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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
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
Tickmill Integrates KYC and AML Tools as Sumsub Expands with Chainalysis
- The broker will use facial biometrics, document checks, and AML screening for faster account activation.
- Recently, Sumsub partnered with Chainalysis to provide KYC, AML, and transaction monitoring solutions.
Friday, 25/04/2025 | 09:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Firms and Broker Offerings Enhanced by Centroid’s EAERA Alliance and Match-Trader Risk Integration
- Brokers will gain access to 300+ liquidity connections, smart order routing, and multi-platform support.
- Centroid has also integrated its risk analytics system with Match-Trader for brokers and prop firms.
Thursday, 24/04/2025 | 09:47 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
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