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Integral's Charges Against Ex-CTO Viral Tolat Dropped, yet Push for Appeal to Follow
- A US court has dismissed a series of claims by fx platform provider Integral Development Corp. over the alleged leaking of sensitive information by former Co-Founder Viral Tolat upon joining rival EBS.
Tuesday, 04/03/2014 | 18:16 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
FastMatch Launches New Matching Engine in Tokyo, Targets FX Clients
- FastMatch, a matching system for forex trading, whose ownership includes FXCM, Credit Suisse, and BNY Mellon, has announced the launch of its new engine, located in the Equinix IBX Data Center in Tokyo.
Tuesday, 04/03/2014 | 10:47 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Swissquote Releases 2013 Financial Results, FX Accounts up 92.1% YoY, Revenue up 12% YoY
- Swissquote Group has reported its financial results for the 2013 business year, citing staunch increases in fx accounts (92.1% YoY) and a 12% YoY increase in revenue, according to a company statement.
Tuesday, 04/03/2014 | 07:24 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
NETELLER is now a payment option for Alpari users in Russia
Monday, 03/03/2014 | 13:05 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
London Capital Group’s Malcom McCaig Announces Plans to Relinquish Role as Board Member
- London Capital Group Holdings (LCG) has announced that Malcom McCaig will be retiring from his position as the non-executive director at the AGM this upcoming May due to personal circumstances.
Monday, 03/03/2014 | 11:49 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
CFTC Lobbies Orders for Trading Bans, Sanctions Via Forex Fraud Worth $2.9M
- The CFTC has obtained a series of orders effectively sanctioning the trifecta of Susan G. Davis, David E. Howard II, and Joseph Burgos for their role in the illegal solicitation of forex trading accounts.
Friday, 28/02/2014 | 18:58 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
CMC Markets Enlists Colt in a Bid to Fortify Its FX Liquidity Venues
- Colt, a leading information delivery platform provider, has announced that CMC Markets has assimilated Colt’s data services center in a bid to improve its foreign exchange liquidity venues.
Friday, 28/02/2014 | 03:39 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
CFTC Charges Melody Nganthuy Phan with Elaborate Forex Scheme Valued at $3.7 Million
- The CFTC has filed civil enforcement charges, among others, against Melody Nganthuy Phan and her congregation of three companies for a fraudulent foreign exchange scheme valued at over $3.7 million.
Thursday, 27/02/2014 | 23:00 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
ITG Releases Smart Limit Algorithm, Targets HFT across FX and Derivatives
- ITG, a trading execution and multi asset-class broker, has announced the launch of its Smart Limit Algorithm, a specialized trading engine capable of a variety of passive and innovative functions.
Thursday, 27/02/2014 | 02:45 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Lloyds Bank Suspends Trader Amidst Libor Manipulation, Others Return to Work
- The fx and benchmark fixing scandal has taken another turn as of late, this time via an announcement out of Lloyds Banking Group that a trader has been suspended following allegations of Libor manipulation.
Thursday, 27/02/2014 | 00:20 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
OMF Integrates TwoFour Systems' Software to Oversee FX Payments & Processing
- TwoFour Systems, a solutions provider for multiple asset-classes, has announced that OMF has integrated its fx software service to oversee and manage its transaction, payments, and front-to-back duties.
Tuesday, 25/02/2014 | 20:32 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Financial Commission Releases Semi-Annual Report on FX, Expansion Eyed in 2014
- The Financial Commission, a third-party dispute and resolution entity specializing in forex, has released its semi annual report, highlighted by a growing list of members and expansionary initiatives.
Tuesday, 25/02/2014 | 17:51 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
CFH Systems Opens New Office in Hong Kong Expanding FX Trading, ClearVision Technologies
- CFH Systems, a trading services developer of fx has announced its expansion outside of Europe, culminating in the opening of a new office in Hong Kong to support a rapidly growing Asian market.
