We end another week with a selection of our editors’ favourite stories and reading recommendations.
Finance Magnates
Our contributing editors have this week chosen to share with us some more stories that have made the press. Whether it’s something news-related, or something more off-beat, you can count on the Finance Magnates team to recommend some of the best reads around.
Since time immemorial, humanity has always opted to live near water sources, in most instances in close proximity to the coast or rivers. In 2016, residents of New York City are no different and they may be facing the same issues faced by countless other generations around the world.
Jeff Patterson, Senior Editor
A recent article on Scientific American found that the Greater New York City region is facing a very real threat due to intermittent flooding, given its vulnerability to rising sea levels over the next three decades.
The report highlights that even a one-foot (30.5 cm) increase in sea level could submerge upwards of 60 square miles in the city, obviously holding serious implications for residents and others.
Inundated coastal regions are nothing new in the annuls of history, with many other cities, settlements, or entire civilizations ultimately facing a watery finality.
Other cities in the US have dealt with similar woes, such as New Orleans. Such environmentally fragile cities are also more vulnerable to weather as well, such as Hurricane Katrina in the case of New Orleans and more recently Hurricane Sandy in New York City.
A recent report by the Regional Plan Association found that New York City has a lot of ground to cover, so to speak, in order to help allay a very real and immediate threat of flooding in its short-term future.
Failure to address some basic environmental concerns could result in the relocation of thousands residents living in the area.
Pretty Obvious
Rosemary Barnes Editor
My favourite article this week looks at how the Obama administration seems to have now joined the throngs of anonymous intelligence officials claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin had to have been involved in the cyber-espionage operation to undermine the US election.
It also asserts that the Russian leader probably directly authorised the hack of the Democratic National Committee.
The statements, which came from White House press secretary Josh Earnest, suggest the goal was to help elect Donald Trump, who he added “must have known about Russia’s involvement. Only Russia's senior-most officials could have authorised these activities."
He called it “pretty obvious.”
As yet, no US intelligence official has claimed that Russia’s operation involved tampering with votes or caused Clinton to lose the election but while Earnest’s accusations are lacking in concrete evidence, it certainly makes you wonder whether there just might be an element of truth in them?!
I have covered some very interesting stories like how the hackers innovate from time to time, that they offer call centers with technical support for their victims and that they take national per capita GDP differences into consideration when determining the ransom demands in different countries. But this is new even to me.
The cyber criminals have now turned 'nasty' offering victims a chance to get them off their backs in return to taking part in infecting their contacts with the malicious software.
Considering that they already gain access to the system and can therefore just steal contact lists directly, this looks more like a cruel sociology experiment than a business model. For more details read this update from the Guardian.
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!
Our contributing editors have this week chosen to share with us some more stories that have made the press. Whether it’s something news-related, or something more off-beat, you can count on the Finance Magnates team to recommend some of the best reads around.
Since time immemorial, humanity has always opted to live near water sources, in most instances in close proximity to the coast or rivers. In 2016, residents of New York City are no different and they may be facing the same issues faced by countless other generations around the world.
Jeff Patterson, Senior Editor
A recent article on Scientific American found that the Greater New York City region is facing a very real threat due to intermittent flooding, given its vulnerability to rising sea levels over the next three decades.
The report highlights that even a one-foot (30.5 cm) increase in sea level could submerge upwards of 60 square miles in the city, obviously holding serious implications for residents and others.
Inundated coastal regions are nothing new in the annuls of history, with many other cities, settlements, or entire civilizations ultimately facing a watery finality.
Other cities in the US have dealt with similar woes, such as New Orleans. Such environmentally fragile cities are also more vulnerable to weather as well, such as Hurricane Katrina in the case of New Orleans and more recently Hurricane Sandy in New York City.
A recent report by the Regional Plan Association found that New York City has a lot of ground to cover, so to speak, in order to help allay a very real and immediate threat of flooding in its short-term future.
Failure to address some basic environmental concerns could result in the relocation of thousands residents living in the area.
Pretty Obvious
Rosemary Barnes Editor
My favourite article this week looks at how the Obama administration seems to have now joined the throngs of anonymous intelligence officials claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin had to have been involved in the cyber-espionage operation to undermine the US election.
It also asserts that the Russian leader probably directly authorised the hack of the Democratic National Committee.
The statements, which came from White House press secretary Josh Earnest, suggest the goal was to help elect Donald Trump, who he added “must have known about Russia’s involvement. Only Russia's senior-most officials could have authorised these activities."
He called it “pretty obvious.”
As yet, no US intelligence official has claimed that Russia’s operation involved tampering with votes or caused Clinton to lose the election but while Earnest’s accusations are lacking in concrete evidence, it certainly makes you wonder whether there just might be an element of truth in them?!
I have covered some very interesting stories like how the hackers innovate from time to time, that they offer call centers with technical support for their victims and that they take national per capita GDP differences into consideration when determining the ransom demands in different countries. But this is new even to me.
