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Departure of IG’s Risk and Control Head Marks End of Nearly Two-Decade Tenure
- Since 2020, Amit Naker led Technology Risk and Control; now taking a short pause.
- He maintained platform uptime and decreased audit findings by following FCA and DORA standards.
Tuesday, 29/07/2025 | 11:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Traders Gain Access to Tick-Level Data and Risk Controls with Volumetrica FX
- The platform supports over 500 crypto pairs alongside traditional assets.
- Prop firms, including Goat Funded Trader, Funded Hero, I Trade, and The Futures Traders, use the platform.
Monday, 28/07/2025 | 09:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Broker Tauro Markets’ Backer Synervest Doubles Valuation After $4M Raise
- The firm provides compliant, trading infrastructure, payments, and financial services across B2B and B2C.
- Jura Investment Group led the funding round, with continued participation from existing investor CMT Digital.
Thursday, 24/07/2025 | 14:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Tesla Options Go Daily in Market First from IG Amid Campaign to Raise UK Retail Investment
- Demand for short-term options is rising, with the firm reporting a 27% increase in UK options trading.
- The company’s “Save Our Stock Market” campaign encourages retail investment in UK-listed companies.
Thursday, 24/07/2025 | 10:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Over-Gamification Attracts the Wrong Traders,” Swiset COO Warns on Prop Trading
- “AI can help prop firms filter serious traders,” Andres Jimenez said in an interview with Finance Magnates.
- He noted that despite high failure rates, Latin American traders continue due to economic constraints.
Wednesday, 23/07/2025 | 15:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Top Traders Master One Instrument”: Lessons from BK Trader’s Co-Founder
- European regulation may arrive first as U.S. efforts stall amid political uncertainty, Kathy Lian told Finance Magnates at iFX EXPO.
- Geopolitical volatility is testing traders, but stability may return as fundamentals reassert.
Tuesday, 22/07/2025 | 17:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
“Regulation in Africa Is Erratic; the Middle East’s Is Clearer,” FMAS:25 Panel Reveals
- Futures provide transparency, but Africa lacks providers due to margins and low market awareness.
- “Do We Have Demand for Futures in Africa? Highly Questionable,” Panel of Futures and the Future of Multi-Asset Trading Acknowledges.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 16:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokers Face the Future: Event Contracts, Data Rules, and UK Retail Shake-Up
- Event contracts are gaining massive popularity. However, Paul Golden weighs in on how regulators perceive this new instrument.
- He also explores Europe's push to provide traders with more access to their data and the UK's push to move retail money.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 12:36 GMT by
Paul Golden
“Prop Trading Rules Aren’t to Trap but to Protect Capital”: FMAS:25 Panel Dissects Growing Sector
- The panel stressed that running a prop firm is as complex as managing a brokerage.
- Discord and other social media platforms help support accountability where formal prop trading regulation is lacking.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 13:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Use Tech, but Keep the Human Element”: Octa Analyst at FMAS:25 Highlights AI Limits in Trading
- With 82% of South African traders scammed, Mj Givens Kgasi called for mentorship, regulation, and integrity.
- He emphasized education and preparation as CFD markets face lasting volatility and rising retail participation.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 15:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Applies New Tech to Handle 3,200% More Financial Promotions Reviewed in Three Years
- The regulator removes over 50 apps, including from Google Play, and suspends 1,600 websites.
- Over 1,500 firms had their authorisations cancelled, a 20% rise from 2023.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 15:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Lowers Deposit Limit Before ID Check: Will It Impact CFD Brokers’ Client Onboarding?
- Firms must verify clients within 15 days or terminate the business relationship.
- The regulator warns firms to avoid overusing delayed verification; funds only freeze if suspicious activity reported.
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 10:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
TradeStation Becomes First Broker to Enable Equities and Options Trading on TipRanks Platform
- The integration merges TradeStation’s brokerage tools with TipRanks’ data-driven insights for informed trading.
- Recently, NAGA and CMC Invest also integrated TipRanks’ research tools to support retail investors.
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 | 13:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Bonds in Europe, Revolut Brings “Tax-Efficient Stock Investing” to UK Retail Investors
- The firm’s new ISA allows UK customers to invest from £1, while EEA users can access bonds starting at €100.
- Recently, the company has agreed to acquire Banco Cetelem, entering Argentina’s banking market with a local license.
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 | 11:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Even Five Good Trades in a Row Can Be Dangerous”: Inside FMAS:25’s Trading Success Panel
- The panel at Trading Psychology vs Strategy advises: “Losses are lessons; the real win is staying consistent.”
- Social media fuels herd mentality and shapes trading strategy, the panel warns.
Monday, 07/07/2025 | 13:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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