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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🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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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
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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.
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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.
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🔹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.
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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.
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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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