside, information to deal...
CFTC takes DSD Capital Management to Court
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a lawsuit against DSD Capital Management LLC. The complaint was filed on May 7, 2025, at the New York Northern District Court. From at least February 2021 through at least November 2023 (the “Relevant...
Exclusive: Taurex launching Taurex Prime institutional solutions for Brokers, Prop Firms
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that online trading firm Taurex is in process of launching Taurex Prime, a powerful institutional solutions provider offering bespoke liquidity, advanced technology infrastructure, and strategic support for brokers, hedge funds,...
EMAlpha chooses State Street’s LINK platform for integration of multilingual AI co-pilot
State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) has announced the first third-party integration to its ‘smart desktop’ platform, LINK, part of the suite of GlobalLINK trading platforms. EMAlpha will make its multilingual AI-powered information flow scanning and summarization tool...
Ascent Investment and Coaching director Michael Dunjey charged with 33 criminal offences
Director of Ascent Investment and Coaching Pty Ltd, Michael Dunjey of Hampton, Victoria, appeared at the Perth Magistrates Court on 9 May 2025, charged with 33 criminal offences. Mr Dunjey is charged with: 23 counts of fraudulently obtaining a benefit under section...
Celsius founder Alexander Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for commodities and securities fraud
Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Celsius Network LLC and their affiliated entities, was sentenced to 12 years for committing commodities fraud and securities fraud at Celsius. Alexander Mashinsky previously pleaded guilty on...
Swissquote adds Hans-Rudolf Köng to its Board
Leading Swiss online trading and banking firm Swissquote (SWX:SQN) has announced that its shareholders have voted in favour of all motions at the company’s General Meeting 2025, including the appointment of a new Director. At today’s ordinary General Meeting of...
Maria Ramos commences her role as Standard Chartered Group Chair
Standard Chartered PLC today confirmed that Maria Ramos has commenced her role as Group Chair, with José Viñals stepping down from the Board. Consequently, Maria Ramos has stepped down as Senior Independent Director and as a member of the Board Risk, Audit and...
Coinbase to acquire Deribit for $2.9bn
In a milestone transaction, Coinbase has entered into an agreement to acquire crypto options exchange Deribit. Coinbase is acquiring Deribit for approximately $2.9 billion, comprised of $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock,...
XGroup integrates the Leverate SiRiX platform for Brokers and Prop Trading firms
Cyprus based fintech and IT services firm XGroup has announced that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with Leverate, a leading provider of trading and brokerage technology solutions, to integrate SiRiX, Leverate’s all-in-one trading platform. This...
CONSOB blocks website that “cloned” Italy’s Minister of Economy Giancarlo Giorgetti
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to a website abusing the image of the Minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti. The regulator has ordered the blackout of the website https://giogetti-invest.com, which “cloned” the...
Crypto.com Exchange joins Lynq as launch partner
Lynq, a real-time, yield-bearing settlement network for digital assets, today announced that Crypto.com Exchange has joined the network as a launch partner. The Crypto.com Exchange now becomes the first digital asset exchange to integrate with Lynq and will help...
StoneX registers drop in revenues from FX/CFD contracts in Q2 FY25
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), which owns retail FX brands such as FOREX.com and City Index, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2025 second quarter ended March 31, 2025. Operating revenues derived from FX/CFD contracts declined $9.4 million, as...
UBS on track to complete integration of Credit Suisse by end-2026
UBS today provided an update on the integration of Credit Suisse. UBS said it continues to be on track to substantially complete the integration of Credit Suisse by the end of 2026. The focus currently remains on client account migrations and infrastructure...
LSEG’s Post Trade Solutions executes first GBP/USD compression run at SwapAgent
LSEG today announced that Post Trade Solutions has successfully completed its first GBP/USD multilateral compression run at SwapAgent, the service for the non-cleared derivatives market. Post Trade Solutions brings together Quantile, Acadia and SwapAgent to minimise...
Exclusive: DB Investing hires Moneta Markets bizdev exec Mohamed Elsaka
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker DB Investing has continued a recent hiring spree, adding Mohamed Elsaka as Senior Business Development Manager, and Market Analyst. Mohamed Elsaka joins DB Investing from Moneta Markets, where...
Saxo Bank unveils SaxoPartnerConnect updates and enhancements
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank announces several updates and enhancements that are now available on SaxoPartnerConnect (SPC). Additional ‘Return %’ and ‘P/L’ data in Portfolio Depreciation EOD report The Portfolio Depreciation end-of-day file has been...
Monex to migrate its JASDECPS system to Broadridge’s cloud-based SaaS platform
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced that Monex, Inc., a leading online brokerage firm, has chosen to migrate its current JASDECPS system to Broadridge’s advanced cloud-based SaaS platform. This strategic shift, scheduled to go live in May...
Stripe unveils AI foundation model for payments
Today, programmable financial services company Stripe announced new products designed to help businesses harness AI and stablecoins to accelerate their growth. At its annual user event, Sessions, Stripe launched the world’s first AI foundation model for payments and...
FD Technologies confirms advanced discussions with TA Associates over possible cash offer
The Board of FD Technologies plc (LON:FDP) today confirmed that it is in advanced discussions with TA Associates Management, L.P., after having received a number of non-binding proposals in relation to a possible cash offer by funds managed by TA Associates for the...
Oil prices rose to 60 dollars per barrel. PBoC lowered reserve requirement ratios (RRR) by 50 bps :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones (US30) was down 0.95%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) decreased by 0.77%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 0.88%. The US stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investor sentiment deteriorated amid mixed trade signals....
BGC Group registers 31% Y/Y increase in FX revenues in Q1 2025
BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC) today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Group registered record first quarter revenues of $664.2 million, a 14.8% increase versus the equivalent period last year. Total brokerage revenues grew by...
Can Fed rate decision extend US stocks’ rebound? :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime Fed widely expected to leave US rates unchanged Markets fully anticipate next Fed rate cut in July; 1-in-3 chance of June cutHints of earlier-than-expected rate cut could send US stock indices soaring Risk assets may pare recent gains if Chair Powell...
ACCC proposes to authorise AusPayNet for wind down of Australia’s cheques system
On 7 May 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation AA1000689 with a condition to enable Australian Payments Network Limited (AusPayNet) and members of the Australian Paper Clearing...
HSBC rolls out TradePay for Import Duties solution for US clients
HSBC today announced the launch of HSBC TradePay for Import Duties, a targeted financing solution for US clients which simplifies the payment of import duties while optimizing working capital for businesses. Many corporates are currently facing changing working...
Exclusive: Axi names Owais Anwer as Global Head of Technology Operations
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that leading Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Axi has undergone some internal structural changes to support its continued global growth. As part of the changes, Dubai based executive Owais Anwer has been promoted to the position...
CMC Markets acquires majority stake in StrikeX to accelerate Digital Asset strategy
London based online trading firm CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) has announced that it has acquired a majority equity stake in blockchain technology provider StrikeX Technologies Ltd., increasing its holding from 33% to 51%. This acquisition strengthens CMC’s direct control...
LME approves Credit Suisse International resignation as Category 2 member
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has approved the resignation of Credit Suisse International (CSM) as Category 2 Member pursuant to Regulation 10.3(a) of Part 2 of the LME Rulebook. LME Clear Members are similarly advised that Credit Suisse International withdrew from...
Corpay to make minority investment in AvidXchange Holdings
Corporate payments company Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:CPAY) has signed a definitive agreement to make a minority investment in AvidXchange Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:AVDX) as part of a transaction to take AvidXchange private alongside TPG for $10.00 per share in a cash transaction...
Michael P. Lyons becomes CEO of Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael P. Lyons as Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv. Michael Lyons Lyons assumed the position upon the confirmation of Frank...
Komainu hires Nickel Digital exec Jonathan Patterson as COO
Komainu, a regulated digital asset services provider and custodian backed by Laser Digital and Blockstream, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Patterson as Chief Operating Officer, EMEA. The appointment comes as Komainu continues its international expansion. In...
Chris Mills joins Sage Capital Management as Head of Digital Assets
Next generation Digital Prime Broker Sage Capital Management has announced that the company has appointed Chris Mills as Head of Digital Assets. Chris joins Sage Capital Management from JB Drax Honore, where he was Co-Head of Digital Assets, with responsibilities for...
Plus500 shareholders vote against directors’ remuneration report at AGM
Retail FX and CFD broker Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) has just announced the results of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held earlier today. All but one of the resolutions (namely resolution 11, which was an advisory vote) were passed by the requisite majorities. Resolution...
Crypto prime broker Cor Prime hires Tim Bevan as CEO
Newly launched crypto prime broker Cor Prime, part of Deus X Capital, has announced that it has recruited experienced industry executive Tim Bevan as its new CEO. Tim Bevan takes over the CEO role from Deus X Capital CEO Tim Grant. Tim Bevan spent the past six years...
ICE launches Price Improvement Volume Clearing
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced a key enhancement to the ICE Bonds’ Risk Matching Auction (RMA) protocol for corporate bond trading, with the introduction of Price Improvement Volume Clearing – a patent-pending innovation designed to deepen...
Former Argentex CEO Harry Adams launches new B2B FX firm Tenora
With the timing somewhat interesting following the recent near-collapse of his former company Argentex, former Argentex CEO Harry Adams (pictured at top middle) has announced the launch of his latest FX venture, called Tenora. Tenora (at website tenora.io), based in...
Interactive Brokers expands Binary Options “Prediction Markets” trading
US based online trading outfit Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) has announced the launch of expanded trading hours for what the company calls Forecast Contracts. Eligible clients can now trade Forecast Contracts nearly 24 hours a day, Sunday through Friday. This...
Coinbase partners with Riot Games across global LoL and VALORANT competitions
Coinbase today announced a partnership with Riot Games as the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange and official blockchain technology partner across League of Legends (LoL) and VALORANT esports global platforms. Making its debut at Masters (M2) in Toronto, Canada,...
Japanese yen halts gains as US trade negotiations return to the spotlight :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department USD/JPY had an opportunity to correct after two consecutive days of decline, with Tuesday’s trading centred around 143.78.Dollar strengthens on trade optimism and Fed anticipationThe US dollar regained ground as markets reacted to...
Webull announces partnership with Visa
Webull (NASDAQ:BULL), an online investment platform, today announced its collaboration with VISA on the Webull US platform. Visa Direct facilitates account funding as well as the movement of funds directly to eligible cards, bank accounts, and wallets. By integrating...
Tariff policy uncertainty persists. China’s service sector shows a decline :: InvestMacro
On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30) was down 0.24%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) decreased by 0.64%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 0.67%. Markets reacted to President Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs, including a 100% tax on...
Capitolis appoints Amol Naik as Chief Operating Officer
Fintech company Capitolis today announced the appointment of Amol Naik as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 5. Reporting to Gil Mandelzis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Capitolis, Naik will be responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day...
FIS reports rise in revenues in Q1 2025
Fintech company FIS (NYSE:FIS) today reported its first quarter 2025 results. On a GAAP basis, revenue increased 3% as compared to the prior-year period to approximately $2.5 billion. GAAP net earnings attributable to common stockholders from continuing operations...
Argentex unveils Board changes – FX News Group
Argentex Group PLC (LON:AGFX) today announced that, following the announcement regarding the recommended acquisition of Argentex by IFX Payments, the directors had reviewed the composition of the board and agreed that it would be in the best interests of the Company...
Broadridge enhances OpsGPT – FX News Group
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BR), today announced significant enhancements to OpsGPT across fails research, inventory optimization and email integration automation. With these enhancements OpsGPT delivers real-time operational intelligence and execution,...
CFDs broker Sky Links Capital establishes Dubai DIFC central corporate hub
Recently launched Dubai based CFDs broker Sky Links Capital, which earlier this year obtained a UAE SCA Category Five license, has announced the establishment of its new holding company, Sky Links Holding Ltd, incorporated in the Dubai International Financial Centre...
ForecastTrader contracts now seamlessly integrated into IBKR Mobile app
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance its trading solutions. ForecastTrader contracts are now seamlessly integrated into the IBKR Mobile app. With this update the app users can now: Trade and explore Forecast contracts without redirecting...
eToro hires ABN Amro / Essence Group alum Yaki Razmovich to head Singapore and Asia
Israel based, social trading focused online broker eToro has announced that the company has hired Yaki Razmovich as Managing Director of eToro Singapore and Asia. He will be based in Singapore for his new role at eToro. Yaki brings with him more than two decades of...
Clearstream Banking confirms recovery of T2S service
Clearstream Banking has just issued an update regarding a T2S incident reported earlier on May 5, 2025. Clearstream Banking informed clients that T2S is operating normally again. The recovery is complete, A2A and U2A channels are available. As a result of the previous...
AffiniPay appoints Leslie Witt as Chief Product Officer
AffiniPay, a provider of legal practice management software, integrated payments, and solutions for professionals, today announced the appointment of Leslie Witt, former executive at Headspace and Intuit, as the company’s new Chief Product Officer. Witt will be...
eToro IPO hits the road: $460-500 million offering at $3.7-4.0 billion valuation
The eToro IPO roadshow is, well, hitting the road. Following our report from earlier today that Israel based online broker eToro was likely to restart its IPO process after postponing its about-to-start IPO roadshow in early April, eToro has filed an update to its F-1...
Gold rises as demand for safe-haven assets returns :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold prices climbed to 3,260 USD per troy ounce on Monday, as global uncertainty—particularly around US-China trade negotiations—continues to drive demand for safe-haven assets.Trade tensions and a weaker dollar support goldMarket...
CME Group fines Southern Star Shipping Co for alleged violations of CBOT rules
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has published a notice of disciplinary action against Southern Star Shipping Co., Inc. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Southern Star Shipping Co., Inc. neither admitted nor denied the rule violations or...
The US labor market unexpectedly showed resilience. Oil prices fell sharply after the OPEC+ meeting :: InvestMacro
The US stocks rose on Friday thanks to a strong jobs report and signs of easing trade tensions between the US and China, which boosted investor confidence. The Dow Jones (US30) Index was up 1.39% (up +2.85% on the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 1.47% (for...
Exclusive: Former Sucden COO Gavin Parker joins Marex Abu Dhabi
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime Sucden Financial executive Gavin Parker has joined institutional broker and market making firm Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX), as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Marex’s new Abu Dhabi unit, Marex Capital (AD) Limited. Gavin...
Saxo Bank enhances margin monitor
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank is enhancing the margin monitor. In the beginning of May, Saxo will improve the visual impact of the margin monitor by using different colours to indicate urgency. Furthermore, the margin monitor will no longer be displayed...
TradingView introduces new sorting feature in drawings settings
TradingView continues to make efforts to help traders keep their workspace organized, as this is crucial to productive market analysis. Unused or outdated drawing objects can clutter layout, so to make their management easier, TradingView has introduced a new sorting...
Binance partners with Kyrgyz National Agency for Investments
Binance has partnered with the National Agency for Investments under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic to drive forward the development of digital assets in the region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the first meeting of the Council for the...
ATFX volumes top $776 billion in Q1 2025 led by Stocks and Indices trading
Leading online broker ATFX has announced that the company has achieved significant growth in Q1 2025 reaching total client trading volumes of USD $776.5 billion (or $259 billion in monthly average trading volumes) across its trading platforms, up by 21% over Q4 2024....
eToro considers relaunching its IPO this week
Business news source Bloomberg is reporting that Israel based online trading outfit eToro might be looking to relaunch its initial public offering (IPO) in the US this week, as equity markets have somewhat stabilized, citing “people familiar with the matter.”...
Vantage launches Copy Trading on Client Portal website
Vantage Markets, a leading CFDs broker, has announced the launch of Copy Trading via the Vantage Client Portal website, further expanding access to one of its most popular features in jurisdictions where Vantage operates. Previously available through the Vantage App,...
Exclusive: IQ Option Head of Dealing Pawel Cichowski departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Cyprus based executive Pawel Cichowski has left his position as Head of Dealing at CySEC licensed Retail FX and CFDs broker IQ Option. Pawel Cichowski joined IQ Option as Head of Dealing in 2023, as was also exclusively reported at...
Speculators boost Brazilian Real and Japanese Yen Bets to New Record Highs :: 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 April 29th and shows a quick view of how large market...
FX week in review: BUX sale value, XM.com CEO buys bank, INFINOX CEO, DTT regulatory trouble, broker results
How much did ABN Amro pay to buy neobroker BUX? Which commercial bank is being acquired by XM.com co-founder and CEO Costas Cleanthous? Who is INFNOX’s new CEO? What are the latest results from a variety of FX and CFDs industry players including Plus500, GCEX, XTB,...
JPY, BRL, Wheat & 5-Year Bonds lead 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 April 29th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Speculator Bets led higher by VIX & 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 April 29th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Changes led this week by 2-Year Bonds & SOFR-1M :: 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 April 29th and shows a quick view of how large...
Speculator Weekly Changes led by Silver & 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 April 29th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led higher by Cotton, Soybean Oil & Coffee :: 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 April 29th and shows a quick view of how large...
Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it :: InvestMacro
By Sophie Mitra, Fordham University The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the latest U.S. gross domestic product data on April 30. In the first three months of 2025, it said, GDP contracted by 0.3%. The GDP growth rate captures the pace at which the total value of...
Crude caught in crosswinds ahead of OPEC+ showdown :: InvestMacro
Crude ends April ↓ 18.6%OPEC+ expected to sign off another supply hikePositive US-China trade may support oil bullsFed decision sparked moves of ↑ 0.4% & ↓ 0.9% over past yearTechnical levels: $65, $60 & $55As the countdown draws closer to the key US jobs...
Stock indices are rising amid the signing of trade agreements with the US. Natural gas prices rose to a 3-week high :: InvestMacro
Wall Street opened May on a strong note. The Dow Jones (US30) was up 0.21% on Thursday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.63%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) increased by 1.10%. Strong earnings results from technology giants and optimism about global trade...
FCA restricts Direct Trading Technologies
UK financial regulator The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it is restricting Direct Trading Technologies UK Ltd (or for short, DTT) from carrying out regulated activities, preventing it from carrying on any regulated activities and restricting...
OCC appoints Stephen Luparello as Chairman
Equity derivatives clearing organization OCC today announced the appointment of Stephen Luparello as Chairman. Mr Luparello will succeed Craig Donohue, who resigned to pursue another career opportunity. Mr. Luparello is a Public Director on OCC’s Board of Directors,...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to four unauthorized investment websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to four unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the latest orders are: “Egplus.vip” (website https://egplus.vip); “Egalite.bond” (website https://egalite.bond);...
CME fines Mark IV Brokerage for alleged violations of wash trades prohibition
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today posted a notice of disciplinary action against Mark IV Brokerage, LLC. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Mark IV Brokerage, LLC, neither admitted nor denied the rule violations or factual findings upon...
Cboe registers 16% Y/Y increase in Global FX revenue in Q1 2025
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Record Global FX net revenue of $21.3 million increased 16% as compared to the first quarter of 2024. The increase was due to higher net transaction and clearing fees. ADNV...
ACCC grants interim authorisation to AusPayNet and AP+
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorisation to Australian Payments Network Limited (AusPayNet) and Australian Payments Plus Limited (AP+). On 21 February 2025, AusPayNet and AP+ filed an application on behalf of...
cTrader returns as sponsor of Limassol Padel league
Building on the momentum of its March launch, Spotware is proud to announce the next round of the cTrader Padel League – and this time, we’re turning up the energy even more! On Monday, 16th June 2025, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, join us once again at one of Limassol’s most...
Version 8.11 of Genesis Application Platform brings MCP Server for AI integration
Version 8.11 of the Genesis Application Platform brings a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server to Genesis users, offering a controlled gateway for AI to access Genesis applications. The release also redefines how Genesis addresses reporting by giving application end...
MultiBank in $3 billion real estate tokenization agreement with MAG, Mavryk
Leading UAE real estate developer MAG has announced a historic $3 billion tokenization agreement with MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution based in Dubai, and Mavryk, a leading blockchain innovator – marking what the parties called...
Cboe Clear Europe adds crypto-backed exchange traded products (ETPs)
Pan-European clearing house Cboe Clear Europe has announced the expansion of its clearing services to include cryptocurrency-backed exchange-traded products (ETPs), following recent regulatory approval. ETPs eligible for clearing will be required to meet specific...
Sucden Financial posts 54.6% increase in profit in 2024
Sucden Financial, the multi-asset execution, clearing and liquidity provider, has reported audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024, delivering increased profit, revenue and total net assets. Pre-tax profit amounted to £36.7 million, up 54.6% from...
Interactive Brokers reports 63% Y/Y jump in DARTs in April 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just posted its key operating metrics for April 2025. The brokerage registered 3.818 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs), 63% higher than in April 2024 and 10% higher than in March...
CME to launch CME Rolling Futures Indices
On Wednesday, May 7, the CME Rolling Futures Indices will be made available via MDP Streamline on the Benchmark Premium Channel (Channel 261) for customer testing in New Release. The CME Rolling Futures Indices represent the performance of a rolling investment in an...
Webull enhances its advisory platform by integrating BlackRock’s model portfolio capabilities
Online investment platform Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) today announced the expansion of its advisory services through the launch of BlackRock model portfolios. This new offering delivers enhanced investment options, giving US-based investors access to professionally managed,...
Broadridge registers 5% Y/Y increase in revenues in Q3 FY25
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 of its fiscal year 2025. Total revenues increased 5% to $1,812 million from $1,726 million in the year-ago period. Recurring revenues increased...
US GDP unexpectedly contracted. Oil prices fell by 18% over the month. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.35%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 0.15%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) added 0.13%. Investors brushed off recession fears despite data showing the economy contracted for the first quarterly...
Dukascopy sees Revenues and Profit improve in 2H 2024
Geneva based Retail FX and CFDs broker Dukascopy has released its 2024 Annual Report and financial results, indicating that top line Revenues and bottom line Profit both improved significantly in the second half of the year. After seeing its slowest period in years in...
ICE registers steep increase in revenues in Q1 2025
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter consolidated net revenues were $2.5 billion including exchange net revenues of $1.4 billion, fixed...
Robinhood Revenues fall 9% QoQ in Q1 2025
Following a record setting, blistering Q4 led by soaring Crypto trading following Donald Trump’s election, US neobroker Robinhood reported results for Q1 2025 that were not quite as good as the previous quarter, but still very impressive from a historical perspective....
Mesh unveils Apple Pay integration
Global crypto payments network Mesh today unveiled its Apple Pay integration. The new capability will be available later in Q2. It will enable merchants partnering with Mesh to accept crypto payments through Apple Pay without building their own crypto infrastructure....
HKEX re-appoints Carlson Tong as Chairman
The Board of Directors of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has resolved to re-appoint Mr Carlson Tong as the Chairman of the Board for a term to be coterminous with his directorship. Pursuant to Article 109(2) of HKEX’s Articles of Association and...
Exinity UK posts Revenues of £1.8M (-14%) and Profit of £343K (+61%) in 2024
Exinity UK Limited, the FCA regulated arm of brokerage umbrella group Exinity, has reported its financial results for 2024 indicating a slight decline in Revenues but an increase in profitability in 2024. Revenues at Exinity UK came in at £1.8 million in 2024, down by...
Exclusive: Former ADSS / Saxo exec Jamieson Blake launches Level 26
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime FX and CFDs industry executive Jamieson Blake has launched a new fintech consultancy called Level 26. Jamieson describes Level 26 (website lvl26.biz) as a strategic consultancy purpose-built for early-stage SaaS businesses...
United Fintech hires Virgin Media O2 exec Deepak Nair as COO
Broker and bank technology provider United Fintech has announced that it has appointed Deepak Nair as Chief Operating Officer (COO), joining the company’s Executive Leadership Team. In this pivotal role, Deepak will lead the development and execution of United...
Stripe expands Radar for ACH and SEPA payments
Today, programmable financial services company Stripe announced an expansion of Radar, Stripe’s AI-powered fraud prevention product, for ACH and SEPA payments. Radar assesses more than 1,000 characteristics of a potential transaction in order to determine, in less...
LME forges ahead with plans to modernise market structure to enhance liquidity
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announced the steps that will follow from the measures outlined in its September 2024 White Paper on Enhancing Liquidity. Phase 1 changes will be spread across 2025 and the first half of 2026, with further changes to be considered...
Tradeweb registers 24.7% Y/Y increase in revenues in Q1 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 March 31, 2025. Revenues for the first quarter of 2025 amounted to $509.7 million, an...
Japanese Yen Edges Lower as Weak Data Dampens Confidence :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair is rising cautiously for a second consecutive day, reaching 142.48, as a string of underwhelming economic figures from Japan weighs on market sentiment.Key factors driving USD/JPY MovementMarch’s economic data...
Cboe Canada welcomes Harvest ETFs as newest ETF issuer
Cboe Canada Inc. today welcomed Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest ETFs”) for their inaugural ETF launch on Cboe Canada. The Harvest Bitcoin Enhanced Income ETF and Harvest Bitcoin Leaders Enhanced Income ETF and provide exposure to bitcoin and operators within...
Inflation in Australia continues to decline. China’s PMI data disappointed investors :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) gained 0.75% on Tuesday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) increased by 0.58%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was up 0.61%. Stocks headed higher on Tuesday after weaker-than-expected reports on US job openings and consumer confidence...
Crypto.com partners with Green Dot to offer new banking and money management tools
Crypto.com and Green Dot Corporation (NYSE:GDOT) are partnering to offer new banking and money management tools and features to Crypto.com’s U.S. customers. Crypto.com will leverage Green Dot’s embedded finance platform, Arc, as an on-ramp and off-ramp for customers’...
State Street appoints John F. Woods as CFO
State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) announced today that it has appointed John F. Woods to Chief Financial Officer. Woods, who will join State Street in late August, succeeds Mark Keating who has served as interim CFO since February. Upon joining State Street, Woods...
Fitch updates Marex’s outlook to positive
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook of Marex Group plc’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to positive from stable, and has affirmed its Long-Term IDR at ‘BBB-’. The revision of the outlook reflects Marex’s strong and growing earnings across variable market...
FCA cancels Swift Pay Gate Solutions Limited registration as Small Payment Institution
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a final notice canceling Swift Pay Gate Solutions Limited’s registration as a Small Payment Institution (SPI) under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs). The Authority considers that: The firm is no longer...
GAIN Capital looks for people with knowledge of PrimeTrade FX
GAIN Capital continues to defend itself in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by OANDA. On April 29, 2025, GAIN submitted a letter at the New Jersey District Court requesting leave of Court to serve a subpoena for the deposition of non-party witness Mr. Ken Ford,...
XM.com CEO Costas Cleanthous acquiring control of Cyprus bank Ancoria
News sources in Cyprus led by InBusinessNews and Cyprus Business News are reporting that Costas Cleanthous, the co-founder and CEO of Retail FX and CFDs broker XM.com, is acquiring a majority stake in Accoria Bank, one of Cyprus largest banks. Cyprus’ banking sector...
HK regulator proceeds with position limit increases for key stock index derivatives
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong today published consultation conclusions on the proposed increases of position limits for exchange-traded derivatives based on the three major stock indices in Hong Kong. Under the proposal, the position limits...
Traders Trust COO Todor Georgiev leaves to launch prop trading firm Funded7
FNG has learned that longtime FX and CFDs industry executive Todor Georgiev has left his role as Chief Operations Officer (COO) at CySEC licensed retail broker Traders Trust, to launch a new prop trading brand called Funded7. Todor Georgiev was hired as COO of Traders...
OANDA expands its investment offering in the EU to include ETFs
Multi-asset trading services provider OANDA is expanding its investment offering in the EU to include Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This move provides the company’s clients with even more opportunities for effective investment portfolio diversification. ETFs are...
Standard Chartered appoints Noelle Eder as Group Head, Technology and Operations
Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Noelle Eder as Group Head, Technology & Operations, subject to regulatory approval. Ms Eder will be reporting to Group Chief Executive, Bill Winters, and will be based in Singapore. Noelle Eder joins from The...
SIX launches SIX Fixed Income Data
Global financial data and market infrastructure provider SIX launched SIX Fixed Income Data today. The new data offering delivers industry leading coverage of pricing, reference data, corporate actions, and underlying source documents for the global fixed income...
Exclusive: Zarvista BizDev head Christiana Lazaridou joins EC Markets
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker EC Markets has hired Cyprus based executive Christiana Lazaridou, as Growth and Partnerships Manager. Christiana Lazaridou spent the past year with Zarvista Capital Markets (formerly known as ZaraFX),...
Cboe Futures Exchange begins to offer trading in Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index Futures
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. announced it has begun to offer trading in its new Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures. These new cash-settled futures, based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index (Ticker: XBTF), are the latest addition to Cboe’s growing suite of digital asset...
XTB sees record Revenues of $155M but flat Profit in Q1 2025
Following a somewhat subdued Q4 2024, Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB (WSE:XTB) has reported its preliminary results for Q1 2025, indicating record Revenues and new client acquisitions, although higher costs kept Net Profit at roughly the same level as Q4....
The Pound Defies Market Pressures :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The British pound has reached another three-year peak against the US dollar, stabilising around 1.3400.Key factors driving GBP/USD strengthSterling is closing April with its strongest monthly performance since November 2023, gaining...
FIS launches next-generation enterprise treasury platform
FIS (NYSE:FIS) today announced the launch of its next-generation enterprise treasury platform, Treasury and Risk Manager – Quantum Cloud Edition. This cloud-native solution can support increased workloads, larger transaction volumes, and increased enterprise...
WTI oil prices continue to decline. The Canadian dollar weakened amid the federal elections :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.28%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.06%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was down 0.09%. Wall Street is gearing up for a busy week of important earnings releases and crucial economic data. Key GDP,...
TradingView warns of fake TradingView YouTube channels spreading malware
The TradingView community has recently been targeted by a sophisticated wave of scams involving fake YouTube channels impersonating TradingView. These scams are not only undermining the trust in our brand, but also putting users’ cryptocurrency wallets and personal...
Fred Pedersen (re)joins Your Bourse as CGO
Something of a reunion is happening at MT4 / MT5 broker technology provider Your Bourse, with the second C-Suite level executive rejoining the company following a several years hiatus. FNG has learned that Tallinn, Estonia based executive Fred Pedersen has (re)joined...
Bitpanda becomes the Main Sponsor of FC Basel
Vienna, Austria based crypto exchange operator Bitpanda has announced that it has become the Main Sponsor of Swiss football club FC Basel, signing a three-year agreement with the 20-time champions of the Swiss Super League. Bitpanda will make its debut on the front of...
Exclusive: Michael Going joins APM Capital (ex BUX UK)
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced FX industry executive Michael Going has joined APM Capital Markets, to help with the launch of the company’s UK entity, as Sales and Service lead. Michael Going spent the past year in sales at institutional multi-asset...
Singapore CFDs broker Phillip Nova deploys Integral across NDFs and FX swaps
Singapore-based multi-asset brokerage firm Phillip Nova has announced that it is expanding its partnership with Integral, a leading currency technology provider to the financial markets, to enhance its non-deliverable forward (NDF) and foreign exchange (FX) swap...
Interactive Brokers enhances Advisor Portal
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance its services, with Advisor Portal getting a set of improvements. The portal now includes a new Transaction History page under Performance and Reporting, allowing clients to view all their transactions...
Crossover Markets hires AFX / Euronext FX alum Kevin Wolf as CFO
London based crypto tech and liquidity company Crossover Markets, operator of the CROSSx crypto ECN, has announced the appointment of Kevin Wolf as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kevin Wolf, a Crossover board member since June 2024, brings over 25 years of experience...
Coinbase, Fabric Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Founders Factory launch UK Web3 Accelerator
Coinbase, Fabric Ventures, Animoca Brands and Founders Factory have launched a multi-million pound accelerator in the UK, set to transform the UK’s blockchain and AI ecosystem. This initiative aims to unlock product market fit and growth for the next generation of...
Banco Santander in discussions with Erste Group Bank for sale of 49% stake in Santander Polska
Banco Santander, S.A. today noted the recent speculation regarding a potential transaction involving Santander Bank Polska, S.A. and confirmed that it has received interest from several parties and is currently in discussions with Erste Group Bank AG for the potential...
SEC charges former CFO of Location Ventures with participating in $93M fraud scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Daniel J. Motha, the former CFO, President, and board member of Location Ventures, LLC, with participating in an alleged $93 million real estate investment fraud alongside Rishi Kapoor, the founder and former...
Deutsche Börse registers 6% Y/Y increase in revenues in Q1 2025
Deutsche Börse Group has just published its financial report for the first quarter of 2025. Net revenue rose by 6% to €1,507.0 million (Q1/2024: €1,427.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025. The treasury result, which primarily includes net interest income and...
Mastercard introduces end-to-end capabilities to power stablecoin transactions
Mastercard is advancing the future of payments, finance and technology with new, global end-to-end stablecoin acceptance and payments capabilities. To allow consumers and businesses to use stablecoins as easily as the money in their bank accounts, Mastercard is...
Clearstream announces T2S settlement extension because of power outage
The power outage in parts of Western Europe has prompted Clearstream to extend the T2S EUR settlement. Electricity is out in parts of Spain, Portugal and France. Clearstream Banking informed its clients that due to an electrical outage in parts of Western Europe,...
LSEG extends cloud partnership with AWS
LSEG today announced it has extended its multi-year collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), naming AWS as the preferred cloud provider for its Markets, Risk Intelligence and FTSE Russell divisions. Today’s new agreement builds on the existing relationship...
Gold Under Pressure as Market Hopes for US-China Trade Progress :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold fell on Monday, dropping to 3,290 USD per troy ounce amid easing market tensions.Key factors driving gold’s declineThe sell-off in the safe-haven asset was driven by reduced risk aversion, as trade tensions between...
