retail forex
Tariff Madness Continues as Capital.com Q2 Trades Rise 22%, Volume Hits $850 Billion
- The firm reported over 59 million trades in Q2 2025, with volume rising 29% from the previous quarter.
- In the first quarter, trading volumes rose 11 percent from the previous quarter and 95 percent year on year.
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 13:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Swissquote Ends Directorship of Head of Sales and Operations Michela Pollini
- Pollini had been with Swissquote in London for nearly 11 years in senior commercial functions.
- The firm recently acquired PostFinance’s remaining 50% stake in Yuh, gaining full ownership.
Tuesday, 22/07/2025 | 16:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FSA Seychelles Licences WeTrade; CySEC Authorised It Earlier This Year
- The firm joins ICM.com, Trade Nation and Moneta Markets as FSA licensed brokers.
- The company also holds regulatory approvals in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Australia, and Malaysia.
Friday, 18/07/2025 | 14:58 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Brings Cloud Based Algo Trading and Risk Controls to Swiss CFD Traders
- Clients gain new cTrader features: open API, automation, and Level II pricing data.
- Meanwhile, TeamForce Technologies integrated its CRM system and mobile apps with cTrader platform.
Thursday, 17/07/2025 | 16:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Even Five Good Trades in a Row Can Be Dangerous”: Inside FMAS:25’s Trading Success Panel
- The panel at Trading Psychology vs Strategy advises: “Losses are lessons; the real win is staying consistent.”
- Social media fuels herd mentality and shapes trading strategy, the panel warns.
Monday, 07/07/2025 | 13:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Swissquote Secures Full Ownership of Yuh After Four Years, Buying Out PostFinance’s 50% Stake
- The company has acquired full ownership of the digital platform, which is valued at CHF 180 million.
- Yuh has grown to over 342K accounts and reported its first annual profit of CHF 1.7 million in 2024.
Friday, 04/07/2025 | 16:58 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Like Banks and Crypto Platforms, This CFD Broker Responds to Cyber Threats with Graduate Training
- XM launches 12-month cybersecurity graduate program to address rising digital risks in fintech.
- HSBC and Australian crypto platform Swyftx invest in early-career cybersecurity talent through training programs.
Wednesday, 02/07/2025 | 16:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK CFD and FX Traders Fall to 167K, but Activity Hits Five-Year High
- The number of active UK leverage traders declined by 3.5% in 2025, down from 173K.
- Dormancy rates among previously active traders fell to a five-year low, according to Investment Trends’ 2025 report.
Monday, 30/06/2025 | 11:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
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
A Year After Rebranding, Noor Capital UK Reports £1.5M Turnover for 2025
- Gross profit rose to £801K, but higher administrative expenses reduced operating income.
- Acquired by UAE-based Noor Capital in 2023, the firm now serves retail and professional traders.
Friday, 20/06/2025 | 11:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hantec Markets Clients Gain Access to Swiset’s Real-Time Analytics and Engagement Tools
- The collaboration combines the broker’s trading infrastructure with Swiset’s analytics and gamified tools.
- Swiset offers performance tracking, portfolio tools, and competitions for brokers and prop firms.
Thursday, 19/06/2025 | 11:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Suspending Operations in 21 Countries, MyFundedFutures Moves to Upgrade Compliance
- The new system applies to both MyFundedFutures and its sister firm Nortex Capital Partners.
- ComplianceAlpha covers trader safety, market abuse monitoring, and communication oversight.
Wednesday, 18/06/2025 | 13:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Traders at FP Markets Gain Dispute Coverage Following Financial Commission Approval
- The membership approval provides clients with access to complaint compensation of up to €20K.
- The firm offers multi-platform trading access to instruments for retail and professional clients.
Tuesday, 17/06/2025 | 14:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FXBO Adds Brokeree’s PAMM Enabling Shared Accounts for Retail Traders on cTrader
- The integration supports automated CRM alerts for key account events and investment updates.
- PAMM for cTrader offers dedicated interfaces and risk-management tools for admins, managers, and investors.
Thursday, 12/06/2025 | 12:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
Traders Stay on Platform as Spotware Refines Referrals with cTrader Invite Integration
- Real-time CRM sync and referral tracking give brokers and IBs full visibility into user activity.
- The new features address IB issues like delayed attribution, redirects, and system fragmentation.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 09:55 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
FCA’s New Complaints Reporting Likely to Affect CFD and Retail Trading Firms
- Five separate data returns will be consolidated into one to reduce burden and improve data quality.
- Firms with more than 500 complaints must report, with CFDs and retail likely included.
Thursday, 22/05/2025 | 13:50 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
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