Our editors reveal their favourite reading and viewing recommendations this week.
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This week, our editors have contributed a selection of their favourite articles discussing a range of topics from subprime auto loans, the after-effects of the mortgage meltdown of several years ago, and the perils of low interest rates which appear to be becoming the latest trend.
We start with Victor Golovtchenko, who shares with us his favourite video of the week...
First Subprime Mortgages, Now this...
A rare chance to look at economics from a comic perspective, the video below illustrates the perils of modern economics and how quickly market participants are forgetting the past. In his Last Week Tonight show, John Oliver exposes one of the looming problems over the U.S. economy - subprime auto loans.
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
If it all sounds too familiar to you, don’t be surprised.
After the 2008 subprime mortgage meltdown, we are very likely to see a similar picture unfolding with auto loans.
The satiric approach of John Oliver onto the subject is amusing, but the subject is almost not funny at all….
Next, Avi Mizrahi looks at what Facebook really is...
What is Facebook Really About?
This week I suggest you read “Facebook Is Not a Technology Company” by Ian Bogost over at the Atlantic. Now, if you are anything like me the title will mislead you as to the topic.
Avi Mizrahi Editor
I was expecting the writer to rant about how Facebook is really a front for the CIA to collect all of our most private information, or a cult Zuckerberg created in the image of North Korea to take over the world, or just an evil scheme to destroy the notion of friendship in order to make money somehow.
But this article actually brings something new to the conversation about the hated social network. It asks and seeks to answer why Facebook, and other Silicon Valley firms for that matter, is considered to be in the technology sector of the economy when it produces no revenues from selling technology.
Like Google, it makes its living almost exclusively by selling ads and yet we don’t call it a media company. At the same time, a company like GE which produces everything from fMRI machines to jet engines is traded as an energy stock.
Finally, Michael Pearl looks at the impact of low interest rates...
The Perils of Low Interest Rates
Low interest rates have become the hottest trend among the majority of central banks in recent years. Ever since the economic crisis of 2008, interest rates have dropped to the point of flirting with the flat line of the zero.
Michael Pearl Head Of Business Intelligence
The European Central Bank (ECB) led the way, when it introduced a negative deposit facility interest rate in mid 2014. Japan’s central bank followed and joined the club in the beginning of this year. This trend has also swept some central banks of European countries, such as Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark, that began charging banks for storing money.
In the end of 2015, the chair of the fed Janet Yellen, has also mentioned negative interest rates as a viable option in some cases.
According to an article in the Financial Times, this trend is becoming quite costly for the private banks in Europe. Apparently, they pay a “tax” of 0.4 percent on most of the funds they keep in the central banks. This fee amounts to €2.64 billion since the ECB’s 2014 decision.
So, what do the banks do to dodge this fine? They begin storing actual physical banknotes in safes and storages. Apparently, some of the leading private banks in Europe, such as Germany’s Commerzbank, are considering turning their virtual assets to banknotes.
The writers have even assessed the amount of cash that you can store in various storages and compared it to the cost of keeping it in the systems of the central banks.
For instance, you can pack some $7.8 billion in a 26 foot removal van. And if you want to fit all the cash that the banks hold in circulation, you will need almost a million briefcases.
So, should the bold gang of bank robbers from the Ocean films trilogy reunite and start planning their next hit on the safes? It’s hard to say at this point.
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 contributed a selection of their favourite articles discussing a range of topics from subprime auto loans, the after-effects of the mortgage meltdown of several years ago, and the perils of low interest rates which appear to be becoming the latest trend.
We start with Victor Golovtchenko, who shares with us his favourite video of the week...
First Subprime Mortgages, Now this...
A rare chance to look at economics from a comic perspective, the video below illustrates the perils of modern economics and how quickly market participants are forgetting the past. In his Last Week Tonight show, John Oliver exposes one of the looming problems over the U.S. economy - subprime auto loans.
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
If it all sounds too familiar to you, don’t be surprised.
After the 2008 subprime mortgage meltdown, we are very likely to see a similar picture unfolding with auto loans.
The satiric approach of John Oliver onto the subject is amusing, but the subject is almost not funny at all….
Next, Avi Mizrahi looks at what Facebook really is...
What is Facebook Really About?
This week I suggest you read “Facebook Is Not a Technology Company” by Ian Bogost over at the Atlantic. Now, if you are anything like me the title will mislead you as to the topic.
Avi Mizrahi Editor
I was expecting the writer to rant about how Facebook is really a front for the CIA to collect all of our most private information, or a cult Zuckerberg created in the image of North Korea to take over the world, or just an evil scheme to destroy the notion of friendship in order to make money somehow.
But this article actually brings something new to the conversation about the hated social network. It asks and seeks to answer why Facebook, and other Silicon Valley firms for that matter, is considered to be in the technology sector of the economy when it produces no revenues from selling technology.
Like Google, it makes its living almost exclusively by selling ads and yet we don’t call it a media company. At the same time, a company like GE which produces everything from fMRI machines to jet engines is traded as an energy stock.
Finally, Michael Pearl looks at the impact of low interest rates...
The Perils of Low Interest Rates
Low interest rates have become the hottest trend among the majority of central banks in recent years. Ever since the economic crisis of 2008, interest rates have dropped to the point of flirting with the flat line of the zero.
Michael Pearl Head Of Business Intelligence
The European Central Bank (ECB) led the way, when it introduced a negative deposit facility interest rate in mid 2014. Japan’s central bank followed and joined the club in the beginning of this year. This trend has also swept some central banks of European countries, such as Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark, that began charging banks for storing money.
In the end of 2015, the chair of the fed Janet Yellen, has also mentioned negative interest rates as a viable option in some cases.
According to an article in the Financial Times, this trend is becoming quite costly for the private banks in Europe. Apparently, they pay a “tax” of 0.4 percent on most of the funds they keep in the central banks. This fee amounts to €2.64 billion since the ECB’s 2014 decision.
So, what do the banks do to dodge this fine? They begin storing actual physical banknotes in safes and storages. Apparently, some of the leading private banks in Europe, such as Germany’s Commerzbank, are considering turning their virtual assets to banknotes.
The writers have even assessed the amount of cash that you can store in various storages and compared it to the cost of keeping it in the systems of the central banks.
For instance, you can pack some $7.8 billion in a 26 foot removal van. And if you want to fit all the cash that the banks hold in circulation, you will need almost a million briefcases.
So, should the bold gang of bank robbers from the Ocean films trilogy reunite and start planning their next hit on the safes? It’s hard to say at this point.
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!
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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
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#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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🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
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