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FP Trading Signs Up with Financial Commission for External Dispute Resolution
- Approved members gain up to €20K protection per complaint via the Compensation Fund.
- The Commission recently added RA Prime, FP Markets, OneRoyal, FXON, GTCFX, and Neex; it also certified iTech Software.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 14:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Data Centre Capacity Has Not Been an Issue”: Brokers Are Confident in Singapore’s FX Growth
- The country handles $1 trillion daily, becoming the world’s third-largest FX centre.
- FX spot, forwards, and swaps rose 42–61%, representing 90% of the city-state’s turnover.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 10:31 GMT by
Paul Golden
UK Regulator Bans Former CEO Over CFD Trading “Compliance Failures”
- FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu for “dishonesty,” “regulatory breaches,” and “anti-money laundering failures.”
- He instructed a colleague to "impersonate him in emails and a phone call" with a South African regulator.
Friday, 13/03/2026 | 13:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokeree’s New API Lets Brokers Connect Copy Trading Beyond MetaTrader and cTrader
- Social Trading API includes customizable copying modes, risk management, and flexible fee structures.
- Mobile app and Ratings Module allow users to follow strategies and track performance.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 11:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Global Forex Brokers Rush into Japan, but Local Hiring Proves Difficult
- International firms like IG Group, Titan FX, and OANDA target Japan for growth opportunities.
- Japan’s FX sector currently has an estimated 25,000 professionals across trading, technology, compliance, and operations roles. Yet, companies often struggle to find candidates with both relevant FX experience and Japanese language skills.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 09:40 GMT by
Reece Pawsey
Prop Firms Get Faster CME Access via Tickblaze, Following Similar Plus500 and Topstep Deal
- CME futures integration allows Level 1 and Level 2 data access inside Tickblaze.
- Earlier, Devexperts added CME futures trading to DXtrade to meet demand from proprietary trading firms.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 16:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Over Half of Singapore CFD Traders Prefer One Platform: Brokers Race to Win Back Inactive Clients
- Brokers compete on service quality, pricing transparency, and technology as Singapore CFD activity grows.
- Traders in Singapore prioritise human accessibility, MAS regulation, platform stability, and execution quality.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 14:19 GMT by
Paul Golden
CMC Markets Begins 24/7 Blockchain Settlements with J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys
- Blockchain Deposit Accounts enable secure, continuous payment processing for institutional clients.
- Last year, J.P. Morgan launched JPM Coin, enabling 24/7 blockchain settlement via Kinexys on Base.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 12:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Axi Follows Pepperstone and IG with Direct 'Buy Crypto' Launch
- The firm launches Buy Crypto, allowing clients to buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies on its platform.
- Fiat-settled crypto perpetual contracts introduced last year reduce risk, improve transparency.
Wednesday, 04/03/2026 | 11:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iSAM Securities UK Unit Revenue Down 28% in 2025: Non-Operating Income Offsets Rising Costs
- Core operations generate £12.2m loss; non-operating income lifts pre-tax profit to £4.5m.
- Interest income falls 48%, but other income doubles, keeping overall profit positive.
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | 12:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers Sees Retail Trading Rise as Daily Trades Approach 4.4 Million in February
- Daily trades dip month on month, but annualized cleared DARTs per account remain 204.
- Retail client accounts hit 4.6 million in February, a 2% rise from January.
Monday, 02/03/2026 | 17:38 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
Freetrade CEO Leaves After Nine Years This Summer Following IG Acquisition
- Viktor Nebehaj co-founded Freetrade and held roles including COO, CMO, and Head of Growth.
- IG Group acquired Freetrade for £160 million, funded from existing capital, last year.
Tuesday, 17/02/2026 | 09:07 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
iFX EXPO Dubai Recap: Regulation, Gold, AI, and Retail Traders Shape Market Stability
- Discussions highlighted stablecoins, Digital Dirham, and AI, showing markets moving toward infrastructure and measured outcomes.
- Trading losses, order flow understanding, and macro risk management framed the event’s focus on sustainable operations.
Friday, 13/02/2026 | 14:27 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
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
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