We wrap up another week with a selection of our editors’ favourite stories and reading recommendations.
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As the weekend descends on us and our thoughts turn towards some form of relaxation, it’s good to lie back, drift away and let your imagination run wild.
Imagine flying to the moon, or even more far-fetched, setting up a base there. We can but dream! However, as we all know, dreams can sometimes become a reality.
Which brings us onto the subject of our first reading recommendation for the weekend…
3D Printing in Space
Avi Mizrahi, Editor
This week I’ll suggest you read “Want to build a moon base? Easy. Just print it” by Morgan Saletta over at The Conversation. I have been following the futuristic development of 3D printing technologies for years out of pure interest and recently had to look at its more practical aspects to help with a creative project my wife is working on.
Much can and has been written about 3D printing regarding possibilities that are still very far from commercial use, like 3D printing human hearts, nanobots and 3D printers that can print more 3D printers and so on.
I like this article because while discussing a subject that easily lends itself to wild imagination, it is very realistic and lists many actual developments without being too long.
And now back to some more earthly matters...
The Big Short
Steven Hatzakis Editor
A Yahoo Finance article caught my eye this week about Scion Asset Management, which depicted a scene with Hollywood actor Christian Bale – who played the role of the firm’s real life fund manager Dr. Michael Burry – in the movie ‘The Big Short’ which chronicled the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
According to the Yahoo Finance article, Scion Asset Management unloaded a number of bank stocks during the first quarter of 2016, as per regulatory filings, yet any ‘short’ positions the firm holds aren’t required to be disclosed on the 13-F filings – adding to the curiosity if another big short is in development.
I had come across this news as Finance Magnates covered relevant subjects, including the six US Federal agencies that proposed a new rule this week to lessen systemic risk by curbing excessive risk that is incentivized by compensation (including in lending and securities firms), and following the abrupt departure of LendingClub’s founder Renaud Laplanche over such concerns which have now put the spotlight on Fintech companies within the lending space.
We conclude by briefly re-visiting the subject of Brexit which we focused on last week. Boris Johnson’s ice-cream magic may have worn off somewhat as it now looks as though the Bremain campaign is taking off in a big way. A bit of a turnaround to say the least, but well, anything can happen in politics!
The Bremain campaign is hitting new highs amongst pollsters, with the opinion that the United Kingdom should continue to be a member of the European Union picking up speed. With a massive lead, the latest telephone poll is in
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favor of the camp that sides with EU membership.
We can clearly see a big discrepancy amongst online and telephone polls with the former narrowly favoring a Brexit, whilst the latter favors a continuation of the current status quo.
With gaming site Betfair putting the odds of the UK staying in the EU at 76 per cent, the likelihood of a leave vote seems to be diminishing in tandem with a massive rally of the British pound today.
We can only wait and see.
On behalf of the contributing editors at Finance Magnates, we hope you found our reading suggestions worthy of your attention. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own.
As the weekend descends on us and our thoughts turn towards some form of relaxation, it’s good to lie back, drift away and let your imagination run wild.
Imagine flying to the moon, or even more far-fetched, setting up a base there. We can but dream! However, as we all know, dreams can sometimes become a reality.
Which brings us onto the subject of our first reading recommendation for the weekend…
3D Printing in Space
Avi Mizrahi, Editor
This week I’ll suggest you read “Want to build a moon base? Easy. Just print it” by Morgan Saletta over at The Conversation. I have been following the futuristic development of 3D printing technologies for years out of pure interest and recently had to look at its more practical aspects to help with a creative project my wife is working on.
Much can and has been written about 3D printing regarding possibilities that are still very far from commercial use, like 3D printing human hearts, nanobots and 3D printers that can print more 3D printers and so on.
I like this article because while discussing a subject that easily lends itself to wild imagination, it is very realistic and lists many actual developments without being too long.
And now back to some more earthly matters...
The Big Short
Steven Hatzakis Editor
A Yahoo Finance article caught my eye this week about Scion Asset Management, which depicted a scene with Hollywood actor Christian Bale – who played the role of the firm’s real life fund manager Dr. Michael Burry – in the movie ‘The Big Short’ which chronicled the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
According to the Yahoo Finance article, Scion Asset Management unloaded a number of bank stocks during the first quarter of 2016, as per regulatory filings, yet any ‘short’ positions the firm holds aren’t required to be disclosed on the 13-F filings – adding to the curiosity if another big short is in development.
I had come across this news as Finance Magnates covered relevant subjects, including the six US Federal agencies that proposed a new rule this week to lessen systemic risk by curbing excessive risk that is incentivized by compensation (including in lending and securities firms), and following the abrupt departure of LendingClub’s founder Renaud Laplanche over such concerns which have now put the spotlight on Fintech companies within the lending space.
We conclude by briefly re-visiting the subject of Brexit which we focused on last week. Boris Johnson’s ice-cream magic may have worn off somewhat as it now looks as though the Bremain campaign is taking off in a big way. A bit of a turnaround to say the least, but well, anything can happen in politics!
The Bremain campaign is hitting new highs amongst pollsters, with the opinion that the United Kingdom should continue to be a member of the European Union picking up speed. With a massive lead, the latest telephone poll is in
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
favor of the camp that sides with EU membership.
We can clearly see a big discrepancy amongst online and telephone polls with the former narrowly favoring a Brexit, whilst the latter favors a continuation of the current status quo.
With gaming site Betfair putting the odds of the UK staying in the EU at 76 per cent, the likelihood of a leave vote seems to be diminishing in tandem with a massive rally of the British pound today.
We can only wait and see.
On behalf of the contributing editors at Finance Magnates, we hope you found our reading suggestions worthy of your attention. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own.
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
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
