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New Online Broker Esmartinvest Hits 10K Clients under 1 Month
A new online broker, Esmartinvest, says it has been able to attract 10,000 clients in less than one month since launching. The broker, which offers MetaTrader 4 platform to its clients, noted that it achieved the feat "by equipping its clients with optimal trading amenities within a secure and transparent atmosphere."
Esmartinvest says it offers its clients trading opportunities across six asset categories, including forex, stocks and cryptocurrency.
Clearstream
Introduces Collateral Mapper
Clearstream,
a post-trade services provider owned by the Deutsche Börse Group, has unveiled
its latest innovation, the Collateral Mapper, a data-driven solution designed
to optimize collateral management. Read the
full story here.
Exclusive: Tixee Appears to Close Shop
Tixee, a forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker operating in the EU and globally, has quietly shuttered services, Finance Magnates learned from an industry source. Read more here.
Crypto Exchange Bitget Taps SxT to Offer Users “Unparalleled Transparency”
Bitget, a Seychelles-based
digital asset exchange, has entered into a partnership with Space and Time
(SxT), a decentralized data warehousing platform, to offer its users
“unparalleled transparency of exchange operations.” Users will also get “a
verifiably tamperproof audit trail of data and computation,” Bitget announced
on Monday, describing itself as the first centralized exchange to leverage a company such as SxT.
“The trustless Space and Time
platform will provide Bitget users with verifiable evidence that the exchange
holds the assets it claims to own on behalf of its clients,” Bitget explained.
ESMA Revises Product
Governance Guidelines
The
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its Final Report
on updated Guidelines on MiFID II product governance. Key amendments include specifying
sustainability-related objectives for product compatibility and adopting a
'clustering approach' for identifying target markets across product
groups.
Additionally,
ESMA wants to determine a compatible distribution strategy for more complex
products under non-advised sales and implement periodic product reviews while
applying the proportionality principle.
These
updated product governance requirements under MiFID II aim to ensure financial
instruments and structured deposits are manufactured and distributed in clients'
best interest.
Spanish
CNMV Warns against Unregulated Trading Firms
Spain's
financial markets regulator, CNMV, has updated its list of warnings against
potentially fraudulent and unregulated entities offering financial services to
retail investors. Among them are Morgan Finance, OneCapital Invest, Invinco,
Theta Investments, Shadlake, Trade Coin, Trade Nation and Millenium Operations.
The CNMV
states that these companies are not registered in the corresponding registry of
this Commission and, therefore, are not authorized to provide investment
services or other activities subject to the supervision of the CNMV.
SVB Rescued by First Citizens Bank
The US Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has approved North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank's takeover of all loans and deposits from the failed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). All 17 branches of the institution that triggered the global banking crisis in March opened as First Citizens Bank and Trust Company on Monday, and customers have been automatically transferred with their deposits.
Investing.com Acquires Streetinsider
Investing.com, a platform for financial markets data, tools, analysis, and news, announced on Monday the acquisition of Streetinsider to expand its content offerings. The financial terms of the deal remain unknown.
Investing.com has already integrated Streetinsider into its platform and will embed a range of StreetInsider’s core news services into its mobile apps and website. While some of the contents can be accessed freely, Investing.com will put StreetInsider’s contents behind a paywall.
Crypto exchange leader, Binance announced the opening of a new regional hub in Georgia. With the new physical outpost, the exchange is expecting to ramp up talent acquisition and accelerate crypto adoption in the region. The new Binance office already has a team of 25 people.
"For Binance, Georgia is an important point on our map," said Vladimir Smerkis, Binance's Regional Director. "To date, we have held three community meetups here, with more than 2,000 people attending in total. We see a huge potential and interest, both from the crypto community and businesses, in the development of digital assets in the country."
Noor Capital Purchases House of Borse
Noor Capital, an investment firm and financial services provider, has announced its acquisition of 100% of House of Borse shares, a multi-asset financial brokerage in the United Kingdom, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It came less than two weeks after Noor Capital revealed in its regulatory filing that it had acquired a 75 percent stake in House of Borse
This move comes as part of Noor Capital's strategy to expand its presence in Europe and the UK, increasing its customer base and implementing a growth plan that includes launching a variety of investment tools.
Conotoxia to Launch Investment Advice for Retail Traders
Grzegorz Jaworski, the CEO of Conotoxia Ltd.
Conotoxia, a retail trading arm of the major Poland-based fintech, Cinkciarz.pl, has broadened its current FX and CFD offering and launched new investment advisory services with a low entry threshold. The service is already available to retail traders from Europe, enabling them to receive individual investment recommendations on selected financial instruments.
The Founder and Chief Executive of Titanium Blockchain, Michael Alan Stollery, received a prison sentence of four years and three months for defrauding ICO investors of $21 million. Stollery pled guilty to one count of securities fraud last year.
