Our editors' favourite stories this week focus on a variety of subjects, including further Brexit consequences.
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As another week draws to a close, our editors have chosen another selection of stories that have caught their imagination. With a variety of different interests at heart and recommended reading topics that range from the peculiar to the thought-provoking, each editor takes his turn to enlighten us.
These days it seems that Americans are bitterly divided over everything along a strict and binary political line. But one thing that all of them, and also many around the world, seem to agree on is how corrupt the American establishment has become.
This is the driving force behind the strong insurgent campaigns that would have seemed laughable just a few years ago, such as Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and even Jill Stein.
The main cause of the public’s anger is the idea of ‘too big to fail’ and ‘too big to jail’, with the powers that be on Wall Street and Washington getting away with anything without any accountability.
As a result, the other side of the coin has been almost completely ignored – how the small businesses were forced to bear the brunt of financial regulations written by and for the big banks.
This is where the documentary movie that the article covers - “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” - comes in. It is about a family bank that American authorities decided to make an example of.
Whether a defendant is guilty or not is up to the courts to decide, but the documentary shows that if you don’t have the right connections, the system will not protect you with the ridiculous arguments used for the big guys.
A Bloomberg Markets feature sheds light on the numerous alternatives to London when it comes to big banks. With growing uncertainty over the terms of Brexit, the alternative spots to trade FX (pun intended) have grown in numbers and are now extending far beyond Paris and Dublin.
Cities like Amsterdam, Paris and even Warsaw could benefit from new banking jobs…but the question for them is rather, do they want the industry?
Looking at the prospects for a ‘hard Brexit’, the likelihood that banks will have to enact their fallout contingency plans has increased, however the strategy of the UK government has been put into question by the markets.
The British pound just had its worst week since the immediate post-Brexit fallout, a fall that was accompanied by a Flash Crash . With the purchasing power of middle and lower income families in the UK suffering the most, substantial inflation in the UK is lurking around the corner...
Creepy Clowns Yet to Be Seen in the City
I would like to recommend an article far from the financial or tech world which is funny and creepy. It seems like Britain has not been able to find any respite in any way recently. While we focus on the renewed GBP slump, reminding us of Brexit moment, strange things are happening on the streets.
Sylwester Majewski Chief Analyst
As UK tabloid The Mirror informs its readers, a worrying series of creepy clown sightings is taking place in the UK. The trend first emerged in the US where such incidents have already been witnessed in more than 20 states. Masked figures lurking in the woods and attempting to lure children were first seen in August in South California.
Now it it has spread across the Atlantic and is gaining traction in the UK. As The Mirror states: "The activities reported range from simple sightings of 'clowns' frightening people in passing cars to more sinister incidents where the fancy dress figures have approached schoolchildren."
Back in the UK, it has not been proven that this phenomenon is in any way related to the Brexit or recent GBP weakness. One can, however, wonder how much time it will take until we will see clowns somewhere in the City.
By the way, did we solve the flash-crash mystery yet?
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 another week draws to a close, our editors have chosen another selection of stories that have caught their imagination. With a variety of different interests at heart and recommended reading topics that range from the peculiar to the thought-provoking, each editor takes his turn to enlighten us.
These days it seems that Americans are bitterly divided over everything along a strict and binary political line. But one thing that all of them, and also many around the world, seem to agree on is how corrupt the American establishment has become.
This is the driving force behind the strong insurgent campaigns that would have seemed laughable just a few years ago, such as Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and even Jill Stein.
The main cause of the public’s anger is the idea of ‘too big to fail’ and ‘too big to jail’, with the powers that be on Wall Street and Washington getting away with anything without any accountability.
As a result, the other side of the coin has been almost completely ignored – how the small businesses were forced to bear the brunt of financial regulations written by and for the big banks.
This is where the documentary movie that the article covers - “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” - comes in. It is about a family bank that American authorities decided to make an example of.
Whether a defendant is guilty or not is up to the courts to decide, but the documentary shows that if you don’t have the right connections, the system will not protect you with the ridiculous arguments used for the big guys.
A Bloomberg Markets feature sheds light on the numerous alternatives to London when it comes to big banks. With growing uncertainty over the terms of Brexit, the alternative spots to trade FX (pun intended) have grown in numbers and are now extending far beyond Paris and Dublin.
Cities like Amsterdam, Paris and even Warsaw could benefit from new banking jobs…but the question for them is rather, do they want the industry?
Looking at the prospects for a ‘hard Brexit’, the likelihood that banks will have to enact their fallout contingency plans has increased, however the strategy of the UK government has been put into question by the markets.
The British pound just had its worst week since the immediate post-Brexit fallout, a fall that was accompanied by a Flash Crash . With the purchasing power of middle and lower income families in the UK suffering the most, substantial inflation in the UK is lurking around the corner...
Creepy Clowns Yet to Be Seen in the City
I would like to recommend an article far from the financial or tech world which is funny and creepy. It seems like Britain has not been able to find any respite in any way recently. While we focus on the renewed GBP slump, reminding us of Brexit moment, strange things are happening on the streets.
Sylwester Majewski Chief Analyst
As UK tabloid The Mirror informs its readers, a worrying series of creepy clown sightings is taking place in the UK. The trend first emerged in the US where such incidents have already been witnessed in more than 20 states. Masked figures lurking in the woods and attempting to lure children were first seen in August in South California.
Now it it has spread across the Atlantic and is gaining traction in the UK. As The Mirror states: "The activities reported range from simple sightings of 'clowns' frightening people in passing cars to more sinister incidents where the fancy dress figures have approached schoolchildren."
Back in the UK, it has not been proven that this phenomenon is in any way related to the Brexit or recent GBP weakness. One can, however, wonder how much time it will take until we will see clowns somewhere in the City.
By the way, did we solve the flash-crash mystery yet?
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
