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MFSA’s 4-Year Review Reveals Market Abuse Risks and Control Gaps Among CFD Brokers
- Gaps in systems, reporting, and staff training put CFD platforms at risk of breaching market abuse rules.
- The findings indicate regulatory attention on CFD firms with significant retail flow and algorithmic trading activity.
Thursday, 03/07/2025 | 09:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Like Banks and Crypto Platforms, This CFD Broker Responds to Cyber Threats with Graduate Training
- XM launches 12-month cybersecurity graduate program to address rising digital risks in fintech.
- HSBC and Australian crypto platform Swyftx invest in early-career cybersecurity talent through training programs.
Wednesday, 02/07/2025 | 16:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Continues Its Sports Bet in the Middle East: Partners with UAE’s Largest Indoor Arena
- The company will run a fan activation space and use a premium hospitality suite.
- Etihad Arena, located on Yas Island, hosts concerts, sports events, and cultural programs.
Wednesday, 02/07/2025 | 10:52 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
11 Year Dispute Ends over €705K CySEC Fine Against Marfin Bank’s Former Chairman
- Andreas Vgenopoulos was found responsible for signing inaccurate financial reports and non-compliant prospectuses.
- He died in 2016, but legal proceedings continued through the liquidator of his estate.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 | 10:22 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
Trump’s ‘Rare Earth Deal’ with China Moves Financial Markets Ahead of July Deadline
- U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed the agreement, part of broader talks before the July 9 deadline.
- U.S. and Asian-Pacific markets rose following the announcement, reflecting expectations of better US-China trade relations.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 17:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Reports 209 Consumer Duty Allegations Among 2,684 Whistleblowing Claims
- The regulator received 1,131 reports in 2024/25, generating 2,684 allegations and 908 actions.
- Several cases led to FCA interventions, including reviews and changes in sales practices over Consumer Duty concerns.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 14:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers' Chair Calls 24H Trading “Irreversible”; Lightspeed Makes Its Move
- Overnight trading grows in Asia and Middle East; Interactive Brokers expects 30% volume increase.
- Citadel Securities and others remain cautious about 24-hour trading due to regulatory concerns.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 12:41 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
Webull Broke Up with Crypto, But Coinbase Sparks the Return in Brazil
- After halting global crypto services in 2023, Webull reintroduces digital asset trading on its main platform.
- Brazilian users gain 24/7 access to popular cryptocurrencies including BTC and ETH.
Thursday, 26/06/2025 | 14:39 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Exegy Launches Nexus for Institutions; Retail Brokers Could Benefit Down the Chain
- Nexus processes data in under 3 microseconds and may help reduce data center costs for institutional liquidity providers.
- The firm recently partnered with BMLL to support OPRA data integration for U.S. equity options trading.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 16:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
"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
Webull UK Traders Can Now Use TradingView to Trade US Shares
- The users can link their accounts on TradingView and trade without leaving the platform.
- Recently, the firm partnered with Upvest to enable fractional trading of London-listed stocks and ETFs starting from £1.
Monday, 23/06/2025 | 17:04 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
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