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Breaking: UK to Ditch Gambling Regulation of Binary Options Delegating It to FCA
- The UK government will propose a consultation for regulating binary options as financial products which will remove the binary options financial betting category from the reach of the Gambling Act of 2005.
Monday, 29/09/2014 | 18:42 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
IronFX Seeks Stronger UK Presence under FCA Regulations
- UK financial derivatives regulation continue to hold value as IronFX extends its permissions. The firm’s UK division is able to accept client money and act as principal on trades under the authorisation of the FCA.
Monday, 29/09/2014 | 17:55 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
“Meet The Experts” Welcomes Its Newest Contributor, Thomas Coughlin, CEO of Bullion Capital
- The Experts platform is happy to announce the inclusion of Thomas Coughlin, CEO of Bullion Capital to its exclusive panel, bringing with him an expertise in precious metals trading, including gold, silver, and platinum.
Saturday, 27/09/2014 | 13:33 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
IG Group Holdings PLC Details FINMA License, Swiss Bank and Securities Dealer Now Official
- A company spokesperson has confirmed to Forex Magnates reporters that the firm has officially obtained a Swiss foreign-controlled bank and securities dealer license after opening its Swiss office earlier this year.
Friday, 26/09/2014 | 18:48 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
With a Healthy Holiday Spirit, easy-forex Dishes up a 61-Course Feast
- Easy-Forex has almost doubled its product range for Australian clients as the broker looks to adjust to changing client preferences and tectonic shifts in the global geo-political arena.
Friday, 26/09/2014 | 08:29 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Exclusive Sneak Peek: NetDania’s Five Star HTML5 Chart & New Mobile Trading Platform
- NetDania is working on implementing live mobile trading with FXCM and CFH Clearing in the coming months, which will move the highest rated financial app to a whole new level as it will provide live trading.
Thursday, 25/09/2014 | 12:03 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
CFH Clearing Strikes a Deal with Leading Turkish Brokerage, ALB Menkul Degerler
- The broker was attracted by ClearVision’s advanced risk management tools and the opportunity the solution gives to automate more processes, which allowed it to focus more on its global expansion plans.
Thursday, 25/09/2014 | 07:30 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
'Armada Markets' Set to Leave Polish Market under a Cloud of Suspicion
- In a further sign of regulatory arbitrage, an unregulated Estonian broker leaves the Polish market to "launch a new company providing a wider range of services". In the Wild Wild West it helps to have a spare horse.
Thursday, 25/09/2014 | 07:12 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Analysis: Australian Binary Options Industry Looking for Quality Rather than Quantity
- Binary Options are gaining popularity, clients and criticism in equal measure. Forex Magnates provides a snapshot of the growing industry in Australia, outlining its major players and regulatory challenges.
Wednesday, 24/09/2014 | 23:45 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
FXDD Slapped with Another $600,000 Related to More Undercapitalization Discoveries
- Forex Magnates reported earlier this month about a National Futures Association (NFA) complaint which was served to the company and its CEO Joseph Botkier, which was related to more undercapitalization occurrences.
Wednesday, 24/09/2014 | 18:40 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Gearing up for London Summit 2014 with the Latest on Marketing & New Products
- Forex Magnates’ London Summit is near and the time has come to reveal some of its choice panels, hosting the industry’s key players to present everything you need to know about trends in the forex space and beyond.
Wednesday, 24/09/2014 | 12:59 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
AMF Updates Swat List of Binary Options Providers Retail Traders Should Avoid
- Almost four dozen names are added to the AMF's list of unauthorized brokers. Regulations and other deterrents are not slowing down the race-to-market between binary providers amongst whom rogues dwell.
Wednesday, 24/09/2014 | 08:43 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Monex Expects $14 Mln Drop in US Income after Selling MT4 Business to FXCM
- The Japanese group explained most of the loss will be recorded in the 2nd quarter and it expects the "goodwill" of the U.S. segment to change from $97 million to a forecast of $83 million after the transfer.
Wednesday, 24/09/2014 | 06:34 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
Third Largest Russian Bank Starts Issuing Chinese UnionPay Cards
- The banking system in Russia is making its first moves to diversify away from U.S. card providers as Gazprombank signs a deal with Chinese UnionPay and amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and weak Russian ruble.
Tuesday, 23/09/2014 | 19:03 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
As FXCM Sweetens Pricing Terms of Former IBFX Customers, a Greater Industry Trend Emerges
- As IBFX US account holders are transferred to FXCM, they were greeted with a surprise yesterday of reduced trading fees. Monex's exit from MT4 and FXCM's actions portray an emerging trend in the industry.
Tuesday, 23/09/2014 | 12:04 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Exclusive: Alibaba - Booming IPO Market Increasingly Interests Retail Investors
Monday, 22/09/2014 | 22:40 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Shares of Plus500 Ltd Close Down 8% after 'The Times' Report Alleges an FCA Review
- According to the report, the review comes after competitors of the Israeli company raised the issue with the FCA, while the firm stated to the newspaper that it is fully compliant with existing regulatory framework.
Monday, 22/09/2014 | 21:07 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Analysts Operating ForexLive Acquire the Company from Currency Mountain Holdings
- Currency Mountain Holdings, which is the holding company behind FXDD, Forexware and recently acquired Boston Technologies, is shifting its focus on its new core business after the merger deal announced in July.
Monday, 22/09/2014 | 17:16 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Breaking: FXCM Introduces Raw Spreads for US Clients, Adopts an Agency Pricing Model
- FXCM introduces a new pricing model offering raw forex spreads, reducing trading costs for its US customers on average by 50% on top 14 currency pairs, implementing tighter spreads and commission pricing.
Monday, 22/09/2014 | 13:12 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Saxo Bank Considers Adding Egyptian Stock Exchange to Available Markets for Trading
- A local development manager of the Danish bank said it weighs joining a trend of brokers expanding their Middle Eastern portfolio, as the region currently accounts for 15% of Saxo's stock dealing.
Sunday, 21/09/2014 | 11:06 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
FX Brokers Expand Product Range and Conditions as Industry Evolves - easy-forex & iFOREX
- Specialist providers of forex trading solutions to retail investors have been strengthening their offerings as market conditions alter and client demands change. Both easy-forex and iFOREX expand their product range.
Saturday, 20/09/2014 | 15:16 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Optimove Adds New Meaning to ‘Know Your Customer’ with Launch of OptiTrack
Friday, 19/09/2014 | 09:33 GMT by
Ron Finberg
UFX Launches CFDs on Egyptian & Saudi Shares, Providing Trading on Sunday
- The company creates a six-day trading week by offering 10 Saudi Arabian and 5 Egyptian stocks, opening the door to its clients to exotic Middle Eastern markets previously available only to professional traders.
Thursday, 18/09/2014 | 15:34 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Exclusive: SunbirdFX Owners Absorb youtradeFX Group's Brands
- Several industry sources has reported that brokers of the globally spread youtradeFX group has been acquired by same individuals behind the Seychelles based Sunbird international, at an undisclosed worth.
Thursday, 18/09/2014 | 11:40 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
Alpari Group's Trading Volumes Decline -6.8% MoM to $165bn in August
- The Alpari Group’s has seen its trading volumes dip -6.8% MoM to $165 billion in the month of August, as geopolitical drama has helped drive aggregate volumes in commodities such as gold and oil.
Thursday, 18/09/2014 | 06:00 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
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