GCEX sees Revenues up 64% in 2024 to £3.8M driven by Crypto CFDs trading
FX and digital assets institutional broker GCEX has released its 2024 financial results, indicating a rebound in Revenues following a disastrous “crypto winter” 2023 at the company. GCEX reported Revenues of £3.76 million in 2024, up by 64% from £2.30 million the...
Trade tensions remain in focus. ECB aims at further rate cuts :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) gained 0.05% on Friday (+3.10% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.74% (for the week +5.59%). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) jumped 1.14% (for the week +7.82%). The US stocks closed higher on Friday, posting their...
CySEC reaches €20k settlement with ZFN EUROPE
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced a €20,000 settlement with ZFN EUROPE. CySEC, under article 37(4) of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Law of 2009, as amended has the power to reach a settlement for any violation or...
INFINOX partners with Polo in the Park London as Official Trading Partner of Zurich Team
Global trading solutions provider INFINOX has announced its cooperation with Sportgate International Ltd as the Official Trading Partner and Team Zurich Sponsor of the renowned Chestertons Polo in the Park event in London. This multi-year partnership places INFINOX at...
FSCS looks for valid claims against Campbell & Associates Independent Financial Advice
The UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has published an update regarding Campbell & Associates Independent Financial Advice Ltd. Campbell & Associates is an FCA-regulated firm that is authorised to provide financial advice. FSCS has been working...
FINRA fines US Tiger and TradeUP a total of $950k
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined TradeUP Securities and US Tiger Securities, Inc. US Tiger and TradeUP are affiliated firms owned by an offshore holding company. Both firms serviced foreign financial institution omnibus accounts that...
Exclusive: Alex Praill named Head of Payment Services at CMC Markets
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that London based online brokerage group CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) has named Alex Praill to the position of Head of Payment Services. Alex Praill first joined CMC Markets in 2023, as Senior Payments Network Manager. Prior to his time at...
Plus500 registers 13% Q/Q rise and 5% Y/Y drop in revenues in Q1 2025
Forex and CFD broker Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) today provided a trading update for the three months ended 31 March 2025. Revenue for Q1 2025 increased by 13% from the final quarter of 2024 to $205.8m (Q4 2024: $182.8m), including trading income of $191.7m (Q4 2024:...
HK regulator imposes $4.2M fine on Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited (IBHK) $4.2 million for regulatory breaches in relation to the handling of client assets. The SFC’s investigation found that between 3 December 2017 and...
Rakuten Securities HK warns of imposter scams
Rakuten Securities HK has recently identified several potential cases of fraud involving individuals or entities misusing the name and logo of “Rakuten Securities” or “Rakuten Hong Kong” to conduct illegal fundraising activities. Rakuten Securities HK reminds...
Currency Speculators drop US Dollar Index Bets into Bearish territory :: 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 April 22nd and shows a quick view of how large market...
Yen, BRL, 5-Year & Dollar Index 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 April 22nd.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
FX week in review: NAGA buys TRADE.com UK, Argentex troubles and buyout offer, executive moves
How much did social trading focused online broker NAGA Group pay to acquire TRADE.com UK? (And why?) What led to the abrupt departure of Argentex CEO Jim Ormonde, and an offer to buy the company at a 94% discount to last week’s Argentex share price? Where did Kama...
Speculator Changes led by MSCI EAFE & VIX :: 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 April 22nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Weekly Speculator Bets led lower by 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 April 22nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led higher by Lean Hogs & Live Cattle :: 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 April 22nd and shows a quick view of how large...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR 3-M & 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 April 22nd and shows a quick view of how large...
CFI sponsors 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four
Leading MENA region online trading provider CFI has announced its new designation as the Official Online Trading Partner of the 2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four, taking place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration, in partnership with the...
Why predicting battery performance is like forecasting traffic − and how researchers are making progress :: InvestMacro
By Emmanuel Olugbade, Missouri University of Science and Technology Lithium-ion batteries are quietly powering large parts of the world, including electric vehicles and smartphones. They have revolutionized how people store and use energy. But as these batteries...
Cboe Options to allow new type of complex FLEX order
Effective trade date June 23, 2025, Cboe Options Exchange (C1) will allow a new type of complex FLEX order which may include a combination of FLEX Option series and non-FLEX Option series on the same underlying security or index. Complex FLEX orders may optionally...
Rumours Abound, but Facts Remain Scarce :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Friday, the major currency pair became further entrenched within a local sideways channel, hovering around 1.1339. The US dollar retained gains accumulated over recent sessions, supported by US President Donald Trump’s...
Euronext launches European Common Prospectus to boost IPO activity across the EU
Euronext today announced the launch of the European Common Prospectus, a single, standardised template for equity issuances that marks a pivotal step towards deeper integration of European capital markets. The full implementation of the Listing Act to simplify...
US500 braces for massive week of risk events :: InvestMacro
US500 rebounds 15% from 2025 lowMeta, Microsoft, Amazon & Apple make almost 20% of US500 weightUS GDP, PCE & NFP report could impact Fed cut bets NFP sparked moves of ↑ 1.2% & ↓ 3.2% over past yearTechnical levels: 50-day SMA, 5500 & 5300US-China trade...
CME Group fines DRW Execution Services for failing to maintain minimum capital requirements
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action against DRW Execution Services, LLC. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which DRW Execution Services, LLC (“DEX”) neither admitted nor denied the rule violation or factual...
The Mexican peso strengthened to a 6-month high. Natural gas prices fell to a 5-month low :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones (US30) was up 1.23% on Thursday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 2.03%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was up 2.79%. The US stocks rose on Thursday, posting gains for the third straight session, as technology shares led gains and investors...
SEC seeks to reopen case against Renwick Haddow to modify asset freeze
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to reopen its case against Renwick Haddow. The relevant motion was submitted on April 24, 2025, at the New York Southern District Court. The aim of the case reopening is to modify the terms of the existing asset...
B2Prime hires State Street GlobalLink exec Fernando Wladdimiro to senior BizDev position
Prime-of-Prime multi-asset liquidity provider B2Prime has announced that the company has hired Sydney based executive Fernando Wladdimiro. Fernando Wladdimiro will have the title of Institutional Business Development Manager, and will essentially be a Regional Leader...
Nomura approves program to buy back shares for 60bn yen
Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors approved a resolution to set up a share buyback program, in accordance with the company’s articles of incorporation set out in accordance with Article 459-1 of the Companies Act of Japan. The share...
Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – here’s how this could affect its economy :: InvestMacro
By Ross Bennett-Cook, Leeds Beckett University The United States is one of the top three most visited countries in the world. The big draw cards – cities such as San Francisco, New York and Chicago and national parks such as Yosemite – have attracted international...
Exclusive: Finalto Chairman Paul Hearn and Director Dan George depart
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that the leading two independent members of Finalto’s board of directors, Paul Hearn and Dan George, have left the company and their respective positions on the board. The moves come amid a number of senior management changes this year...
Hantec hires INFINOX exec Allison Ubillus as Country Manager for LATAM
Retail FX and CFDs broker Hantec Markets has announced the appointment of Mexico based executive Allison Ubillus as Country Manager for LATAM, a strategic hire that reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding its presence across Latin America. With over 13 years...
Jim Ormonde steps down as Argentex CEO
Argentex Group PLC today announced that Jim Ormonde, Chief Executive Officer, has left the company with immediate effect. Tim Rudman, Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, and will join the PLC Board subject...
economic uncertainty is now higher than it ever was during COVID :: InvestMacro
By Sergi Basco, Universitat de Barcelona The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just published its World Economic Outlook, and it does not take an expert to deduce that, even among some of the world’s top economic minds, confident predictions are currently hard to...
CME Group expands Crypto derivatives adding XRP futures trading
Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) has announced plans to launch XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory review. Market participants will have the choice to trade both a micro-sized contract (2,500 XRP) and a larger-sized contract (50,000 XRP)....
IFX Payments offering 2.49p per Argentex share, provides £6.5M bridge loan
Embattled FX risk management company Argentex has provided an update to its discussions with IFX Payments regarding a possible acquisition offer, after Argentex earlier this week announced that it had seen a deterioration in its near term liquidity position due to...
NAGA acquisition of TRADE.com UK: £1.24 million
Online brokerage firm NAGA Group (ETR:N4G) has issued a brief statement regarding its acquisition of Trade Capital UK (TCUK) Ltd – the London based, FCA regulated arm of the TRADE.com CFDs brokerage group – following FNG’s report from earlier today that NAGA had...
Aston Martin Aramco F1 takes equity stake in new US sponsor Public
Online investing provider Public.com has announced that the company has partnered with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team as part of a multi-year partnership, starting with the 2025 U.S. Grand Prix Campaign, spanning Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas. As the official...
How popular is MT5 in Japan?
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is popular in Japan for specific reasons. It is a wildly popular multi-asset trading platform, although not as popular as MT4 (its predecessor). MT5 offers advanced and diverse trading functionalities coupled with technical analysis tools like...
Global Risks Remain Elevated :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The gold price rebounded to $3,350 per troy ounce on Thursday after two consecutive days of steep declines unsettled investors. However, this dip is likely temporary.Key Drivers Behind Gold’s MovementsU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott...
The importance of a Trading Academy for Beginner Traders
Trading Academies provided by financial brokers offer a deep dive into online Forex trading helping them to build foundation for their trading knowledge. They are often designed for beginners in mind and provide unique and unparalleled learning experience. From...
The focus of investors’ attention remains on the US tariff policy :: InvestMacro
As of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 1.07%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 1.67%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was up 2.28%. Easing trade tensions between the US and China and President Trump’s assurances that he will not remove Fed...
Tickmill streamlines client onboarding with Sumsub verification platform
Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification provider, has announced its latest collaboration with Tickmill, a leading global broker in Forex and CFD trading. This integration will significantly reduce activation times and deliver a faster, smoother experience for new...
Can Alphabet’s Q1 earnings arrest its stock’s slump? :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime Alphabet’s stocks down 19.2% year-to-date; market cap now US$ 1.86 trillion Company set to unveil Q1 earnings after US markets close Thursday, April 24th Investors eager for updates on Cloud margins, AI capex plans, tariff impact Alphabet’s share price...
NAGA adds FCA license via TRADE.com UK acquisition
FNG has learned that social trading focused online broker NAGA Group AG (ETR:N4G) has taken the next step in expanding its global footprint, acquiring FCA licensed broker Trade Capital UK (TCUK) Ltd. Trade Capital UK (TCUK) Ltd was part of Mark Lauterstein’s TRADE.com...
CME Clearing hires Citi exec Vijay Albuquerque as Chief Risk Officer
Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group has announced the appointment of Vijay Albuquerque as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in its Clearing & Post-Trade Services Division. With over 20 years’ industry experience, Albuquerque most recently served as the Head...
Revolut sees Revenues top $4 billion (+72%), Profits of $1 billion in 2024
Neobank giant Revolut Group has released its Annual Report for 2024, delivering what the company called significant growth across all business segments and its fourth consecutive year of profitability. Nik Storonsky, CEO of Revolut said, “2024 was a landmark year for...
Trump Token Surges Following Investor Dinner Announcement
The value of President Donald Trump’s native TRUMP meme coin has soared by over 65% in the last 24 hours after he announced a major perk for investors. The tokens, which were launched earlier this year, were a source of controversy for the Trump camp. First, there’s...
Cookie-cutter advice and conflicted bonus payments result in $11M penalty for former ASIC licensee
Australia financial regulator ASIC has announced that former AFS licensee DOD Bookkeeping Pty Ltd (in liquidation), previously Equiti Financial Services Pty Ltd (Equiti FS), has been penalised $11,030,000 after the Federal Court found it breached conflicted...
Centroid partners with CRM solutions provider EAERA
Leading broker connectivity and execution solutions provider Centroid Solutions has announced a new strategic partnership with fintech CRM systems and data analytics apps company EAERA. This collaboration aims to provide Forex Brokers and Prop-Trading Firms worldwide...
Ant Bank (Hong Kong) secures $100M investment from Ant International
Ant Bank (Hong Kong) recently received a US$100 million capital injection from its parent company, Ant International. Ant Bank will further enhance investments in services and innovative products, expand collaborations with partners, and provide customers with more...
Leverate Launches SiRiX v5: Smarter UX, Sharper Tools, Built for Growth
Leverate, a fintech leader in white-label trading technology, has officially launched SiRiX version 5, its most powerful upgrade yet. Packed with tools to elevate user experience and maximize broker profitability, this release delivers a fully refreshed UI, smarter...
LSEG Risk Intelligence partners with Docusign
Real-time bank account verification from LSEG Risk Intelligence, a provider of compliance, risk and fraud prevention solutions, is now available directly within Docusign’s eSignature product. The offering, accessible through Docusign’s Third-Party App Marketplace,...
DTCC processes record volumes across services amid market volatility
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced significant achievements in handling market volatility. During the recent market volatility, DTCC reached new peak values and volumes across platforms and services. National Securities Clearing...
Virtu Financial registers 30.3% Y/Y increase in revenues in Q1 2025
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: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 first...
IMF warns that US tariffs portend a slowdown in global economic growth :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones (US30) Index was up 2.66% at Tuesday’s close. The S&P500 Index (US500) added 2.51%, and the Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) increased by 2.63%. US stocks rose on Tuesday as hopes of an easing trade war between the US and China lifted investor...
Marex partners with WisdomTree to provide institutional investors tailored exposure to WisdomTree’s ETPs
Marex Group today announced its collaboration with WisdomTree, an ETF and ETP issuer, to provide institutional investors tailored exposure to WisdomTree’s ETPs, in particular in the cryptocurrency space via Marex-issued structured products. Linking Marex’s structured...
What’s Driving GBP/USD? :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department GBP/USD reached a seven-month peak at 1.3423 — its highest level since 26 September 2024 — before entering a corrective phase.Key Drivers Behind GBP/USD MovementsMarket concerns over US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Federal...
CME Group reports record revenue for Q1 2025
International derivatives marketplace CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported revenue of $1.6 billion and operating income of $1.1 billion for the first quarter of 2025. Net income was $956...
Eurex to launch futures on EU bonds
Eurex, part of Deutsche Börse Group, today announced the launch of futures contracts based on bonds issued by the European Union (EU). With the launch of Euro-EU Bond Futures (FBEU), Eurex is expanding its comprehensive product portfolio in European fixed income...
JPX confirms none of its email info leaked during recent email security service cyberattack
Japan Exchange Group (JPX) today issued an update regarding a recent cyberattack on the email security service “IIJ Secure MX Service.” Last week, JPX and its subsidiaries made an announcement titled “Notice Regarding Potential Leak of Email Information” concerning a...
Monex to acquire 20% stake in Westfield Capital Management Company
Monex Group, Inc, a financial group that operates online brokerage, crypto exchange, and asset management businesses in Japan and globally, announces that its Board of Directors resolved today to acquire a 20% stake in Westfield Capital Management Company, L.P., a...
FINRA fines SpeedRoute for alleged rule violations
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has fined SpeedRoute LLC for alleged rule violations. From April 2022 to the present, SpeedRoute failed to establish, document, and maintain risk management controls and supervisory procedures reasonably designed to...
cTrader Mobile 5.3 brings new features and enhancements
Fintech company Spotware Systems has released version 5.3 of the cTrader mobile app for iOS-based devices. cTrader Mobile 5.3 brings new features and enhancements to improve trading experience. The price alert feature is now available in the “Overview” tab of each...
oneZero names Lynnette Yeo as SVP Global Relationship Management
Trade execution technology and connectivity specialist oneZero Financial Systems has announced the promotion of Lynnette Yeo to the position of Senior Vice President of Global Relationship Management. The company said that since joining oneZero in 2018, Lynnette has...
Leverage Fatigue: Why 2025 May Be the Year Forex Traders Prioritize Risk Over Reward
For years, high leverage has been a defining feature of retail forex trading. Forex brokers offered up to 1:500 leverage as a way to attract clients, and many traders jumped in with the goal of turning small deposits into large wins. In most cases, that meant...
Bowmoor Capital and SummerHaven Investment Management deploy TT Futures TCA solution
Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, today announced that Bowmoor Capital, a London-based global macro investment advisor, and SummerHaven Investment Management, a Connecticut-based...
Cboe Silexx removes nightly restarts
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset OEMS that caters to the professional marketplace, has announced a series of enhancements as part of version 25.4. Cboe Silexx is removing nightly restarts — the system will now run 24 hours a day, 6 days a week for uninterrupted access...
Interactive Brokers launches First Home Savings Account in Canada
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) has launched the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) for eligible Canadian residents. The account offers a tax-efficient way to save and invest for a first home while giving clients access to a broad range of...
Trump lashed out at the US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell with criticism. Energy prices are falling :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) was down 2.48% on Monday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) decreased by 2.36%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) fell 2.46%. The US stocks fell sharply on Monday after President Trump stepped up criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome...
eToro adds 29 tokens to lineup of cryptoassets
Online broker eToro announced today that it has added 29 new cryptoassets to its lineup of investment instruments. “Our commitment to expanding access to digital assets continues with this latest addition of 29 more tokens,” said Omri Ross, Chief Blockchain Officer at...
