White Label, Big Bill? The Hidden Costs of Going Plug-and-Play in Prop Trading
- White label tech helps prop firms launch fast, but it often comes at a high cost and reduced control over risk, branding, and infrastructure.
- Building in-house tech gives flexibility and control, but many prop firms underestimate the complexity, cost, and staffing required.
Monday, 05/05/2025 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
Prop Firms Challenge CFD Brokers: Takeover or Coexistence?
- Prop firms are drawing traders away from CFD brokers with capital access and structured rules, reshaping the online trading landscape.
- “Prop firms have an easier and cheaper way to acquire users than brokers, so it makes sense for brokers to open prop arms to acquire more users”: The5ers' CEO.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 08:31 GMT by
Paul Golden
Trump's Tariffs Spark Turmoil – and a Boom in Derivatives
- Volatility is boosting derivatives trading as political turmoil drives both retail and institutional demand.
- “With all the craziness that this [US] administration seems to like to create we are seeing a lot of volatility, which is great for trading.”
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 09:54 GMT by
Paul Golden
The Flock of Hedge Funds to GCC: Asset Gathering Booms, But Liquidity Constraints Persist
- With 100% foreign ownership and zero capital gains tax, the Gulf Cooperation Council region is becoming a prime destination for hedge funds, leading to a 125% surge in fund registrations year over year.
- “Hedge funds are setting up here not necessarily to trade just the GCC but to trade markets globally,” says Damian Bunce, CEO of GTN Middle East.
Wednesday, 12/03/2025 | 11:10 GMT by
Paul Golden
Beyond Exotic Pairs: Brokers Focus More on Enhancing Services in Low Volatile Market
- FX brokers focus on better services, like enhancing liquidity and introducing of innovative trading tools.
- Traders are also adopting low volatility of 'majors' as with cost-effective hedging strategies.
Monday, 17/02/2025 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
FX Central Limit Order Books Trading Gains Traction, but Swaps Face Key Challenges
- FX CLOB trading is growing, but swaps face hurdles due to credit concerns, market fragmentation, and transparency issues.
- New platform features enhance FX trading, but moving swaps to CLOBs requires industry backing and structural changes.
Monday, 03/02/2025 | 10:22 GMT by
Paul Golden
Pre-Hedging in FX: Balancing Risk and Transparency Without Any Standardization
- Pre-hedging in FX is a tool for managing risks, but IOSCO highlights the need for clearer practices and greater transparency.
- Such risk management practices are not always appropriate to handle retail risks.
Tuesday, 21/01/2025 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
FCA's Consumer Duty Adds Costs, Making London the Most Demanding Market for Retail Firms
- More than a year after its implementation, the new rules increased compliance costs by 25% in some cases.
- However, the regulator lacks a broker monitoring system, making it hard to track if firms move to less regulated markets.
Thursday, 19/12/2024 | 08:46 GMT by
Paul Golden
Volatility Drove FX Markets in 2024: What Do Six Analysts Predict for 2025?
- “It has been a good year for volatility, which brokers and traders like,” said Adam Button at ForexLive.
- US-China trade tensions will shape FX markets, impacting regional currencies.
Tuesday, 17/12/2024 | 09:43 GMT by
Paul Golden
Fixed-Fee Subscription Model Eliminates Brokers’ Revenue Risks, but Is It Sustainable?
- Subscription models with a fixed fee can reduce uncertainty around FX broker technology pricing.
- Smaller firms could use this approach to attract cost-conscious traders, but scaling can be an issue.
Monday, 11/11/2024 | 13:04 GMT by
Paul Golden
Unregulated FX Brokers Offer High Leverage and Low Fees, but Can Benefits Outweigh Risks?
- Anecdotal evidence suggests that the number of unregulated FX derivatives trading platforms is growing.
- Venues operating outside regulatory scrutiny avoid millions of dollars a year in compliance costs.
Thursday, 07/11/2024 | 15:03 GMT by
Paul Golden
OTC Derivatives vs ETPs: Which Is a Better Revenue Generator for CFDs Brokers?
- XTB highlights growing demand for exchange-traded instruments across CEE and MENA.
- OTC derivatives business revenues climb at StoneX on the back of a significant increase in the number of contacts.
- Growth in options and futures volumes contribute to commission revenue at Interactive Brokers.
Wednesday, 25/09/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
CMC Markets Surpasses Plus500: FY24 Per Client Revenue Hits £4,685
- According to the company's latest annual results, despite a drop in active traders, the broker increased per-client revenue.
- Increased focus on institutional, high-value retail clients expected to boost revenues further.
Tuesday, 06/08/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
Plus500 Leaves Competitors Behind with $3,115 in Revenue Per Client
- Finance Magnates has delved into the recent financial results of the Israeli broker to dissect through different parameters.
- Revenue per client remained strong last year as a drop in overall income was matched by a fall in the number of active customers.
Tuesday, 04/06/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
Interactive Brokers Cashes in on US Interest Rate Surge
- Analyzing the annual results, Interactive Brokers saw 42% increase in total revenue, outpacing IG (5%), Saxo (11%), and Fidelity (12%).
- Expanding into global markets, Nasdaq Copenhagen and the Prague Stock Exchange were added to the list of tradable options.
Tuesday, 14/05/2024 | 12:52 GMT by
Paul Golden
T+1 Securities Settlement Looms: Why Automating FX Processes Becomes Key in Managing Risks
- With weeks before the US moves to T+1 securities settlement, the challenge of simultaneously executing equity and currency trades persists.
- Market analysts are concerned that transaction funding dependent on FX settlement might not occur in time.
Tuesday, 07/05/2024 | 15:37 GMT by
Paul Golden
Pitfalls of "Herd Behavior" in Investing: Insights from the Super Wealthy
- In an interview with Finance Magnates, Investment expert Salvatore Buscemi cautioned against blindly conforming to the crowd's investment decisions.
- Buscemi underscored the significance of investing in one's potential through networking.
Thursday, 21/03/2024 | 17:00 GMT by
Paul Golden
Size Still Matters in Investment Product Accessibility
- The average cost of retail investment products is falling across the EU, but there is a disparity in accessibility cost.
- Although ETFs are growing in popularity, retail demand for actively managed funds persists.
Monday, 05/02/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
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