retail FX
Former IG and OvalX Executive Takes CEO Role at Savings Platform
- Arman Tahmassebi takes a leadership role at Flagstone after serving as IG operations head and OvalX CEO.
- OvalX, formerly ETX Capital, closed in 2023, offering clients transfer options to Capital.com.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 12:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Becomes “First Investment Platform” in Bahrain to Use eKey for Biometric Onboarding
- The system uses 3D facial biometrics instead of passwords or one-time passcodes.
- The group’s Q3 2025 trading reached USD 1.55 trillion, with September accounting for USD 625 billion.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 10:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“It’s All the Questions About Our Future”: IBKR Founder Notes 49.5% Make Money in Prediction Markets
- Thomas Peterffy said, “options can go to zero too,” arguing prediction markets are not just betting tools.
- Regulation is needed to prevent manipulation and prohibit war or military-related questions.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 16:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Multi Asset Broker XTB Launches American Style Options Under CySEC Supervision
- Options have been gaining popularity in the US, and the trend is “spreading to Europe.”
- The firm has operated internationally since 2002 and was listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in 2016.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 12:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Many Brokers Use Buzzwords”: Your Bourse CEO on Technology Claims Without Data
- Elina Pedersen emphasized that in broker technology, “it’s about trust, not features.”
- She said many broker founders excel at marketing but lack practical trading and risk management expertise.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 09:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Mobile 5.6 Updates Tools for Retail Traders as Market Set to Hit $133B by This Decade
- Equity charts, candle countdowns, and a redesigned landscape highlight Spotware’s latest update.
- CFD broker Plus500 sees nine out of ten trades now executed on mobile devices.
Thursday, 08/01/2026 | 13:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Gain Access to Forex, Metals, and Indices as Bitget’s TradFi Goes Live
- Over 80K users joined beta; XAU/USD saw $100 million single-day volume.
- UEX strategy combines crypto and traditional assets with adjusted liquidity, spreads, and leverage.
Wednesday, 07/01/2026 | 10:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Joins Other Brokers to Offer Cash Interest and Remove Inactivity Fees for UK Traders
- Cash above £10,000 earns interest at the Bank of England base rate.
- Other firms, like eToro, BidX Markets, XTB, and Interactive Brokers, offer cash interest or waive inactivity fees.
Tuesday, 06/01/2026 | 12:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Beat Index, Hedge Funds Gain Nearly 29% at Interactive Brokers in 2025
- The firm’s individual clients averaged 19.2% returns in 2025, beating the S&P 500 Index.
- The broker recently added Taipei Exchange, expanding access to Taiwan equities, ETFs, and TDRs.
Friday, 02/01/2026 | 17:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“AI Highlights Existing Problems and Makes Them Bigger”: Insight at FMLS:25 on Data Challenges
- Panelists of “Secret Agent Deploying AI for Traders at Scale 1” warn over-reliance on AI risks errors; accuracy of data is essential for decision-making.
- Experimentation with AI tools is easier for retail and smaller firms than large institutions.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Wednesday, 24/12/2025 | 17:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Retail Traders Are Just Scratching the Surface of AI,” FMLS:25 Panel on Broker Growth
- Panelists of “Your Broker’s Growth Is Elsewhere, 2026 Edition” debated AI’s impact on traders’ psychological and emotional challenges.
- Brokers see AI primarily as a retention and monetisation tool, rather than a performance enhancer.
- Watch the full video from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Monday, 22/12/2025 | 17:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iFOREX Adds Saudi and South Korean Equity CFDs as IPO Is Delayed
- The broker now offers CFDs on 13 Saudi-listed companies across multiple sectors.
- The firm expands European presence through football sponsorships with Ferencváros, Lech Poznań, and PSV Eindhoven.
Thursday, 18/12/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Fines Wonderinterest €100K, Operator of CFD Brokers Zetano and Investago
- The largest part of the fine, €50K, was imposed over “inadequate policies and unspecified target markets.”
- The regulator recently added 21 unauthorized websites, some of which mimic brokers.
Wednesday, 17/12/2025 | 16:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Brokers Are to Update Policies Ahead of FCA Non Financial Misconduct Rules
- 95% of consultation respondents support publishing detailed guidance on staff behaviour standards.
- Industry observers note “only time will tell” if FCA will enforce directly or rely on firms.
Friday, 12/12/2025 | 16:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Finalto Secures UAE Category 5 Licence as Conor Canny Becomes CEO MENA
- The firm recently migrated UK clients, consolidating under Financial Services, which impacted revenue and trading volumes.
- Canny worked at OPUS, Britannia Global Securities, and ADSS across MENA.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 17:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Older Traders Want Simplicity,” Panelist Says at FMLS:25 as Mobile Trading Reaches Around 80%
- Panel on “Trading Platforms in 2026: What Traders Want, What Brokers Need” highlighted AI demand, but brokers struggle to deliver instant usability.
- Brokers face cost pressure, driving automation over traditional call-center conversion.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 15:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Bermuda Expansion, CMC Markets Sets Up Office in Warsaw
- The firm expands in Poland, citing “talent market and specialist expertise” as key advantages.
- Under its Bermuda licence, the company partnered with Sumsub and FYNXT to support client onboarding.
Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 17:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Pepperstone Launches Dubai Hub With SCA Approval as Retail Broker Interest Grows
- SCA licence lets Pepperstone offer regulated “marketing, promotion, and limited advisory services” in the UAE.
- XM, Scope, and the company are among brokers obtaining UAE onshore licences this month.
Monday, 08/12/2025 | 09:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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