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Exclusive: FX Licensing Consultancy Launches Technology & Social Trading Solution
- FX licensing company Archer Consultants completes its quest for a turnkey solution with APIFX, a broker-neutral technology solution launched today, as well as a broker and liquidity agnostic social trading network.
Thursday, 16/01/2014 | 14:27 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Ex-Liquidnet Chief John Barker Appointed BCS Chairman, as UK Arm Gets LSE Membership
- The brokerage boasting 10-15% of market share of volumes on the Moscow Exchange in FX and Securities, has bolstered its UK FCA regulated business, after a new executive chairman and membership on the LSE has been obtained.
Thursday, 16/01/2014 | 12:56 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Citi VP of FX Prime Brokerage Michael Mirarchi Joins ATC Brokers Ltd as CEO for UK Launch
- Owners of Avail Trading Corp (ATC) operating in Forex and Futures markets as an IB in the US, had just registered a UK-FCA authorised brokerage last August and recently appointed a new Chief Executive Officer to that entity.
Wednesday, 08/01/2014 | 10:47 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Financial Spread Betting Still Hanging in There
- Financial spread betting, a genuine investment product for the UK investor has recently come into the limelight for the wrong reasons, client numbers in decline and the possibility of a chargeable tax. However, it's not all doom and gloom.
Wednesday, 08/01/2014 | 07:48 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
FCA Update, Full Story Behind January 1st, 2014 Rules, and Clone Website Warnings
- An extensive research by Forex Magnates informs readers of what is new and what is not, regarding recent rules that went into effect for firms authorised and/or registered with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.
Tuesday, 07/01/2014 | 16:18 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Bloomberg Launches Compliance Product to Mitigate Chat Room Risk
- Aiming to provide a solution to compliance worries about multi-dealer chat room conversations, Bloomberg announced that the Compliance Center centralizes the firms existing compliance tools into a single location.
Tuesday, 17/12/2013 | 15:56 GMT by
Ron Finberg
What Do You Get When You Combine Proprietary Trading and Social on Mobile? TopTradr
- This London based proprietary trading firm is completely mobile, and allocates funds to traders based on social, via ranking performance to determine the top trader, Forex Magnates interviews the firms CEO, in today's review.
Wednesday, 11/12/2013 | 20:29 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
8 Dealers in Derivatives Rigging Scandal Fined a Total of €1.71 Billion by European Commission
- UBS, Citigroup, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, RBS, Société Générale, JPMorgan and RP Martin named in settlement with European Commission in rigging case about Yen and Euro Interest Rate Derivatives, enforced under anti-cartel rules.
Wednesday, 04/12/2013 | 13:56 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
BCS Promotes Tim Bevan to Board of Directors, and Gareth Johnson as Senior Trader in UK office
- Established in 1995, one of Russia's largest brokers by volume-trading market-share aims to replicate its success as it expands its UK regulated London desk and promotes a new director to its executive board.
Monday, 02/12/2013 | 16:05 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Exclusive: FXOpen Launches UK site after Successful Regulation with FCA, Full Story
- With entities regulated in New Zealand, Australia and now the United Kingdom, the latest forex broker to launch a website in the esteemed financial capital of foreign exchange trading speaks with Forex Magnates.
Friday, 15/11/2013 | 13:33 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Twin Fines From CFTC and FCA Hit Rabobank, Ordered To Pay $643 Million, CEO to Resign
- Part of an ongoing investigation into LIBOR price manipulations among major global broker’s and banks; the CFTC and FCA have announced the issuing of an Order against Rabobank, requiring them to pay $643 million.
Tuesday, 29/10/2013 | 13:52 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Canadian State Regulator Cautions Investors About YoutradeFX
- Ontario Securities Commission, the financial services regulator for the Ontario has issued a warning against YoutradeFX. The notification comes after the broker solicits Canadian clients without holding the necessary licenses.
Friday, 25/10/2013 | 07:25 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Moving To The FXBeat: Jamie Coleman & Gerry Davies Add Charisma To Market News
- FXStreet.com has today launched its news and commentary feed with witty adages, under the designation of FXBeat. The service repackages market information for the benefit of traders and brokers.
Tuesday, 15/10/2013 | 03:03 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Divisa Capital Revives And Rebrands MB Trading UK For Overseas Expansion
- Just over a year since the demise of MB Trading's British subsidiary, Divisa Capital has purchased MB Trading UK as a means of expanding its institutional offering into Europe, subsequent to rebranding to Divisa UK.
Wednesday, 09/10/2013 | 14:49 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Indonesian Monex Investindo Futures Launch UK Licensed Brokerage
- Indonesian based Monex Investido Futures announced today the launch of London based Monex Capital Markets. Licensed by the FCA, Monex Capital becomes the Indonesian firm’s move into the EU and international markets,
Wednesday, 09/10/2013 | 06:58 GMT by
Ron Finberg
The Implementation of COBS10 - What To Do Next
- The implementation of COBS10, the test that firms must carry out if they provide non-advised investment services to retail clients.
Sunday, 08/09/2013 | 16:22 GMT by
Trevor Clein
Firms Fall Foul of Rulings on Safeguarding Client Funds Resulting in £7.1 Million Fine
- Yesterday, two companies were issued penalties by regulatory authorities on both sides of the Atlantic for transgressing client fund security rulings. In the UK, Aberdeen Asset Management's penalty amounted to $7.1 million
Wednesday, 04/09/2013 | 11:34 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
International FX Rate Conspiracy: Are Dealers Fixing Prices?
Wednesday, 28/08/2013 | 07:45 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Regulations for Signal and Copy Trading? Tradeslide Gains FCA Authorization
- Compliancy Services, a UK consulting firm that provides assistance to firms with their FCA regulatory needs has announced that their client, Tradeslide has gained authorization to act as an FX Investment Manager.
Sunday, 11/08/2013 | 10:15 GMT by
Ron Finberg
FCA Fines Royal Bank Of Scotland £5.6 Million For Failing To Report Transactions
- Whilst regulatory authorities are busily engaged in defining the methods by which they intend to reform financial markets, one such aspect is trade and transaction reporting. The FCA demonstrates that this is also part of its remit by issuing RBS with a penalty.
Thursday, 25/07/2013 | 08:01 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
CFTC Fines Algorithmic Trader $2.8 Million For Spoofing In The First Market Abuse Case Brought By Dodd-Frank Act, And Imposes Ban
- Today, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Britain's FCA announced that they have brought a milestone case against an algorithmic trading entity for market abuse, representing the first Dodd-Frank Act application.
Monday, 22/07/2013 | 13:09 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Keep Calm And Carry On Looking After Client Funds: Britain's FCA Draws Up Consultation Paper To Further Refine CASS Rulings
- As the regulatory environment tightens up and continually works toward protection of client funds whilst in the hands of OTC derivatives firms, Britain's Financial Conduct Authority issues proposed refinements.
Tuesday, 16/07/2013 | 10:05 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Westward Ho! Admiral Markets Gains FCA Regulation; Seeks UK and European Client Base
- Estonian forex broker Admiral Markets today announced that the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority has granted a license to the company, allowing expansion into Britain and Western Europe.
Monday, 17/06/2013 | 15:01 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
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