This week's selection of our editors’ favourite stories and reading recommendations.
Bloomberg
This week, our editors have taken their usual time out to catch up on some interesting stories that have featured in the global media. From the US elections to Deutsche Bank, not to mention in-car banking, read on and find out what they think. Here are their recommended articles of the week…
Victor Golovtchenko kicks off with his contribution which reflects on Deutsche Bank's woes…
A $10 Billion Scandal
While the markets are focused on the present woes of Deutsche Bank, an investigative report by The New Yorker magazine is delving into one of the numerous occasions on which senior bank executives have ignored or failed to spot numerous warning signs.
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
In what is a typically Russian story of deception and corruption, the report is exploring the depths of wrongdoings which have gone around the Russian embargo and helped oligarchs funnel money outside of the country at a critical time.
Deutsche Bank in the meantime continues to be too big to fail, too big to bail and seemingly too big to jail...
I wonder when will we see big banks get subjected to the same levels of scrutiny to which retail brokerages have been subjected by some national regulators for years.
Death and Taxes
Jeff Patterson, Senior Editor
We all want to be a genius, or perhaps some of us already think we are – it turns out all you need to do is lose a billion dollars in a fiscal year to achieve such accolades, according to Donald J. Trump, the Republican nominee.
This week marked an unexpected revelation that threatened to shake up the contours of the 2016 electoral race in the US, shining light on one of the most mercurial string of documents in recent memory, Donald Trump’s tax returns.
News broke earlier this week that the New York Times had acquired several pages of Donald Trump’s taxes from 1995. The documents had shown Trump to declare approximately $917 million in losses on his 1995 income tax return, which could not have come at a worse time for the businessman turned GOP nominee.
The issues raised with the filings are manifold, notwithstanding an erosion of the narrative that Trump is a successful businessman – nobody is doubting his prowess in deal making and his name still elicits one of the most widely recognized brands in the world.
However, losing almost a billion dollars in the midst of a historic economic expansion could leave a bitter taste in voters’ mouths, with Hillary Clinton already going on the offensive.
Perhaps of greater concern is the revelation that such losses could have prevented Trump from paying any Federal Income tax – a perfectly legal and feasible outcome – for up to 18 years.
This leak comes during a time when the nominee is presently traversing Rust Belt cities this week, a region unlikely to accept the ramifications of billion dollar tax right offs, losses, or $0 paid in taxes for almost two decades.
Trump is still holding strong with his refusal to release his taxes to the public. At this rate it is unlikely the full tranche of documents in any year will be released ahead of November, especially given the fate that befell Mitt Romney’s losing campaign in 2012.
Until then tax sleuths, voters, and avid readers will need to be placated by a litany of reasons put out by the Trump campaign for the documents being hidden from the public eye.
Bank in Your Car
I was interested in an article I read earlier this week about a partnership between Emirates NBD and Visa Connect that could result in your self-driving car driving you directly to an ATM which automatically dispenses cash.
Rosie Barnes, Editor
The in-car banking system is a new technology being shown within the Emirates NBD Future Lab at Emirates Towers in Dubai. Apparently, cars can already communicate directly with service depots and call centres run by their manufacturers, but with new technology including biometric security, a driverless car could take you immediately to an ATM that will dispense cash as you approach it.
The ‘bank in your car’ is estimated to be less than two years away and the fact that all Dubai government entities are moving so quickly into the future API (Application Programming Interface – a way of getting different software programs to talk to each other) suggests integration will not be that difficult.
I for one will be keeping an eye on what innovative developments are around the corner for banking and whether the ‘bank in your car’ concept will actually become a reality.
We conclude another week of stories that our editors are reading. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own. We look forward to hearing your opinions!
This week, our editors have taken their usual time out to catch up on some interesting stories that have featured in the global media. From the US elections to Deutsche Bank, not to mention in-car banking, read on and find out what they think. Here are their recommended articles of the week…
Victor Golovtchenko kicks off with his contribution which reflects on Deutsche Bank's woes…
A $10 Billion Scandal
While the markets are focused on the present woes of Deutsche Bank, an investigative report by The New Yorker magazine is delving into one of the numerous occasions on which senior bank executives have ignored or failed to spot numerous warning signs.
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
In what is a typically Russian story of deception and corruption, the report is exploring the depths of wrongdoings which have gone around the Russian embargo and helped oligarchs funnel money outside of the country at a critical time.
Deutsche Bank in the meantime continues to be too big to fail, too big to bail and seemingly too big to jail...
I wonder when will we see big banks get subjected to the same levels of scrutiny to which retail brokerages have been subjected by some national regulators for years.
Death and Taxes
Jeff Patterson, Senior Editor
We all want to be a genius, or perhaps some of us already think we are – it turns out all you need to do is lose a billion dollars in a fiscal year to achieve such accolades, according to Donald J. Trump, the Republican nominee.
This week marked an unexpected revelation that threatened to shake up the contours of the 2016 electoral race in the US, shining light on one of the most mercurial string of documents in recent memory, Donald Trump’s tax returns.
News broke earlier this week that the New York Times had acquired several pages of Donald Trump’s taxes from 1995. The documents had shown Trump to declare approximately $917 million in losses on his 1995 income tax return, which could not have come at a worse time for the businessman turned GOP nominee.
The issues raised with the filings are manifold, notwithstanding an erosion of the narrative that Trump is a successful businessman – nobody is doubting his prowess in deal making and his name still elicits one of the most widely recognized brands in the world.
However, losing almost a billion dollars in the midst of a historic economic expansion could leave a bitter taste in voters’ mouths, with Hillary Clinton already going on the offensive.
Perhaps of greater concern is the revelation that such losses could have prevented Trump from paying any Federal Income tax – a perfectly legal and feasible outcome – for up to 18 years.
This leak comes during a time when the nominee is presently traversing Rust Belt cities this week, a region unlikely to accept the ramifications of billion dollar tax right offs, losses, or $0 paid in taxes for almost two decades.
Trump is still holding strong with his refusal to release his taxes to the public. At this rate it is unlikely the full tranche of documents in any year will be released ahead of November, especially given the fate that befell Mitt Romney’s losing campaign in 2012.
Until then tax sleuths, voters, and avid readers will need to be placated by a litany of reasons put out by the Trump campaign for the documents being hidden from the public eye.
Bank in Your Car
I was interested in an article I read earlier this week about a partnership between Emirates NBD and Visa Connect that could result in your self-driving car driving you directly to an ATM which automatically dispenses cash.
Rosie Barnes, Editor
The in-car banking system is a new technology being shown within the Emirates NBD Future Lab at Emirates Towers in Dubai. Apparently, cars can already communicate directly with service depots and call centres run by their manufacturers, but with new technology including biometric security, a driverless car could take you immediately to an ATM that will dispense cash as you approach it.
The ‘bank in your car’ is estimated to be less than two years away and the fact that all Dubai government entities are moving so quickly into the future API (Application Programming Interface – a way of getting different software programs to talk to each other) suggests integration will not be that difficult.
I for one will be keeping an eye on what innovative developments are around the corner for banking and whether the ‘bank in your car’ concept will actually become a reality.
We conclude another week of stories that our editors are reading. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own. We look forward to hearing your opinions!
Only 7% of New XTB Clients Pick CFDs Now, Down From 80% in 2019
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
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