retail brokers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CFI Launches CFI Prime for Institutional Traders; Partners with Kuwait Basketball Association
- CFI Prime offers deep liquidity pools, various asset classes, and low-latency execution hubs.
- The platform provides customizable trading platforms with high-speed infrastructure and compliance.
Friday, 28/03/2025 | 11:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Chaos and Market Shocks: How Can Brokers Survive the Trump Era?
- Liquidity challenges in volatile markets stress the need for stable brokers and deep liquidity pools.
- AI-driven trading technology is growing, with a $2.2 billion market, as traders automate decisions.
Monday, 24/03/2025 | 10:45 GMT by
Thiago Duarte
Mitrade EU Enhances CFD Trading with Paperless KYC, Lloyd's Excess of Loss Insurance
- The digital KYC process allows real-time verification, reducing paperwork and administrative work.
- The firm adds Lloyd's Excess of Loss Insurance for extra protection alongside existing security
Tuesday, 18/03/2025 | 10:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Doo Group’s Trading Volume Hits $134 Billion in February, Driven by Gold and JPY
- Trading volume surged 25.33% in February after a slow January affected by seasonal factors.
- Average daily volume rose to $4.79 billion, marking a 38.75% increase from the previous month.
Friday, 14/03/2025 | 09:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hantec Markets Expands Football Ties with Fortaleza EC Following Atlético de Madrid Partnership
- The company’s brand will be displayed on Fortaleza EC’s team kit for the upcoming seasons.
- Earlier, the firm became Atlético de Madrid's official online trading partner in LatAm.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 14:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OneRoyal Joins the Financial Commission as Broker Member for Client Protection
- As an approved member, OneRoyal offers clients protection up to €20K.
- The broker, established in 2006, operates with data centres in London and New York powered by Xcore technology.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 11:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iSAM Securities UK Unit’s Turnover Falls to £27M in 2024, but Profit Rises 55%
- Post-tax profit rises to £9.6 million, up from £6.2 million, despite nearly doubling tax expenses.
- The company reported an operating loss of £1.3 million, a sharp decline from last year's £176K profit.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 10:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
DriveWealth and Sharegain Collaborate to Enhance Securities Lending with UK and EU Compliance
- The collaboration aims to streamline securities lending, providing an end-to-end solution for online brokers.
- Recently, DriveWealth obtained a Bank of Lithuania license and established a new hub in Vilnius.
Tuesday, 11/03/2025 | 18:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
AFM Fines BUX €1.6 Million for Violating Inducements Ban, Stops Referral Payments
- The company halted referral fees in April 2023, after facing regulatory scrutiny from the AFM.
- ABN AMRO acquired BUX in December 2023, aware of AFM violation discussions.
Tuesday, 11/03/2025 | 13:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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