New Online Broker Esmartinvest Hits 10K Clients under 1 Month
A new online broker, Esmartinvest, says it has been able to attract 10,000 clients in less than one month since launching. The broker, which offers MetaTrader 4 platform to its clients, noted that it achieved the feat "by equipping its clients with optimal trading amenities within a secure and transparent atmosphere."
Esmartinvest says it offers its clients trading opportunities across six asset categories, including forex, stocks and cryptocurrency.
Clearstream
Introduces Collateral Mapper
Clearstream,
a post-trade services provider owned by the Deutsche Börse Group, has unveiled
its latest innovation, the Collateral Mapper, a data-driven solution designed
to optimize collateral management. Read the
full story here.
Exclusive: Tixee Appears to Close Shop
Tixee, a forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) broker operating in the EU and globally, has quietly shuttered services, Finance Magnates learned from an industry source. Read more here.
Crypto Exchange Bitget Taps SxT to Offer Users “Unparalleled Transparency”
Bitget, a Seychelles-based
digital asset exchange, has entered into a partnership with Space and Time
(SxT), a decentralized data warehousing platform, to offer its users
“unparalleled transparency of exchange operations.” Users will also get “a
verifiably tamperproof audit trail of data and computation,” Bitget announced
on Monday, describing itself as the first centralized exchange to leverage a company such as SxT.
“The trustless Space and Time
platform will provide Bitget users with verifiable evidence that the exchange
holds the assets it claims to own on behalf of its clients,” Bitget explained.
ESMA Revises Product
Governance Guidelines
The
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its Final Report
on updated Guidelines on MiFID II product governance. Key amendments include specifying
sustainability-related objectives for product compatibility and adopting a
'clustering approach' for identifying target markets across product
groups.
Additionally,
ESMA wants to determine a compatible distribution strategy for more complex
products under non-advised sales and implement periodic product reviews while
applying the proportionality principle.
These
updated product governance requirements under MiFID II aim to ensure financial
instruments and structured deposits are manufactured and distributed in clients'
best interest.
Spanish
CNMV Warns against Unregulated Trading Firms
Spain's
financial markets regulator, CNMV, has updated its list of warnings against
potentially fraudulent and unregulated entities offering financial services to
retail investors. Among them are Morgan Finance, OneCapital Invest, Invinco,
Theta Investments, Shadlake, Trade Coin, Trade Nation and Millenium Operations.
The CNMV
states that these companies are not registered in the corresponding registry of
this Commission and, therefore, are not authorized to provide investment
services or other activities subject to the supervision of the CNMV.
SVB Rescued by First Citizens Bank
The US Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has approved North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank's takeover of all loans and deposits from the failed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). All 17 branches of the institution that triggered the global banking crisis in March opened as First Citizens Bank and Trust Company on Monday, and customers have been automatically transferred with their deposits.
Investing.com Acquires Streetinsider
Investing.com, a platform for financial markets data, tools, analysis, and news, announced on Monday the acquisition of Streetinsider to expand its content offerings. The financial terms of the deal remain unknown.
Investing.com has already integrated Streetinsider into its platform and will embed a range of StreetInsider’s core news services into its mobile apps and website. While some of the contents can be accessed freely, Investing.com will put StreetInsider’s contents behind a paywall.
Crypto exchange leader, Binance announced the opening of a new regional hub in Georgia. With the new physical outpost, the exchange is expecting to ramp up talent acquisition and accelerate crypto adoption in the region. The new Binance office already has a team of 25 people.
"For Binance, Georgia is an important point on our map," said Vladimir Smerkis, Binance's Regional Director. "To date, we have held three community meetups here, with more than 2,000 people attending in total. We see a huge potential and interest, both from the crypto community and businesses, in the development of digital assets in the country."
Noor Capital Purchases House of Borse
Noor Capital, an investment firm and financial services provider, has announced its acquisition of 100% of House of Borse shares, a multi-asset financial brokerage in the United Kingdom, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It came less than two weeks after Noor Capital revealed in its regulatory filing that it had acquired a 75 percent stake in House of Borse
This move comes as part of Noor Capital's strategy to expand its presence in Europe and the UK, increasing its customer base and implementing a growth plan that includes launching a variety of investment tools.
Conotoxia to Launch Investment Advice for Retail Traders
Grzegorz Jaworski, the CEO of Conotoxia Ltd.
Conotoxia, a retail trading arm of the major Poland-based fintech, Cinkciarz.pl, has broadened its current FX and CFD offering and launched new investment advisory services with a low entry threshold. The service is already available to retail traders from Europe, enabling them to receive individual investment recommendations on selected financial instruments.
The Founder and Chief Executive of Titanium Blockchain, Michael Alan Stollery, received a prison sentence of four years and three months for defrauding ICO investors of $21 million. Stollery pled guilty to one count of securities fraud last year.
Typosquatting Goes Industrial: Why One Broker Registered Over 600 Domains
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:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 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.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