The cyber criminals have now turned 'nasty' offering victims a chance to get them off their backs in return to taking part in infecting their contacts with the malicious software.
Considering that they already gain access to the system and can therefore just steal contact lists directly, this looks more like a cruel sociology experiment than a business model. For more details read this update from the Guardian.
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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FM Daily Brief – 11 June 2026
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Today’s Thursday, the 11th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: Spain moves to classify certain futures products as CFDs for retail investors, IUX reports more than $1.5 trillion in monthly trading volume, and a closer look at why crypto still struggles to reach the mainstream.
Today’s Thursday, the 11th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: Spain moves to classify certain futures products as CFDs for retail investors, IUX reports more than $1.5 trillion in monthly trading volume, and a closer look at why crypto still struggles to reach the mainstream.
Today’s Thursday, the 11th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: Spain moves to classify certain futures products as CFDs for retail investors, IUX reports more than $1.5 trillion in monthly trading volume, and a closer look at why crypto still struggles to reach the mainstream.
Today’s Thursday, the 11th of June 2026, and these are our main stories: Spain moves to classify certain futures products as CFDs for retail investors, IUX reports more than $1.5 trillion in monthly trading volume, and a closer look at why crypto still struggles to reach the mainstream.
In this video, we review @AxiOfficialChannel , a multi-asset broker offering access to forex and CFD markets through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, the Axi Trading App, and copy trading solutions.
We examine the broker’s regulatory framework, platform offering, market coverage, and customer support structure. We also explore key features such as available trading instruments, swap-free account options, funding considerations, and multilingual support.
Watch the full video for a clear, fact-based overview of Axi’s products, trading tools, and overall broker offering.
#Axi #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #FinanceMagnates #Trading #BrokerReview #OnlineTrading
In this video, we review @AxiOfficialChannel , a multi-asset broker offering access to forex and CFD markets through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, the Axi Trading App, and copy trading solutions.
We examine the broker’s regulatory framework, platform offering, market coverage, and customer support structure. We also explore key features such as available trading instruments, swap-free account options, funding considerations, and multilingual support.
Watch the full video for a clear, fact-based overview of Axi’s products, trading tools, and overall broker offering.
#Axi #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #FinanceMagnates #Trading #BrokerReview #OnlineTrading
In this video, we review @AxiOfficialChannel , a multi-asset broker offering access to forex and CFD markets through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, the Axi Trading App, and copy trading solutions.
We examine the broker’s regulatory framework, platform offering, market coverage, and customer support structure. We also explore key features such as available trading instruments, swap-free account options, funding considerations, and multilingual support.
Watch the full video for a clear, fact-based overview of Axi’s products, trading tools, and overall broker offering.
#Axi #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #FinanceMagnates #Trading #BrokerReview #OnlineTrading
In this video, we review @AxiOfficialChannel , a multi-asset broker offering access to forex and CFD markets through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, the Axi Trading App, and copy trading solutions.
We examine the broker’s regulatory framework, platform offering, market coverage, and customer support structure. We also explore key features such as available trading instruments, swap-free account options, funding considerations, and multilingual support.
Watch the full video for a clear, fact-based overview of Axi’s products, trading tools, and overall broker offering.
#Axi #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #FinanceMagnates #Trading #BrokerReview #OnlineTrading
In this video, we review @AxiOfficialChannel , a multi-asset broker offering access to forex and CFD markets through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, the Axi Trading App, and copy trading solutions.
We examine the broker’s regulatory framework, platform offering, market coverage, and customer support structure. We also explore key features such as available trading instruments, swap-free account options, funding considerations, and multilingual support.
Watch the full video for a clear, fact-based overview of Axi’s products, trading tools, and overall broker offering.
#Axi #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #FinanceMagnates #Trading #BrokerReview #OnlineTrading
In this video, we review @AxiOfficialChannel , a multi-asset broker offering access to forex and CFD markets through MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, the Axi Trading App, and copy trading solutions.
We examine the broker’s regulatory framework, platform offering, market coverage, and customer support structure. We also explore key features such as available trading instruments, swap-free account options, funding considerations, and multilingual support.
Watch the full video for a clear, fact-based overview of Axi’s products, trading tools, and overall broker offering.
#Axi #ForexBroker #CFDTrading #FinanceMagnates #Trading #BrokerReview #OnlineTrading
Multi-Asset or Die: The New Brokerage Playbook
Multi-Asset or Die: The New Brokerage Playbook
Multi-Asset or Die: The New Brokerage Playbook
Multi-Asset or Die: The New Brokerage Playbook
Multi-Asset or Die: The New Brokerage Playbook
Multi-Asset or Die: The New Brokerage Playbook
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
Beyond Reach? Retail Investor Acquisition Across APAC
Beyond Reach? Retail Investor Acquisition Across APAC
Beyond Reach? Retail Investor Acquisition Across APAC
Beyond Reach? Retail Investor Acquisition Across APAC
Beyond Reach? Retail Investor Acquisition Across APAC
Beyond Reach? Retail Investor Acquisition Across APAC
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
