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Admiral Markets Gains Canadian License for CFDs Offering

The broker will initially offer its services in two states.
It came as a part of the broker’s strategy for global expansion.

Friday, 29/04/2022 | 09:25 GMT by Arnab Shome

Institutional FX

Canada’s IIROC to Consider Settlement with Laurentian Bank Securities

The terms of the settlement will only be released if it’s approved by an IIROC hearing panel.

Wednesday, 08/04/2020 | 22:54 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Regulation

IIROC Hits TD Waterhouse Canada with Record $4 Million Fine

TD Waterhouse suggested paying a maximum of $500,000 while IIROC had requested a $5-million fine.

Monday, 23/03/2020 | 18:03 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Regulation

Majority of Canadian Investors Favor Regulatory Measures

87% of active investors feel it's important that investment advice come from a regulated firm or individual in Canada.

Tuesday, 21/01/2020 | 14:31 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Analysis

Do Canadian Investors Lack Confidence? Study Produces Fresh Results

A recent study by the IIROC has highlighted key trends amongst aspiring investors in Canada.

Tuesday, 10/12/2019 | 14:51 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Analysis

Bakkt Heads to Singapore, Robinhood App to Debut in UK: Editor’s Pick

Keep up to date with the most interesting stories in the FX and crypto space.

Sunday, 24/11/2019 | 07:11 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Prime Brokerage

INTL FCStone Launches Exchange-Traded Products in Canada

After securing IIROC membership, the firm now offers a range of services from its subsidiary in Canada.

Tuesday, 18/06/2019 | 13:32 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Analysis

Unharmonized Regulations Continue to Hurt Canada’s FX Industry

Although Canada has a mature forex market, unique regulations are hindering its progress.

Wednesday, 03/04/2019 | 13:49 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Regulation

Canadian FX Regulator Reduces Spot Risk Margin Rates for MXN/CAD and MXN/USD

IIROC reduces spot risk margin rates on account of reduced volatility of the Mexican currency.

Tuesday, 22/08/2017 | 12:39 GMT by Colin Firth

Regulation

Canada’s IIROC Hikes Mexican Peso Margin After Trump Victory

Mexico’s currency, which has been a proxy for Trump's presidential prospects, hit a record low against the dollar.

Friday, 11/11/2016 | 20:02 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Regulation

IIROC Cuts Margin Requirement for Select CAD & USD Crosses

IIROC reduces margin rates as volatility threshold wasn't exceeded in the last 30 trading days.

Tuesday, 04/10/2016 | 17:07 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Regulation

Canadian Self-Regulator IIROC Hikes Margin Requirements for NOK/USD

Excessive volatility in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar vs the Norwegian krone prompted the IIROC to increase margin requirements.

Monday, 15/08/2016 | 21:33 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Regulation

IIROC Hikes Margin Requirements on Select CAD Crosses

The CHF/CAD has had its margin changed given the recent volatility with the cross.

Tuesday, 19/04/2016 | 17:14 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Regulation

Canadian Self-Regulatory Organization Updates Margin Requirements

Volatility across the CAD pairs is forcing the IIROC to change leverage.

Monday, 21/03/2016 | 21:24 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Regulation

IIROC Raises Margin Requirements on MXN and EUR Pairs

The IIROC has hiked the margin trading requirements for the MXN/CAD and the EUR/CAD.

Monday, 22/02/2016 | 23:16 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Regulation

IIROC Hikes Margin Trading Requirement for Select CAD Crosses

Starting from February 19, the margin requirements on the specific CAD crosses will be raised vs the CHF and JPY.

Wednesday, 17/02/2016 | 09:51 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Regulation

IIROC Lowers Margin Trading Requirement for CAD

Starting from January 21st, the margin requirements on the USD/CAD pair will be lowered from 2.1% to 1.8%.

Monday, 18/01/2016 | 16:20 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Regulation

Pepperstone Targets Canadian Clients Without IIROC License

The brokerage has announced Canadian dollar denominated accounts for Canadian clients, where OTC forex is regulated strictly by IIROC

Thursday, 23/04/2015 | 05:49 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Regulation

Canadian Regulator Hikes Australian Dollar Margin Requirements

The latest move by the Canadian self-regulatory organization, IIROC affects traders of the Australian dollar against the greenback.

Tuesday, 07/04/2015 | 15:27 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Brokers

Canadian Forex Traders Haunted by a Slew of Margin Changes, While FxPro Restores Levels

The self-regulatory organization in Canada which is responsible for setting margin requirements based on the volatility in the currency markets has been issuing changes almost every week lately.

Thursday, 05/02/2015 | 12:30 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Regulation

Canadian Dollar's Rapid Decline Prompts Trading Margin Requirement Hike in Canada

The Canadian self-regulatory organization IIROC, has issued an announcement about a pending increase in margin requirements on some foreign exchange pairs affected by the recent slump in oil prices.

Tuesday, 13/01/2015 | 10:54 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Regulation

Canadian Self-Regulatory Organization Revises FX Margin Requirements

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada updated the margin requirement levels on the list of foreign exchange margin rates for Canadian and U.S. base currency FX trading accounts.

Tuesday, 09/12/2014 | 10:47 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Technology

New Study To Assess Impact of High Frequency Trading in Canada Commences 3rd Phase

Canada’s financial regulator continues its detailed study on high frequency trading and how it affects the country’s financial markets. A total of 5 project teams will examine various segments of the trading style.

Friday, 17/10/2014 | 21:52 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

Technology

Canadian Regulator To Implement New Electronic Trading Rules in May - RealTick EMS Prepares its Platform

Friday, 26/04/2013 | 15:17 GMT by Andrew Saks McLeod

Brokers

Canada the Next Destination for FX

Monday, 30/07/2012 | 12:27 GMT by Adil Siddiqui

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