Speed Poses Risks :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair dropped to 140.13 on Tuesday, marking yet another seven-month low.Key Drivers Behind USD/JPY MovementsThe yen’s rally is gaining momentum amid rising global trade risks. Additionally, investors are growing...
StoneX receives approval from CME Group for its NY vault to store and deliver gold
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) has received approval from CME Group for its New York vault, authorizing it to store and deliver gold (including enhanced delivery), silver, platinum, and palladium under COMEX and NYMEX contracts. The designation enables clients to...
Valereum not to proceed with proposed investment by DMC Markets
Valereum Plc today announced that it will no longer proceed with the previously proposed investment by DMC Markets Inc, via Valereum Inc, for a total consideration of £19 million. The company’s decision follows extensive due diligence and prolonged negotiations over...
Stripe rolls out new features for businesses in Japan, including PayPay integration
Today, programmable financial services company Stripe announced a set of payments updates for Japanese businesses and businesses looking to expand into Japan. First, Stripe is making it easier for businesses to sell to customers in Japan by enabling new payment...
SBI Holdings, FPT Corporation, and Sumitomo Corporation partner on AI tech
SBI Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with FPT Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation to accelerate the development of AI technology. Under this alliance, the companies will jointly invest in FPT Smart Cloud Japan Co., Ltd...
Exclusive: Finalto alum Neil Wilson joins Saxo Bank as UK Investor Strategist
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime Finalto / Markets.com market analyst Neil Wilson has left the company, and joined Saxo Bank UK in London as the company’s new Investor Strategist. Neil Wilson had served as Chief Market Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker...
FINRA fines J.P. Morgan Securities for alleged rule violations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $150,384 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Between April 2020 and January 2022, the firm submitted 64 untimely restricted period notifications, which were between...
StoneX Financial to pay $125k fine for alleged violations of NYMEX rules
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action against StoneX Financial Inc. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which StoneX Financial Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group, neither admitted nor denied the rule...
EUR/USD Hits Three-Year High as US White House Policy Concerns Mount :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair surged to a fresh three-year peak on Monday, holding steady at 1.1518 amid growing unease over US economic policy.Key Drivers Behind the EUR/USD RallyInvestors returning from the Easter break were met with renewed...
Exclusive: Kama Capital CMO Elena Kupriianova departs, launches Growth Inquisition
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Elena Kupriianova, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker Kama Capital, has left her position with the company to launch a new CMO-as-a-service operation called Growth Inquisition. Elena...
Yen, Brazilian Real, 5-Year Bonds & WTI Crude Oil lead Weekly 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 April 15th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
FX week in review: Scope and IC Markets MENA heads, Crypto exchanges adding traditional trading
In what was a holiday shortened week following two weeks of heavy trading volumes (and FX/CFDs industry news) in the wake of US trade tariffs introduced at the beginning of the month which shook the markets, there were still a number of interesting news items and...
Quiet Trading Expected on Good Friday :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair continues to consolidate around 1.1371 this Friday, with trading activity subdued due to Good Friday market closures in the US and most of Europe.Key Drivers of EUR/USD MovementWith low trading volumes, the pair’s...
Today is Good Friday — most financial markets will be closed :: InvestMacro
As of Thursday’s close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was down 1.33%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 0.13%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed at opening levels. The US stocks closed mixed ahead of the Good Friday holiday as investors weighed trade talks...
GBPUSD “golden cross” sets stage for bullish breakout :: InvestMacro
GBPUSD ↑ almost 3% MTD, trading near 2025 high “Golden cross” chart pattern signals potential bullish move UK data + Bailey speech + US data = heightened volatility?UK retail sales sparked moves of ↑ 0.3% & ↓ 0.4% over past yearTechnical levels – 1.3400, 1.3300...
Hidden Road becomes full service prime broker with FINRA license
The lines between crypto trading and crypto brokers, and “traditional” trading, is becoming increasingly blurred. Soon after crypto exchange Kraken acquired regulated futures trading platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, digital asset infrastructure company Ripple...
OpenAI beats DeepSeek on sentence-level reasoning :: InvestMacro
By Manas Gaur, University of Maryland, Baltimore County ChatGPT and other AI chatbots based on large language models are known to occasionally make things up, including scientific and legal citations. It turns out that measuring how accurate an AI model’s citations...
MoneyGram announces partnership with Plaid
MoneyGram, a global payments network, today announced a new partnership with Plaid, the data network powering the fintech tools millions of people rely on to lead a healthier financial life. MoneyGram customers in the United States can now use Plaid’s technology to...
CME Group to extend Messaging Efficiency Program
Effective Sunday, May 18 (trade date Monday, May 19), CME Group will extend the Messaging Efficiency Program (MEP) to include a Treasury futures roll volume ratio in 5 and 10 Year Treasury Note futures in order to encourage responsible messaging practices during the...
Pound Among the Winners Boosted by US Dollar Weakness and Rate Cut Prospects :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair climbed for seven consecutive days, reaching 1.3210, before experiencing a slight dip on Thursday. This marks the longest sustained rise for the currency pair since July last year, with the pound’s strength primarily...
24 Exchange sees record FX NDF trade volume of over $7 billion on April 11
Trump tariff market mania is helping a variety of both retail and institutional trading platforms set volume records in recent weeks, with the latest being Bermuda domiciled OTC product trading platform 24 Exchange. 24 Exchange has announced that it set a new daily...
The Bank of Canada kept the interest rate unchanged. In New Zealand, there is an increase in inflation :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 1.73%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was down 2.24%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) lost 3.04%. Wall Street faced a broad sell-off on Wednesday, led by a sharp drop in technology stocks amid escalating...
HK regulator on track to launch uncertificated securities market regime in early 2026
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the enactment of all necessary legislation to pave the way for the implementation of the uncertificated securities market initiative (USM) in early 2026 subject to market readiness. The key changes under USM...
FIS to acquire Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions business, to sell stake in Worldpay
Fintech company FIS® (NYSE:FIS) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Global Payments’ (NYSE:GPN) Issuer Solutions business for an enterprise value of $13.5 billion, or a net purchase price of $12 billion including $1.5 billion...
Italy’s CONSOB blocks websites of ITradingFX and NEX Trade
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to nine unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the latest orders are: “Geneve Capital Invest” (website https://genevecapinvest.com and related pages...
TradingView partners with International Trading Institute
TradingView has officially partnered with the International Trading Institute (ITI), marking a new step forward in bridging the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application in global markets. This partnership will provide students with the best-in-class...
Barclays, Brookfield enter into strategic partnership
Barclays (LON:BARC) and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE:BAM), through its Financial Infrastructure strategy, today announced a long-term strategic partnership to grow and transform Barclays’ payment acceptance business, previously referred to as its merchant...
Hantec Markets volumes hit record $145 billion monthly in Q1 2025
Retail FX and CFDs broker Hantec Markets has announced that the company has delivered its strongest-ever quarter in Q1 2025, with standout growth across trading volume, new applications, and active clients—driven by continued platform enhancements, global...
Finalto sponsors 2025 Alphaville London Quiz
A big announcement for macro nerds, micro dorks, and everyone in between: London’s finest finance-themed social event is back. The Alphaville London Pub Quiz returns on 15 May at Ping Pong Bow Bells House, and Finalto, the leading global liquidity provider and fintech...
FINRA fines Sonenshine & Company LLC
Sonenshine & Company LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $20,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From July 2017 to the present, Sonenshine violated FINRA Rules 3310(b) and 2010 by failing to establish and implement...
Webull confirms closing of business combination transaction with SK Growth Opportunities Corporation
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL), the owner of the Webull online investment platform, and SK Growth Opportunities Corporation (NASDAQ:SKGR), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced the closing of their previously announced business combination. The...
Japanese Yen Surges as Weak US Dollar Fuels Momentum :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair extended its decline on Wednesday, dropping to 142.36 amid sustained dollar weakness.Key factors driving USD/JPY MovementsThe Japanese yen’s appreciation is being propelled by broad-based US dollar softness. The...
Miami International Holdings starts publishing Bloomberg 500 Index on OPRA and MIAX data feeds
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH) today announced the Bloomberg® US Large Cap Price Return Index (Bloomberg ticker: B500 Index) is available through the Options Price Reporting Authority (OPRA) and MIAX Product Feed (MPF) under symbol BBX. “The availability of...
China data beat expectations. Inflationary pressures in Canada continue to ease :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was down 0.38%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) decreased by 0.17%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) jumped by 0.18%. The three major US stock indices ended mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed a fresh batch of...
CySEC publishes findings of examination of Board of Directors of Itrade Global (Cy) Ltd
The Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC) today published the findings of its examination of the Board of Directors of Itrade Global (Cy) Ltd. The check was performed following CySEC’s findings regarding the non-compliance of Itrade Global (Cy) Ltd with...
Exclusive: IC Markets hires eToro alum Jason Hughes to head Middle East
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker IC Markets has hired longtime industry executive Jason Hughes, as General Manager of its newly established operation in the UAE. IC Markets, which is licensed in multiple jurisdictions...
GTN, Webull Singapore partner to open up fixed income investing to APAC investors
Fintech company GTN today announced its partnership with investment platform Webull Singapore to open up fixed income investing. Webull users across APAC can now tap into GTN’s unique fractional fixed income offering. Webull’s users gain access to carefully selected...
SEC obtains final judgments against Xtreme Fighting Championships and CEO
On, April 15, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) obtained final judgments by consent against Florida-based Xtreme Fighting Championships, Inc. and its CEO, Steve A. Smith, Jr. In December 2024, the Commission charged Xtreme Fighting and Smith with...
eBay announces global payment acquiring partnership with Checkout.com
eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced its strategic partnership with Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments platform. Through this partnership, eBay expands its global payment platform to...
FSCS confirms five firms declared in default in Feb and March 2025
The UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed that five firms were declared in default in the last two months – which means they have gone out of business and are unable to meet any claims themselves. Customers who may be owed money by these firms...
Ant International’s WorldFirst launches World Card
Ant International’s WorldFirst—an all-in-one digital cross-border payment and treasury account service for global businesses—has launched World Card, a Mastercard-enabled virtual card solution designed to help SMEs grow by simplifying global transactions and lowering...
OKX launches in the US, led by former Hidden Road partner Roshan Robert
Crypto exchange operator and Web3 tech company OKX has announced the launch of OKX’s centralized crypto exchange and OKX Wallet in the United States, alongside the establishment of new regional headquarters in San Jose, California. American customers now have access...
LSEG appoints Gianluca Biagini and Ron Lefferts as Co-Heads of Global Data & Analytics division
LSEG today announced the appointments of Gianluca Biagini and Ron Lefferts as Co-Heads of its Data & Analytics division. Ron Lefferts joined LSEG in 2021 and has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2023. Gianluca Biagini joins from S&P Global on 18...
Blackthorn Finance enters special administration
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that, on 14 April 2025, Blackthorn Finance Ltd entered special administration. Adam Stephens, Philip Hemming and Kevin Ley of S&W Partners LLP were appointed joint special administrators. Blackthorn Finance...
Brokers are sitting on a gold mine of unused client data
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of capital markets industry software solutions provider Devexperts. Brokers are sitting on piles of valuable client data…and not using it. Either they don’t realise they have the data, or they know it’s there, and don’t...
CySEC warns against eight unauthorized investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning against eight unauthorized investment firms. The entities in question are: enfodns.com ca-xe.pro kamislaran.com heromarkets-it.com itradingfx.net prestigepeakcapital.com gomarketfx.com...
Cypriot regulator fines Streams Financial Services
The Board of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced the imposition of a fine on Streams Financial Services Ltd. At its meeting held on March 17, 2025, the Board of the regulator decided to impose an administrative fine of €7,000 on...
Gold Prices Remain Elevated Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Tariffs :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Tuesday, the price of gold climbed to 3,220 USD per troy ounce as market uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continued to support demand for safe-haven assets.Key factors driving gold’s movementThe...
Prop firm SpiceProp adds the cTrader platform
Prague based SpiceProp, a cutting-edge educational prop trading project, has announce a new partnership with cTrader, a renowned multi-asset trading platform. This collaboration aims to provide traders with enhanced access to powerful trading tools and resources while...
Investors welcome tariff reliefs. Demand for safe assets is decreasing :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.78%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 0.79%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) jumped by 0.57%. The US stocks rose on Monday after a volatile week as investors welcomed temporary tariff relief. Apple and...
FP Markets adds Doo Prime exec Christoforos Panagiotou as Africa Regional Manager
FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker FP Markets has hired experienced industry executive Christoforos Panagiotou, as the company’s new Africa Regional Manager. Christoforos Panagiotou, who is based out of Cyprus, joins FP Markets after spending the past few...
CN50 waits on key China data :: InvestMacro
CN50 rebounds over 10% from 2025 low China GDP expected to slow to 5.2% in Q1Index remains influenced by US-China trade war Technical levels: 13,180, 13,000 and 12,600European shares flashed green on Tuesday as investors welcomed Donald Trump’s hints of a potential...
Bank of America registers 12% Y/Y increase in Global Markets revenue in Q1 2025
Bank of America has just posted its financial report for the first quarter of 2025, with the Global Markets segment delivering solid results. The Global Markets segment registered net income of $1.9 billion in the first three months of 2025. Global Markets revenue...
Kraken goes after neobrokers adding Stocks trading
US based crypto exchange operator Kraken, fresh off its recent entry into Futures trading via the acquisition of NinjaTrader, has announced the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs to clients in New Jersey,...
eToro adds all HKEX-listed stocks and ETPs to its platform
Online broker eToro announced today it is adding all HKEX-listed stocks and exchange-traded products (ETPs, including exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, as well as Leveraged & Inverse Products) to the eToro platform in phases. In addition to gaining access to new...
FCA charges John Burford for carrying on unauthorised business and misleading investors
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged John Burford for carrying on an unauthorised business and dishonestly misleading investors. He is suspected of generating over £1 million. Between 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023, Mr Burford is alleged to have...
LME approves first warehouse facilities in Hong Kong
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announced its approval of the first four LME-licensed warehouse facilities in Hong Kong. This follows the LME’s approval of Hong Kong as an LME warehouse location in January 2025. Matthew Chamberlain, LME CEO, said: “Being able to...
Swissquote enhances Search tool in mobile app
Swissquote has just released an updated version of its mobile app for iOS-based devices. The latest release offers Swissquote clients to discover the improved Search tool featuring: Best results from all products, gathered in one place; Company-by-company overview of...
Scope Markets hires HFM/Tickmill alum Samer Alkhaldi as Regional Head of MENA
Retail FX and CFDs broker Scope Markets has announced that the company has hired Samer Alkhaldi as Head of MENA. Based in Cyprus, Samer Alkhadi comes to Scope Markets from HFM (formerly HotForex) which he had joined late last year in a similar role to head Business...
Katina Messinis leaves GCEX for crypto broker Rain
FNG has learned that longtime FX and CFDs industry executive Katina Messinis has joined Dubai based crypto broker Rain, in Institutional Sales. Katina Messinis joins Rain from FX and digital assets prime brokerage GCEX, which she joined early last year as UAE Sales...
Top 5 Forex Signals and Telegram Services in 2025
Forex trading is more competitive than ever in 2025. With markets moving faster and traders demanding real-time insights, the right forex signal service can make all the difference. Whether you’re new to trading or looking to sharpen your edge, trusted forex signals...
Hantec Markets sees UK Revenues down 9% in 2024 to £6.2M
FCA licensed Retail FX and CFDs broker Hantec Markets Limited has reported its results for 2024, showing a slowdown in activity leading to a 9% decrease in Revenues, as the company continued to operate at near-breakeven for a third consecutive year. Revenues at Hantec...
XTB launches PLN 10 million share buyback
Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB SA (WSE:XTB) has said that its Management Board announces that, following the adoption of Resolution No. 9 of the Company’s Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on November 19, 2024 authorising the Management...
S&P Global, CME Group to sell OSTTRA to KKR for $3.1bn
S&P Global and CME Group today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell OSTTRA, a leading provider of post-trade solutions for the global OTC market, to investment funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm. The terms of the deal for...
DTCC’s FICC processes series of record volumes amid market volatility
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary processed a series of record volumes last week, reaching an all-time high of over USD$11 trillion in U.S. Treasury cleared transactions...
Paychex closes acquisition of Paycor
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX), a human capital management (HCM) company, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Paycor HCM, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYCR), a provider of HCM, payroll and talent software. “The Paycor acquisition unites two industry leaders...
Trump announces exemption of key tech goods from imposed tariffs :: InvestMacro
At Friday’s close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was up 1.56% (for the week +6.16%). The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 1.81% (for the week +8.27%). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) jumped 1.89% (for the week +11.44%). The US stocks rose on Friday, ending a...
CySEC withdraws CIF license of General Capital Brokers
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced the withdrawal of the Cyprus investment firm (CIF) license of General Capital Brokers (GCB) Ltd. The decision, which is in line with section 8(1)(a) of the Investment Services and Activities and...
