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“Traders Who Requested Payouts Will Hear From Us Soon,” Says MFF CEO Murtuza Kazmi
- Kazmi addressed the trading community saying that MFF could not communicate with traders after its systems and servers were seized during the legal battle.
- Recently, in an exclusive interview with Finance Magnates, the CEO discussed the CFTC case, 2023 account freeze, and client payouts.
Monday, 02/02/2026 | 16:59 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
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
22% of UK Traders Expect Poor Market Performance This Year Eyeing US and Asia Instead
- Autumn Budget and taxes weigh on UK investor sentiment, CMC survey finds.
- 43% of respondents predict the US as the top 2026 market, followed by the Far East at 26%, and Japan at 11%.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 11:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Nearly a Decade Abroad, UTrade Chief Analyst Is Extradited to Israel Over Binary Options Case
- Roy Cuzin left Israel after questioning in 2016 and was arrested in Mexico in July last year.
- Israeli prosecutors allege UTrade misled about 600 investors between 2012 and 2015.
Sunday, 18/01/2026 | 16:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trade Nation Adds New CMO as Former IG Executives Shape Its Leadership Team
- Philippe Capelle previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at crypto payments firm Wirex.
- The firm’s UK arm revenue rises to £21.7 million, reversing previous gross and operating losses.
Wednesday, 14/01/2026 | 10:11 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
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
Multi Asset Broker XTB Launches American Style Options Under CySEC Supervision
- Options have been gaining popularity in the US, and the trend is “spreading to Europe.”
- The firm has operated internationally since 2002 and was listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in 2016.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 12:20 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 Gain Access to Forex, Metals, and Indices as Bitget’s TradFi Goes Live
- Over 80K users joined beta; XAU/USD saw $100 million single-day volume.
- UEX strategy combines crypto and traditional assets with adjusted liquidity, spreads, and leverage.
Wednesday, 07/01/2026 | 10:54 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
“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
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