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Exclusive: FXCM to Enter Prime Brokerage Space with Prime of Prime Solution
- Announced at the iFX Expo in Cyprus, Forex Magnates learns first-hand that FXCM is entering the Prime Brokerage space, with its latest launch expected to complement its existing business model of partners.
Wednesday, 28/05/2014 | 12:38 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Analysis: GAIN Capital and FXCM Have a Challenging Q1, What Lies Ahead?
- GAIN Capital’s and FXCM’s shares have traded markedly lower after last Thursday’s earnings reports, with EPS at both companies dropping substantially, while revenue flows differences become apparent.
Monday, 12/05/2014 | 15:36 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
FXCM's Q1 Analyst Presentation - $750 per FXDD Account and More M&A
- Last week FXCM posted its quarterly financial report. Today we take a look at their analyst presentation which included details on their acquisition of FXDD's business, potential launch of single share CFDs, and more.
Monday, 12/05/2014 | 08:19 GMT by
Ron Finberg
"What Really Matters? Executives Talk," Preview of Forex Magnates QIR1 2014 Research
- We met with several executives at their New York offices to talk about what really matters to them, this sneak-peek into Forex Magnates Quarterly Industry Report (QIR) for first quarter of 2014 reveals their views.
Friday, 09/05/2014 | 06:49 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
FXCM Reports Q1 2014 Financial Results and April Metrics: Revenue, Volumes Lead Decline
- Forex Capital Markets Inc. (FXCM) has just announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2014, coupled with its April 2014 metrics, each which witnessed declines across the board.
Thursday, 08/05/2014 | 11:19 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
It’s Now Official: FXCM Has Acquired FXDD’s US Client Base
- As Forex Magnates has already broken the news exclusively that FXCM will be taking over FXDD’s client base, we can now confirm that an official announcement has been sent out to clients of the company.
Wednesday, 07/05/2014 | 16:48 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Exclusive: FXDD Close to Acquiring Boston Technologies
- Following the disposal of its US client base, FXDD is looking for some acquisitions to strengthen its position in the rest of the world, multiple sources confirm the company to be the most likely new owner of BT.
Monday, 05/05/2014 | 19:39 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Exclusive: FXCM Emerges to Acquire FXDD US Retail Client Base
- Amidst recent speculation surrounding a possible deal between FXDirectDealer (FXDD) and one of two possible US online FX brokers, Forex Magnates has learned that FXCM has concluded a deal to absorb FXDD’s clients.
Sunday, 04/05/2014 | 07:47 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
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
FXCM Retail Volumes Drop in March, Institutional Volumes in the Green
- Retail trading volumes at listed FX and CFD broker, FXCM, were lower in March from figures reported a month earlier despite the heightened volatility in global markets. However, institutional metrics were in the green.
Monday, 14/04/2014 | 21:33 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
FXCM Launches USD/CNH Pair to Clients As Interest in China's Off-shore Renminbi Builds
- US-based FX Broker listed on the NYSE under ticker symbol FXCM, has today announced the launch of the US Dollar versus the Chinese Yuan, as a pair for clients to trade the offshore Renminbi as interest in it grows.
Wednesday, 09/04/2014 | 09:00 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
CFTC Releases FCM January Metrics, FX Dealers See MoM Rise in Retail FX Obligations
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released its monthly composite of key figures and data for Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), this time for the month ending in January 2014.
Tuesday, 18/03/2014 | 07:23 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Analysis: FXCM Annual Report Reveals New Legal Battle and Volume Trends
- On the heels of last week’s February metrics, financial services and fx provider FXCM has released an extended SEC filing statement, entailing a variety of company trends and legal proceedings.
Monday, 17/03/2014 | 21:02 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
FCA Reviewing 40 Firms for Best Execution Compliance, in Wake of Asymmetrical Slippage
- The Financial Conduct Authority is analyzing practices around best-execution and the affects of introducer- fees from sample of firms, in wake of asymmetrical slippage that has come to light in foreign exchange markets.
Monday, 10/03/2014 | 22:09 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
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
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
Mergers and Acquisitions in 2013 - Review and Analysis
- From the FXCM-GAIN Capital-GFT saga to Thomson Reuters’ acquisitions to the merger of GETCO and Knight Capital forming KCG, Forex Magnates examined the reasons that made M&A such a hot trend last year.
Saturday, 01/02/2014 | 08:39 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
Exclusive: Q4 US Retail Forex Profitability Report, IB #1 Again while OANDA Slipping
- The Q4 2013 US Retail Forex profitability report is out. Despite tame markets, US traders experienced a decline in profitable accounts while overall customer numbers contracted showing waning US interest for FX trading.
Monday, 27/01/2014 | 16:13 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Kanto Business Bureau Lifts Business Improvement Order From FXCM Japan
- After a year and a half under a Business Improvement Order, the Kanto Financial Bureau has lifted the Order allowing FXCM's Japanese operation to carry on its business as normal.
Friday, 24/01/2014 | 05:47 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
31 Ex-Staff Sue Infinium Over Employee Equity Plan Losses, FXCM Looks To Pick Up Assets
- High-profile Chicago trading firm under pressure, as thirty-one of its recent staff sue the company over alleged losses, same day NFA fines it $5,000, and FXCM said to be in talks to acquire assets after $12M note.
Friday, 10/01/2014 | 11:27 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
2014 Forex Industry Predictions: M&A, Regulation, and Digital Currencies
- Following last year’s popular 2013 predictions post, the team at Forex Magnates have come up with our newest forecasts for this year. See what we think about coming IPOs, M&A activity, regulation, and of course, bitcoins.
Thursday, 02/01/2014 | 10:58 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Alpari, FXCM and Plus500 Increased UK Market Share Despite Contraction in 2013
- A Leveraged Trading Report for 2013 by Investment Trends based on a study of 13,185 British investors, came up with interesting findings about the UK's Spread Betting, FX and CFD Markets for the past year.
Wednesday, 01/01/2014 | 13:41 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
FXCM has ‘Thankful’ November as Both Retail and Institutional Average Daily Volumes Rise
- FXCM has reported its November trading metrics. During the month ADV of its retail unit rose 7.3% from last month to $14.7 billion. The figures were also 5.8% higher than the same period last year.
Monday, 16/12/2013 | 21:55 GMT by
Ron Finberg
November Forex Industry Review: New Products Galore
- It was an active month for the forex industry during November. Led by many new product launches, financial releases, the Forex Magnates London Summit, diverse volumes, and bitcoin trading, the month had a bit of everything.
Monday, 02/12/2013 | 10:57 GMT by
Ron Finberg
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