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May Forex Industry Review: Liberty Reserve & iFXEXPO Lead the News
- A look at the major headlined during May. Record volumes, Liberty Reserve, the iFXEXPO, new products, and earnings reports all made headlines during the just completed month. What was the biggest story?
Sunday, 02/06/2013 | 12:13 GMT by
Ron Finberg
iFXEXPO Cyprus Pictures (First Batch)
- The 2013 Cyprus iFXEXPO winded down last night with the closing party. The event brought together over a thousand attendees from as far as Guatemala and Hong Kong. Forex Magnates was following the event from the inside
Friday, 31/05/2013 | 11:06 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Exclusive: IG Group to Can Bitcoin Binary Options
- At the iFXEXPO, Forex Magnates had the chance to discuss IG Group’s bitcoin binary options trading product with company representatives at their booth. We learned that they will be discontinuing the product after they expire today.
Friday, 31/05/2013 | 10:38 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Executive Interview - Tim Howkins, CEO of IG Group Holdings PLC
- In this week's Forex Magnates Executive Interview, IG Group CEO Tim Howkins details the company's developments over the last year, and gives an insight into corporate direction for the immediate future.
Friday, 31/05/2013 | 10:00 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
The IFXEXPO Forex Summit in Limassol Cyprus - Day Two Concludes 1,500-Strong Event
- As the sun sets on Limassol, Cyprus, the annual IFXEXPO hosted by Forex Magnates in conjunction with Conversion Pros draws to a close after another full day of in-depth industry discussion and senior level networking.
Thursday, 30/05/2013 | 15:17 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Liberty Reserve Fallout Continues, Westpac & Technocash Get Intertwined
Thursday, 30/05/2013 | 10:58 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Forex Magnates IFXEXPO Cyprus Conference - Day 1 Draws to a Close
- After a very interesting day of exhibitions, panel discussions and networking, the annual IFXEXPO global forex conference has concluded its first day. 1,500 industry executives will reconvene tomorrow.
Wednesday, 29/05/2013 | 16:43 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Exclusive IFXEXPO Announcement: MetaQuotes to Launch 3rd Party Provider Marketplace
- The IFXEXPO got the first breaking news event of the day as the announced the coming launch of a 3rd party provider marketplace during their MetaTrader Workshop. The marketplace is mean to provide a solution for providers to partner with the broker
Wednesday, 29/05/2013 | 10:33 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Coming Up Next: IFXEXPO Cyprus
- The IFXEXPO B2B FX Conference in Cyprus is set to take off. Starting this evening with a pre-event cocktail party, the conference kicks into gear tomorrow and will last until Thursday evening, with lots of networking and panel discussions
Tuesday, 28/05/2013 | 15:45 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
FXCM Inc. Announces Proposed Private Offering of $125 Million of Convertible Senior Notes
- Forex broker FXCM has announced that it intends to offer $125 million in convertible senior notes due in 2018. FXCM stated that they will be using a portion of the proceeds to repay existing loans and to fund future acquisitions.
Tuesday, 28/05/2013 | 11:12 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Financial Liberty Currently Reserved. Payment Methods Called Into Question
- The impending demise of Liberty Reserve has resulted in a degree of nervousness from industry participants and clients alike as speculation regarding the outcome of such payment methods is called into question.
Monday, 27/05/2013 | 13:54 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
The Jet Set Comes to Forex - Tune Group Signs MOU With ADS Securities to Launch FX Platform
- Asian entertainment and leisure giant Tune Group demonstrated its intention to enter the FX industry in signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi based ADS Securities. New platform set to launch in September.
Monday, 27/05/2013 | 08:27 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
FxPro Partners with Panda Trading System for MT4 WebTrader
- Financial trading technology provider, Panda Trading Systems, has announced that FxPro Financial Services has chosen to use their solution for the launch of their new FxPro Web Trader for MetaTrader 4 accounts
Monday, 27/05/2013 | 07:09 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Exclusive: Vyacheslav Taran Takes Over for FXClub as 3rd CEO in Three Years
- According to Forex Magnates sources, Vyacheslav Taran, Founder and Chairman of the Board of FXClub, is taking over the helm as CEO of the broker. He replaces Vladamir Kozlov who became CEO in September 2012.
Monday, 27/05/2013 | 06:30 GMT by
Ron Finberg
FX Traders Stunned as Liberty Reserve Shuts Down After Owner's Arrest
- International spot FX trader are feeling an economic brunt as their preferred payment method for deposit and withdrawals with FX brokers has been shut down after the arrest of Arthur Budovsky Belanchuk.
Saturday, 25/05/2013 | 15:36 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
FXCM Expanding No Dealing Desk CFDs – Industry Effects?
- In a letter to FXCM partners, the broker announced that it will begin to offer No Dealing Desk execution for CFD instruments. The move occurs as the broker is positioning itself to a future of greater market making regulatory restrictions
Thursday, 23/05/2013 | 14:35 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Open Your Calendars: Forex Magnates to Launch the Exclusive Tokyo Summit in July
- The leading industry information source announces its inaugural Tokyo Summit, bridging Japanese market participants with foreign technologies. Over 600 attendees are expected to attend this exclusive event.
Wednesday, 22/05/2013 | 14:21 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
Saxo Bank Launches Saxo TV – Hires Anchorman Owen Thomas
- Saxo Bank has announced today the launch of Saxo TV. Led by former Bloomberg News Anchor Owen Thomas, Saxo TV will be providing on-demand trading and business analysis on the TradingFloor.com website.
Tuesday, 21/05/2013 | 12:01 GMT by
Ron Finberg
This Graphic Shows Just How Strong the Japanese Forex Industry Is
- If you need any more proof that Japan’s retail forex industry leads the entire world, check out the image below. The chart compares equity trading at the entire Tokyo Stock Exchange versus just one forex broker
Tuesday, 21/05/2013 | 09:51 GMT by
Ron Finberg
eToro Social Network Hits 50 Million Trades
- eToro announces that its has reached the milestone of 50 million trades on its social network. Take a look to learn how many of those 50 million were copied trades and how many total traders have used the system.
Tuesday, 21/05/2013 | 08:26 GMT by
Ron Finberg
CFTC Figures for FCMs: Increase Over February, Decrease Over January
- The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released FCM financial data for March 2013. Among individual names, GAIN Capital was the biggest mover upside, aided by the broker's acquiring of FX Solutions' client base.
Tuesday, 21/05/2013 | 06:17 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
eToro Hosts First Israeli Bitcoin Hackathon
- The first Israelie Bitcoin hackathon to be held later this month gets an interesting venue, as the event will be held at the Israel offices of social trading pioneer eToro. A firm that has continued to show interest in bitcoins.
Monday, 20/05/2013 | 09:17 GMT by
Ron Finberg
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