Middle East
"Ensuring Seamless Execution": Nick Twidale on ATFX Connect’s Strategy for 2026
- Twidale observes that Bitcoin continues to trade "purely as a high-risk tech asset," rather than acting as a hedge against geopolitical risk.
- He also revealed a specialised weekend USDT funding facility at ATFX for negative balance protection.
Friday, 03/04/2026 | 08:56 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
BHM Capital Crosses $547 Million in Assets as Revenue Surges 27%
- The UAE brokerage nearly doubles shareholders' equity in 2025 while outpacing rivals in new account openings on the Dubai Financial Market.
- Net profit climbs to $11.7 million, though rising costs keep bottom-line growth below the headline revenue figure.
Monday, 23/03/2026 | 08:11 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Tickmill Opens Kuwait Office as Brokers Eye Gulf Market Growth
- The online broker has launched its second Gulf office in recent months, setting up operations in Kuwait City's business district.
- The move comes as trading platforms compete for market share in the Middle East, where retail trading activity has climbed in recent years.
Thursday, 23/10/2025 | 06:23 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
DHF Capital Partners with UAE Broker Tauro Markets in Middle East Expansion
- The Luxembourg-based investment firm signaled its intention to move into this part of the world as early as January.
- However, no details have been disclosed about the nature of the partnership or its specific terms.
Monday, 28/07/2025 | 06:39 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
“Regulation in Africa Is Erratic; the Middle East’s Is Clearer,” FMAS:25 Panel Reveals
- Futures provide transparency, but Africa lacks providers due to margins and low market awareness.
- “Do We Have Demand for Futures in Africa? Highly Questionable,” Panel of Futures and the Future of Multi-Asset Trading Acknowledges.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 16:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The Flock of Hedge Funds to GCC: Asset Gathering Booms, But Liquidity Constraints Persist
- With 100% foreign ownership and zero capital gains tax, the Gulf Cooperation Council region is becoming a prime destination for hedge funds, leading to a 125% surge in fund registrations year over year.
- “Hedge funds are setting up here not necessarily to trade just the GCC but to trade markets globally,” says Damian Bunce, CEO of GTN Middle East.
Wednesday, 12/03/2025 | 11:10 GMT by
Paul Golden
Equiti Expands MENA Access With Stock CFD Launch
- The broker launches new offerings, including companies listed on DFM and ADX exchanges.
- MENA has become one of the world's fastest-growing economic regions, offering traders new diversifying opportunities.
Monday, 27/01/2025 | 09:26 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Middle East Leads in Digital Payment Innovation amid Escalating Regional Hostilities
- Digital payment methods are seeing widespread adoption in the region.
- However, political tensions pose significant challenges to the digital payments ecosystem, potentially halting recent progress.
Monday, 23/09/2024 | 14:26 GMT by
Pierre Raymond
“Go Beyond Traditional Risk Management”: Brokers Must Adapt amid Hezbollah's Pager Blast
- The escalating tensions following Hezbollah’s pager and walkie-talkie blasts have raised concerns about volatility in financial markets.
- Uncertainty may push trading volumes down while increasing costs for compliance and security.
Friday, 20/09/2024 | 07:45 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Adyen and noon Team Up to Enhance Middle East Digital Economy
- The collaboration aims to streamline payments, reduce fraud, and improve the shopping experience.
- Since its establishment in 2017, noon has developed into a digital ecosystem serving the UAE, KSA, and Egypt.
Wednesday, 03/07/2024 | 16:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ACI and AFS Unite for 10 Years to Modernize Digital Payment Solutions
- AFS, regulated by Bahrain's Central Bank, serves over 60 clients in 20 countries.
- ACI will provide the payments platform for secure, flexible transactions across various languages and currencies.
Monday, 01/04/2024 | 10:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
How Could a Broader Conflict in the Middle East Affect the Stock Market?
- Understanding the potential implications.
Tuesday, 31/10/2023 | 11:20 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
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