ACA Group acquires Global Trading Analytics
ACA Group, a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services, has acquired Global Trading Analytics (GTA), an independent provider of transaction cost analysis (TCA) services. The acquisition reinforces ACA’s commitment to enhancing its regulatory...
StoneX to acquire R.J. O’Brien
R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), a futures brokerage and clearing firm, announced today that its parent company has reached a definitive agreement with StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), to merge all of RJO’s global businesses into StoneX, subject to regulatory...
FINRA fines Joseph Stone Capital for failing to comply with Taping Rule
Joseph Stone Capital L.L.C. has agreed to pay a fine of $35,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Joseph Stone failed to comply with FINRA Rule 3170 (the Taping Rule), which requires certain firms to tape record all...
Plum secures £15 million in venture debt from BBVA
Smart money app Plum has announced that the company has secured an additional £15 million in capital, in the form of debt financing from Spain based financial group BBVA, following a transformational year of delivery. The transaction also marks BBVA’s first venture...
ASIC suspends AFS licence of Beacon Wealth
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has suspended Australian financial services (AFS) licence number 239 946, held by Beacon Wealth Pty Ltd, until 7 April 2026. The AFS licence was suspended because the firm had ceased carrying on a financial...
Standard Chartered unveils sports investing opportunities for HNW clients
Standard Chartered today announced the launch of a new alternative fund focused on sports for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-net-worth (HNW) clients under its Global Private Bank. With major sports leagues and teams seeking alternative capital financing options,...
Lawsuit brought by EminiFX receiver against Interactive Brokers remanded to Supreme Court of the State of New York
Judge Valerie E. Caproni has terminated the lawsuit brought by the EminiFX receiver against Interactive Brokers at the New York Southern District Court. The relevant order was signed on April 10, 2025. Pursuant to his powers as Receiver, EminiFX receiver David A....
Speculator Bets led higher by Nasdaq, Russell & DowJones :: 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 April 8th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FX Speculators push Japanese Yen bullish bets to new record high :: 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 April 8th and shows a quick view of how large market...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR-3M, Fed Funds & Ultra 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 April 8th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led lower by Gold, 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 April 8th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Yen, Ultra T-Bonds, 5-Year & WTI Crude lead 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 April 8th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Speculator Bets led by 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 April 8th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FX week in review: eToro IPO delayed, Trump Tariffs effects include record trading volumes
Like almost all areas of commerce and finance, the Retail FX and CFDs industry has had its eyes focused on the Trump Tariffs for the past week, and the volatility being caused in their wake in the financial markets. And this is likely to continue for the foreseeable...
EUR/USD Hits Three-Year High as the US Dollar Suffers Heavy Losses :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair is in strong demand, surging to a three-year peak near 1.1330.Key factors driving EUR/USD MovementsThe market remains highly sensitive to growing investor concerns over the US economic outlook. Declining confidence in...
Exclusive: Daman Markets hires IG exec Meenaz Sayyed as VP of Sales
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that newly launched, MENA focused Retail FX and CFDs broker Daman Markets has continued a recent senior executive hiring spree, adding Meenaz Sayyed as Vice President of Sales. Meenaz Sayyed joins Daman Markets from leading UK based...
Dollar threatened by Trump’s tariff chaos :: InvestMacro
USDInd ↓ 4.5% MTDTrump’s tariff chaos drags USDInd to lowest level since April 2022US data + ECB meeting + BoC meeting = heightened volatility?ECB meeting sparked moves of ↑ 0.3% & ↓ 0.3% over past yearTechnical levels – 100.00, 99.30 & 98.00The dollar is...
TradingView adds data from WEEX crypto exchange
TradingView has added market data from the WEEX crypto exchange. TradingView has integrated dozens of spot pairs and perpetual swaps to help its users dive deeper into the crypto market and find new opportunities to navigate it. Founded in 2018, WEEX now offers over...
The US stocks are back to selling off. The US raised tariffs on China to 145% :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones index (US30) was down 2.50% at Thursday’s close. The S&P500 Index (US500) was down 3.46%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) fell by 4.19%. The White House announced it would raise tariffs on China to 145%, adding uncertainty and fueling fears that...
Trading apps and neobrokers get reviewed by the FCA
UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new multi-firm review entitled Trading apps: high-level observations. The publication aims to support new firms and traditional investment brokers seeking to offer these services, to help them...
CySEC reminds Cyprus Investment Fund Managers of their obligations regarding website compliance
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a circular that serves as a reminder to Cyprus Investment Fund Managers (CyIFMs) regarding website compliance. The regulator notes that it has observed inconsistencies in website content, inadequate...
IG Japan issues warning about current market environment
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, today issued a notification to traders regarding market conditions. In the current market situation, there are occasions when smooth trading is difficult. In addition, depending on the...
Wei Liao to spearhead launch of Cboe’s market intelligence and content franchise in APAC
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. continues the expansion of its Derivatives Market Intelligence team with the hiring of Wei Liao as Director, Derivatives Market Intelligence. Based in Hong Kong, Ms. Liao will lead the buildout of Cboe’s derivatives market intelligence and...
Swissquote launches the Swissquote Store
Swissquote has launched its exclusive merchandise collection, promising the items are premium, bold, and made to stand out. The Swissquote Store is now open for Swiss residents. The products include items like a “Market Cap” cap and a “Wallstreet Boys” t-shirt....
Deutsche Börse reduces settlement fees for centrally cleared ETF transactions on Xetra
To increase post-trade efficiency, Deutsche Börse has implemented a significant reduction in settlement fees for centrally cleared ETF transactions on Xetra together with Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade service provider. As a result, trading...
OANDA Japan warns traders against conducting pseudonymous transactions
OANDA Japan Inc, a subsidiary of online broker OANDA Corporation, today issued a notice to traders regarding pseudonymous transactions. The term “pseudonymous transactions” refers to transactions conducted under the name of a non-existent person or other person....
UBS Group shareholders approve all proposals at AGM
Shareholders of UBS Group AG approved all proposals made by the Board of Directors at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The independent proxy represented 1 974 651 962 votes. The shareholders approved the management report and the consolidated and standalone...
Standard Chartered, OKX launch collateral mirroring program
Standard Chartered and cryptocurrency exchange OKX today announced the launch of a collateral mirroring program, enabling institutional clients to utilise cryptocurrencies and tokenised money market funds as off-exchange collateral for trading. This initiative...
NY DFS announces $40M settlement with Block Inc
Superintendent of Financial Services, Adrienne A. Harris, announced today that Block, Inc. will pay a $40 million penalty for significant failures in its Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering compliance program, which violated the New York Department of Financial...
Pound Rallies Sharply Weak Dollar Boosts GBP, but BoE Rate Outlook May Complicate Future Gains :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department GBP/USD has risen for the third consecutive session, reaching 1.2857, primarily driven by a weaker US Dollar amid escalating US-China trade tensions.Key factors influencing GBP/USD movementsChina has raised tariffs on US goods to...
TradingView expands data range by adding Morningstar Indexes
TradingView has enabled its users to access a powerful new data source right on the platform. Indices from Morningstar, a financial research company with a global presence and influence, are now available on TradingView. Morningstar was founded over four decades ago...
Markets rallied sharply on the back of a 90-day tariff postponement. China became an exception with tariffs of 125% :: InvestMacro
By Wednesday’s close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was up 7.87%, its biggest gain since March 2020. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 9.52%, posting its most significant jump since 2008. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) flew 12.02%, the biggest one-day gain since...
SEC obtains final judgment against investment fraudster James Robinson
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained a final judgment against James Robinson. The judgment, signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield of the New York Southern District Court on April 9, 2025, brings to a close to lawsuit that was launched in December...
What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog :: InvestMacro
By Ambuj Tewari, University of Michigan Understanding intelligence and creating intelligent machines are grand scientific challenges of our times. The ability to learn from experience is a cornerstone of intelligence for machines and living beings alike.In a...
Uveler Marketing partners with DGM on tech solutions for CFDs brokers
Cyprus based marketing solutions company Uveler Marketing has announced that it is joining forces with DGM Tech Solutions, a leader in cutting-edge IT services and digital transformation strategies for financial services companies. DGM provides assistance in handling...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to websites of Quantum AI, Zeon Global, Hyper-trades
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of the websites of several unauthorized firms. The websites targeted by the latest set of orders are: “Quantum AI App Trading” (websites https://quantumaiapp.it and https://quantum-ai.in);...
eToro expands relationship with BNY to launch stock lending program
Online broker eToro is to launch a stock lending program, a new feature enabling eToro users based in the UK and Europe to earn passive income by lending out their stocks. eToro is working with BNY, which will act as the custodian, and stock lending platform EquiLend,...
Nikhil Rathi reappointed as FCA chief executive
His Majesty’s Treasury has announced the reappointment of Nikhil Rathi as chief executive of the FCA for a second term. Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the FCA, said: ‘I am honoured to be reappointed by the Chancellor. The FCA does vital work to enable a fair and...
Euroclear FundsPlace and Apollo collaborate to broaden access to private markets
Euroclear and Apollo have announced their collaboration to expand the distribution of Apollo’s alternative solutions via Euroclear’s FundsPlace®, making private markets more accessible to a wider range of investors. This collaboration will significantly broaden access...
24 Exchange launches FX swaps trading with CobaltFX’s Dynamic Credit process
Bermuda domiciled OTC product trading platform 24 Exchange has announced that it has officially gone live with FX swaps trading, leveraging CobaltFX’s innovative Dynamic Credit process. The parties said that this integration marks a significant step forward in...
Acuity Trading hires Seamus Keaveney as VP Sales
Sentiment based trading tools provider Acuity Trading has announced the appointment of London based executive Seamus Keaveney as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. The company said that after a highly competitive selection process, Seamus emerged as the ideal...
TradingView enables crypto derivatives trading via BitMEX
TradingView users can now access BitMEX, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. TradingView’s latest integration provides crypto enthusiasts worldwide a gateway to crypto markets through more than 200 derivatives products that can be traded directly from TradingView...
Stock Rotation Will Benefit Gold Stocks :: InvestMacro
The new U.S. Administration may have hastened some economic and market trends, but the underlying factors were already underway. Inflation has been picking up since last July; the U.S. consumer has been pulling on the reins for months now amid tapped-out credit; the...
Prop firm BrightFunded adds the cTrader platform
Dubai based retail prop trading firm BrightFunded has announced its partnership with Spotware, the developer of multi-asset trading platform, cTrader. The collaboration marks a significant step forward for both BrightFunded and Spotware, bringing traders a...
The trade deficit isn’t an emergency – it’s a sign of America’s strength :: InvestMacro
By Tarek Alexander Hassan, Boston University When U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imported goods on April 2, 2025 – upending global trade and sending markets into a tailspin – he presented the move as a response to a crisis. In an executive...
CME Group registers record international ADV in Q1 2025
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that its international average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 8.8 million contracts in the first quarter of 2025, up 19% year on year. Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this...
Tariffs on US imports come into effect today. The RBNZ expectedly lowered the rate by 0.25% :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) was down 0.84% at Tuesday’s close. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was down 1.57%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) decreases by 1.95%. President Trump’s announcement that tariffs on Chinese imports will rise to 104% starting tomorrow was a...
Apex Fintech Solutions appoints Andrew Glenn as CTO
Apex Fintech Solutions Inc. today announced the appointment of Andrew Glenn as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a proven track record spanning over 20 years in engineering and fintech, Andrew Glenn has been instrumental in building and scaling...
The Three Rounds of the Trump Tariff Wars :: InvestMacro
Dr. Dan Steinbock In just days, President Trump has caused a meltdown in world markets and undermined global recovery, as he did in 2017. But now his economic weapons are far more destructive, as evidenced by the three rounds of the tariff wars.The first round of...
Leverate unveils update v4: TradingView integration, Express Checkout, and Intercom Tools for Conversion and Client Experience
Leverate, a leading provider of cutting-edge brokerage and prop solutions, has announced the release of Product Update v4, bringing a new wave of enhancements aimed at empowering brokers and prop firms to increase conversions, elevate user experience, and deliver more...
Broadridge partners with Fnality to enable real-time settlement for intraday repo transactions
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced the completion of a successful collaboration with Fnality, a blockchain-based wholesale payments firm, demonstrating interoperability between Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform and...
CySEC warns public against dealing with nine unauthorized investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a warning to the public against dealing with nine unauthorized entities. The firms in question operate via the following web addresses: surgirux.pro nasanetac.com a-eternitycapital.ltd rohkatech.com...
CFDs broker Traze gets UAE SCA Category One License
Retail FX and CFDs broker Traze has announced that the company’s Traze Securities LLC subsidiary in Dubai has received a full Category One License from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). The new license allows Traze to act as a Trading Broker in the...
BNY pilots first intraday repo trade settled through its triparty infrastructure
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK) has successfully piloted the first intraday repo trade settled through its triparty infrastructure. The USD-denominated pilot transaction, which took place in February, saw UBS borrowing cash from Swiss Re while...
Frank Spiteri leaves CoinShares – FX News Group
CoinShares International Limited, a global investment company specialising in digital assets, today announced the departure of Frank Spiteri, Head of Asset Management, and member of the executive committee, from the Group. As part of Mr. Spiteri’s departure...
MultiBank sees record $55.85 billion of client trading volume on April 3
Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker MultiBank Group has announced a historic milestone—on April 3, 2025, the Group recorded its highest ever single day trading volume, surpassing USD $55.85 billion. The company said that this record-breaking achievement marks a...
Spotware launches cTrader Discord community
Spotware, developer of the cTrader trading platform, has announced the launch of the cTrader Discord community. This move aims to foster real-time communication and collaboration among clients, traders and algo developers, reinforcing Spotware’s commitment to building...
Exclusive: IG Group partnerships head Alex Ratford departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that IG Group senior marketing and partnerships executive Alex Ratford has left the company. Alex Ratford had been with IG since early 2021, serving as Global Marketing Partnership Lead and later as Global Head of Marketing Partnerships...
Broadridge launches Broadridge Digital Assets Solutions
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced the launch of Broadridge Digital Assets Solutions, capabilities aimed at helping financial institutions effectively scale their digital asset strategies while complying with evolving global regulations in...
Centroid partners with Nelogica’s BlackArrow trading platform
Leading broker connectivity and execution solutions provider Centroid Solutions has announced a new strategic partnership with BlackArrow, an advanced trading platform developed by Brazil based Nelogica, one of the world’s largest technology providers for the...
Interactive Brokers adds Chainlink, Avalanche and Sui to list of crypto instruments
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) announced the addition of new cryptocurrency tokens to its trading platform: Chainlink (LINK), Avalanche (AVAX), and Sui (SUI). These new tokens join Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC),...
Volatility in financial markets is insane. Oil fell to $60.7 per barrel :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.91%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was down 0.23%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) added 0.19%. The US stocks closed mostly lower on Monday as markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s escalating trade...
GTN hires Arqaam Capital exec Sham Treon as Chief Risk Officer
Dubai based online brokerage group GTN has announced that it has hired Sham Treon as the company’s new Chief Risk Officer for the Middle East. Sham Treon joins GTN from Arqaam Capital, a Dubai-based investment firm, where he was the global head of risk for the past...
Japanese Yen Recovers Some Losses as Investors Seek Safe-Haven Assets :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair has stabilised around 147.60 following two consecutive days of gains, with the yen now attempting to recoup some of its recent losses.Key factors influencing USD/JPY movementsUncertainty in global trade relations...
Ripple set to acquire Hidden Road for $1.25bn
Ripple, a provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, today announced it is acquiring Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. Hidden Road is a prime broker offering institutions a one-stop-shop of advanced services including clearing, prime brokerage,...
Corsair closes sale of eurochange to Western Union
Corsair, a financial services investor focused on payments, software and business services, today announced it has completed the sale of eurochange, formerly a subsidiary of Corsair portfolio company NoteMachine and one of the leading high street retailers of travel...
Pepperstone UK sees Revenues (£13.0M) and Profits (£9.9M) flat in 2024
Pepperstone Limited, the London based, FCA licensed arm of Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Pepperstone, saw fairly steady activity in 2024 following two strong years of growth in 2022 and 2023, as the company continues to focus on international expansion....
CySEC reaches €200k settlement with Colmex Pro
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced a €200,000 settlement with Cyprus investment firm Colmex Pro. The settlement concerns possible violations of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2017 (‘the Law’) and...
RoboMarkets adds more assets to R StocksTrader platform
Online brokerage RoboMarkets continues to expand its range of investment opportunities for its clients. The R StocksTrader platform has added new assets, including stocks from the US, Europe, the UK, Switzerland, and UCITS ETFs. This update includes over 1,160 new...
The future of trading: The Exness Way in the Age of Innovation
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Constantinos Arkadiou, PR Manager at leading online broker Exness. Lately, the buzzwords in the trading sphere have centered around technology and innovation. While many in the industry emphasize cutting-edge solutions,...
