SFC Fines Merrill Lynch $2 Million for Regulatory Breaches
Wednesday, 01/04/2015 | 08:58 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
CME Europe Announces First Trades of Physically Delivered Cocoa Futures
Tuesday, 31/03/2015 | 14:24 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Ran Strauss Stepping Down from CEO Position at Leverate
- Leverate has announced that its CEO, Ran Strauss, is stepping down from the position with a replacement to be introduced in the coming weeks. Strauss will continue with a non-executive board position.
Sunday, 15/03/2015 | 14:17 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Heron Tower Raid Shows How FX Sponsorship Can Be a Double Edged Sword
- While it hasn't been announced which firm is involved in Thursday's arrests, the media focus on CWMFX, propelled by the many sports partnerships the broker is engaged with, illustrates the toll vast exposure may take.
Monday, 09/03/2015 | 12:57 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
How Will Alpari UK's Demise Affect the Group's Dubai Office?
- Several industry participants are negotiating for the Alpari ME unit, eyeing its ready made local infrastructure. Mass migration of the office's 40 employees to a local competitor is also on the agenda.
Tuesday, 17/02/2015 | 12:21 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
The Bitcoin Exchange: Volatility Breeds Opportunity Despite Headwinds
Monday, 09/02/2015 | 22:01 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
LQD Markets to Go after Negative Balances, Client Funds "Appear to Have a Deficit"
- The UK-based broker which faced bankruptcy in the aftermath of the CHF storm has officially entered special administration. The firm's insolvency micro-site bears some dire news for clients regarding their funds.
Tuesday, 03/02/2015 | 09:25 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Alpari Boosts Partnership with FC Zenit Saint Petersburg
- The russian broker will be promoted in Zenit's home games and on their website as the partnership becomes national. Ticket holders will be offered free tutorials in an attempt to translate the deal into conversion.
Wednesday, 28/01/2015 | 11:00 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Exclusive: Boston Technologies Seeks to Sell Business amid Market Turmoil
- Forex Magnates has learned that the software provider is promptly looking for a buyer, following liquidity pricing issues. If a white knight does not emerge, BT may approach the FCA for guidance.
Monday, 26/01/2015 | 11:40 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
FCA Visits Brokers Inspecting Swiss Debacle Impact on Client Assets
- UK FIRMS in the forex space have been in direct contact with the UK regulator in reference to client money rules and regulations, Forex Magnates has learned. Firms are being questioned on their CASS Resolution Pack.
Tuesday, 20/01/2015 | 18:22 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
If You Are a Broker Pressed to Sell, This May Be Your Way Out
- Over the weekend brokers were quick to inform us about their appetite for other players' businesses. If you happened to be following up on these hoping to score a deal, now you can take it forward by letting us know.
Monday, 19/01/2015 | 10:00 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Alpari UK Reverses Formal Insolvency Process Announcement, Considering a Sale
- The wild rollercoaster ride continues as Alpari UK Clarifies it has not entered a formal insolvency process "notwithstanding previous announcements." The Board of directors are "urgently" considering a sale.
Saturday, 17/01/2015 | 21:58 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Bitcoin Picks: Startup Funding and One Poetic Plea
- This week's stories in the cryptocurrency space include a bitcoin exchange announcing free trading, the biggest ever Euro coins' counterfeit, Litecoin's founder twit and a surprising legal line of defense.
Saturday, 27/12/2014 | 02:16 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
The Russian Federation Council Approves Forex Law
- The law outlining the establishment of regulation in the Russian foreign exchange market has passed another legal phase, to take effect in octobers 2015 as brokers will have to obtain a license by January 2016.
Thursday, 25/12/2014 | 12:35 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Barclays' Settlement with Authorities on Forex Manipulation Scandal to Exceed £500 Million
- The London based bank’s CEO said to Sky News he is hoping to settle forex manipulation allegations in 2015, reckoning that the half a billion pound set aside for it may be insufficient: “It will be a bigger number."
Thursday, 18/12/2014 | 11:31 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Itzik Noy Elected as Chairman of Israel's Trading Arenas Association
- FXCM Israel has just tapped Itzik Noy as its newest Chamber Trading Head, following the sudden and notable void created by the departure of Tal Zohar in October – his appointment is effective immediately.
Wednesday, 17/12/2014 | 18:28 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Idan Hartman Relinquishes Role as CEO of Fusion Media Agency
- Idan Hartman, CEO at Fusion Media Agency has reportedly relinquished his position with the group after nearly three years in the role, according to information learned by Forex Magnates.
Thursday, 04/12/2014 | 13:48 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Follow-up: TraderXP Intensifies Restructuring with Cutbacks on the Horizon
- After reporting on a potential association of binary options brands for a joint IPO, Forex Magnates has set out to inquire about the enterprise's progress and discovered that the story has somewhat evolved.
Wednesday, 26/11/2014 | 09:30 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
See more
!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|} !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}