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Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch. Education: MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics

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Damian Chmiel

3381 articles

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Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch. Education: MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics

Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch. Education: MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics

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Technology

Beeks Financial Cloud Swings to Pre-Tax Loss as Revenue Falls 7%

  • The shift to revenue-sharing contracts and delayed deployments weigh on H1 numbers despite a jump in new contract wins.
  • Annualized recurring revenue grows 15%, exchange client count reaches seven, as the company says H2 should see a sharp earnings reversal.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 08:38 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

RoboForex Joins Rivals in Offering Swap-Free Accounts to All Traders

  • The Belize-based broker extends swap-free accounts to clients worldwide, saying it will not offset the move by raising spreads or commissions.
  • The rollout follows a regional pilot program and enters a market where other retail brokers have been competing on cost reduction.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 07:51 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

Ant International Joins ATFX, PU Prime on Argentina's Sponsor Roster Ahead of 2026 World Cup

  • The Singapore-based fintech giant secures marketing rights for Alipay+ and affiliated brands across the region.
  • AFA adds another financial technology partner as it ramps up commercial expansion ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 07:37 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Executive Moves

XS.com Names Retail Sales Head With Prior Roles at Exness, ICM Capital, FXCM, and CFI

  • Simon-Peter Massabni brings close to three years at Exness and more than a decade of MENA trading experience to the newly assigned role.
  • The appointment follows a string of licensing wins and office openings as the broker looks to grow its retail client base across regulated markets.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 06:50 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Trending

How Low Can Silver Go? Silver Price Prediction and Why XAG/USD Is Falling

  • Silver is dropping for the third consecutive session on Friday, March 13, testing below $82 per ounce and probing the 50-day EMA.
  • The technical analysis shows silver still trapped in the same $70-$94 consolidation since early February.
  • The bearish silver price forecasts range from $60 to $50 per ounce, but the bull case to $120 and beyond remains structurally intact.
Friday, 13/03/2026 | 09:29 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

Former BlackBull Executive Returns After Two Years With Own Offshore CFD Broker TabTrade

  • Benjamin Boulter has just announced the launch of his own retail trading brand, built on MetaTrader 5.
  • For now, the firm is regulated only in the Saint Lucia, which has recently become a go-to destination primarily for prop firms
Thursday, 12/03/2026 | 12:19 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Bitpanda's Profit Falls 75%, Firm Blames Pre-IPO Spending Push

  • The adjusted EBITDA drops sharply as Vienna-based crypto firm ramps up spending on product development and global expansion.
  • The user base tops 7.4 million as the company locks in regulatory approvals across Europe, the UK, and the UAE
Thursday, 12/03/2026 | 12:03 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Regulation

ESMA Finally Admits MiFID II Rules Are Too Complex and Too Costly for Retail Investors

  • The regulator finds that disclosure requirements and suitability checks are pushing ordinary Europeans away from investing.
  • The findings validate years of industry complaints, but consumer groups warn simplification must not come at the expense of protection.
Thursday, 12/03/2026 | 09:40 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

Futu Is Chasing 800,000 New Clients in 2026 After a Record Year

  • The Hong Kong-based online broker posts strong full-year results driven by surging U.S. stock demand and Asia client growth.
  • The AI-linked equities and Hong Kong IPO pipeline fuel Q4 trading volumes to all-time highs.
Thursday, 12/03/2026 | 08:16 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX

TP ICAP Posts Record $3.15B Revenue, Launches $107M Buyback as Profit Climbs

  • World's largest wholesale broker beats analyst expectations on earnings; recommends 4% dividend increase as buyback total nears £600m since 2023.
  • FX headwind of up to £10m flagged for 2026, but board says full-year profit target remains intact.
Thursday, 12/03/2026 | 07:29 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

Trade Republic Wants to Give You Access to Private Equity. Here's Why That Worries Experts

  • Liquidity warnings mount as new fund structures open illiquid markets to ordinary savers.
  • A transatlantic debate over tokenized private stocks adds a new fault line to an already fraught push.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 13:01 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Technology

Gold-i Gives MetaTrader 5 Brokers On-Chain Derivatives Access Through Hyperliquid Tie-Up

  • The UK-based trading technology firm says the move gives brokers direct access to on-chain perpetual futures and spot crypto liquidity
  • The company says it plans to back both centralised and decentralised venues as institutional demand for DeFi grows
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 12:35 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