Brokeree integrates its Prop Pulse with cTrader
Brokeree Solutions, a global provider of technology solutions for prop firms and multi-asset brokers, has announced the integration of its Prop Pulse solution with Spotware’s cTrader trading platform. cTrader is renowned for its robust and comprehensive ecosystem,...
DB Investing hires AUS Global exec Gad Elkareem to head BizDev
Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker DB Investing has announced that the company has hired Dubai based executive Gad Elkareem to the position of Head of Business Development. Gad Elkareem joins DB Investing from Australia based broker AUS Global, where he was Senior...
Crypto in 2025: Regulations, Rollercoasters, and the Road Ahead
The cryptocurrency industry shows intense activity this month, with many important developments that new traders and experienced investors need to understand. The cryptocurrency environment is transforming swiftly, with Bitcoin experiencing massive price volatility,...
ThinkMarkets UK sees Revenues decline 26% in 2024, posts loss
TF Global Markets (UK) Limited, the FCA regulated UK arm of Retail FX and CFDs broker ThinkMarkets, has reported its financial results for 2024 indicating a decline in activity and revenue, leading to a small net loss for the year. ThinkMarkets UK brought in £1.80...
Exclusive: Doo Group exec Muhammad Hasnain moves to CPT Markets as Sr BizDev Manager
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker CPT Markets has hired Dubai based executive Muhammad Hasnain, as Senior Business Development Manager. Muhammad Hasnain joins CPT Markets from Doo Group, where he worked as a Senior Account Manager. He had...
Sentencing of Ponzi scammer Renwick Haddow gets rescheduled again
The Court has once again rescheduled the sentencing of Ponzi scammer Renwick Haddow. Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the New York Southern District Court has granted the US Government request to adjourn sentencing in light of the asset recovery process. The sentencing is...
The sell-off in risk assets intensified as tariffs took effect :: InvestMacro
The US economy added 228,000 jobs in March 2025, well above the downwardly revised 117,000 in February and above expectations of 135,000. This is the highest rate in the last three months. Despite the positive Non-Farm Payrolls report, all investors’ attention was...
Apex Fintech Solutions partners with Google Cloud to accelerate launch of Ascend investment platform
Apex Fintech Solutions Inc., an innovation launchpad for the global investment ecosystem, announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the launch of the Apex Ascend investment platform and bring trading, clearing, and custody into the...
eToro risk management head Shir Shalom departs
FNG has learned that longtime eToro executive Shir Shalom has left her position as Head of Risk Management at the company. The move comes at an interesting time, when eToro is in the midst of going public on NASDAQ, although due to market conditions it looks like the...
Binance to cease support for deposits and withdrawals of tokens on selected networks
Binance will cease support for deposits and withdrawals of tokens on selected networks effective April 14, 2025. After 2025-04-14 03:00 (UTC), any deposits sent via the following networks will not be credited and may lead to asset loss. Flamingo (FLM) via Neo Legacy...
Euroclear joins HKMA’s Project Ensemble to drive tokenisation market development
Euroclear today announced its participation in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Project Ensemble. Project Ensemble, launched in March 2024, is an HKMA initiative aimed at fostering and shaping the tokenisation ecosystem in Hong Kong. This project brings...
Nomura Asset Management appoints Douglas Stewart as Head of Distribution EMEA
Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., the core company within the Investment Management Division of Nomura Group, today announced the appointment of Douglas Stewart as Head of Distribution EMEA. Mr. Stewart will report to Kenichi Suzuki, Senior Managing Director, Head of...
ESMA imposes EUR420k fine on Modefinance
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has fined Modefinance S.r.l. a total of EUR 420,000, and issued a public notice, for a breach of the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRA Regulation). ESMA found that Modefinance fell short of the CRA Regulation’s...
Exclusive: Exinity hires Liquidity.net Managing Director Mukrram Ali
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs brokerage group Exinity has hired Dubai based executive Mukrram Ali, as the company’s new SVP – Liquidity Distribution for its Exinity Connect unit. Mukrram Ali joins Exinity after spending the past four years as...
IG Japan issues warning regarding margin changes
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, issued a notice to traders today, regarding possible margin rate changes. The broker said that it regularly reviews various standards such as the maintenance margin rate to accurately reflect...
Currency Speculators dropped their Bullish Bets before last week’s turmoil :: 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 April 1st and shows a quick view of how large market...
FX week in review: MetroTrade launch, MultiBank record results, Freetrade sale closes, smartTrade sold
Which well-known online trading figures are behind the launch of MetroTrade, the latest entrant in the retail futures trading space? What were MultiBank Group’s (record) Revenue and Profit figures for 2024? Why did Robinhood have to (once again) curtail somewhat its...
Speculator Bets led by S&P500 & Nasdaq :: 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 April 1st and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by Soybean Oil, Cotton & 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 April 1st and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR 1-Month & US 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 April 1st and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Live Cattle, Brent, 5-Year & Wheat top 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 April 1st.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Speculator Bets led lower by Gold, Copper & 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 April 1st and shows a quick view of how large traders...
New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest :: InvestMacro
By Niven Winchester, Auckland University of Technology We now have a clearer picture of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and how they will affect other trading nations, including the United States itself.The US administration claims these tariffs on imports...
Velox Clearing to pay $500k fine to settle SEC charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced settled charges against California-based registered broker-dealer Velox Clearing LLC for violating federal securities laws governing the submission of suspicious activity reports (SARs). As part of the...
Today, investors focus on the Non-Farm Payrolls labor market report :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 3.98% on Thursday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) lost 4.84%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed negative 5.97%. The US indices suffered their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after US President Donald Trump announced...
S&P 500 to flirt with “bear market”? :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime US500 plummets to lowest since August; after Thursday’s biggest 1-day drop since pandemicChina announces tariff retaliation ahead of Friday’s NFP, Powell speechWeek Ahead: EU retaliation, US CPI, and earnings season could trigger more big moves!Markets...
StoneX Group grants 300k restricted shares to Sean O’Connor
Pursuant to the letter agreement entered into between Sean M. O’Connor, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, and StoneX Group on March 31, 2025, he was granted 300,000 restricted shares of Company Stock with ratable vesting over a four-year period and...
safe-haven assets in demand :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department USD/JPY is at a six-month low near 145.57 on Friday after posting a 2% gain in the previous session.Key factors driving the USD/JPY movementUS President Donald Trump’s sweeping duties have fuelled demand for safe-haven assets. This...
Social Trading & Affiliates: Monetizing the “Copy-Trading” Craze
Several aspects have made copy trading incredibly popular today. First is the rise of powerful, user-friendly platforms that support this activity. Most of these platforms are available on IOS and Android, which has made copy trading more appealing. This strategy...
IG Japan increases margin rate for corporate accounts
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, is raising the minimum maintenance margin rate for new positions in corporate accounts. The broker explains that it regularly reviews various standards such as the maintenance margin rate to...
TradingView welcomes CSUF to network of academic partners
TradingView continues to expand its Educational partner program, providing students access to cutting-edge market analysis tools. The latest addition to TradingView’s growing network of academic partners is California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). Cal State...
Singapore authorities warn of scams involving WeChat, UnionPay and Alipay
The Singapore Police Force and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant for impersonation scams involving Chinese messaging and payment platforms such as WeChat, UnionPay or Alipay. Since January 2025, at...
NAGA launches NAGA Earn interest on EUR cash balances
Social trading focused online broker NAGA Group (ETR:N4G) has announced that it has unveiled NAGA Earn – a powerful new feature that rewards users with up to 2.77% APY (based on current interest rates) on their uninvested Euro cash balance, all while keeping their...
Unipaas and Mastercard partner to boost card acceptance for SMEs
Embedded payments provider for SaaS platforms Unipaas has announced it is partnering with Mastercard to increase card acceptance for SMEs using vertical SaaS platforms where payments are still predominantly manual and offline. This collaboration aims to digitise and...
Genesis rolls out Version 8.10 of Genesis Application Platform
Version 8.10 of the Genesis Application Platform enables users to configure more application actions and data through the UI, streamlines server-side data configuration and improves unit testing. A new Scheduling feature in the Genesis Foundation UI framework lets...
The Rise of Prop Trading in 2025: Prop Firms Change the Game
The prop trading sector is witnessing a gigantic boom in 2025, driven by increasing demand from traders seeking capital, shifting market trends, and enhanced technology. Prop trading firms have emerged as industry leaders, offering funded accounts to traders without...
eToro launches staking for Polkadot and Cosmos
Online broker eToro announced today that it has launched staking for Polkadot (DOT) and Cosmos (ATOM), enabling eligible users to earn rewards by holding these assets. Eligible users are now able to stake DOT and ATOM, in addition to Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH),...
TA Associates buys out Hg’s position in trading platform provider smartTrade
It looks like there has been a switch in private equity owners at smartTrade. Electronic trading and payments platforms provider smartTrade Technologies has announced a new strategic investment from TA Associates, a leading global private equity firm. David Vincent,...
MTS launches innovative Dealer-to-Client Ticket protocol
Euronext today announced that MTS, an electronic fixed-income trading platform, launched its new BondVision Dealer-to-Client Ticket (DCT) protocol. BondVision is a multi-dealer-to-client trading platform for rates, credit, and repo. The DCT protocol was developed...
The Pound Outperforms Its Peers :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair climbed to 1.3064 on Thursday, marking a 2.46% gain over the past four weeks and a 2.87% increase against the US dollar over the last 12 months. The British pound continues to strengthen, outperforming many of its...
Spotware opens Kuala Lumpur office to support Asia expansion
Spotware, a leading technology provider and the developer of cTrader, the premium trading platform, has announced the opening of its new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking a significant step in its continued global expansion. The new office, which includes a...
CME Group and CF Benchmarks to launch additional cryptocurrency pricing products
Effective Monday, April 14, 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 transparent, robust, reliable...
Equinix appoints Harmeen Mehta as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
Digital infrastructure company Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) today announced the appointment of Harmeen Mehta as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer (CDIO), effective April 4. With 28 years of experience in leading extensive digital...
Questrade launches real-time fractional stock and ETF trading
Canadian online brokerage Questrade announces the launch of real-time fractional stock and ETF trading on all of its platforms beginning today. The addition enables Questrade customers to purchase their portion of hundreds of stocks and ETFs, including those listed on...
BME launches new system to settle Forex transactions in payment versus payment mode
BME has obtained approval from the Bank of Spain to implement an innovative system for settling foreign exchange transactions in a payment versus payment (FXS) mode. This new system offers numerous advantages over bilateral settlement and is designed to improve...
BDSwiss and HF Markets alum Nicolas Morphitis joins startup CFDs broker NRDX as CRO
FNG has learned that experienced FX and CFDs industry executive Nicolas Morphitis has joined startup broker NRDX, as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Nicolas Morphitis joins NRDX after previously serving as Global Head of Business Development for...
Clearstream enhances Asset Liability Analyser
Clearstream has released an enhanced version of its Asset Liability Analyser, a dashboard designed to help market participants take control of their financial resources with a clear view of credit and collateral usage. The enhanced version introduces a detailed...
State Street Global Advisors makes equity investment in Ethic
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), today announced that it has made an equity investment in Ethic Inc, a technology-driven asset management platform that powers personalized, values-aligned, and...
Singapore c-bank says Forex and money markets function normally
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued a statement on current market conditions. MAS said that Singapore’s foreign exchange and money markets continue to function normally. The regulator noted that it stands ready to curb excessive volatility in the...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of websites of UCapital Trading and Finanza Expert
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of the websites of seven unauthorized firms. The websites offer financial services without the necessary authorization. Consob ordered the blackout of four abusive financial intermediation...
ION Treasury announces launch of its Enterprise Payment Hub
ION Treasury, a global provider of treasury and risk management solutions for corporations, financial institutions, and central banks, today announced the launch of its Enterprise Payment Hub, a new solution, to centralize, automate, and secure payment processing. The...
INFINOX sponsors Acelerador Racing car in the Porsche Cup Brazil 2025
Leading Retail FX and CFDs broker INFINOX is upping its game in the LATAM region, announcing its latest partnership with Acelerador Racing, sponsoring Acelerador Racing’s car in the Porsche Cup Brazil 2025. The company said that this partnership enhances INFINOX’s...
MetaTrader 4 vs. MetaTrader 5: Key Differences Explained
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) are the two most widely used trading platforms developed by MetaQuotes. Both offer robust features for online trading, but they cater to slightly different needs. While MT4 is a long-standing favorite among Forex traders, MT5...
CME Group to launch crypto and index Spot Futures targeting retail traders
Chicago based derivatives marketplace operator CME Group has announced plans to launch Spot-Quoted futures on June 30, pending regulatory review. Spot-Quoted futures will allow investors to trade futures positions in spot-market terms – i.e., the price quoted on...
EUR/USD Declines as Markets Await Signals of a Renewed Trade War :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair continues its gradual decline, erasing its recent technical rebound and retreating to 1.0795. Traders remain cautious as key economic and political developments loom.Key factors driving the EUR/USD movementToday (2...
Most of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration take effect today :: InvestMacro
On Tuesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index was down 0.03%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was up 0.38%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) added 0.82%. Uncertainty over President Trump’s upcoming tariffs and weak economic data have kept investors on edge. On Wednesday,...
How markets might react to Trump’s April 2nd tariff announcement? :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime Trump set to announce “reciprocal” tariffs on Wednesday, April 2nd.Markets fear worst-case scenario: average US tariff hiked to 35%Higher tariffs may lead to US stagflation: revived inflation, slower economic growthTariff shocker could see US dollar and...
CPT Markets’ back office head Veronika Thoma joins XValley as COO
FNG has learned that FX and CFD broker technology provider XValley has hired Cyprus based executive Veronika Thoma, as the company’s new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Veronika Thoma joins XValley from Retail FX and CFDs broker CPT Markets, where she was Head of Back...
Axi UK increases Revenues by 42% in 2024 to $39.0 million
Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited, the FCA regulated arm of leading Australia based multi-asset broker Axi, has released its financial results for FY2024 (year-end June 30) indicating a significant increase in activity and profits, for the second year in a row...
Argentex revenues flat in 2024 as company posts £1.2M loss
London-headquartered currency risk management and alternative banking specialist Argentex Group plc (LON:AGFX) has released its financial results for 2024, showing relatively flat top-line Revenues while increasing costs turned a £5M profit in 2023 into a £1M loss in...
eToro IPO valuation: does $5 billion make sense?
FNG Exclusive Analysis… An alternative title to this article could have been something like: Why is online broker eToro going public in the US, when the vast majority of its business (70%) comes from clients in Europe? The answer will become clear, once we take a look...
Interactive Brokers announces Canadian launch of Forecast Contracts
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) announced the Canadian launch of Forecast Contracts. This new product allows Canadian investors to trade directly on the outcomes of events that impact markets, including economic data releases,...
Interactive Brokers registers 44% Y/Y increase in DARTs in March 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just posted its key operating metrics for March 2025. The broker reported 3.471 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) for March 2025, 44% higher than in March 2024 and 4% lower than in...
Exclusive: David Klotz and Ingmar Mattus’ retail futures/options broker MetroTrade goes live
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that the new retail futures and options brokerage founded by two fairly well-known names in the online trading space – Tickmill co-founder Ingmar Mattus and former Crypto.com COO David Klotz – has gone live, nearly a year after...
IG closes acquisition of neobroker Freetrade
Leading UK online broker IG Group (LON:IGG) has announced that it has completed the £160 million acquisition of London based neobroker Freetrade, effective 1 April 2025. The IG-Freetrade transaction was first announced on 16 January 2025. In a social media post, the...
Institutional FX trading ends Q1 strong with March 2025 volumes up 9%
Heightened capital markets volatility in the wake of impending Trump tariffs led to a very good month in the institutional FX trading market in March 2025, with trading volumes well above monthly and seasonal norms. Average trading volumes at the leading eFX venues...
Tickmill hires Equiti exec Erhan Beyaz to head Data and Analytics
FNG has learned that leading Retail FX and CFDs broker Tickmill has hired Cyprus based executive Erhan Beyaz to the position of Head of Data and Analytics. Erhan Beyaz joins Tickmill after spending the past four years with Equiti Group in its Cyprus office, serving as...
StoneX launches shell egg contract
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) today announced the launch of a new shell egg contract utilizing a global Price Reporting Agency (PRA) benchmark. The new contract provides egg producers, buyers, and food industry participants with a tool to help manage price risk and...
The RBA expectedly kept interest rates unchanged. Oil rose to a one-month high :: InvestMacro
On Monday, the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 1.00%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 1.55%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was down 0.02%. Investors remain on edge, facing growing concerns about economic growth amid escalating trade tensions. Uncertainty over...
BGC Group completes $325M acquisition of OTC Global Holdings
BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC), a global brokerage and financial technology company, announced today it completed its acquisition of OTC Global Holdings, LP, one of the world’s fastest growing energy and commodities brokerage firms, for $325 million in a substantially...
Robinhood targets NASCAR fans sponsoring 23XI Racing
US neobroker Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), fresh off its recent launch of Sports Betting event contracts, has announced that it is sponsoring the Michael Jordan-Denny Hamlin NASCAR team 23XI Racing (23XI), marking its official entry into the world of motorsports. Robinhood...
