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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
Retail FX

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
Retail FX

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
Retail FX

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
Retail FX

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
Retail FX

Retail Brokers Gain Access as Scope Prime Launches Partnership with ZXCM

  • The programme targets retail-facing brokers in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
  • It aims to provide brokers with localized infrastructure and support to improve market access.
Wednesday, 11/06/2025 | 10:29 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Interactive Brokers Reaches $628 Billion in Client Equity in May Despite Fewer Daily Trades

  • The broker added more clients in May, reaching 3.8 million accounts, a 32% increase from last year.
  • Daily average revenue trades fell 11% from April, while client equity rose 29% year over year.
Monday, 02/06/2025 | 16:42 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Tradu’s European Retail Traders Get Secure Authentication via Salt Edge Partnership

  • Tradu will allow direct funding from bank accounts via Salt Edge’s Payment Initiation Services.
  • The partnership provides connections to more than 500 financial institutions across over 20 EU countries.
Tuesday, 27/05/2025 | 10:51 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

XTB Targets MENA Market with GM Stock Giveaway for First-Time Investors

  • The GM share, valued at around USD 50, is part of XTB’s push in the MENA region.
  • XTB previously launched a zero-commission stocks and shares account for UK investors.
Tuesday, 27/05/2025 | 10:08 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

New MiFID II Reporting Proposal: CFDs Brokers Need to Tag Retail and Professional Clients

  • The proposal came from ESMA to mandate a new field in regulatory reporting.
  • It will help local regulators identify retail clients and monitor the distribution of complex products.
Monday, 26/05/2025 | 04:58 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

82% of FX Brokers Anticipate Higher Volumes, 51% Highlight AI as Key Driver

  • 29% of firms surveyed among 68 use server setups older than five years, according to a survey by Acuiti and Avelacom.
  • Operational costs are the main growth barrier, especially for brokers and proprietary traders.
Tuesday, 20/05/2025 | 12:08 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Axi Integrates Low-Latency Tech from Your Bourse; Renews Esporte Clube Bahia Partnership

  • The system supports 500K order events per second, with each trade executed in two microseconds.
  • Recently, the broker renewed its partnership with Esporte Clube Bahia, active since 2023.
Monday, 19/05/2025 | 11:24 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

EXCA Prime Emerges from Exclusive Capital, Stays CySEC-Regulated

  • The rebrand does not affect “licensing, operations, or compliance obligations.”
  • Earlier, Exclusive Capital received ISO certification for information security from MSECB.
Friday, 16/05/2025 | 10:50 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

CySEC Withdraws BDSwiss’ B2B Unit Viverno Markets’ CIF License

  • The license was withdrawn as the firm had not provided services for over six months.
  • The company must keep offices to handle fund returns, complaints, and other closure tasks.
Friday, 09/05/2025 | 12:19 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

IronFX UK Doubles Revenue to $1.4 Million in 2024, Net Profit Slips Slightly

  • The company’s administrative costs rose to $1.28 million in 2024, reducing profit despite higher revenue.
  • The firm reported $1.44 million in gross profit, while administrative expenses increased to $1.28 million.
Tuesday, 06/05/2025 | 16:08 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

LCG UK Returns to Profit with £478K in 2024, Rebounding from £6M Loss

  • The firm returned to operational profitability in H2 2024, as shared by its Managing Director.
  • Earlier, the company reported a 25% increase in revenue for 2022, reaching under £2 million.
Monday, 28/04/2025 | 13:13 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

FINRA Fines US Tiger $250K and TradeUP $700K for AML and Communication Retention Issues

  • The firms violated FINRA rules by using a messaging platform that deleted communications early.
  • From 2019 to 2023, the firms' AML programs missed suspicious transactions and lacked foreign account due diligence.
Monday, 28/04/2025 | 12:20 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Hantec Markets UK Returns to Profit in 2024 as Equity Rises to £5.5 Million

  • The UK unit reported a £72K profit in 2024, reversing a loss from the previous year.
  • The company recently launched InsightPro, offering AI-powered trading signals and real-time trends.
Monday, 14/04/2025 | 11:36 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

With Girona FC Deal Extended, Axi Confirms Two-Season Renewal with Esporte Clube Bahia

  • The broker's renewed deal with Bahia includes logo placement on the players’ shorts.
  • City Football Group’s 90%-owned Bahia qualified for Libertadores; deal terms with Axi undisclosed.
Thursday, 10/04/2025 | 09:30 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

RoboMarkets Adds 1,160 Stocks and ETFs to R StocksTrader as EU Operations Restructure

  • The company has added US, European, and UCITS stocks to the R StocksTrader platform.
  • The firm has updated trading terms, including zero commission on European stocks and ETFs, and UCITS ETFs for retail clients.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 09:59 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Financial Commission Approves OFinancial.Markets Membership for EDR Access

  • OFinancial.Markets provides trading in forex, commodities, stocks, indices, and cryptocurrencies.
  • The broker now offers clients access to third-party dispute resolution and up to €20K compensation per complaint.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 09:19 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Declining Turnover of £1.8 Million and Higher Expenses Lead to Loss for ThinkMarkets UK in 2024

  • The company's turnover decreased by 25%, falling to £1.8 million from £2.4 million in 2023.
  • The firm's administrative expenses rose, resulting in an operating loss of £56,507.
Monday, 07/04/2025 | 10:34 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

INFINOX Sponsors Porsche Cup Brazil Following Casagrande's Appointment as Brand Ambassador

  • The first race featuring INFINOX branding took place at Autódromo Velocitta.
  • The partnership includes branding, VIP experiences, media content, and business networking.
Wednesday, 02/04/2025 | 15:29 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

MultiBank Reports 18% Revenue Growth in 2024, Serving 2 Million Traders

  • The company’s EBITDA rose by 24.5%, reaching $284.91 million.
  • The firm manages over $25.6 billion in daily trading volume.
Monday, 31/03/2025 | 13:23 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

PRA Proposes Raising FSCS Deposit Protection Limit to £110K for CFD Traders

  • The FSCS has paid over £20 billion in compensation, mostly due to the 2008 financial crisis.
  • The proposal to raise the protection limit from £85K to £110K may take effect in December 2025.
Monday, 31/03/2025 | 11:43 GMT by Tareq Sikder
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