Also, EDX Markets and Talos have integrated; ASIC initiated a civil action against the unlicensed entity.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
NatWest's CEO, Alison Rose Resigns over Farage’s Bank Accounts Row
The Chief
Executive Officer of National Westminster Bank (NatWest), Alison Rose,
resigned on Wednesday after admitting that she provided an inaccurate communication to
a BBC journalist concerning the closure of the bank accounts of the former British
politician Nigel Paul Farage, the Financial Times reported.
The London-based
retail and commercial bank has been under intense scrutiny since one of its
subsidiaries closed Farage’s bank accounts. Her exit, which marks the end of more than three decades at the bank, followed an escalation of the disagreement between
NatWest and the former UK’s Independence Party leader.
Turkey Eyes
Investments Opportunities in the Gulf Countries
Turkey has
entered into several agreements to collaborate with the Gulf countries, Saudi
Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, in boosting its fintech sector. The
total of 18 agreements target investments, healthcare,
renewable energy, and space exploration sectors.
Turkey’s delegates that number more
than 200 are touring the Gulf to enhance investment corporations in the region. This is part of Turkey’s efforts to increase
foreign exchange inflows and diversify its economy.
One in Two Brits
Don’t Have Confidence in the UK’s Financial System: Report
According to the
latest survey by the UK’s Financial
Conduct Authority, more than half of UK consumers do not have
confidence in the country’s financial services industry. Additionally, the
survey revealed that only 36% believe financial firms are transparent.
The findings
followed the introduction of Consumer Duty, a standard that requires companies
to deliver good outcomes for consumers in the UK. Besides that, the FCA
revealed that more people are using digital banking systems.
Tiger Brokers Launched Auto-Invest
for HK Stocks
Tiger
Brokers has announced an automatic investment plan (AIP) for Hong Kong stocks
through its flagship platform, Tiger Trade. This addition allows global
investors to trade weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly starting from a minimum of HKD
500. The new feature, intended to help investors mitigate market volatility,
complements the existing AIP for US stocks, enabling a one-stop investing
experience across both markets.
"This
newly added auto-invest plan is in response to our users' demand amid market
volatility and aligns with their anticipation of the market transitioning from
the bottoming-out phase to a market recovery," Henry Toh, the CFO at Tiger
Brokers Singapore, commented.
Source: Tiger Brokers
"At
Tiger Brokers, our R&D capability positions us to regularly provide
investors with a wide variety of investment choices and tools, empowering them
to better manage and allocate investments in spite of the ups and downs in the
markets."
Moneta Markets Has Added a New
LATAM Manager
Juan Mora Daring
The retail
FX and CFD broker, Moneta Markets has announced that Juan Mora Daring was
onboarded as the new Country Manager for LATAM. Previously, Daring worked for many popular trading brands in Uruguay, including Exness, INFINOX Global and
TOPFX.
"I am
delighted to announce that I am starting a new position of Country Manager in
Moneta Markets for LATAM," Daring shared through a LinkedIn post yesterday
(Tuesday).
He also
worked as a Country Manager at TOPFX, a Senior Business Developer at INFINOX
Global, and a Key Account Specialist at Exness.
GAT and Currencycloud's
Global Banking Solution
GAT
Investment Bank has partnered with Currencycloud to offer its clients an app
called GAT Money, providing a comprehensive global banking solution. This app
grants access to multi-currency virtual accounts and competitive FX rates,
enabling global transactions in over 35 currencies and local payouts in more
than 180 countries.
The
partnership eliminates the need to integrate multiple corresponding banks
and payment providers, streamlining transactions for GAT's globally-focused
clientele.
ASIC's Action against
Unlicensed Property Group
The
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated civil
proceedings against Sasha Hopkins and The A Team Property Group for allegedly
operating unregistered investment schemes without a necessary license.
ASIC is
seeking a court order to wind up the company, disqualify Hopkins from managing
corporations, and close five associated investment schemes. Hopkins and his
company have allegedly offered unlicensed property investment opportunities, raising
over $32 million from clients via online and social media promotions.
SFC Embraces New
Sustainability Standards
Bloomberg
The
Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has welcomed the IFRS Sustainability
Disclosure Standards endorsement by the International Organization of
Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
The
standards provide a global framework for investor-focused corporate
sustainability disclosure. The SFC is developing a roadmap for the adoption of these
standards in Hong Kong, which will help investors make informed decisions.
EDX Markets and Talos
Integration
EDX
Markets, a digital asset exchange, has merged with Talos, a leading
provider of institutional trading technology for digital assets. This
partnership enhances EDX Markets' capabilities by leveraging Talos' end-to-end
trading platform, thereby expanding access to various liquidity venues for
customers.
The union
equips clients with superior front-end UI and proven trading tools. In
addition, it enhances the trading experience for both traditional financial
institutions and crypto-native firms.
Joint Venture of JSE and big
xyt
The
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and big xyt, a data and analytics solution
provider, have launched a new venture, big xyt ecosystems. This partnership
aims to provide the services of the data analytics platform, Trade Explorer, to other global financial centers.
The
platform offers advanced analytics tools for understanding market liquidity,
execution performance, trading patterns, and other crucial trading metrics. It allows
trading venues to efficiently provide sophisticated data analytics solutions for their customers.