What Sets Netting and Hedging Position Accounting Models Apart in Brokerage?
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of the expert content team at leading broker technology provider Leverate. Understanding how your brokerage handles client positions isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Two of the most critical models in the industry?...
MEXEM joins TradingView’s list of partner brokers
Today, there’s a new addition to TradingView’s trading ecosystem — European brokerage MEXEM, which is now available for trading directly on TradingView charts. Since its inception in 2018, MEXEM has become a trusted brokerage for both European and international...
DIGITEC hires Fenics / 360T alum Darryl Hooker to head BizDev and Partnerships
Hamburg based FX Swaps tech and data provider DIGITEC has announced that Darryl Hooker had joined the company as Head of Business Development and Partnerships. Darryl Hooker has more than 40 years of experience working in the FX market, and an extensive knowledge of...
UK regulator proposes raising FSCS deposit protection limit to £110,000
The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has proposed to raise the deposit protection limit of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) from £85,000 to £110,000. The deposit protection limit – which represents the maximum amount of money the FSCS...
United Fintech appoints Anders Johansen as Chief People Officer
Broker and bank technology provider United Fintech has announced that it has appointed Anders Peter Kierbye Johansen as Chief People Officer (CPO), stepping into the Executive Leadership Team. In this newly created role, Anders will drive the group’s people strategy,...
ION to support connectivity to MIAX Futures Onyx
ION, a provider of trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporate organizations, will support connectivity to the new MIAX Futures matching...
XTB’s Head of Risk Management Andrzej Przybylsk to step down
Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB SA (WSE:XTB) has announced that its longtime Management Board member and Head of Risk Management, Andrzej Przybylsk, will be resigning his role at the company, effective July 1, 2025. Andrzej Przybylsk has served as XTB’s...
DTCC adds Cenk Kamis of Citi and Laide Majiyagbe of BNY to its Board of Directors
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that two new Board Members have joined its Board of Directors. The new Directors are Cenk Kamis of Citi and Laide Majiyagbe of BNY. Cenk Kamis serves as Chief Financial Officer for Citibank N.A.,...
Exclusive: SquaredFinancial hires Key To Markets exec Marcos Tigsilema as CRO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Cyprus based Retail FX and CFDs broker SquaredFinancial has hired experienced industry executive Marcos Tigsilema, as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Marcos Tigsilema spent the past four years at London/Cyprus based...
World stock indices sell off under the weight of new tariffs :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 1.69% (for the week -1.41%). The S&P 500 Index (US500) decreased by 1.97% (for the week -2.40%). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was down 2.61% (for the week -3.79%). Stocks in the US fell sharply on...
MultiBank sees Revenues increase 18% in 2024 to $361 million
Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker MultiBank has announced that the company has achieved record-breaking financial performance in 2024, on both the top and bottom line, reinforcing its status as a global industry leader. According to the company’s latest audited...
NYSE Texas opens for business
The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) today announced that NYSE Texas is officially open for business, becoming the first securities exchange to operate in Texas. Trump Media & Technology Group is the first new company to...
Ingo Payments selects Marqeta as its issuer processing partner
Ingo Payments, a provider of account funding, transfer, and payout solutions, has selected modern card issuing platform Marqeta as its issuer processing partner. This partnership marks a significant step forward in Ingo’s mission to deliver innovative instant account...
Cboe Clear Europe commences clearing of European Securities Financing Transactions
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. today announced that Cboe Clear Europe has commenced clearing of European Securities Financing Transactions (SFTs). Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking acted as a Principal Lender against JP Morgan as a Borrower, as part of the first...
Capital.com joins TheCityUK and UK Finance to drive UK fintech growth
Leading online brokerage group Capital.com has announced that it has joined TheCityUK and UK Finance. The company said that these strategic affiliations evidence Capital.com’s continued dedication to advancing the UK financial services and fintech sectors, advocating...
Robinhood pulls March Madness event contracts from NJ as Kalshi sues
Sports & Business news site Front Office Sports is reporting that US neobroker Robinhood had removed its “NCAA Tournament prediction markets” offering in New Jersey, under pressure (and a cease and desist letter it received) from state gaming regulators. We had...
Eurex unveils organizational changes – FX News Group
Derivatives exchange and clearing house Eurex today announced organizational changes to support its next phase of growth. By integrating activities across asset classes, Eurex targets to further improve client experience and holistically support future growth...
Exclusive: Blueberry hires Prospa / William Hill alum Nadav Linden to head Marketing
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Blueberry (formerly known as Blueberry Markets) has hired Nadav Linden as the company’s new Head of Marketing. Nadav Linden joins Blueberry from outside “the industry”, but arrives with a...
Speculators add to Japanese & European Bets while US Dollar & Commodity Currencies Bets Slide :: 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 March 25th and shows a quick view of how large market...
Speculator Bets led by Sugar & Live Cattle :: 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 March 25th and shows a quick view of how large...
Speculator Bets led by Copper & Palladium :: 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 March 25th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Yen, Live Cattle, Steel & Silver lead weekly 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 March 25th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Speculator Bets led by 10-Year Bonds, Fed Funds & 2-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 March 25th and shows a quick view of how large...
Weekly Speculator Bets led this week by Nikkei 225 :: 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 March 25th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FX week in review: eToro IPO filed, Plus500 acquisition, Rostro/Scope management shuffle, Robinhood Banking launch
What was revealed in eToro’s first public “F-1” IPO filing about the state of the company – and about how and where eToro really makes its money? What online broker did Plus500 buy, expanding to a region where it previously didn’t have much presence? Why is...
Technical Indicators Signal Major Breakout Potential Despite Recent Price Dip :: InvestMacro
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains why he thinks it now may be the time to buy or add positions of Armory Mining Corp.’s (ARMY:CSE; RMRYF:OTC; J2S:FRA).Although the price of Armory Mining Corp.’s (ARMY:CSE; RMRYF:OTC; J2S:FRA) stock has drifted off since we first...
The Pound Stands Strong Amid Global Trade Tensions :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair is consolidating around 1.2941 this Friday as the British pound continues to outperform its peers. Unlike other major currencies, the pound has remained relatively insulated from escalating global trade tensions,...
Banxico cut the rate by 0.5%. The global auto market is under pressure from the introduction of tariffs. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30) was down 0.37%. The S&P500 Index (US500) was down 0.33%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was down 0.53%. Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on imported cars, effective in April, has heightened...
It Looks Like Its a Good Time To Buy This Gold Stock :: InvestMacro
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains why he thinks Rupert Resources Ltd. (RUP:TSX; RUPRF:OTCQX) is an Immediate Strong Buy for all time horizons.Rupert Resources Ltd. (RUP:TSX; RUPRF:OTCQX) is an established gold exploration and development company with a...
Exclusive: EC Markets UK compliance head Mansoor Mushtaq departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Mansoor Mushtaq, the longtime Head of Compliance at EC Markets Group Limited, has left the company. Mansoor Mushtaq had been Head of Compliance at EC Markets Group Limited, the FCA-regulated, UK arm of Retail FX and CFDs broker EC...
lack of competition is to blame :: InvestMacro
By Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg Poultry is one of the cheapest protein sources for the growing population of the east and southern Africa region. That makes soybeans critical to food security in the...
How to Backtest Your Trading Strategy on Metatrader 4
The biggest challenge in forex trading is making consistent profits from the market. Forex traders may need to rely on backtesting to develop a strategy that works. A typical backtesting process involves analyzing historical price movements and testing trading plans...
Copper Co. Should Be Up Way Higher :: InvestMacro
The U.S. dollar index futures (+0.19%) are up to 104.14, with the 10-year yield down 0.96%) to 4.327% and the 30-year yield down 1.06% to 4.679%.Gold (+0.70%) and silver (-0.82% ) are higher, but copper (-0.21%) and oil (-0.27%) are down.Risk barometer Bitcoin is down...
FCA cancels Cashup’s permission to carry on regulated activities
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today issued a final notice whereby it cancels Cashup Ltd’s Part 4A permission to carry on regulated activities. Cashup is failing to satisfy the location of offices Threshold Condition because its sole director and approved...
EURUSD braces for Trump tariffs, EU inflation, US jobs report :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime EURUSD up over 4% so far in March 2025; set for biggest monthly gain since Nov. 2022Apr 1: Eurozone’s March CPI could offer mixed readings for EURUSDApr 2: Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs could hurt US economy and USDApr 4: US NFP report, Chair Powell’s...
CySEC warns public against dealing with 13 unauthorized investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning against several unauthorized investment firms. The unlicensed entities are: weonmarket.com & platform.dashboardweonmarket.live nortenway.com & cfd.nortenway.com/register primuscfd.net...
BaFin warns of stock recommendations in WhatsApp groups
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) today issued a warning against stock recommendations made via WhatsApp groups. The recommendations in the WhatsApp groups often come from supposedly well-known personalities from the financial and stock market...
CFI Prime launches for institutional and professional traders
Leading MENA based online trading provider CFI Financial Group has announced the launch of CFI Prime (at website www.cfiprime.com), its new division designed to cater to institutional and professional traders. Building on over 25 years of legacy in the financial...
ASIC bans Queensland adviser for five years
ASIC has banned Queensland-based financial adviser Grant Richard Thomson from providing financial services, controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business or performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business. In...
FINRA fines USCA Securities for failing to maintain minimum required net capital
USCA Securities LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $75,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Between January 2022 and September 2022, USCA conducted a securities business on 35 days while failing to maintain its minimum...
SIX rolls out SIX Bulk API
SIX, a provider of financial services and market infrastructure, has announced the launch of its new SIX Bulk API solution. This innovative API is designed to seamlessly feed and update databases at speed by providing instant and controlled access to high volumes of...
CFTC asks Court to impose $66M fine on Infinity Q founder
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is pushing for heavy penalties to be imposed on James Robert Velissaris, founder of Infinity Q Capital Management, LLC. The CFTC filed a motion for summary judgment against Velissaris at the New York Southern District...
ICE, Circle to explore product innovation
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:ICE) and Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company, today announced an agreement whereby ICE plans to explore using Circle’s stablecoin USDC, as well as tokenized money market offering US Yield Coin (USYC),...
Coinbase announces open-source release of its MPC cryptography library
Today, Coinbase announced it is open-sourcing its Multi-Party Computation (MPC) cryptography library—enabling security researchers, developers, and institutional partners to leverage its cryptographic expertise while strengthening industry-wide security standards....
Bitpanda gets Dubai VARA crypto license
Vienna, Austria based crypto exchange operator Bitpanda has announced that the company has secured a Broker-Dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license will allow Bitpanda to make its virtual assets platform available to...
Deutsche Bank announces management changes
Deutsche Bank today announced changes to its management structure. After eight years as Chief Financial Officer in which he helped lead the bank through a fundamental transformation, James von Moltke has informed the bank that he will not be seeking another term when...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to more unauthorized investment firm websites
taly’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) today announced that it has issued orders for the blocking of several new unauthorized investment websites. The entities targeted by the latest set of orders are: “Investing Banks” (website https://investing-banks.com...
Standard Chartered rolls out Generative AI tool SC GPT
Standard Chartered has launched SC GPT, a Generative AI (GenAI) tool, across 41 markets worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to innovation. Designed to enhance operational efficiency and client engagement, SC GPT marks a significant step in the Bank’s strategy to...
Binance adds Apple Pay and Google Pay to options for EUR deposits
Binance now offers the option to make EUR deposits using Apple Pay or Google Pay wallets for credit and debit card deposits. This new feature is available on both Binance website and the Binance App (Lite and Pro). With this feature, users can easily and securely...
EUR/USD Faces Further Decline Amid Market Jitters and Trump’s Tariff Threat :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.0778 on Thursday, staging a modest correction but remaining under pressure amid deteriorating market sentiment.Key drivers weighing on EUR/USDThe latest sell-off is driven by heightened trade war fears....
TradingView adds Aquis exchange data
Continuing its commitment to expanding market access and investment flexibility, TradingView has added Aquis exchange data on the platform. This integration provides access to a broader range of stocks, funds, and depositary receipts, ensuring that traders have the...
Uncertainty over the scope and impact of tariffs increased market volatility :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones index (US30) was down 0.31% at Wednesday’s close. The S&P500 Index (US500) decreased by 1.12%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was down 2.04%. The US stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as technology shares led a broad sell-off amid growing concerns...
ATFX Connect receives UK Cyber Essentials Plus certification
ATFX Connect, the London based, FCA regulated institutional arm of leading online broker ATFX, has announced that it has successfully obtained Cyber Essentials Plus certification, underscoring its dedication to a secure IT infrastructure and stringent cybersecurity...
Exclusive: FlexTrade hires Abel Noser alum Nick Keihner as VP Sales
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that multi-asset execution and order management systems company FlexTrade has hired Nick Keihner, as the company’s new Vice President Sales. Nick Keihner joins FlexTrade after spending the past seven years at transaction cost analysis...
Leverate platform updates: Netting accounts, increased conversion rate and risk management for Prop firms
Leverate, a leading provider of brokerage technology, has announced a new update to its suite of tools with the addition of Netting accounts (Update v4), empowering Brokers and Prop Trading firms with advanced risk management, streamlined operational controls, and...
NAGA integrates TipRanks’ stock research
NAGA, a leading FinTech company listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, and TipRanks, a premier stock research website, have announced a strategic partnership to enhance NAGA’s user interface with advanced stock analysis features. This collaboration brings...
IG Japan to extend trading hours for 15 US stock CFDs
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, will extend the trading hours for 15 US stock CFDs. The extended trading hours will be implemented from Monday, March 31, 2025. Trading will be available from 5:00 PM Japan time to 9:00 AM...
ADVFN set to delist from LSE
The Board of ADVFN today announced that the Directors have, after careful consideration, concluded that it is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders to seek shareholder approval for the cancellation of admission of the Ordinary Shares to trading on...
Robinhood Banking launches in challenge to legacy banks
US neobroker Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD), fresh off reporting record results for 2024, is looking to further expand in the retail financial services sector, announcing the launch of Robinhood Banking alongside a few other initiatives. At its second annual Gold...
EminiFX receiver sues ex-CFO for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty
David A. Castleman, EminiFX Receiver, has initiated an action against Clarelle Dieuveuil, the former Chief Financial Officer of EminiFX in the Supreme Court for the County of New York. In the Complaint, the Receiver alleges that the CFO is liable for breach of...
CySEC warns against five unauthorized investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning against five unauthorized investment firms. The warning targets the following entities: generalfx.io fintelligence24.com rcmbrokerslimited.com xbmkforex.com oakwell.finance CySEC notes that...
Yen Lacks Support as Bulls Take Control :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair climbed to 150.37 on Wednesday, indicating a fading correction from the previous session as trading volumes declined.Key drivers behind the USD/JPY surgeInvestors are shunning risk ahead of potential US retaliatory...
Worldline partners with Castles Technology to provide innovative SoftPOS payment solution in North America
Payment services provider Worldline today announced a partnership with Castles Technology to provide cutting-edge in-person payment solutions in North America. Worldline specializes in delivering top-tier payments technology to Independent Software Vendors (ISVs),...
CN50 index sensitive to flood of earnings this week :: InvestMacro
By ForexTime 34% of CN50 members reporting earnings this week. Earnings by BYD and China Merchants Bank helped support CN50 above 21-day SMA. 24% of CN50 members left to report earnings by the weekend. Banking stocks carry the most weightage (23.8%) on the CN50 index....
Interactive Brokers adds Solana, Cardano, Ripple, and Dogecoin to list of crypto assets
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) today announced the addition of four popular cryptocurrency tokens to its trading platform: Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Ripple (XRP), and Dogecoin (DOGE). These new tokens join Bitcoin (BTC),...
Australia’s inflation rate is at a 3-month low. Oil prices are approaching $70 again :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.01%, the S&P500 Index (US500) gained 0.16%, and the Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) was up 0.46%. Stocks extended gains on hopes that the US’s upcoming retaliatory tariffs next week will be narrower than...
BGC Group reaffirms revenue guidance for Q1 2025
BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC), a global marketplace, data, and financial technology services company for fixed income, Forex, energy, commodities, shipping, and equities, today provided an update on its outlook for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. BGC reaffirmed its...
LankaPay partners with Ant International to make Alipay+ available in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s national payment network LankaPay today announced its partnership with Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider, to launch Alipay+ acceptance in Sri Lanka. Over 400,000 LANKAQR merchants across Sri...
DXtrade raises its MENA presence via integration with Dubai-based Liquidity Provider amana
Trading platform developer Devexperts has announced a new partnership between its flagship SaaS trading platform, DXtrade, and amana, the Dubai-based neobroker and liquidity provider. Through the partnership, brokers licensing DXtrade will be able to offer traders...
CFI sponsors the Kuwait Basketball Association
Leading MENA based online trading provider CFI Financial Group has announced a new partnership with the Kuwait Basketball Association (KBA), as the Official Partner for the 2025 Kuwait Basketball Season. The parties said that this collaboration underscores CFI’s...
