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After Rebranding, Alchemy Markets Integrates TFB Technology into Trading Infrastructure
- The Broker Integrates Trade Processor to Automate Liquidity, Risk Management, and Regulatory Reporting.
- Tools for Brokers provides Trade Processor, PAMM module, and Toolbox solutions for brokers, hedge funds, and prop firms.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 10:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker SBCFX Joins Financial Commission, Offers Clients Dispute Platform Access
- Approved Financial Commission member offers clients up to €20K complaint protection.
- Other firms recently approved are Monstrade, RA Prime, FP Markets, OneRoyal, FXON, GTCFX, and Neex.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 11:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Rolls Out Vanilla Options to Japanese Retail Traders With Stocks, ETFs and CFDs to Follow
- New vanilla options offer daily, weekly, or monthly expiries with no trading fees.
- The new options launch covers FX, stock indexes, commodities, and volatility indexes.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Japan CEO Leaves After Seven Years Citing "Time for a New Leader"
- Tomoharu Furuichi leaves IG Japan after expanding the OTC derivatives business “several times over.”
- The Japanese subsidiary has stopped offering crypto ETF CFDs after FSA guidance on overseas derivatives.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 16:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Capital Index UK Changes Name to Vantos Markets Following Tough Trading Year
- FCA-regulated CFD provider maintained operations despite consecutive net losses for second year running.
- The company reported pre-tax profit of £23K, net loss £18Kafter tax in 2024.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 14:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Financial Commission Approves Monstrade Giving Clients Mediation and €20K Coverage
- Approved Broker Member status gives Monstrade clients faster dispute resolution in CFDs, forex, and crypto.
- The move follows iTech Software’s certification, confirming its systems meet broker and trader standards.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 14:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Seacrest Ends Prop Trading After Integrating MyFundedFX, Shifts Focus to CFDs
- The firm is the first prop trading operation to fully transition to a broker-backed model.
- It will close all prop accounts and positions by this week, with refund instructions already issued.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 17:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
With Two Stints at MultiBank, Marketing Executive Joins ANAX Capital as CMO and VP Operations
- Yazan Shakfeh led MultiBank Group’s global marketing team of over 80 for three years.
- The firm obtained a First Category license from the UAE SCA last year and has an initial capital of $8M.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 10:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Traders Who Requested Payouts Will Hear From Us Soon,” Says MFF CEO Murtuza Kazmi
- Kazmi addressed the trading community saying that MFF could not communicate with traders after its systems and servers were seized during the legal battle.
- Recently, in an exclusive interview with Finance Magnates, the CEO discussed the CFTC case, 2023 account freeze, and client payouts.
Monday, 02/02/2026 | 16:59 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Adds DKK Accounts in Denmark After Expanding Nasdaq Nordic Data
- Danish users can avoid conversion fees when trading Copenhagen-listed stocks using DKK balances.
- The firm will soon allow crypto-to-DKK conversion and instant deposits via Open Banking.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 15:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Brokers Can Now Manage Client Engagement as DXtrade Mobile Integrates BrokerIQ
- The firm first integrated BrokerIQ in 2023; update extends CRM functionality to platforms.
- Recently, DXtrade partnered with TRAction to automate CFD trade reporting and cut manual transfers.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 11:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Little Margin for Error”: Firms See MAS Enforcement as Market-Wide Lesson
- Industry seeks predictability: clear compliance thresholds, faster licensing, harmonised rules, and playbooks for emerging digital assets.
- Consultation and stakeholder feedback “remain central” to MAS policy and rule implementation.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 05:44 GMT by
Paul Golden
eToro Brings 24/5 Trading to Selected Smart Portfolios, Including BigTech and Magnificent-7
- Recurring copy feature allows automatic investments for eligible Smart Portfolios.
- The firm also extends trading hours to Four-Horsemen and Buybacks Smart Portfolios.
Wednesday, 28/01/2026 | 10:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
RoboMarkets Executives Exit Post-Soviet Projects, Sell Their Stakes
- Konstantin Rashap stepped down as Chief Business Officer of the CySEC-regulated entity, according to Finance Magnates RU.
- Yaroslav Karpovich joined Robo group in 2015, contributing to regional expansion and media activities.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 15:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Markets.com Names New Head of Compliance After eToro and FOREX.com Stints
- Giorgos Stylianou also brings retail market experience from previous roles at LCG, Shares, and EXCA Prime.
- The firm’s Cyprus entity recently appointed Andreas Kyriacou as CEO and Managing Director.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 10:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders to Access a Single Platform as Trade Nation Brings TD365 Under Its Brand
- Regulatory status remains unchanged; the company keeps FCA and other international licences.
- The company recently appointed a Chief Marketing Officer, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer.
Monday, 26/01/2026 | 11:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
As SGX FX Expands Its Network, ADSS Joins to Increase Its EMEA FX Reach
- The broker joins SGX FX as a market maker and buy-side participant in EMEA FX.
- Meanwhile, BBVA, a Spanish bank, partners with SGX FX to provide Latin American currency pricing via the NY4 engine.
Monday, 26/01/2026 | 09:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former FXTRADING.com and Ditto CEO Launches Platform Addressing Trading Biases
- Michael Berman previously founded Signal2Noise, a research portal focused on global macro markets.
- Ditto Trade acquired by FXTRADING.com in 2022 offering multi-asset copy-trading.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ATFX MENA Ex-Marketing Head Returns to MultiBank as Chief of Business Operations
- Johny Giacaman’s past roles include MultiBank CMO and Shock Middle East CEO.
- The firm recently hired a Chief Product and Growth Officer amid Middle East leadership adjustments.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 16:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors in Singapore Gain US$10 Access to US Stocks through Trust Bank and Saxo
- Since November last year, 10K Trust App users joined; 45% have made fractional trades.
- Saxo has launched standalone margin accounts, letting Singapore traders separate leveraged positions.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 13:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Rakuten Securities Adds Pre-Market, After-Hours US Trading and Beginner Margin Service
- 24X US Holdings investment supports near-24-hour trading access for Japanese investors.
- The company’s Raku-Raku Shinbin is a “beginner-friendly”, “risk-reduced” margin trading service.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 10:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
22% of UK Traders Expect Poor Market Performance This Year Eyeing US and Asia Instead
- Autumn Budget and taxes weigh on UK investor sentiment, CMC survey finds.
- 43% of respondents predict the US as the top 2026 market, followed by the Far East at 26%, and Japan at 11%.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 11:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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