NatWest's CEO, Alison Rose Resigns over Farage’s Bank Accounts Row
The Chief
Executive Officer of National Westminster Bank (NatWest), Alison Rose,
resigned on Wednesday after admitting that she provided an inaccurate communication to
a BBC journalist concerning the closure of the bank accounts of the former British
politician Nigel Paul Farage, the Financial Times reported.
The London-based
retail and commercial bank has been under intense scrutiny since one of its
subsidiaries closed Farage’s bank accounts. Her exit, which marks the end of more than three decades at the bank, followed an escalation of the disagreement between
NatWest and the former UK’s Independence Party leader.
Turkey Eyes
Investments Opportunities in the Gulf Countries
Turkey has
entered into several agreements to collaborate with the Gulf countries, Saudi
Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, in boosting its fintech sector. The
total of 18 agreements target investments, healthcare,
renewable energy, and space exploration sectors.
Turkey’s delegates that number more
than 200 are touring the Gulf to enhance investment corporations in the region. This is part of Turkey’s efforts to increase
foreign exchange inflows and diversify its economy.
One in Two Brits
Don’t Have Confidence in the UK’s Financial System: Report
According to the
latest survey by the UK’s Financial
Conduct Authority, more than half of UK consumers do not have
confidence in the country’s financial services industry. Additionally, the
survey revealed that only 36% believe financial firms are transparent.
The findings
followed the introduction of Consumer Duty, a standard that requires companies
to deliver good outcomes for consumers in the UK. Besides that, the FCA
revealed that more people are using digital banking systems.
Tiger Brokers Launched Auto-Invest
for HK Stocks
Tiger
Brokers has announced an automatic investment plan (AIP) for Hong Kong stocks
through its flagship platform, Tiger Trade. This addition allows global
investors to trade weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly starting from a minimum of HKD
500. The new feature, intended to help investors mitigate market volatility,
complements the existing AIP for US stocks, enabling a one-stop investing
experience across both markets.
"This
newly added auto-invest plan is in response to our users' demand amid market
volatility and aligns with their anticipation of the market transitioning from
the bottoming-out phase to a market recovery," Henry Toh, the CFO at Tiger
Brokers Singapore, commented.
Source: Tiger Brokers
"At
Tiger Brokers, our R&D capability positions us to regularly provide
investors with a wide variety of investment choices and tools, empowering them
to better manage and allocate investments in spite of the ups and downs in the
markets."
Moneta Markets Has Added a New
LATAM Manager
Juan Mora Daring
The retail
FX and CFD broker, Moneta Markets has announced that Juan Mora Daring was
onboarded as the new Country Manager for LATAM. Previously, Daring worked for many popular trading brands in Uruguay, including Exness, INFINOX Global and
TOPFX.
"I am
delighted to announce that I am starting a new position of Country Manager in
Moneta Markets for LATAM," Daring shared through a LinkedIn post yesterday
(Tuesday).
He also
worked as a Country Manager at TOPFX, a Senior Business Developer at INFINOX
Global, and a Key Account Specialist at Exness.
GAT and Currencycloud's
Global Banking Solution
GAT
Investment Bank has partnered with Currencycloud to offer its clients an app
called GAT Money, providing a comprehensive global banking solution. This app
grants access to multi-currency virtual accounts and competitive FX rates,
enabling global transactions in over 35 currencies and local payouts in more
than 180 countries.
The
partnership eliminates the need to integrate multiple corresponding banks
and payment providers, streamlining transactions for GAT's globally-focused
clientele.
ASIC's Action against
Unlicensed Property Group
The
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated civil
proceedings against Sasha Hopkins and The A Team Property Group for allegedly
operating unregistered investment schemes without a necessary license.
ASIC is
seeking a court order to wind up the company, disqualify Hopkins from managing
corporations, and close five associated investment schemes. Hopkins and his
company have allegedly offered unlicensed property investment opportunities, raising
over $32 million from clients via online and social media promotions.
SFC Embraces New
Sustainability Standards
Bloomberg
The
Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has welcomed the IFRS Sustainability
Disclosure Standards endorsement by the International Organization of
Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
The
standards provide a global framework for investor-focused corporate
sustainability disclosure. The SFC is developing a roadmap for the adoption of these
standards in Hong Kong, which will help investors make informed decisions.
EDX Markets and Talos
Integration
EDX
Markets, a digital asset exchange, has merged with Talos, a leading
provider of institutional trading technology for digital assets. This
partnership enhances EDX Markets' capabilities by leveraging Talos' end-to-end
trading platform, thereby expanding access to various liquidity venues for
customers.
The union
equips clients with superior front-end UI and proven trading tools. In
addition, it enhances the trading experience for both traditional financial
institutions and crypto-native firms.
Joint Venture of JSE and big
xyt
The
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and big xyt, a data and analytics solution
provider, have launched a new venture, big xyt ecosystems. This partnership
aims to provide the services of the data analytics platform, Trade Explorer, to other global financial centers.
The
platform offers advanced analytics tools for understanding market liquidity,
execution performance, trading patterns, and other crucial trading metrics. It allows
trading venues to efficiently provide sophisticated data analytics solutions for their customers.
UK Watchdog Extends Consumer Duty Lens from CFDs to “Complex” Exchange Traded Products
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
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.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
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
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#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
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
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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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
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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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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