retail brokers
Brokers Brace for EU Equity Transparency Changes in ESMA Annual Update
- New rules set liquidity, transaction, and tick-size thresholds for equities and equity-like instruments.
- EU firms prepare systems for identifiers, deferrals, and reporting under updated ESMA rules.
Friday, 27/02/2026 | 17:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Integration Brings Social Trading to South African CFD Broker Swyft Markets
- The integration adds compliance-focused tools, social trading, and operational enhancements.
- Spotware reported a 105% year on year increase in live USD trading volume, with over 11 million traders last year.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 13:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XM Secures Kenya CMA License Following Dubai Category 5 Approval
- CMA license allows XM to offer trading, education, and support to Kenyan clients.
- The broker also maintains regulatory licences in Cyprus, Belize, Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 12:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CMC Markets Eyes Physical Precious Metals Amid Volatility, Advertises Regulatory Role in Singapore
- Gold makes up a notable share of over-the-counter turnover, reflecting steady investor participation.
- Approval would create a physical bullion business and allow use in client margin and collateral.
Wednesday, 18/02/2026 | 11:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood UK Launches Stocks & Shares Product Amid eToro Launch and ISA Debate
- Survey shows UK savers prioritise growth and inflation protection over minimising loss risk.
- Awareness of non-cash ISA options remains low, especially Lifetime and Innovative Finance ISAs.
Monday, 16/02/2026 | 11:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Weekly Update: Pepperstone Crypto Launch; European CFD Shift; Plus500 Deposits Surge
- ISO 20022 migration hits 97% adoption; brokers face workflow, validation, and operational adjustments.
- Bithumb mistakenly credits $40B BTC; recovers 99.7%; pledges stronger verification, AI monitoring.
Saturday, 14/02/2026 | 04:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Rebranding, Alchemy Markets Integrates TFB Technology into Trading Infrastructure
- The Broker Integrates Trade Processor to Automate Liquidity, Risk Management, and Regulatory Reporting.
- Tools for Brokers provides Trade Processor, PAMM module, and Toolbox solutions for brokers, hedge funds, and prop firms.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 10:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker SBCFX Joins Financial Commission, Offers Clients Dispute Platform Access
- Approved Financial Commission member offers clients up to €20K complaint protection.
- Other firms recently approved are Monstrade, RA Prime, FP Markets, OneRoyal, FXON, GTCFX, and Neex.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 11:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Rolls Out Vanilla Options to Japanese Retail Traders With Stocks, ETFs and CFDs to Follow
- New vanilla options offer daily, weekly, or monthly expiries with no trading fees.
- The new options launch covers FX, stock indexes, commodities, and volatility indexes.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Japan CEO Leaves After Seven Years Citing "Time for a New Leader"
- Tomoharu Furuichi leaves IG Japan after expanding the OTC derivatives business “several times over.”
- The Japanese subsidiary has stopped offering crypto ETF CFDs after FSA guidance on overseas derivatives.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 16:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Capital Index UK Changes Name to Vantos Markets Following Tough Trading Year
- FCA-regulated CFD provider maintained operations despite consecutive net losses for second year running.
- The company reported pre-tax profit of £23K, net loss £18Kafter tax in 2024.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 14:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Financial Commission Approves Monstrade Giving Clients Mediation and €20K Coverage
- Approved Broker Member status gives Monstrade clients faster dispute resolution in CFDs, forex, and crypto.
- The move follows iTech Software’s certification, confirming its systems meet broker and trader standards.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 14:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Financial Commission Certifies iTech Software to Verify Technology Used by Brokers
- Certification confirms iTech technology is suitable for Forex, CFD, crypto, and NFT brokerages.
- Technology certification precedes potential Financial Commission membership for developers.
Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | 14:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Adds DKK Accounts in Denmark After Expanding Nasdaq Nordic Data
- Danish users can avoid conversion fees when trading Copenhagen-listed stocks using DKK balances.
- The firm will soon allow crypto-to-DKK conversion and instant deposits via Open Banking.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 15:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Brings 24/5 Trading to Selected Smart Portfolios, Including BigTech and Magnificent-7
- Recurring copy feature allows automatic investments for eligible Smart Portfolios.
- The firm also extends trading hours to Four-Horsemen and Buybacks Smart Portfolios.
Wednesday, 28/01/2026 | 10:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
RoboMarkets Executives Exit Post-Soviet Projects, Sell Their Stakes
- Konstantin Rashap stepped down as Chief Business Officer of the CySEC-regulated entity, according to Finance Magnates RU.
- Yaroslav Karpovich joined Robo group in 2015, contributing to regional expansion and media activities.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 15:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Markets.com Names New Head of Compliance After eToro and FOREX.com Stints
- Giorgos Stylianou also brings retail market experience from previous roles at LCG, Shares, and EXCA Prime.
- The firm’s Cyprus entity recently appointed Andreas Kyriacou as CEO and Managing Director.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 10:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders to Access a Single Platform as Trade Nation Brings TD365 Under Its Brand
- Regulatory status remains unchanged; the company keeps FCA and other international licences.
- The company recently appointed a Chief Marketing Officer, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer.
Monday, 26/01/2026 | 11:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
As SGX FX Expands Its Network, ADSS Joins to Increase Its EMEA FX Reach
- The broker joins SGX FX as a market maker and buy-side participant in EMEA FX.
- Meanwhile, BBVA, a Spanish bank, partners with SGX FX to provide Latin American currency pricing via the NY4 engine.
Monday, 26/01/2026 | 09:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Rostro Appoints Group Strategy Chief as It Expands into Digital Assets and Investment Services
- Sam Steele moves from Scope Prime, the group’s institutional arm, where he was Chief Investment Officer.
- Rostro has secured a UAE Category 5 license to offer brokerage and trading services in the Gulf region.
Thursday, 22/01/2026 | 12:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
'InstiTail' Trading Gains Momentum, but Bridging the Gap Is Another Matter
- Many brokers are now increasingly offering retail traders access to tools and concepts once reserved for institutions. However, the retail and institutional markets still remain significantly distinct as experts believe brokers must focus on both.
- As margins compress across global markets, retail and institutional players are incentivised to standardise technology, share infrastructure, and scale volumes, but differences remain in terms of latency sensitivity, balance sheet usage, and customisation.
Thursday, 22/01/2026 | 10:19 GMT by
Paul Golden
CFD Broker Valbury Launches US Stock Trading Service Using Alpaca Infrastructure
- The firm uses Alpaca’s OmniSub technology for back-office and trade management.
- The launch comes after Alpaca partnered with Gotrade and others to offer U.S. stock trading in Southeast Asia.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 12:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former FXTRADING.com and Ditto CEO Launches Platform Addressing Trading Biases
- Michael Berman previously founded Signal2Noise, a research portal focused on global macro markets.
- Ditto Trade acquired by FXTRADING.com in 2022 offering multi-asset copy-trading.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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