retail brokers
Dukascopy Reports CHF 3.3M Profit in H1 2025 as Assets and Deposits Rise
- Total assets increase slightly to CHF 244.6M standalone and CHF 248.3M consolidated.
- Customer deposits grow to CHF 172.18M, operating expenses fall marginally, capital remains CHF 22M.
Wednesday, 20/08/2025 | 14:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Implements EU Sanctions Rules Impacting CFD Brokers, Establishes National Unit
- Regulator’s new sanctions rules cover all CIFs; CFD brokers must update internal systems accordingly.
- The new body under the Finance Ministry coordinates sanctions enforcement across Cyprus.
Friday, 01/08/2025 | 13:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Tariff Madness Continues as Capital.com Q2 Trades Rise 22%, Volume Hits $850 Billion
- The firm reported over 59 million trades in Q2 2025, with volume rising 29% from the previous quarter.
- In the first quarter, trading volumes rose 11 percent from the previous quarter and 95 percent year on year.
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 13:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Broker Tauro Markets’ Backer Synervest Doubles Valuation After $4M Raise
- The firm provides compliant, trading infrastructure, payments, and financial services across B2B and B2C.
- Jura Investment Group led the funding round, with continued participation from existing investor CMT Digital.
Thursday, 24/07/2025 | 14:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Tesla Options Go Daily in Market First from IG Amid Campaign to Raise UK Retail Investment
- Demand for short-term options is rising, with the firm reporting a 27% increase in UK options trading.
- The company’s “Save Our Stock Market” campaign encourages retail investment in UK-listed companies.
Thursday, 24/07/2025 | 10:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Swissquote Ends Directorship of Head of Sales and Operations Michela Pollini
- Pollini had been with Swissquote in London for nearly 11 years in senior commercial functions.
- The firm recently acquired PostFinance’s remaining 50% stake in Yuh, gaining full ownership.
Tuesday, 22/07/2025 | 16:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FSA Seychelles Licences WeTrade; CySEC Authorised It Earlier This Year
- The firm joins ICM.com, Trade Nation and Moneta Markets as FSA licensed brokers.
- The company also holds regulatory approvals in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Australia, and Malaysia.
Friday, 18/07/2025 | 14:58 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Brings Cloud Based Algo Trading and Risk Controls to Swiss CFD Traders
- Clients gain new cTrader features: open API, automation, and Level II pricing data.
- Meanwhile, TeamForce Technologies integrated its CRM system and mobile apps with cTrader platform.
Thursday, 17/07/2025 | 16:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Are CFD Brokers Going “Insti”?
- Axi, CFI, and Taurex are some of the big names in the retail trading space that recently launched institutional offerings.
- “Insti clients understand the markets far better than retail clients, so they cause fewer issues,” said Gold-i CEO.
Thursday, 17/07/2025 | 10:25 GMT by
Arnab Shome
CySEC Lowers Deposit Limit Before ID Check: Will It Impact CFD Brokers’ Client Onboarding?
- Firms must verify clients within 15 days or terminate the business relationship.
- The regulator warns firms to avoid overusing delayed verification; funds only freeze if suspicious activity reported.
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 10:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Swissquote Secures Full Ownership of Yuh After Four Years, Buying Out PostFinance’s 50% Stake
- The company has acquired full ownership of the digital platform, which is valued at CHF 180 million.
- Yuh has grown to over 342K accounts and reported its first annual profit of CHF 1.7 million in 2024.
Friday, 04/07/2025 | 16:58 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MFSA’s 4-Year Review Reveals Market Abuse Risks and Control Gaps Among CFD Brokers
- Gaps in systems, reporting, and staff training put CFD platforms at risk of breaching market abuse rules.
- The findings indicate regulatory attention on CFD firms with significant retail flow and algorithmic trading activity.
Thursday, 03/07/2025 | 09:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFDs Brokers Are to Adjust as CySEC Moves Away from Excel Reporting
- Two new circulars for CIFs introduce changes affecting both prudential and quarterly statistics.
- The regulator moves toward XBRL adoption, sets deadlines for new quarterly data submissions.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 10:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
From IPOs to Buyouts: Why Are Retail FX Brokers Changing Hands?
- eToro, Saxo Bank, OANDA, and now iForex and AvaTrade—Paul Golden dissects the lucrative deals behind the retail broker buyouts. What makes these companies so attractive?
- He also highlighted how rising margin debt on US brokerage accounts has increased risk for traders and discussed China’s strategy to attract investor interest.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 10:36 GMT by
Paul Golden
Forex Brokers May Cut Costs as ESMA Seeks Input on Overlapping EU Financial Reporting
- Current rules cause duplicate reporting under MiFIR, EMIR, and SFTR, costing billions yearly.
- Two options are proposed: separating reporting by instrument or event type, or creating a unified “report once” system.
Monday, 23/06/2025 | 10:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
From CFDs to Futures: Plus500 Extends US Reach with Barchart Partnership
- Barchart’s audience will see more branding from Plus500, a London-listed fintech growing its US futures business.
- Plus500 has promoted its U.S. brand through sponsorships, including the Chicago Bulls.
Wednesday, 11/06/2025 | 15:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Taurex Cuts Annual Losses by £579K as Revenue Doubles in 2024 After Rebranding from Zenfinex
- The company saw turnover rise to £1.95M but still ended the year with a £1.71 million loss.
- Administrative expenses rose slightly to £3.04 million, up from £2.94 million the previous year.
Wednesday, 11/06/2025 | 12:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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