Brokers Update - July 27: AxiTrader, Admiral Markets, FXPro
Monday,27/07/2015|15:38GMTby
Andy Traveller
Brokers have continued to update their offerings by adding and removing features and instruments.
In our latest daily digest of news from across the retail Forex space, we have a number of broker updates. AxiTrader gets a new look, while Admiral Markets have a couple of updates, announcing new commission fees and offering traders a so-called Market Heat Map. Meanwhile, FXPro announces new margin requirements.
AxiTrader Revamps Website
Having been under development for several months, Australian retail Forex broker, AxiTrader, has announced the launch of a new and improved website, which offers traders additional functionality and an enhanced user experience.
With input from teams across the business, AxiTrader’s new portal now places
the most common functions, such as funding and withdrawals, in an Existing Client panel at the top of the page for quick and easy access. Users should also be able to easily navigate to useful sections, such as live spreads, FAQs and platform add-ons.
The online upgrade also seeks to organise and present information in an accessible manner, allowing new and potential users to quickly come up to speed with the broker’s offerings, products and terms of use.
Admiral Markets Cutting Commissions, and Providing New Market Heat Map
Online forex trading provider, Admiral Markers, today announced that it will cut commissions for trading currencies and spot metals on its ECN Admiral.Prime accounts, commencing August 10, 2015.
The broker currently allows traders with Admiral.Prime accounts direct access to live market prices, charging commissions on transactions. The reduction in commission fees is therefore advantageous for traders.
The new commissions for currency pairs and spot metals (Gold and Silver) will be:
currency pairs and spot gold – USD 3.0 per 1.0 lots;
spot silver – USD 0.3 per 1.0 lots.
Last week, the company also expanded its Analytics offering, launching a new Market Heat Map to provide real-time data to traders.
By drawing on real-time data form the ECN Admiral.Prime accounts, the Market Heat Map allows users to quickly identify and track volatile markets via the use of colour coding. By tracking market movement, traders are able to identify trading opportunities.
The map applies to all asset classes, including major forex currencies, stocks, commodities and indices.
The Market Heat Map comprises three main functions: an overview of top and bottom performers for the current day as well as for the last 24 hours and the previous day; a detailed range of FX analytics in chart form; and a list of all instruments in tabular form with market highs, lows and change in percentage.
New Margin Requirements at FxPro for Energy Futures
FXPro, the forex, futures and CFD brokerage, has informed clients of changes that have been made to its futures and shares contracts, outlining new required margins for US Oil, UK Oil and Natural Gas.
The required margin for energy futures (US Oil, UK Oil and Natural Gas) is now 0.5%
As an agency broker, the costs associated with taking the orders out into the futures exchange are the main component of the commission, of which FxPro is currently charging.
Margin requirements across all other futures contracts remain unchanged since they were set at 2% in May.
The margin requirement for shares is now 10%, while the company reminded clients that they do not charge any commissions on share trades.
In our latest daily digest of news from across the retail Forex space, we have a number of broker updates. AxiTrader gets a new look, while Admiral Markets have a couple of updates, announcing new commission fees and offering traders a so-called Market Heat Map. Meanwhile, FXPro announces new margin requirements.
AxiTrader Revamps Website
Having been under development for several months, Australian retail Forex broker, AxiTrader, has announced the launch of a new and improved website, which offers traders additional functionality and an enhanced user experience.
With input from teams across the business, AxiTrader’s new portal now places
the most common functions, such as funding and withdrawals, in an Existing Client panel at the top of the page for quick and easy access. Users should also be able to easily navigate to useful sections, such as live spreads, FAQs and platform add-ons.
The online upgrade also seeks to organise and present information in an accessible manner, allowing new and potential users to quickly come up to speed with the broker’s offerings, products and terms of use.
Admiral Markets Cutting Commissions, and Providing New Market Heat Map
Online forex trading provider, Admiral Markers, today announced that it will cut commissions for trading currencies and spot metals on its ECN Admiral.Prime accounts, commencing August 10, 2015.
The broker currently allows traders with Admiral.Prime accounts direct access to live market prices, charging commissions on transactions. The reduction in commission fees is therefore advantageous for traders.
The new commissions for currency pairs and spot metals (Gold and Silver) will be:
currency pairs and spot gold – USD 3.0 per 1.0 lots;
spot silver – USD 0.3 per 1.0 lots.
Last week, the company also expanded its Analytics offering, launching a new Market Heat Map to provide real-time data to traders.
By drawing on real-time data form the ECN Admiral.Prime accounts, the Market Heat Map allows users to quickly identify and track volatile markets via the use of colour coding. By tracking market movement, traders are able to identify trading opportunities.
The map applies to all asset classes, including major forex currencies, stocks, commodities and indices.
The Market Heat Map comprises three main functions: an overview of top and bottom performers for the current day as well as for the last 24 hours and the previous day; a detailed range of FX analytics in chart form; and a list of all instruments in tabular form with market highs, lows and change in percentage.
New Margin Requirements at FxPro for Energy Futures
FXPro, the forex, futures and CFD brokerage, has informed clients of changes that have been made to its futures and shares contracts, outlining new required margins for US Oil, UK Oil and Natural Gas.
The required margin for energy futures (US Oil, UK Oil and Natural Gas) is now 0.5%
As an agency broker, the costs associated with taking the orders out into the futures exchange are the main component of the commission, of which FxPro is currently charging.
Margin requirements across all other futures contracts remain unchanged since they were set at 2% in May.
The margin requirement for shares is now 10%, while the company reminded clients that they do not charge any commissions on share trades.
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Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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