Tuesday, 25/02/2014 | 16:13 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Globit Teams Up with Numerix in Attempt to Expand FX Derivatives Offering in Turkey
- Global Information Technologies (Globit) has partnered with cross-asset analytics provider Numerix to provide integrated pricing solutions and fx derivatives to a growing Turkish market.
Monday, 24/02/2014 | 21:31 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
UBS Makes Bid for Immunity from US and EU Regulators over FX Manipulation
- UBS AG, the embattled banking giant under investigation for interest-rate rigging and forex manipulation has launched a bid to seek immunity in both the United States and the European Union (EU).
Monday, 24/02/2014 | 18:48 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
ISE Launches Speed Bump Thresholds Limiting FX, Options Risk Exposure
- International Securities Exchange Holdings announced the enhancement of its ISE Gemini exchange with the advent of a Market Wide Speed Bump, fortifying risk management for all traditional and fx options.
Friday, 21/02/2014 | 17:29 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Multi-Asset Solutions Provider Fiserv Launches Partnership with Sussex Bank
- Sussex Bank has announced the adoption of the Premier bank and solutions platform from Fiserv Inc, a global financial services and solutions provider across multiple asset classes, via a Fiserv statement.
Thursday, 20/02/2014 | 22:22 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
The Truth Behind the Libor Scandal and the Altering of the Financial Landscape
- Recently, the news outlets have been focused on the word ‘Libor’, which up until lately was neither widely spoken of, though it now threatens to forever change the financial landscape of fx and rates.
Thursday, 20/02/2014 | 18:42 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Nairobi Securities Exchange Unveils Initiative to Trade FX, Derivatives Pending CMA Approval
- Facing widespread growth margins and a furious rise in market capitalization, the Nairobi Securities Exchange sought approval from the Capital Markets Authority to begin trading fx, derivatives, etc.
Thursday, 20/02/2014 | 04:31 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Fidessa Group Co-Locates with SGX Data Center, Adds First Vietnamese Broker
- Global investor and buy-and sell-side solutions specialist Fidessa Group has opted to co-locate with SGX – furthermore the group has fortified its network by adding its first Vietnamese Broker, VN Direct.
Thursday, 20/02/2014 | 00:58 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Dynamo Integrates Eze Software Group’s OMS Trading and Operations Platform
- Global investment technologies provider Eze Software Group has announced the inclusion of Brazilian asset manager Dynamo Administração de Recursos LTDA to its order management system (OMS).
Wednesday, 19/02/2014 | 23:57 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Advanced Markets Adds Two New Metals, After ASIC Approved its Cayman Islands Entity
- Offering a number of wholesale solutions, and products via its MetaTrader4, Currenex, and Fortex trading platform offerings, the Charlotte-based ASIC-regulated firm adds Platinum and Palladium Metals to its product list.
Wednesday, 19/02/2014 | 12:28 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Tullett Prebon Buys Out Stake of Yamane Tullett Prebon from Central Tanshi in Japan
- Sale of the remaining Yamane Tullett Prebon stake, held by Central Tanshi, will make the entity a 100% fully-owned subsidiary of Tullett Prebon, and to be renamed Tullett Prebon Japan, under the parent group structure.
Wednesday, 19/02/2014 | 12:06 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
CySEC Addresses FX Inconsistencies with EMIR Reporting, Temporary Lapses
- CySec has released a statement to Cyprus Investment Firms and UCITS Management Companies regarding the inconsistencies of EMIR regulatory matters with regards to fx, coupled with trade repository lapses.
Tuesday, 18/02/2014 | 18:39 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Currency Probes, Specter of Electronic Trading Threaten to Displace Human FX Traders
- With much of the global fx industry and regulators focused on a series of currency probes that have vexed the financial landscape, few have pondered the long-term ramifications on the fx market itself.
Tuesday, 18/02/2014 | 17:00 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
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