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XTB Adds 370K New Clients as First Quarter Estimated Profit Surges to PLN 535 Million
- The firm reports PLN 1.1 billion in operating income and record assets of PLN 49.6 billion in the first quarter.
- The total number of active clients rose to 1.27 million, a 72% annual increase.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 16:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Posts $2.3 Trillion Q1 Volume as Client Activity and Deposits Rise
- The company said first quarter volume rose 11% quarter on quarter and 81% year on year.
- The firm reported 37.2 million trades, up 75% year on year, alongside 866.5K funding transactions.
Monday, 27/04/2026 | 11:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hantec Markets Q1 Volume Hits Record High as Non-FX Trading Drives 83% of Activity
- Firm reports $1.21 trillion Q1 2026 trading volume, surpassing previous Q4 2025 record.
- UFC partnership and platform expansion, according to the company, supported Q1 performance.
Wednesday, 22/04/2026 | 12:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Axi Reports 46% of Clients Hold Crypto Across CFDs, Perpetuals and Spot Trading
- Data shows the firm’s clients mixing derivatives and spot crypto within single platforms.
- Crypto adoption spans CFDs, perpetuals and spot trading as IG and Pepperstone expand offerings.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 11:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
JFD Brokers Client Base Moves to GBE Brokers in Eight-Figure Asset Transfer
- Parts of JFD’s existing team are expected to join GBE Brokers as part of the transition.
- Earlier expansion includes Dubai office, extending GBE Brokers’ presence across MENA, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 14:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Sets Deadline for CFD Brokers and Crypto Firms to Submit Last Year’s Data
- Data should be in euros; instructions are included; no additional information requested.
- The regulator will carry out on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of CFD brokers and other investment firms.
Friday, 03/04/2026 | 13:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CMC Singapore Sponsors SEA Games Gold Medalist Golfer James Leow
- Leow, 2019 SEA Games gold medalist, will carry the firm’s logo on Asian Tour tournaments.
- Meanwhile, CMC Markets launches multi-asset platform and sets zero commissions on UK and EU CFDs.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 16:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Malta and Seychelles Regulators Agree to Exchange Information on CFD and Financial Oversight
- Recent Seychelles rules increased capital thresholds and compliance requirements for brokers.
- CFD brokers recently licensed in Seychelles include ICM.com, Trade Nation, Moneta Markets, and ZenFinex.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 11:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Despite Monthly Dip in Trades, Retail Traders Drive Interactive Brokers Accounts Up 31%
- Daily Average Revenue Trades rose 25% yearly to 4.3M, with client accounts reaching 4.7M.
- Client equity rises 38% yearly to $789 billion, while margin loans and credit balances grow strongly.
Wednesday, 01/04/2026 | 16:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FINRA Launches Portal for Cyber Threats as 50% of Retail Investors Face Risky Offers
- New portal allows member firms to exchange intelligence on cyber and fraud risks.
- The regulator provides additional resources to member firms on cyber programs, vulnerabilities, and emerging fraud.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 16:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EEA Investors Can Now Trade Crypto Alongside Stocks on Interactive Brokers
- The firm uses Zerohash to provide EEA clients access to major 11 cryptocurrencies.
- Coinbase also recently launched futures in the EEA under MiFID II, offering crypto and equity products.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 12:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EBC Financial’s UK CEO David Barrett Steps Down After Six Years
- Barrett also served as CEO of EBC Financial’s Cayman entity for about four years.
- He has been active in financial consultancy, leading Elm House Advisors over six years in FX, fixed income, and operations.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 10:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Fines DMBL £338K After Surveillance Gaps Left $3 Billion in CFD Trades Undetected
- The firm stopped offering CFDs in May 2025 following regulatory enforcement action.
- The company delayed fixing system flaws for months, limiting detection of suspicious CFD trading.
Friday, 27/03/2026 | 12:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Capital.com Seeks Singapore Risk Manager as It Moves to Secure MAS License
- Role covers managing “all material risks, including market, credit, operational, liquidity, and compliance.”
- In December, Capital.com applied for a South African licence and is seeking licences in Japan and Turkey.
Monday, 23/03/2026 | 13:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
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