Also, a new CEO at OneID; and Marex Solutions' partnership.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Trade History in Fortex 6
WebTrader
Fortex, an
FX and CFDs broker, has upgraded its web trader platform Fortex 6, adding a
trade history feature. It allows users to monitor all their transactions,
encompassing each trade's date, time, volume, and cost. By offering insights
into their trading performance, this feature assists traders in making more
informed decisions.
In addition
to the trade history capability, Fortexhas incorporated other enhancements
into its Fortex 6 WebTrader, such as refined charting tools and new order
types. These additions aim to increase traders' command over their
trading activities and facilitate well-informed decision-making.
Kaiko to Support IPC
Connexus Crypto Ecosystem
IPC, a provider
of multi-cloud connectivity solutions, has joined forces with Kaiko, a digital
currency market intelligence supplier. This collaboration aims to deliver
top-tier data services to the Connexus Crypto network offered by IPC.
Launched
just a year ago, Connexus Crypto is IPC's offering for digital asset trading.
It accommodates a variety of trading techniques and empowers market players to purchase
and offload cryptocurrencies across various markets concurrently. It offers
minimal latency connectivity while granting access to liquidity from multiple
global crypto exchanges.
Trader Banned for 10 Years
Hong Kong's SFC has imposed a 10-year ban on Peter Law Chi Kin, a previously licensed Convoy
Asset Management Limited (CAML) representative, effective until April 2033. The
ban is due to his involvement in a stock manipulation scheme. Additionally, the
SFC has levied a fine of $535,500 on Law Chi Kin, reflecting the profit he gained
through the illegal activities.
Between
June and July 2016, Law Chi Kin was convinced by his associate Wong Kwun Shing to
participate in a scheme. He persuaded 10 of his clients to purchase shares of a
company listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited from the individuals orchestrating the scheme.
Stripe Launches Revenue
Reporting
Stripe, a
pioneering financial infrastructure platform for businesses, unveiled its
expanded revenue and finance automation suite today, designed to empower businesses
with control over their entire cash flow lifecycle.
Launching Revenue Reporting and upgrades to Stripe Tax and Stripe Billing will allow
the company to bring its user-centric approach from payment processing to
back-office operations.
"Stripe’s
revenue and finance automation suite is designed to be a smooth, one-stop shop
for forward-thinking finance teams,” Vivek Sharma, the Head of Revenue and Finance
Automation at Stripe, commented.
New Zealand's FMA Flags Fraudulent Platform
On Wednesday, New Zealand's financial market regulator, the FMA, warned against DCMAtrading.com, which offers trading in foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, and CFDs.
The FMA highlighted DCMAtrading.com is not holding any license in New Zealand for offering such services.
As seen on the website, the platform claims to be associated with a New Zealand company, Deutsche Capital Markets Australia Limited (DCMAL), a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Australia and New Zealand (DBANZ), which is false.
Admirals Adds 32 New Currency Pairs
Admirals, an FX and CFDs broker, sweetened its offerings with the addition of 32 new currency pairs. These will be available to Trade.MT5 and Zero.MT5 account holders.
The new additions include pairs of the Danish krone, Singapore dollar, and South African rand with other major currencies. With these additions, the platform now offers 80 currency pairs.
CFTC Fines Mizuho Capital Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has slapped the swap dealer, Mizuho Capital Markets with $6.5 million for trade practice violations. According to the regulator, the company failed to make adequate disclosures to customers for certain foreign exchange forward transactions.
Now, Mizuho must pay $1,847,182.90 in restitution and another $5 million in penalties. Additionally, the regulator issued a cease and desist order against the company.
OneID Oboards New CEO
The identity service provider, OneID, has appointed Paula Sussex as the new CEO, who will lead the company through the next expansion period. She replaces Martin Wilson, who will now continue as a Non-Executive Director.
Paula Sussex, OneID's CEO
Before OneID, Sussex headed the Student Loans Company as the CEO for over four years. She comes with a business background in consulting and technology services.
"There is growing recognition that identity technology can help solve huge commercial and social issues such as fraud, compliance and cost of securing data in a business," said Sussex. "OneID tackles all of these issues and I’m delighted to be joining at such an exciting time."
Marex Solutions Taps MDX Technology
Marex Solutions, the unit of Marex specializing in customized OTC derivatives and structured Products, has expanded its relationship with MDX Technology by selecting the MDXT low-code workflow platform to automate post-trade processes for their US-based grains business.
Marex Solutions is already using the services of MDXT Connect for the distribution of real-time data from internal trading systems.
"This project represents a customer-led pivot in how we develop and adopt modern, highly flexible technology-driven service capabilities," said Eugene Faller, the Head of Enterprise Solutions at Marex Solutions. "Low-code means that we can test embryonic ideas and implement continuous feedback and improvement cycles as a collaborative approach with our customers."
First Republic Bank Mulls Asset Sale
First Republic Bank, a San Fransisco-based lender, is evaluating the possibilities of divesting assets between $50 million and $100 million to rescue its operations from the ongoing troubles.
The bank aims to reduce the mismatch between its assets and liabilities by selling some long-dated mortgages and securities.
First Republic Bank had a total asset of $233 billion at the end of March, which included $173 billion of loans and $35 billion of investment securities.
The shares of the bank plunged dramatically since the latest US banking crisis. It had a market cap of over $22 billion at the start of March but is now left with only $1.5 billion.
