retail FX
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
Taurex Cuts Annual Losses by £579K as Revenue Doubles in 2024 After Rebranding from Zenfinex
- The company saw turnover rise to £1.95M but still ended the year with a £1.71 million loss.
- Administrative expenses rose slightly to £3.04 million, up from £2.94 million the previous year.
Wednesday, 11/06/2025 | 12:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Forex Firms, Drug Money, and Cyprus: Mayor’s Allegations Spark CySEC Response
- Paphos Mayor alleges Cyprus-based Forex firms are laundering money for Latin American drug cartels.
- The regulator stresses compliance with EU financial and anti-money laundering laws.
Monday, 02/06/2025 | 21:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Finfluencers Telling You What to Trade? UAE Says Not Without a Licence
- The licence covers investment advice, analysis, and content on financial products, platforms, and assets.
- Studies from the UK and Germany show investors risk poor decisions trusting unverified finfluencers online.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 10:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Traders Stay on Platform as Spotware Refines Referrals with cTrader Invite Integration
- Real-time CRM sync and referral tracking give brokers and IBs full visibility into user activity.
- The new features address IB issues like delayed attribution, redirects, and system fragmentation.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 09:55 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Tradu’s European Retail Traders Get Secure Authentication via Salt Edge Partnership
- Tradu will allow direct funding from bank accounts via Salt Edge’s Payment Initiation Services.
- The partnership provides connections to more than 500 financial institutions across over 20 EU countries.
Tuesday, 27/05/2025 | 10:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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