CFD brokers
Vietnam Busts $200M Forex Trading Scam: Will It Trigger Action Against CFD Brokers Too?
- Like most emerging markets, CFD brokers operate in Vietnam in a grey area, as the country does not regulate retail online margin trading.
- Operations in the country are mostly through affiliates and introducing brokers.
Wednesday, 26/11/2025 | 11:00 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Tavira Financial Turns to Boost Agency Brokerage after Closure of Its CFD Business
- The Group revenue for FY25 came in at almost £36 million, a jump of 13 per cent.
- However, the closure of its CFD business and the restructuring of its custody unit resulted in a 23 per cent reduction in net assets.
Thursday, 20/11/2025 | 08:31 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Cloudflare Outage May Have Cost an Average CFD Broker $1.6 Billion in Trading Volume
- Finance Magnates estimates the outage erased almost 1% of an average broker’s monthly trading revenue.
- The estimate may be partial, as traders often return to settle positions once services resume.
Wednesday, 19/11/2025 | 11:08 GMT by
“CFD Brokers Don’t Really Understand Risk Management”: ‘Rogue Trader’ Nick Leeson
- “I’m not afraid to ask difficult questions,” Leeson, whose losses from unauthorised traders brought down Barings Bank, said as he became an advisor at risk technology firm Hedgx.
- On AI capabilities of asking tough questions, he said: “I’m not sure… it might end up telling me how fantastic I am.”
Monday, 17/11/2025 | 07:20 GMT by
Arnab Shome
CySEC Implements EU Sanctions Rules Impacting CFD Brokers, Establishes National Unit
- Regulator’s new sanctions rules cover all CIFs; CFD brokers must update internal systems accordingly.
- The new body under the Finance Ministry coordinates sanctions enforcement across Cyprus.
Friday, 01/08/2025 | 13:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MFSA’s 4-Year Review Reveals Market Abuse Risks and Control Gaps Among CFD Brokers
- Gaps in systems, reporting, and staff training put CFD platforms at risk of breaching market abuse rules.
- The findings indicate regulatory attention on CFD firms with significant retail flow and algorithmic trading activity.
Thursday, 03/07/2025 | 09:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ATFX Implements Swiset Trading Tournament Tech to Boost User Activity and Retention
- The new partnership implements solutions that gamify trading experiences for ATFX's global client base.
- The broker will offer competitive, community-focused events that operate on Swiset's white-label tournament infrastructure.
Wednesday, 14/05/2025 | 14:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Prop Firms Challenge CFD Brokers: Takeover or Coexistence?
- Prop firms are drawing traders away from CFD brokers with capital access and structured rules, reshaping the online trading landscape.
- “Prop firms have an easier and cheaper way to acquire users than brokers, so it makes sense for brokers to open prop arms to acquire more users”: The5ers' CEO.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 08:31 GMT by
Paul Golden
Exclusive: Prop Firms and CFD Brokers Get Messaging Makeover as Convrs and Leverate Join Forces
- Both companies have partnered to provide FX and prop trading firms with a solution combining messaging tools and operational management.
- The partnership enables trading firms to centralize trader data and personalize communications through popular messaging apps.
Wednesday, 02/04/2025 | 09:19 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
CFD Brokers Face Direct Challenge from Crypto Exchanges, Fintechs: A New Era?
- Coinbase and Crypto.com acquired CFDs licenses, while Revolut launched pilot CFDs trading.
- Crypto exchanges and fintechs have deep pockets due to massive funding and also have a large user database.
Monday, 20/01/2025 | 09:56 GMT by
Sameer Bhopale
Ultima Markets Becomes First CFD Broker in UN Global Compact
- The initiative focuses on implementing sustainability principles and currently gathers 25,000 companies.
- It “advances ethical financial services and contributes to a sustainable future,” according to Ultima's Jean Philippe.
Tuesday, 17/12/2024 | 07:18 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Fixed-Fee Subscription Model Eliminates Brokers’ Revenue Risks, but Is It Sustainable?
- Subscription models with a fixed fee can reduce uncertainty around FX broker technology pricing.
- Smaller firms could use this approach to attract cost-conscious traders, but scaling can be an issue.
Monday, 11/11/2024 | 13:04 GMT by
Paul Golden
Transforming Governance in FX and CFDs Industry: Is G(EES) the Future?
- A G(EES)-focused approach will push FX and CFDs brokers to enhance disclosure practices and ensure ethical operations, resulting in improved market perception.
- One of the most profound changes that G(EES) governance demands is a shift in leadership mindset.
Friday, 08/11/2024 | 10:09 GMT by
Jean Philippe Mota
From 2025, CySEC Will Tighten Grip on Investment Firm Capital
- The regulator adopts EBA guidelines on group capital tests for CIFs, effective January 2025.
- Despite potential flexibility in capital requirements, it increases regulatory scrutiny for Cyprus-based FX/CFD companies.
Tuesday, 22/10/2024 | 07:38 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Rebranded CFDs Brokers: The Daunting Task of Rebuilding SEO
- The second part of the series discusses the challenges of web traffic, reputation and how to measure a rebranding's success.
- Nick Cooke, CEO of Taurex: "we surpassed numbers in a month and saw a substantial increase in deposits"
Wednesday, 20/12/2023 | 10:00 GMT by
Arnab Shome
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