Spotware Systems Expands cTrader Into LATAM Prop Trading via TFunded Deal

  • The trading platform wants to reach Latin American traders as the prop industry looks to underserved markets.
  • Deal also brings in Binvank, a regional brokerage providing execution infrastructure for TFunded's funded accounts.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 10:04 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

Investment Scams Top Fraud Rankings as Artifical Intelligence Drives $62 Billion in Losses

  • The AI-powered schemes targeting retail investors now lead all authorized push payment fraud categories.
  • The global scam losses hit $62 billion in 2025, growing more than twice as fast as traditional bank fraud.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 09:25 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

TTT Markets Declares 200 Demo Sign-Ups in a Day: So Why Aren't More Prop Firms Doing This?

  • Rapid early uptake puts pressure on an industry that has long required traders to pay before they can test the product.
  • The firm's founder argues free trials should become standard practice, but the economics of prop trading make that complicated.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 08:16 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

"The Classic Separation Between CFD and Crypto Starts to Feel Like an Unnecessary Distance," Says MEXC COO

  • Tokenized equity volumes have grown 30-fold as crypto platforms push into 24/7 access to U.S. stocks.
  • The SEC's January 2026 guidance on synthetic token structures is forcing a transparency reckoning that extends beyond any single platform.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 07:11 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

XTB Adds a Kill Switch to Its Investment App to Lock Out Hackers

  • The Polish broker says users can instantly freeze withdrawals, trades, and card payments if they suspect their account has been compromised.
  • The feature arrives months after an alleged hack cost a Polish client $38,000 and forced the company to overhaul its security policies.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 09:12 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

After Gold Futures, GCEX Adds Paxos and Tether Tokenized Gold for On-Chain Trading

  • The London-based digital prime brokerage now offers on-chain PAXG and XAUt alongside CFD equivalents.
  • The move comes two months after a separate gold futures CFD launch as the firm expands its commodities shelf.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 08:36 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Trending

How High Can Silver Go? Silver Price Predictions Target $300 in 2026

  • Silver is up 161% year-on-year and testing $90 per ounce on Tuesday March 10, bouncing for the third straight session.
  • Price predictions for 2026 span from JP Morgan's $81 average to Bank of America's $309 bull case.
  • They are driven by the thesis that physical shortages are permanently breaking the paper pricing mechanism.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 08:22 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Regulation

CFTC Chief Just Said "We Do Not Decide What You Should Trade"

  • Chairman Michael Selig says the agency will move away from rule-by-enforcement and focus on fraud and market manipulation.
  • Remarks outline a broader shift in derivatives oversight, including prediction markets and regulatory rollbacks.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 08:11 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

Saxo Bank Japan Starts Stock Lending, Claims First-in-Market Status for Five European Countries

  • The new service covers more than 6,500 US and EU securities across six markets.
  • More retail brokers are adding stock lending to their product lineups, with eToro and flatexDEGIRO among the latest to do so.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 06:45 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

US Pre-Market Reporting Clock Moves to 4 AM on March 30

  • Expanded trade reporting window signals a deeper push toward 24-hour US equity market access.
  • An operational carve-out for overnight trades reveals the infrastructure gaps firms still face.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 06:20 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Trending

Why Is Bitcoin Going Down? How Low Can BTC Go and What Are Analyst Bitcoin Price Predictions

  • Bitcoin fell for four consecutive sessions from $73,000 to $66,100 before rebounding 3.7% to $68,404 on Monday March 9.
  • The technical analysis shows BTC still trapped in the same consolidation, with the 200 EMA near $88,000 required to confirm any trend reversal.
  • A structural shift in the Bitcoin options market - with options OI overtaking futures at $74.1B vs $65.2B - is changing how institutions hedge.
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 09:55 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Why Oil Prices Increase 74% in Three Weeks and Why Brokers Are Hitting Risk Limits for the First Time Since 2020

  • CFD brokers scramble to contain exposure as crude prices post their biggest weekly gain since records began.
  • Brent crude price tests the $120-per-barrel area, the highest level in nearly four years.
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 09:02 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Analysis

Revolut Built a Trading Desk With AI in 30 Minutes. Will Prompts Replace Broker Platforms?

  • A side project by two engineers is forcing a hard look at what CFD firms and fintech platforms actually sell.
  • Revolut's MCP experiment exposes a widening gap between crypto-native firms and traditional retail brokers still competing on interface design.
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 08:00 GMT by Damian Chmiel
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