Fortex, an
FX and CFDs broker, has upgraded its web trader platform Fortex 6, adding a
trade history feature. It allows users to monitor all their transactions,
encompassing each trade's date, time, volume, and cost. By offering insights
into their trading performance, this feature assists traders in making more
informed decisions.
In addition
to the trade history capability, Fortexhas incorporated other enhancements
into its Fortex 6 WebTrader, such as refined charting tools and new order
types. These additions aim to increase traders' command over their
trading activities and facilitate well-informed decision-making.
Kaiko to Support IPC
Connexus Crypto Ecosystem
IPC, a provider
of multi-cloud connectivity solutions, has joined forces with Kaiko, a digital
currency market intelligence supplier. This collaboration aims to deliver
top-tier data services to the Connexus Crypto network offered by IPC.
Launched
just a year ago, Connexus Crypto is IPC's offering for digital asset trading.
It accommodates a variety of trading techniques and empowers market players to purchase
and offload cryptocurrencies across various markets concurrently. It offers
minimal latency connectivity while granting access to liquidity from multiple
global crypto exchanges.
Trader Banned for 10 Years
Hong Kong's SFC has imposed a 10-year ban on Peter Law Chi Kin, a previously licensed Convoy
Asset Management Limited (CAML) representative, effective until April 2033. The
ban is due to his involvement in a stock manipulation scheme. Additionally, the
SFC has levied a fine of $535,500 on Law Chi Kin, reflecting the profit he gained
through the illegal activities.
Between
June and July 2016, Law Chi Kin was convinced by his associate Wong Kwun Shing to
participate in a scheme. He persuaded 10 of his clients to purchase shares of a
company listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited from the individuals orchestrating the scheme.
Stripe Launches Revenue
Reporting
Stripe, a
pioneering financial infrastructure platform for businesses, unveiled its
expanded revenue and finance automation suite today, designed to empower businesses
with control over their entire cash flow lifecycle.
Launching Revenue Reporting and upgrades to Stripe Tax and Stripe Billing will allow
the company to bring its user-centric approach from payment processing to
back-office operations.
"Stripe’s
revenue and finance automation suite is designed to be a smooth, one-stop shop
for forward-thinking finance teams,” Vivek Sharma, the Head of Revenue and Finance
Automation at Stripe, commented.
New Zealand's FMA Flags Fraudulent Platform
On Wednesday, New Zealand's financial market regulator, the FMA, warned against DCMAtrading.com, which offers trading in foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, and CFDs.
The FMA highlighted DCMAtrading.com is not holding any license in New Zealand for offering such services.
As seen on the website, the platform claims to be associated with a New Zealand company, Deutsche Capital Markets Australia Limited (DCMAL), a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Australia and New Zealand (DBANZ), which is false.
Admirals Adds 32 New Currency Pairs
Admirals, an FX and CFDs broker, sweetened its offerings with the addition of 32 new currency pairs. These will be available to Trade.MT5 and Zero.MT5 account holders.
The new additions include pairs of the Danish krone, Singapore dollar, and South African rand with other major currencies. With these additions, the platform now offers 80 currency pairs.
CFTC Fines Mizuho Capital Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has slapped the swap dealer, Mizuho Capital Markets with $6.5 million for trade practice violations. According to the regulator, the company failed to make adequate disclosures to customers for certain foreign exchange forward transactions.
Now, Mizuho must pay $1,847,182.90 in restitution and another $5 million in penalties. Additionally, the regulator issued a cease and desist order against the company.
OneID Oboards New CEO
The identity service provider, OneID, has appointed Paula Sussex as the new CEO, who will lead the company through the next expansion period. She replaces Martin Wilson, who will now continue as a Non-Executive Director.
Paula Sussex, OneID's CEO
Before OneID, Sussex headed the Student Loans Company as the CEO for over four years. She comes with a business background in consulting and technology services.
"There is growing recognition that identity technology can help solve huge commercial and social issues such as fraud, compliance and cost of securing data in a business," said Sussex. "OneID tackles all of these issues and I’m delighted to be joining at such an exciting time."
Marex Solutions Taps MDX Technology
Marex Solutions, the unit of Marex specializing in customized OTC derivatives and structured Products, has expanded its relationship with MDX Technology by selecting the MDXT low-code workflow platform to automate post-trade processes for their US-based grains business.
Marex Solutions is already using the services of MDXT Connect for the distribution of real-time data from internal trading systems.
"This project represents a customer-led pivot in how we develop and adopt modern, highly flexible technology-driven service capabilities," said Eugene Faller, the Head of Enterprise Solutions at Marex Solutions. "Low-code means that we can test embryonic ideas and implement continuous feedback and improvement cycles as a collaborative approach with our customers."
First Republic Bank Mulls Asset Sale
First Republic Bank, a San Fransisco-based lender, is evaluating the possibilities of divesting assets between $50 million and $100 million to rescue its operations from the ongoing troubles.
The bank aims to reduce the mismatch between its assets and liabilities by selling some long-dated mortgages and securities.
First Republic Bank had a total asset of $233 billion at the end of March, which included $173 billion of loans and $35 billion of investment securities.
The shares of the bank plunged dramatically since the latest US banking crisis. It had a market cap of over $22 billion at the start of March but is now left with only $1.5 billion.
CFD Broker RA Prime Joins Financial Commission for Dispute Resolution Support
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
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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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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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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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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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