We end another week with a selection of our editors’ favourite stories and reading recommendations.
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As the year draws to a close, we thought it would be apt to share some festive stories that made the press this week. Why not take five and catch up with our editors' reading recommendations?
We kick-off with Sylwester Majewski who is already in the Christmas spirit!...
Santa Claus is Everywhere!
Who doesn't like presents? Each year millions of people across the world receive Christmas presents. Most are delivered by Santa Claus, an old man with a round belly and a long, white beard. However there is one person who has received a present from someone else – one of the wealthiest people on the planet.
Sylwester Majewski Chief Analyst
Redditgifts is a large online gift exchange which started connecting internet stranger-friends around the world with one another back in 2009. Today it involves around 120,000 participants worldwide.
It is the world’s largest secret Santa exchange, matching participants through a 'giant daisy chain'. Each Santa is given a person’s username so they can scour through the profile to find the perfect gift. This year it was Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft.
Aerrix's package amongst other gifts included Xbox Minecraft with three special-edition wireless controllers and a handwritten note from Gates, together with a framed picture of Aerrix and her partner and Gates photoshopped in the image.
An even more touching present was given to one of the Best Buy employees, who was visiting a NY store every day, playing Nintendo’s Wii U demo station. One of the managers, Raheim Storr, put up a video of the employees presenting their gift to the unsuspecting young stranger. "...this kid came in every single day to play the display Wii U, the employees in this store saw an opportunity to make a child smile and did just that."
"They chipped in and purchased a Wii U for him with their own money", said Rahein Storr, one of the managers. "Is that not wonderful? That is what we call spirit of the holidays!"
Lights Out!
There have been no shortage of predictions heading into the new year in what has already been a year full of surprises and upsets – which included surprise outcomes in the UK and the United States’ presidential race.
Jeff Patterson, Senior Editor
One interesting prediction in 2017 however is that the internet would go dark for a period of 24 hours, which could have huge consequences in what would certainly be uncharted territory.
Cyber attacks, and by extension cyber security, have each grown in tandem as these threats become more commonplace worldwide. These attacks hit not just servers, but banking groups, data caches, or even emails.
According to a recent article on Business Insider, technology experts at security firm LogRhythm portend the escalation of such attacks to hit the entire internet, possibly for a period of 24 hours.
What would the world be like without the internet for 24 hours? For those of us who were born in the 1990s or later, such a situation has never been witnessed.
A dark internet could spark widespread panic across markets, and could also be endemic of the vulnerability caused by the reliance our society places on seamless access to internet connections.
Financial markets would almost certainly plummet in the short-term, among other knee jerk reactions. Luckily for proponents of cyber security, financial markets, and civilization, the vast majority of predictions fail to come to fruition.
Time for India
This week, we learned that India’s economy has outgrown the UK economy, in terms of GDP. Apparently, India is now the world’s sixth economy, after United States, China, Japan, Germany, and France. This historical milestone was expected to happen only in 2020.
Michael Pearl Head Of Business Intelligence
But the aftermath of the Brexit that devalued the British pound by 20 percent, along with India’s rapid growth rate, has allowed the sub-continent to Bridge the gap much faster.
But beyond these comparisons (some disputed by pundits and analysts), there are various signs on the ground that support the notion of India’s rise over the declining Western economies. Take the software and services giant Amdocs. This week the Israeli business daily Calcalist revealed that the corporation now employs more people in India than in Israel and the US (its 'natural' R&D centers).
These trends are a product of the interesting policies of India’s innovative prime minister Narendra Modi. His 'make in India' policy is set to draw foreign investment, thus increasing technological manufacturing by deregulation and creating eco-systems for investors.Read the full article here.
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!
As the year draws to a close, we thought it would be apt to share some festive stories that made the press this week. Why not take five and catch up with our editors' reading recommendations?
We kick-off with Sylwester Majewski who is already in the Christmas spirit!...
Santa Claus is Everywhere!
Who doesn't like presents? Each year millions of people across the world receive Christmas presents. Most are delivered by Santa Claus, an old man with a round belly and a long, white beard. However there is one person who has received a present from someone else – one of the wealthiest people on the planet.
Sylwester Majewski Chief Analyst
Redditgifts is a large online gift exchange which started connecting internet stranger-friends around the world with one another back in 2009. Today it involves around 120,000 participants worldwide.
It is the world’s largest secret Santa exchange, matching participants through a 'giant daisy chain'. Each Santa is given a person’s username so they can scour through the profile to find the perfect gift. This year it was Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft.
Aerrix's package amongst other gifts included Xbox Minecraft with three special-edition wireless controllers and a handwritten note from Gates, together with a framed picture of Aerrix and her partner and Gates photoshopped in the image.
An even more touching present was given to one of the Best Buy employees, who was visiting a NY store every day, playing Nintendo’s Wii U demo station. One of the managers, Raheim Storr, put up a video of the employees presenting their gift to the unsuspecting young stranger. "...this kid came in every single day to play the display Wii U, the employees in this store saw an opportunity to make a child smile and did just that."
"They chipped in and purchased a Wii U for him with their own money", said Rahein Storr, one of the managers. "Is that not wonderful? That is what we call spirit of the holidays!"
Lights Out!
There have been no shortage of predictions heading into the new year in what has already been a year full of surprises and upsets – which included surprise outcomes in the UK and the United States’ presidential race.
Jeff Patterson, Senior Editor
One interesting prediction in 2017 however is that the internet would go dark for a period of 24 hours, which could have huge consequences in what would certainly be uncharted territory.
Cyber attacks, and by extension cyber security, have each grown in tandem as these threats become more commonplace worldwide. These attacks hit not just servers, but banking groups, data caches, or even emails.
According to a recent article on Business Insider, technology experts at security firm LogRhythm portend the escalation of such attacks to hit the entire internet, possibly for a period of 24 hours.
What would the world be like without the internet for 24 hours? For those of us who were born in the 1990s or later, such a situation has never been witnessed.
A dark internet could spark widespread panic across markets, and could also be endemic of the vulnerability caused by the reliance our society places on seamless access to internet connections.
Financial markets would almost certainly plummet in the short-term, among other knee jerk reactions. Luckily for proponents of cyber security, financial markets, and civilization, the vast majority of predictions fail to come to fruition.
Time for India
This week, we learned that India’s economy has outgrown the UK economy, in terms of GDP. Apparently, India is now the world’s sixth economy, after United States, China, Japan, Germany, and France. This historical milestone was expected to happen only in 2020.
Michael Pearl Head Of Business Intelligence
But the aftermath of the Brexit that devalued the British pound by 20 percent, along with India’s rapid growth rate, has allowed the sub-continent to Bridge the gap much faster.
But beyond these comparisons (some disputed by pundits and analysts), there are various signs on the ground that support the notion of India’s rise over the declining Western economies. Take the software and services giant Amdocs. This week the Israeli business daily Calcalist revealed that the corporation now employs more people in India than in Israel and the US (its 'natural' R&D centers).
These trends are a product of the interesting policies of India’s innovative prime minister Narendra Modi. His 'make in India' policy is set to draw foreign investment, thus increasing technological manufacturing by deregulation and creating eco-systems for investors.Read the full article here.
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!
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:
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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
