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NFA Ramps up Regulations in Reaction to the SNB Storm
Higher capital requirements and tighter risk management standards are around the corner for Futures Commission Merchants
Friday, 29/05/2015 | 08:44 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers
CFTC Data Shows FXCM Inc. Retail Forex Funds Shed 12% in December
The Futures Commission Merchant of KCG Holdings, KCG Americas LLC, has been removed from the list due to its sale to Wedbush Securities. Institutional Liquidity LLC has been officially delisted as an FCM.
Wednesday, 18/02/2015 | 18:23 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers
US Retail Forex Market Stabilized, CFTC October FCM Data Shows
The CFTC’s monthly report of October FCM financials is showing the size of the US retail forex industry remained flat with only a 0.2% drop in customer assets. The market shares of the firm have not changed as well.
Wednesday, 10/12/2014 | 17:35 GMT
by
Avi Mizrahi
Brokers
US Brokers to Face New Reporting Practises under NFA’s Segregated Funds Reports
US Financial services providers will be required to submit their semi-monthly segregated client funds data under new requirements. The watchdog requires firms to submit important client money data in percentages.
Monday, 03/11/2014 | 21:56 GMT
by
Adil Siddiqui
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CFTC FCM Data: US Retail Forex Funds Drop 2% in August, Interactive Brokers Steady
GAIN Capital lost the most and FXCM kept increasing its market share, now firmly holding a third of the total U.S. foreign exchange market, while IB’s market share rose by a full percentage point to 7%.
Wednesday, 15/10/2014 | 22:10 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers
July CFTC FCM Data Reveals Retail Forex Funds Growing at GAIN Capital, OANDA and FXCM
Total Retail Forex Funds rose by $41,413,312 in July when compared to the previous month, with the top three retail forex brokerages in the US GAIN Capital, FXCM and OANDA registering substantial rises.
Thursday, 11/09/2014 | 19:43 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation
Capital Markets Services To Pay CFTC $275,000 For Allegedly Failing Minimum Financial Requirements
The company's adjusted net capital dropped below capital requirement by as much as $13 million at one point. The CFTC settled with the company as it provided complete cooperation in regards to the matter.
Tuesday, 08/04/2014 | 00:29 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Brokers
FCM December Metrics, Forex Dealers' Funds Dip Except for Interactive Brokers and FXDD
December data shows Retail Forex Obligations in the U.S. had a combined decrease of 1.28% across ten dealers, with only two reporting increases MoM, and Institutional Liquidity and RJ Obrien having the largest % decreases.
Saturday, 15/02/2014 | 09:29 GMT
by
Steven Hatzakis
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INTL FCStone, FX Revenue Up 3% in Q4, FX Arbitrage Slides, Payments Business Evolves
With its FX payments business gaining traction, the multi-market broker prepares to release its financial statements, after reporting highlights of its Q4 2013 Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2013, released yesterday.
Saturday, 11/01/2014 | 11:01 GMT
by
Steven Hatzakis
Regulation
A Gentle Reminder: CFTC Issues No-Action Relief Letters to FCM Compliance Departments
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued two no-action relief letters to FCMs detailing that they are not required to register as swap dealers with the CFTC, and that the fiscal year ends today.
Tuesday, 31/12/2013 | 19:44 GMT
by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Brokers
Exclusive: INTL FCStone CEO on The Company's Stock-Price Dive: "Market Overreacted"
The NY headquartered financial services firm with heritage from 1924, has its CEO Sean M. O'Connor comment on the recent 10% dive of the company's stock price following an accounting error noted in its regulatory filing.
Thursday, 19/12/2013 | 01:01 GMT
by
Steven Hatzakis
Brokers
FCM October Data Shows Uptake in Retail FX Funds
FX brokers regulated under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have reported their monthly financial data for October. Overall funds were up $10.4 million with 50% of brokers witnessing an increase in Retail Forex funds.
Friday, 13/12/2013 | 23:59 GMT
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Adil Siddiqui
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Regulation
CFTC Publishes Final Rules Pertaining to How FCMs and DCOs Hold Customer Funds
The Financial watchdog of the the U.S Commodity Futures and Derivatives markets has published a set of finalized rules - some of which go into effect on January 14, 2014 and referencing others that are already in effect.
