Daily FX Brokers’ News: Darwinex, XTB and IG Group
Friday,04/09/2015|19:21GMTby
Andy Traveller
In addition to altered trading schedules stemming from the U.S. Labor Day, several brokers have made changes to their products and offerings.
As the week draws to a close, we bring you the latest daily roundup of changes to the products and offerings of Forex brokers around the world.
While the upcoming U.S. Labor Day on Monday has prompted Alpari, FXOpen and Hirose to update customers on affected trading schedules, Darwinex, XTB and IG have made changes to their trading environments and technology.
DARWIN Correlation Now Live
The UK regulated trading firm, Darwinex, today announced the launch of the DARWIN portfolio correlation engine.
The launch of DARWIN Correlation draws on the company’s historical legacy of providing trader performance evaluation tools. The new technology means that:
DARWIN Portfolio equity at risk is no longer the simple sum of individual DARWIN equity at risk (which would imply 100% correlation);
Rather, DARWIN Portfolio equity at risk accounts for diversification by analysing the correlation between DARWINs in a portfolio;
Correlations are available at all times.
Correlation ranges are colour-coded according to the following definitions:
Green (high diversification / low overlap) -> correlations of 0.2 or lower (including negative ones);
Orange (medium diversification / overlap) -> correlations higher than 20% (0.2) but lower than 50% (0.5);
Red (significant overlap) -> correlations higher than 70% (0.7).
Since becoming a licensed advisor in 2013, Darwinex has made clear its intention to offer both money management products and trader evaluation.
XTB Amends Fees and Commissions
Meanwhile, the British arm of Polish online broker, XTB, has advised clients to take a look at its revised Fees and Commissions Table. The company has made a number of amendments which have already come into effect.
Specifically, traders with XTB can expect a decrease of minimum Equity CFD commission on CZK from 400 to 300.
Finally, IG Group (LSE: IGG), the UK-based broker, presented a number of changes to its trading environment today, including adding new features to its Trading Platform.
Specifically, the firm’s online trading has undergone some changes. Traders can now:
Tab different panels into the same window for watchlists and charts;
Drag and drop individual markets into their watchlists or charts;
Select their favourite options more quickly with an improved drop-down list;
Click on the top-navigation to bring the corresponding panel to the front.
Correspondingly, the mobile app has also been under development, with users now able to access free, interactive and customisable charts from their mobile devices.
Finally, IG rounded out its new offerings by announcing that traders can gain even more control over their order execution, with the "partial fills" and "points through current" features having been added to the trading platform and the latest version of the IG mobile trading app.
In July, IG Group made headlines after it announced its preliminary results for the 2014 fiscal year. Despite the Swiss franc turmoil back in January, which saw the broker sustain heavy losses, the company registered a respectable growth rate in underlying revenues, up by 8% to $622 million (£400 million).
As the week draws to a close, we bring you the latest daily roundup of changes to the products and offerings of Forex brokers around the world.
While the upcoming U.S. Labor Day on Monday has prompted Alpari, FXOpen and Hirose to update customers on affected trading schedules, Darwinex, XTB and IG have made changes to their trading environments and technology.
DARWIN Correlation Now Live
The UK regulated trading firm, Darwinex, today announced the launch of the DARWIN portfolio correlation engine.
The launch of DARWIN Correlation draws on the company’s historical legacy of providing trader performance evaluation tools. The new technology means that:
DARWIN Portfolio equity at risk is no longer the simple sum of individual DARWIN equity at risk (which would imply 100% correlation);
Rather, DARWIN Portfolio equity at risk accounts for diversification by analysing the correlation between DARWINs in a portfolio;
Correlations are available at all times.
Correlation ranges are colour-coded according to the following definitions:
Green (high diversification / low overlap) -> correlations of 0.2 or lower (including negative ones);
Orange (medium diversification / overlap) -> correlations higher than 20% (0.2) but lower than 50% (0.5);
Red (significant overlap) -> correlations higher than 70% (0.7).
Since becoming a licensed advisor in 2013, Darwinex has made clear its intention to offer both money management products and trader evaluation.
XTB Amends Fees and Commissions
Meanwhile, the British arm of Polish online broker, XTB, has advised clients to take a look at its revised Fees and Commissions Table. The company has made a number of amendments which have already come into effect.
Specifically, traders with XTB can expect a decrease of minimum Equity CFD commission on CZK from 400 to 300.
Finally, IG Group (LSE: IGG), the UK-based broker, presented a number of changes to its trading environment today, including adding new features to its Trading Platform.
Specifically, the firm’s online trading has undergone some changes. Traders can now:
Tab different panels into the same window for watchlists and charts;
Drag and drop individual markets into their watchlists or charts;
Select their favourite options more quickly with an improved drop-down list;
Click on the top-navigation to bring the corresponding panel to the front.
Correspondingly, the mobile app has also been under development, with users now able to access free, interactive and customisable charts from their mobile devices.
Finally, IG rounded out its new offerings by announcing that traders can gain even more control over their order execution, with the "partial fills" and "points through current" features having been added to the trading platform and the latest version of the IG mobile trading app.
In July, IG Group made headlines after it announced its preliminary results for the 2014 fiscal year. Despite the Swiss franc turmoil back in January, which saw the broker sustain heavy losses, the company registered a respectable growth rate in underlying revenues, up by 8% to $622 million (£400 million).
Only 7% of New XTB Clients Pick CFDs Now, Down From 80% in 2019
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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
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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
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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.
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We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
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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.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
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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.
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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.
#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
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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.
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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:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
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