retail FX
Why CFD Brokers Are Rethinking Funding and Adapting to Instant Payments
- Bank-based payments minimize friction and support repeat investments on CFD platforms.
- Digital-native investors expect real-time funding; CFD brokers need to provide it to maintain engagement.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 12:35 GMT by
Lena Hackelöer
FCA Flags CFD Firms for Inconsistent Charges and Poor Consumer Protections
- The regulator will engage firms directly and take action against those not meeting standards.
- "Consumer Duty sets higher protection as CFDs remain complex and risky for investors," FCA says.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 11:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former Trading 212 COO Launches Fractional Shares and Commission Free Trading to Retail Traders
- The platform supports fractional shares from €1, real-time data, and advanced analytics.
- XTB offers fractional shares and ETFs in Europe, while ActivTrades provides zero-commission shares and fractional trading.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 12:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker FXPrimus Chief Marketing Officer Steps Down After a Year
- Michael Margaritis worked as a senior copywriter at ThinkMarkets for just over a year.
- Recntly, FXPrimus introduced Synthetic Indices, trading instruments based on mathematical models.
Wednesday, 05/11/2025 | 09:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Reports £75M CFD Loss for 90K Retail Investors at One Firm Promoted by Finfluencers
- According to the regulator, CFD rules protect 400K investors yearly, providing £267M–£451M in value.
- The regulator blocked 1.6K websites, removed 50 apps, and targeted over 1.5K finfluencers.
Thursday, 30/10/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Doo Group Prepares to Leave Limassol Office Amid Global Restructure
- The group’s “D Prime” arm appears to be vacating one of its two Limassol offices following recent staff layoffs.
- “Doo Group is realigning its operational structure and extends its sincere appreciation to all team members for their dedication over the years,” the group said.
Monday, 27/10/2025 | 15:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Manchester City Star Remains Axi Ambassador Following Its Fiat Crypto Derivatives Launch
- The broker maintains football club partnerships with Man City, Bahia, and Girona FC.
- Fiat-settled crypto contracts aim to address regulatory concerns on transparency.
Thursday, 23/10/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker IG Singapore Plans Multi Asset Trading Expansion Under New CEO
- CEO Gavin Chia plans expansion beyond CFDs, The Business Times, Singapore reports.
- The firm plans gradual expansion, potentially adding cryptos after acquiring Independent Reserve.
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 06:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FTMO, Instant Funding Begin Using Spotware Demo Accounts for Prop Firms on cTrader
- New accounts provide time-limited trials for competitions and lead conversion.
- Accounts can be issued via cTrader Admin or API and accessed on all platforms with full features.
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 05:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FXPrimus Raises Gold Leverage as OANDA Flags Volatility Amid Precious Metals Surge
- US-China trade tensions drive market volatility, including stocks and cryptocurrencies.
- Gold hits $4,379, up about 62 percent year to date, while silver rises to $54, up roughly 87 percent.
Friday, 17/10/2025 | 12:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers’ Ask IBKR Allows Retail, Advisor Portfolio Queries in Natural Language
- Clients can review metrics by benchmarks, timeframes, and accounts via Client, Advisor, and Desktop portals.
- Ask IBKR integrates with PortfolioAnalyst for access to fundamentals and tax details.
Wednesday, 15/10/2025 | 17:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ActivTrades Sees 80% Funded Account Growth Amid Rising Trading Activity in Asia and LATAM
- Asia Pacific made up 30% of global CFD revenue in 2023, Latin America 8%.
- The firm expanded language support to 15 languages, with account openings in Asia increasing 6.5 times.
Wednesday, 15/10/2025 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Becomes Available to CFD Broker StriveFX Across Devices
- The platform provides API integrations with over 100 third-party tools for analytics and reporting.
- Recently, cTrader integrated with Brokerpilot, providing brokers with real-time risk monitoring and centralized tools.
Tuesday, 14/10/2025 | 15:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers’ Tax Planner Offers Investors Full-Year Tax and Portfolio Insights
- PortfolioAnalyst consolidates accounts, monitors performance, and offers budgeting and retirement tools.
- The firm reported about 3.9 million daily trades and $758 billion in client equity in September.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 16:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
SEC Shutdown Pauses Approvals, Leaves Retail Traders Facing Uncertainty
- Only a limited number of staff are handling emergency cases; routine approvals are paused.
- Gold has surged past $3,900, boosted by the shutdown and global “de-dollarization” trends.
Monday, 06/10/2025 | 14:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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