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Exclusive: JFSA with ASIC to Prohibit Aussie FX Brokers from Accepting Japanese Residents
- Protectionism hits a new peak as Japan’s financial regulator forbids Australian brokers from accepting Japanese residents. The move comes as Japan’s restricted trading environment aims to eliminate ‘any’ leaks.
Wednesday, 30/04/2014 | 10:35 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Alpari UK 2013 Report Shows Improvements YoY, yet Expenses Offset Any Positive Net Profit
- The UK entity of the brand, recently filed its 2013 year with the UK Companies House, showing a net loss of £6.02M before tax, as revenue didn't suffice to turn a positive net profit despite a reduction in expenses.
Tuesday, 29/04/2014 | 16:54 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Exclusive: Q1 2014 US FX Account Profitability Report, Less Traders but More Profits
- US retail forex brokers have issued their figures of client profitability and active account numbers for Q1 2014. During the quarter, 37.6% of traders were profitable, a 4.1% increase from Q4 2013.
Tuesday, 29/04/2014 | 14:08 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Exclusive: FXDD Closing in on a Possible Sale to a Major US Broker
- Forex Magnates has learned from multiple independent industry sources familiar with the development, that FXDirectDealer may be "very close" to striking a deal with a large US retail broker, soon to be revealed.
Monday, 28/04/2014 | 20:51 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
“Meet The Experts” Announces Its Newest Contributing Expert, Tim Furey
- The Forex Magnates Experts forum is pleased to introduce its newest contributing expert, Tim Furey, founder and CEO of Tradeview Ltd., bringing with him an understanding across white labels and brokerage.
Monday, 28/04/2014 | 16:58 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Exclusive: Move Over WhatsApp - Dukascopy Bank Launches A Secure Instant Messenger
- Based on the reputation of Swiss banks for secrecy, Forex Magnates has learned Dukascopy Connect goes beyond FX traders and targets anyone concerned about privacy. Direct cash transactions via phone planned.
Monday, 28/04/2014 | 10:14 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
Should I Be Using MetaTrader5 Over MetaTrader4?
- Here is what is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING about MT5. NOTHING.
Monday, 28/04/2014 | 05:07 GMT by
Rob Booker
Executive Interview: Amana Capital CEO Ahmad Khatib on FCA License Value in the Middle East
- Subsidiary Amana Financial Services UK Ltd. has been authorised by the FCA, making it one of the first middle eastern brokers to strengthen its brand position in a market where client awareness is growing rapidly.
Saturday, 26/04/2014 | 19:33 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Witch-hunt Towards Non-US Brokers Continues - CFTC Obtains Injunction Against Halifax Investment Services
- Australia based Halifax Investment Services has been shown the red card by the financial regulator in the US. The CFTC has reported that it has obtained a permanent injunction against the FX brokerage firm for soliciting US residents.
Friday, 25/04/2014 | 17:16 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Exclusive: Cresco FX Adds Hotspot on MT4 as Retail & Institutional Trade Sizes Blurred
- Cresco Capital Markets reveals its latest synergy which adds a key ECN to its MetaTrader4 platform, as the line between institutional size trades and retail size orders have become increasingly blurred.
Thursday, 24/04/2014 | 22:00 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Exclusive: IPO Trend Intensifies, Binary Broker anyoption is on Track to Become a Public Firm
- Following the success of FX firms going public and listing their shares on stock exchanges, Forex Magnates has learned that more brokers including Anyoption, are planning IPOs amid the recent industry trend.
Thursday, 24/04/2014 | 13:51 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
Executive Vice President Joseph Wald Leaves GTX, GAIN Capital’s Institutional Division
- Recruited only a year ago to lead the institutional business of GAIN Capital and "achieve our goal of becoming a market leading ECN in the FX space," Joseph Wald now parts ways with the company.
Thursday, 24/04/2014 | 08:27 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
TD Ameritrade Posts Second Consecutive Quarter of Record Revenues
- Net revenues of the company totalled to $812 million, which is higher by 20% over a year ago with diluted earnings per share (EPS) coming in at $0.35, primarily due to increased retail trading activity.
Wednesday, 23/04/2014 | 13:17 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Monex Group Reports Preliminary Results for Fiscal 2014: Revenues Higher by 50% y/y
- Weak final quarter for the company did not dent much better figures for fiscal 2014, largely driven by the company's stocks and options unit, while commissions at OSE-FX unit drop by 28% over fiscal 2013.
Tuesday, 22/04/2014 | 06:32 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
IG Markets the Latest Broker to Launch Web TV After Dukascopy and Saxo TV
- Former Bloomberg and BBC presenters Jeremy Naylor and Sara Walker, will be the faces behind IG's newest marketing initiative as it challenges other well known players in the field of broker-run web TV.
Saturday, 19/04/2014 | 15:16 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
FX Trading At Times Of Economic and Political Turmoil - Lessons From Turkey
- As the situation in the Ukraine is still unfolding and with more crises expected in 2014, Forex Magnates examined what occurred in the Turkish FX industry during the political predicament in the country.
Saturday, 19/04/2014 | 08:46 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
“Meet The Experts” Announces Its Newest Contributor And Bitcoin Specialist, Antony Lewis
- Forex Magnates’ “Meet the Experts” platform is pleased to announce its newest contributing expert, Antony Lewis, head of Business Development at Bitcoin exchange itBit, specializing in digital currency trading and fx.
Thursday, 17/04/2014 | 22:43 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Exclusive: WorldWideMarkets Obtains FCA Authorization, Targets Professional Clients
- The company's core is formed by a big part of the team that co-founded FX Solutions, headed by former co-CEO Thomas Plaut and principle architect of the Global Trading Solutions (GTS) platform Ronald Andriulli.
Thursday, 17/04/2014 | 15:07 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
KVB Kunlun Expects Net Loss For Q1 2014 From Lower FX Leverage and Volumes
- The group of companies under the brand has notified shareholders in the latest publication that it expects to post a net loss for the three months ending March 31, 2014, with full results expected in early May.
Thursday, 17/04/2014 | 13:52 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
OANDA Launches Retail FX Tools Marketplace, Forex Magnates Reviews
- OANDA opens a Marketplace featuring apps, training, and MT4 plugins developed by the broker and its partners to provide its clients with vetted tools and services. Forex Magnates reviewed the new offering.
Thursday, 17/04/2014 | 09:00 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
JPMorgan's Plus500 Ownership Above and Back Below the 10% Threshold Explained
- Plus500's share price has dropped by about 12% after a rally triggered by the Q1 trading update earlier this month. Some shareholders operating through JPMorgan's brokerage seem to be taking profits.
Thursday, 17/04/2014 | 08:44 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
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