Friday, 15/11/2013 | 00:35 GMT
by
Steven Hatzakis
Analysis
Net U.S. Retail Forex Obligations Down $6M in September from $628M in August, Full Details
from 11 reporting Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers,5 contributed to a $12.9 mln increase which was more than offset by a loss of the remaining six dealers whose amounts had fallen month-over-month by a combined $18.9 mln.
Wednesday, 13/11/2013 | 14:51 GMT
by
Steven Hatzakis
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TradingScreen Deploys RiskHub for FCMs Pre-Trade Credit Check Requirements
New York headquartered provider of diverse brokerage technology solutions, with offices in Chicago, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo, expands its reach with a new product launch.
Tuesday, 05/11/2013 | 21:44 GMT
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Steven Hatzakis
Brokers
August Forex Obligations Held by FCMs Little Changed Over July for Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers
Last month data from the CFTC revealed that Futures Commission Merchants who act as Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers had a combined $629 million in forex obligations which hovered steady over the previous month.
Friday, 25/10/2013 | 20:37 GMT
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Steven Hatzakis
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Exclusive: ILQ Acquires Velocity Futures
ILQ, a leading institutional FX provider has acquired Velocity Futures, LLC a US based Futures Commission Merchant. Velocity Futures made the announcement in an email to its clients.
Saturday, 28/09/2013 | 20:30 GMT
by
Adil Siddiqui
Brokers
Alpari US Customer Contraction Continues in July CFTC FCM Financials
The CFTC has posted financials for US FCM’s for the month of July. Among forex firms, the data showed a decline in customer deposits. During the month, total Retail Forex Funds dropped 1.2% to $629.75 million.
Wednesday, 11/09/2013 | 16:05 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
Brokers
Appeal Denied – One World Capital Fraudsters Receive Full Sentencing
Ponzi scheme fraudsters, John Walsh and Charles Martin, operators of defunct One World Capital saw their appeals rejected. As a result, the two continue to face long jail sentences and restitution charges in the millions.
Wednesday, 31/07/2013 | 10:23 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
Brokers
CFTC Posts May FCM Financials – Advanced Markets Out, Whotrades FX is In
The CFTC has posted financials for FCMs as of the end of May. Total Retail Forex Funds were $644,593,164, a drop of $3,166,759 (-0.49%) from the end of April. The decline was mainly the result of a near $9 million drop at Oanda,
Thursday, 11/07/2013 | 10:00 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
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Brokers
As New Rules Go Into Effect, Advanced Markets Swaps NFA For ASIC Regulation
Deciding it’s not worth the $20,000,000 minimums; Advanced Markets has also officially withdrawn all of its licenses with the NFA. As of June 28th, the broker withdrew both its FCM license and NFA membership.
Thursday, 11/07/2013 | 09:16 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
Technology
Traiana Announces Twelve FCMs are Live on their Harmony Network for Exchange Traded Derivatives
Post trading flow solutions provider, Traiana, has announced that twelve FCMs are now connected on its Harmony Network for Exchange Traded Derivatives . Traiana added that “ there has been a rapid uptake of buy-side hedge funds and asset managers".
Tuesday, 25/06/2013 | 09:04 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
Brokers
CFTC Reports April FCM Data – FXCM Rises and OANDA Declines
The CFTC reported April financial data for reporting FCMs. For forex firms, there was very little change, as total Retail Forex Funds dropped $177,260 to $647,759,923. Among gainers, FXCM saw account growth of $4.9 million
Thursday, 13/06/2013 | 08:00 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
Regulation
Looking for a Job? The NFA is Hiring
The NFA has announced that they approved their Fiscal Year 2014 budget. The budget, for the fiscal year which starts on July, 1 2013 is for $74 million, an 18% increase above last year, with the majority going towards new hiring
Thursday, 06/06/2013 | 20:16 GMT
by
Ron Finberg
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Brokers
MB Trading Keeps FDM Withrdraws FCM License
Viewers of the NFA’s site will notice that under information for US broker MB Trading, it is currently that listed under the firm’s status it lists “Futures Commission Merchant Pending Withdrawal”.
Wednesday, 05/06/2013 | 09:21 GMT
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Ron Finberg
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