Spotware unveils cBroker v9.4 back office solution with Symbol Split capability
Leading trading technology provider Spotware, developer of the popular cTrader platform, has announced the release of cBroker v9.4, the latest iteration of its powerful back-office solution for brokers. This release follows the recent update of the cTrader 5.1...
Sucden Financial becomes registered Eurex Liquidity Provider
Sucden Financial today announced that it has become a registered Eurex Liquidity Provider, building on its existing Exchange membership. Eurex is one of the world’s leading derivatives exchanges, offering a broad range of international benchmark products and operates...
Exclusive: Evangeline Mauthe joins XTB as Head of Compliance MENA
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced FX and CFDs industry regulatory and compliance executive Evangeline Mauthe has joined Poland based broker XTB (WSE:XTB) as Head of Compliance MENA. She will be based in XTB’s just-opened Dubai office for her new role...
Saxo Bank Japan changes trading hours for TRY pairs
Saxo Bank Securities Co., Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank, today announced changes to trading conditions for currency pairs with the Turkish Lira (TRY). Currently, due to political turmoil in Turkey, the Turkish Lira is...
Hargreaves Lansdown shares delisted from LSE
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cancelled the listing of Hargreaves Lansdown Shares on the equity shares (commercial companies) category of the Official List and the London Stock Exchange has cancelled the trading of HL Shares on its main market for...
eToro IPO filing reveals Revenue of $824M, Profit of $192M in 2024
Israel based, social trading focused online broker eToro has taken the next step in its plans to go public on NASDAQ, publicly filing an “F-1” registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. While the filing is preliminary and does not yet...
Sumsub launches Reusable Digital Identity product suite
Today Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification platform, is launching its Reusable Digital Identity product suite. It aims to effectively mitigate repetitive verification and redundant Know Your Customer (KYC) checks that negatively impact user experience and...
CME Group, Google Cloud pilot solutions for tokenization of assets
CME Group and Google Cloud today announced that they are piloting solutions for seamless and secure wholesale payments and tokenization of assets. CME Group has successfully completed the first phase of integration and testing of Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL),...
Affirm expands multi-year agreement with J.P. Morgan Payments
Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, announced today that it is deepening its multi-year agreement with J.P. Morgan Payments. The agreement will make Affirm’s solutions available to J.P. Morgan Payments’...
Exclusive: Ahmed Azzam named Head of Market Research at Equiti Group
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that leading UAE based online brokerage Equiti Group has promoted Ahmed Azzam to the position of Head of Market Research. Ahmed Azzam first joined Equiti Group in early 2023, as was also reported exclusively at the time here at FNG, as a...
Robinhood adds Meta CRO John Hegeman to its Board
US neobroker Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced that John Hegeman has joined its Board of Directors. “John has strong experience driving innovation and growth across platforms and brings valuable perspectives as we expand our platform for millions of...
DTCC’s FICC launches enhanced Agent Clearing Service
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary has successfully launched its enhanced Agent Clearing Service, as well as new capabilities to separate house and customer activity and margin...
Binance takes action against market maker of project Movement
Binance has taken action against a market maker of the project Movement (MOVE) due to market irregularities. Binance has identified a market maker of the project Movement (MOVE) to have association with another market maker that Binance recently offboarded and forbid...
KX emerges as standalone software company
KX, a high-performance analytical database, today emerges as an independent software company following the sale of First Derivative by its parent company FD Technologies in October 2024. By merging temporal intelligence with ultra-fast data processing and analytics,...
IG Group hires Adevinta / Aalto alum Esteve Jane as MD Europe
FNG has learned that leading UK online broker IG Group (LON:IGG) has hired Barcelona based executive Esteve Jane as the company’s new Managing Director Europe Division, to head its non-UK European business. Esteve Jane joins IG Group from outside “the industry”. For...
Mexico’s Banco Base selects Integral FX technology to bolster derivatives operations
Financial institution trading tech provider Integral has announced that Mexican bank Banco Base has adopted its FX technology to elevate its derivatives operations and remain one step ahead of competitors. Banco Base, focused on international transfers and specialized...
Leverate integrates TradingView charts to enrich its brokerage solution
Leverate, a leading provider of cutting-edge brokerage and prop solutions, has announced its new collaboration with TradingView, the industry’s premier charting and trading platform. Through this collaboration, brokerages and prop trading firms using Leverate’s...
24 Exchange launches new direct connection to LCH ForexClear
Bermuda domiciled OTC product trading platform 24 Exchange has announced that it is officially an approved trade source for FX NDF clearing at LCH ForexClear, a leading foreign exchange clearing solution which is part of the Post Trade division of LSEG (London Stock...
Scheme of arrangement for Hargreaves Lansdown acquisition becomes effective
The scheme of arrangement for the Hargreaves Lansdown acquisition by Harp Bidco Limited has become effective. Harp Bidco Limited (“Bidco”) is a newly formed company indirectly owned by CVC Private Equity Funds, Nordic Capital XI Delta, SCSp (acting through its general...
Duterte’s rendition, PH political turmoil and the ICC’s dilemma :: InvestMacro
By Dan SteinbockOn Thursday, the Philippines saw hours of political drama that left masses of Filipinos angry and ICC observers perplexed. The Duterte rendition could have long-lasting, adverse consequences in both the Philippines and the ICC.In the Senate’s...
TradingView adds market data from 16 decentralized exchanges
TradingView has added market data from 16 decentralized exchanges. Built on six different blockchains, they bring a whole universe of crypto data to enhance analysis. With this latest update, TradingView is introducing data from the following blockchains and their...
Oil prices rise amid a new OPEC+ plan to cut production. Inflation in Singapore continues to weaken. :: InvestMacro
On Friday, the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 0.08% (week-to-date +1.27%). The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.08% (week-to-date +0.57%). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) gained 0.39% (week-to-date +0.42%). The major US indices bounced off their lows in the afternoon...
Forex Brokers vs. Payments: The Hidden Battle No One Talks About
The forex industry is a highly competitive space, marked by razor-thin margins and an ever-growing demand for seamless global operations. But behind the trading terminals and technical charts lies a challenge that often goes unspoken: payments. Traditional payment...
Rostro Group shuffles management ahead of planned expansion into payments, crypto
London and Cyprus based FX and CFD broker holding company Rostro Group has announced a series of management changes, ahead of what the company says will be an expansion into “a number of new verticals” including payments, digital assets, hedge funds and private...
CLEAR moves its payments and billing to Stripe
Financial infrastructure platform for businesses Stripe today announced that identity verification platform CLEAR is moving its payments and billing to Stripe. CLEAR is best known for its flagship membership, CLEAR Plus, which uses biometrics to speed up identity...
eToro enables clients in the UK and Europe to transfer their crypto to eToro to invest in other assets
Online broker eToro announced today that its clients in the UK and Europe can now transfer cryptoassets held with other exchanges, brokers, or in other blockchain wallets to the eToro Crypto Wallet, where they can convert their holdings to cash, in order to trade and...
HK regulator imposes $5M fine on Enlighten Securities Limited
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Enlighten Securities Limited (ESL) $5 million for internal control failures over securities margin financing. The SFC has also suspended the licence of Mr Denny Kua Kong Chak – a responsible...
CQG to no longer support Windows 10
CQG, a provider of high-performance technology solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, will no longer support Windows 10. Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. In line with this, CQG will no longer support...
21Shares announces new listings on Nasdaq Stockholm
21Shares AG, an issuer of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), today announced the listing of three of its leading ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm, further expanding the firm’s European footprint. The newly listed products include the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC), the...
Plus500 to acquire Mehta Equities
Retail FX and CFD broker Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) has conditionally agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Mehta Equities Limited, an Indian financial services company providing, inter alia, broking services including futures, options and cash equities trading...
FX week in review: NinjaTrader and Currency.com sold, Robinhood sports betting, record results at Swissquote and Tiger Brokers
Which crypto exchange operator paid $1.5 billion to acquire retail futures trading provider NinjaTrader? How is neobroker Robinhood breaking into the Sports Betting market? How did record results look like at each of Swissquote, and Tiger Brokers? Which executive...
Crypto platform Debiex to pay $2.4M for online romance scam
US derivatives market regulator The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona issued a default judgment against Debiex, a purported digital asset platform. The order, issued March 13, finds...
US Treasury removes economic sanctions against Tornado Cash
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced its decision to remove the economic sanctions against Tornado Cash. The decision follows “the Administration’s review of the novel legal and policy issues raised by use of financial sanctions against financial and...
CME Group imposes $60k fine on TFS Derivatives HK
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today posted a notice of disciplinary action against TFS Derivatives HK Limited. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which TFS Derivatives HK Limited neither admitted nor denied the rule violations or factual findings...
EURUSD Loses Momentum as Fed Bolsters the US Dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair is trending downward, approaching 1.0829 on Friday as investors evaluate the latest developments in US Federal Reserve monetary policy.Key drivers behind EUR/USD movementOn Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held its...
GBPUSD set for end March mayhem? :: InvestMacro
GBPUSD ↑ almost 3% MTDWednesday = UK Spring Statement + UK CPIOver past year UK CPI triggered moves of ↑ 0.5% & ↓ 0.3%Across the Atlantic = Fed speeches + US PCE report Bloomberg FX model: GBPUSD has 75% of trading within 1.2799 – 1.3081 over 1-week periodThe week...
Tigress Financial Partners to pay $100k fine to settle with FINRA
Tigress Financial Partners, LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $100,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Beginning in 2018, Tigress onboarded hundreds of new customers domiciled in high-risk foreign jurisdictions. From...
SNB cut the interest rate to 0.25%. Inflationary pressures are easing in Hong Kong and Malaysia :: InvestMacro
On Thursday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index was down 0.03%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) decreased by 0.22%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) fell by 0.33%. The US stocks closed lower on Thursday, ceding some of the previous session’s gains as investors reassessed...
CFTC asks Court to impose $18.9M penalty on head of Bright Future Financial
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has requested the Court to impose a heavy fine on Damien Moran, head of Crown Bullion, Inc. and Bright Future Financial LLC. The CFTC filed the relevant documents with the Texas Northern District Court on March 19, 2025....
ICE fines A.E. Bruggemann for alleged rule violations
ICE Futures U.S. has posted a disciplinary notice against A.E. Bruggemann & Co. On March 19, 2025, a subcommittee of the Exchange’s Business Conduct Committee determined that from February through June of 2023, A.E. Bruggemann & Co. may have violated Rules...
Exclusive: BDSwiss alum Elena Yiangou joins Finera as Head of Marketing
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Cyprus based payment solutions startup Finera has hired Elena Yiangou, as the company’s new Head of Marketing. Elena Yiangou joins Finera after spending the past eight years with Retail FX and CFDs broker BDSwiss, in various...
CQG unveils enhancements to CQG One and CQG Desktop platforms
CQG, a provider of high-performance technology solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, has updated CQG One and CQG Desktop. The enhancements in CQG One & CQG Desktop Version 10.2 include the addition of cost of carry functionality to the...
Compagnie Financière Tradition registers 11% Y/Y rise in revenues in 2024
Compagnie Financière Tradition SA, one of the world’s largest interdealer brokers in over-the-counter financial and commodity related products, today posted its financial results for 2024. In 2024, the dynamic macroeconomic environment in which the Group operated was...
Five luxury handbags: wife of OneCoin co-conspirator goes to the mattresses
Lidia S. Kolesnikova, wife of Mark Scott, who got a prison sentence for laundering $400 million of the proceeds from fraudulent investment scheme OneCoin, asserts her interest in five luxury handbags. Ms Kolesnikova acknowledges that her husband committed crimes but...
SBI Investment Co invests in QuEra Computing
SBI Investment Co., Ltd. today announced that it has invested in QuEra Computing Inc., a developer and provider of quantum computers using neutral atoms. Based in Boston, QuEra has built on pioneering research from nearby Harvard University and the MIT to develop the...
IOSCO launches new alerts portal to help combat investment fraud
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has introduced its new investors alerts portal, a dedicated platform to help combat investment fraud globally. The International Securities & Commodities Alerts Network (I-SCAN) is a unique global...
FCA fines London Metal Exchange £9.2M
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined the London Metal Exchange (LME) £9.2 million for failing to ensure its systems and controls were adequate to deal with severe market stress. Between 4 and 8 March 2022, the price of LME’s 3-month nickel futures...
eToro makes futures trading available to new clients in Spain
Online broker eToro announced today that it has made futures trading available to new clients in Spain. New clients are those who signed up from August 2024. The list of futures contracts available currently includes: Micro WTI Crude Oil Future Nasdaq 100 (Micro...
New Peaks on the Horizon :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3008 on Thursday, marking its highest level in 4.5 months. This upward momentum has fuelled speculation about additional gains for the British pound.Global Factors to Drive GBP/USD MovementThe market has...
DTCC joins ERC3643 Association – FX News Group
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced it is joining the ERC3643 Association. As a member, DTCC will contribute to the Association’s goals by promoting and advancing the ERC3643 token standard. The ERC3643 token standard, initially...
Exclusive: Dubai CFDs broker Stonefort hires Ahtesham Amin Syed as Head of Sales
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Dubai based startup Retail FX and CFDs broker Stonefort has hired experienced industry executive Ahtesham Amin Syed, as the company’s new Head of Sales. Ahtesham Amin Syed joins Stonefort from offshore CFDs broker 9Cents, where he...
The FOMC and PBoC expectedly kept interest rates at current levels. New Zealand’s economy came out of a recession :: InvestMacro
At Wednesday’s close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30) was up 0.93%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 1.08%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) jumped 1.41%. The Fed left the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25-4.5% at its March 2025 meeting, extending a...
NinjaTrader confirms $1.5B acquisition by Kraken
Further to our report from earlier today that crypto exchange operator Kraken was in late-stage talks to acquire retail futures trading provider NinjaTrader, NinjaTrader confirmed that indeed an agreement had been reached, which will see NinjaTrader sold for $1.5...
Exclusive: Trading 212 Chairman Andrew Bole steps down
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime Trading 212 board of directors member and Chairman Andrew Bole has resigned his role with the company. Andrew Bole had served as Chairman of Bulgaria/London based retail online broker Trading 212 since 2020. We reported...
CME Group to launch BrokerTec U.S. Treasury Central Limit Order Book in Chicago
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that it will launch a second BrokerTec central limit order book (CLOB) for cash U.S. Treasuries in the third quarter of 2025. The new CLOB will be co-located in Chicago next to CME Group’s deeply liquid...
Italy’s CONSOB blocks more unauthorized investment websites, total reaches 1260
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has issued orders for the blocking of several new unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the latest orders are: “Monetizeer”, website www.monetizeer.top; “Liberty Invested Limited”, website...
Muinmos buys equity stake in Africa Due Diligence
Client onboarding and KYC solutions provider Muinmos has announced that the company has formed a strategic partnership with Africa Due Diligence (ADD), to enhance trust and compliance in the African financial sector and create growth opportunities in the region. As...
HK regulator suspends finfluencer Franky Wong for 16 months
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has suspended Mr Wong Ming Chung, a finfluencer known as Franky Wong. Wong, who is a licensed representative of Tse’s Securities Limited (TSL), is suspended for 16 months from 19 March 2025 to 18 July 2026 following his...
Exclusive: Spotware CPO Denis Kiselev departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Spotware Systems’ Chief Product Officer (CPO), Denis Kiselev, has left the company. Denis Kiselev had served as Spotware’s CPO since January 2024, and oversaw development of the company’s popular cTrader multi-asset trading...
CME to update Client End of Day Report to include CME FX Spot+
Effective Sunday, April 13 (trade date Monday, April 14), the Client End of Day Report, which includes order and trade activity, will be updated to include CME FX Spot+. CME FX Spot Plus (CME FX Spot+) is a new tradable spot FX instrument, leveraging CME FX futures...
Centroid Risk integrated into the Match-Trader trading platform
Leading connectivity and execution solutions provider Centroid Solutions has announced the successful integration of Centroid Risk with the Match-Trader trading platform, further deepening the collaboration between the two companies. This development builds upon the...
MetaQuotes rolls out updated MT5 app for iOS-based devices
Fintech company MetaQuotes has released the latest version of the MetaTrader 5 mobile app for iOS-based devices. The app introduces a range of convenient chart features, along with important stability improvements for a smoother user experience. A text object for...
The US indices are under pressure again. Oil declines amid oversupply :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.62%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) was down 1.07%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) lost 1.66%. Tesla shares fell by 5.3% after RBC Capital Markets lowered its price target, citing increasing EV...
ASIC issues scam alert about impersonators
Consumers have received emails and phone calls from scammers purporting to be from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), asking them to provide a payment to enable funds or assets to be released. ASIC is aware of a recent example where requests...
Japanese Yen Continues to Slide as Bank of Japan Disappoints Markets :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair surged to 149.58 on Wednesday, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains as the Japanese yen extended its decline. The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) latest policy decision failed to inspire confidence, leaving investors...
