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Saxo and Etihad Deal to Bring Professional Portfolios to Retail Investors in UAE, GCC
- Model Manager rollout set for early this year, including thematic, fixed-income and multi-asset strategies.
- Saxo Bank serves 1.5 million clients, with assets of DKK 800 billion.
Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 13:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OneRoyal Taps Former Tickmill and Doo Prime Executive as Chief Marketing Officer
- Marilena Iakovou served as Group Chief Marketing Officer at Tickmill for four years.
- Recently, the firm promoted Dominic Poynter to CCO, having served as Head of Marketing.
Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former IG and OvalX Executive Takes CEO Role at Savings Platform
- Arman Tahmassebi takes a leadership role at Flagstone after serving as IG operations head and OvalX CEO.
- OvalX, formerly ETX Capital, closed in 2023, offering clients transfer options to Capital.com.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 12:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Becomes “First Investment Platform” in Bahrain to Use eKey for Biometric Onboarding
- The system uses 3D facial biometrics instead of passwords or one-time passcodes.
- The group’s Q3 2025 trading reached USD 1.55 trillion, with September accounting for USD 625 billion.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 10:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“It’s All the Questions About Our Future”: IBKR Founder Notes 49.5% Make Money in Prediction Markets
- Thomas Peterffy said, “options can go to zero too,” arguing prediction markets are not just betting tools.
- Regulation is needed to prevent manipulation and prohibit war or military-related questions.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 16:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Many Brokers Use Buzzwords”: Your Bourse CEO on Technology Claims Without Data
- Elina Pedersen emphasized that in broker technology, “it’s about trust, not features.”
- She said many broker founders excel at marketing but lack practical trading and risk management expertise.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 09:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Mobile 5.6 Updates Tools for Retail Traders as Market Set to Hit $133B by This Decade
- Equity charts, candle countdowns, and a redesigned landscape highlight Spotware’s latest update.
- CFD broker Plus500 sees nine out of ten trades now executed on mobile devices.
Thursday, 08/01/2026 | 13:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Could See Crypto Perps from TMGM as Firm Moves to Hire Quant Trader
- The firm follows the industry trend of internal market-making teams, similar to Crypto.com’s strategy.
- Sydney-based CFD provider is Chelsea FC’s Official Regional Online Forex Partner in Asia-Pacific.
Tuesday, 06/01/2026 | 13:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Joins Other Brokers to Offer Cash Interest and Remove Inactivity Fees for UK Traders
- Cash above £10,000 earns interest at the Bank of England base rate.
- Other firms, like eToro, BidX Markets, XTB, and Interactive Brokers, offer cash interest or waive inactivity fees.
Tuesday, 06/01/2026 | 12:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Most Traders Are Short-Term Greedy and Long-Term Stupid,” Saxo CEO on Retail Investors
- Kim Fournais said AI will affect all banking jobs, and banks combining data with oversight will benefit most.
- Energy tech will reduce costs and increase independence; clean energy is long-term.
Monday, 05/01/2026 | 13:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former eToro Risk Executive Joins Axi as Broker Adds 150 Crypto Contracts
- Sotiris Karagiorgis spent six years at Crowe Cyprus in audit and assurance leadership roles.
- Meanwhile, the firm retains John Stones as ambassador and partners with Man City, Man City Women, Esporte Clube Bahia, and Girona FC.
Friday, 02/01/2026 | 12:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
New Hong Kong License Enables Doo Money Lender to Operate Alongside CFD Subsidiary
- License supports Doo Group’s integrated financial services, including brokerage and wealth management.
- The firm obtains a license to offer personal, mortgage, and corporate loans.
Wednesday, 31/12/2025 | 10:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Sponsors Djurgårdens IF as Nordic Stock Access Expands for Retail Clients
- First non-Nordic fintech offers real-time Nasdaq Nordic stock data, where retail participation increases to 10.6% in Q1 2025.
- The company expanded European sponsorships, including Nottingham Forest, AZ Alkmaar, and Women’s Premiership Rugby.
Tuesday, 30/12/2025 | 09:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“AI Highlights Existing Problems and Makes Them Bigger”: Insight at FMLS:25 on Data Challenges
- Panelists of “Secret Agent Deploying AI for Traders at Scale 1” warn over-reliance on AI risks errors; accuracy of data is essential for decision-making.
- Experimentation with AI tools is easier for retail and smaller firms than large institutions.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Wednesday, 24/12/2025 | 17:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Retail Traders Are Just Scratching the Surface of AI,” FMLS:25 Panel on Broker Growth
- Panelists of “Your Broker’s Growth Is Elsewhere, 2026 Edition” debated AI’s impact on traders’ psychological and emotional challenges.
- Brokers see AI primarily as a retention and monetisation tool, rather than a performance enhancer.
- Watch the full video from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Monday, 22/12/2025 | 17:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iFOREX Adds Saudi and South Korean Equity CFDs as IPO Is Delayed
- The broker now offers CFDs on 13 Saudi-listed companies across multiple sectors.
- The firm expands European presence through football sponsorships with Ferencváros, Lech Poznań, and PSV Eindhoven.
Thursday, 18/12/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Fines Wonderinterest €100K, Operator of CFD Brokers Zetano and Investago
- The largest part of the fine, €50K, was imposed over “inadequate policies and unspecified target markets.”
- The regulator recently added 21 unauthorized websites, some of which mimic brokers.
Wednesday, 17/12/2025 | 16:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Nearly Two Decades, Sam Irwin Follows Former IG CEO to Crypto.com
- Irwin spent about 18 years at IG Group, ending as Head of Client Management, UK.
- The firm recently also hired former IG CEO Kevin Algeo amid regulated products and multi-regional CFDs.
Wednesday, 17/12/2025 | 11:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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