Yesterday, FXCM UK officially changed its name to Stratos Markets.
In the meantime, the Cypriot branch had changed its name to Stratos Europe.
An FXCM logo in an office space
The British
branch of the broker, FXCM previously operated by Forex Capital Markets Limited,
announced a name change to Stratos Markets Limited on Sunday, 10 September.
This move comes shortly after FXCM's Cyprus-based company, FXCM EU Ltd, underwent a name change to Stratos Europe Ltd. FXCM Group is changing the names
of its European subsidiaries as part of a broader rebranding strategy.
FXCM Undergoes Rebranding
in Europe with Name Changes
FXCM
originated from the now-defunct Global Brokerage Inc. which declared
bankruptcy in 2017. The company's roots date back to 1999 in New York when it was a global
financial hub. The latest changes in Europe suggest a rebranding effort is
underway.
On 10 September,
the UK company registry recorded the name change from Forex Capital Markets
Limited to Stratos Markets Limited. This change is reflected on the FXCM UK
website where Stratos is listed as the company responsible for trading
services.
Source: FXCM UK
However,
the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registry still shows the company under
its previous name with license number 217689.
Source: FCA
Similarly,
in Cyprus, the former FXCM EU Ltd is now known as Stratos Europe Ltd.
Source: CySEC
Could the
development in Europe indicate that FXCM is planning to rebrand as Stratos?
While this is a possibility, there is already a company with the same name in
the market that specializes in hedging currency and commodity exposures. Finance Magnates asked FXCM about this in an email, but the response received was general and did not address the specific questions asked.
"The
name change to Stratos is part of a restructuring of the firm to give us more
flexibility. FXCM will continue to operate as a subsidiary of Stratos, similar
to how Google operates under Alphabet Inc.," the FXCM's spokesperson commented in an e-mail response to Finance Magnates.
FXCM Broadens Horizons
with Strategic Alliances
FXCM Pro,
the institutional segment of FXCM, has recently unveiled two significant
partnerships to enhance trading services. The first alliance is with Tools for
Brokers (TFB), a technology provider, focusing on integrating MetaQuotes'
trading platforms, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
Shortly
after, FXCM Pro joined forces with Your Bourse, another trading technology
provider, to offer traders ultra-fast order execution. This collaboration leverages
Your Bourse's Matching Engine, promising an impressive two-microsecond order
processing time and the ability to establish a new FIX session in under 20
seconds.
Earlier
this year, FXCM introduced a new trading platform and a progressive web
application (PWA) as additions to its existing Trading Station Desktop and
Trading Station Mobile platforms. These new platforms are part of FXCM's
strategy to expand its reach in the near future. The company has indicated
its plans to launch a web-based application to support a wider range of trading
instruments and provide more global access to its offerings.
The British
branch of the broker, FXCM previously operated by Forex Capital Markets Limited,
announced a name change to Stratos Markets Limited on Sunday, 10 September.
This move comes shortly after FXCM's Cyprus-based company, FXCM EU Ltd, underwent a name change to Stratos Europe Ltd. FXCM Group is changing the names
of its European subsidiaries as part of a broader rebranding strategy.
FXCM Undergoes Rebranding
in Europe with Name Changes
FXCM
originated from the now-defunct Global Brokerage Inc. which declared
bankruptcy in 2017. The company's roots date back to 1999 in New York when it was a global
financial hub. The latest changes in Europe suggest a rebranding effort is
underway.
On 10 September,
the UK company registry recorded the name change from Forex Capital Markets
Limited to Stratos Markets Limited. This change is reflected on the FXCM UK
website where Stratos is listed as the company responsible for trading
services.
Source: FXCM UK
However,
the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registry still shows the company under
its previous name with license number 217689.
Source: FCA
Similarly,
in Cyprus, the former FXCM EU Ltd is now known as Stratos Europe Ltd.
Source: CySEC
Could the
development in Europe indicate that FXCM is planning to rebrand as Stratos?
While this is a possibility, there is already a company with the same name in
the market that specializes in hedging currency and commodity exposures. Finance Magnates asked FXCM about this in an email, but the response received was general and did not address the specific questions asked.
"The
name change to Stratos is part of a restructuring of the firm to give us more
flexibility. FXCM will continue to operate as a subsidiary of Stratos, similar
to how Google operates under Alphabet Inc.," the FXCM's spokesperson commented in an e-mail response to Finance Magnates.
FXCM Broadens Horizons
with Strategic Alliances
FXCM Pro,
the institutional segment of FXCM, has recently unveiled two significant
partnerships to enhance trading services. The first alliance is with Tools for
Brokers (TFB), a technology provider, focusing on integrating MetaQuotes'
trading platforms, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
Shortly
after, FXCM Pro joined forces with Your Bourse, another trading technology
provider, to offer traders ultra-fast order execution. This collaboration leverages
Your Bourse's Matching Engine, promising an impressive two-microsecond order
processing time and the ability to establish a new FIX session in under 20
seconds.
Earlier
this year, FXCM introduced a new trading platform and a progressive web
application (PWA) as additions to its existing Trading Station Desktop and
Trading Station Mobile platforms. These new platforms are part of FXCM's
strategy to expand its reach in the near future. The company has indicated
its plans to launch a web-based application to support a wider range of trading
instruments and provide more global access to its offerings.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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