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FCA and 16 Regulators Coordinate Action Against Finfluencers as 1,267 Illegal Ads Reach 2.3M UK Users
- 120 requests made to social media platforms to remove accounts linked to illegal promotions, FCA says.
- UK regulator says 66% of adverts originated from Warning List entities.
Friday, 24/04/2026 | 11:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After F1 and Tennis Deals, IC Adds Mexican Footballer Ochoa to Target Latin America
- The latest deal grants the firm marketing rights to Guillermo Ochoa’s name, image, and likeness.
- Partnership follows recent sponsorships with Alexei Popyrin and Haas F1 Team.
Thursday, 23/04/2026 | 15:16 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
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Two New Platforms Aim to Enhance Broker and Prop Firm Discovery; Can They Avoid Familiar Biases?
- FXStreet launches Propinder; investingLive expands broker, prop firm directory under Ultimate Group.
- Retail trading discovery shifts as structured comparison platforms challenge fragmented, affiliate-driven ecosystems.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 16:32 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
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Saxo Bank Hits 1.5 Million Clients in 2025 as J. Safra Sarasin Completes Majority Stake Deal
- The firm reports EUR 664 million in total income, lower net profit, and assets reaching EUR 133 billion.
- The company appointed Daniel Belfer as CEO after completion of the acquisition.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 11:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders with Crypto Accounts Gain CFD Copy Trading Access at Bitget
- The company reported CFD activity recently surpassed $6 billion in daily trading volume.
- Copy trading makes up to 20 per cent of broker trading volumes, Brokeree Solutions said.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 10:15 GMT by
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
1.6M New Retail Investors Enter France’s Stock Market Over Three Years; ETF Trading Surges
- Almost 2.5 million French retail investors executed stock trades in 2025, the highest total since 2020.
- 1.1 million French investors carried out ETF transactions last year, up 83% from 2024.
Friday, 27/03/2026 | 16:26 GMT by
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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
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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
Bitget Hits $6 Billion in CFDs as Investors Increase Activity Across Multi-Asset and Tokenized Products
- Global market volatility, including gold, oil, currencies, and indices, was driven by geopolitics and interest rate expectations.
- The company’s USDT-margined stock futures exceeded $1 billion last year, reflecting investor activity in tokenized U.S. equities.
Friday, 20/03/2026 | 09:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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