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CFD Brokers Are to Update Policies Ahead of FCA Non Financial Misconduct Rules
- 95% of consultation respondents support publishing detailed guidance on staff behaviour standards.
- Industry observers note “only time will tell” if FCA will enforce directly or rely on firms.
Friday, 12/12/2025 | 16:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After 2021 Halt, Binance Prepares Perpetual Futures for Retail Stock Traders
- The API now provides access to TradFi-Perps agreements and trading session schedules.
- Coinbase is reportedly close to launching tokenized stock and prediction market offerings.
Friday, 12/12/2025 | 12:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Finalto Secures UAE Category 5 Licence as Conor Canny Becomes CEO MENA
- The firm recently migrated UK clients, consolidating under Financial Services, which impacted revenue and trading volumes.
- Canny worked at OPUS, Britannia Global Securities, and ADSS across MENA.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 17:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Older Traders Want Simplicity,” Panelist Says at FMLS:25 as Mobile Trading Reaches Around 80%
- Panel on “Trading Platforms in 2026: What Traders Want, What Brokers Need” highlighted AI demand, but brokers struggle to deliver instant usability.
- Brokers face cost pressure, driving automation over traditional call-center conversion.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 15:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors in France Get Access to Crypto ETNs Amid Tokenized SME Trading
- Crypto ETNs require four conditions, including sufficient market cap, high trading volume, no leverage, and regulated custody.
- The regulator warns crypto assets can fluctuate sharply and plans policy review in early 2027.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 12:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors Get Worldwide UAE Access with eToro as 56% Expect Market Rally
- The portfolio includes 20 UAE companies across banking, real estate, energy, utilities, telecoms, and logistics.
- It offers an average dividend yield of 3.75%, with some stocks yielding up to 7%.
Wednesday, 10/12/2025 | 11:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Bermuda Expansion, CMC Markets Sets Up Office in Warsaw
- The firm expands in Poland, citing “talent market and specialist expertise” as key advantages.
- Under its Bermuda licence, the company partnered with Sumsub and FYNXT to support client onboarding.
Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 17:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Pepperstone Launches Dubai Hub With SCA Approval as Retail Broker Interest Grows
- SCA licence lets Pepperstone offer regulated “marketing, promotion, and limited advisory services” in the UAE.
- XM, Scope, and the company are among brokers obtaining UAE onshore licences this month.
Monday, 08/12/2025 | 09:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Second Outage Within Three Weeks Hits CFD Broker and Prop Firms During Cloudflare “Maintenance”
- Skilling, The5ers, and My Funded Futures went briefly offline during Cloudflare’s maintenance.
- Cloudflare experienced a three-hour outage last month, following a similar disruption at AWS in October.
Friday, 05/12/2025 | 09:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker RA Prime Joins Financial Commission for Dispute Resolution Support
- The broker gains access to client protection and €20K compensation coverage.
- The Financial Commission handles CFD, forex, and cryptocurrency disputes when direct resolution fails.
Thursday, 04/12/2025 | 13:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trade Republic Profit Hits €34.8 Million After Securing Full Banking License
- Regulatory filings show equity increases to €566.5 million, with capital and liquidity remaining “above regulatory minimums.”
- ECB license allows the firm to launch a card, pass interest rates, and add bonds.
Tuesday, 02/12/2025 | 15:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Saxo Bank Hits 1.5 Million Clients Following DKK 800 Billion Assets Last Year
- In 2024, Saxo Bank’s profit rose 287% from the year before.
- The firm expands operations in France and the UK, launching PartnerConnect and attracting younger, female investors.
Tuesday, 02/12/2025 | 10:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers Reports $770B Client Equity in November, Margin Loans Grow 38%
- Total client accounts rise to 4.31 million, a 33% increase compared with last year.
- The firm recorded 4.273M DARTs last month, up 29% from last year, down 4% from October.
Monday, 01/12/2025 | 17:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“We Have to Tell People That Trading Is Hard and Help Educate Them,” FMLS:25
- The event enters its final day, with the first day focused on macro trends, trading technology, payments, and AI.
- “Ensuring the Right Information Reaches Traders at the Right Time,” FMLS Panelist Says.
- FMLS:25 panelists emphasize: “AI at Scale Creates Compliance and Data Governance Challenges.”
Thursday, 27/11/2025 | 10:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“We Have Entered an Era Where Data Is Abundant, Accessible, and Tailored,” FMLS:25
- The event begins today at Magazine London after last night’s Networking Blitz at The Folly.
- “I cleared a London pub in four seconds with two words—Rate Cut,” panelist says at FMLS:25.
Wednesday, 26/11/2025 | 09:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Equiti Appoints CISO and Head of Compliance Following AI, Risk, and Finance Changes
- The firm appoints Patrick Pitchappa as CISO and Abdullatif Manlla as Head of Compliance, UAE.
- Recent leadership changes include Chief Technology Officer, Chief Risk and Audit Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.
Tuesday, 25/11/2025 | 10:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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