retail FX
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
CFD Traders in UAE Gain Direct Access to DFM and ADX via Daman Markets
- The broker introduced AED-based accounts enabling UAE traders to trade without conversion fees.
- Recently, the firm signed a sponsorship deal with Dubai Racing Club as Official Event Partner.
Monday, 21/07/2025 | 10:37 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
CFD Broker Starts Construction on GTC Tower, Its Own Headquarters in Dubai
- The firm operates globally with nearly 1M serviced traders and over $300B in monthly volumes.
- Few brokers in the UAE have undertaken comparable infrastructure projects, the company stated.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 | 15:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Once Meant for Institutions, Retail Traders Can Now Analyse Liquidity with dxFeed and ATAS
- The heatmap tool helps identify support and resistance, liquidity clusters, and institutional activity.
- Traders connect their dxFeed subscription with ATAS to use the DOM Levels indicator and view historical data.
Monday, 30/06/2025 | 15:09 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
FX Clients Switching Less as Vendor Turnover Drops from 51% to 22%, Says Citi
- Despite the drop, which spans four years in switching, Citi's report warned that this does not mean clients are complacent but rather that they are seeking longer-term collaboration.
- FX vendors are increasingly expected to go beyond traditional Execution Management Systems and integrate more directly into clients’ infrastructure.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 16:59 GMT by
Jared Kirui
"I Blew Up Three Retail Accounts": Scope Markets SA CEO Shares Hard Trading Lessons at FMAS:25
- “You need to decide—do you want to be right, or do you want to make money?” Robert Van Eyden.
- Funded accounts offer opportunity but also risk; he advised caution, discipline, and consistent withdrawals.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 13:45 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
EBC Expands CFDs Offering with Over 100 Thematic ETF Products for Retail Clients
- New ETFs from Vanguard, iShares, and State Street cover global and sector-specific themes.
- These CFDs provide leverage, allow long and short positions, and do not include fund management fees.
Friday, 13/06/2025 | 13:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Israeli Air Strikes on Iran Raise Strait of Hormuz Risks, Lift Safe-Haven Currencies
- Currencies such as the US dollar, Japanese yen, and Swiss franc have seen modest gains.
- Rising oil prices may boost inflation and prompt central banks to adjust policies.
Friday, 13/06/2025 | 12:17 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
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