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CySEC Reports €10.1 Billion in AUM as Cyprus-Based Funds Hold 75% Share in Q4 2024
- The regulator supervised 321 fund entities, with most assets managed by AIFMs.
- Key sectors included shipping, which saw €709 million in investments, energy with €496 million, and fintech with €258 million.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hantec Markets UK Returns to Profit in 2024 as Equity Rises to £5.5 Million
- The UK unit reported a £72K profit in 2024, reversing a loss from the previous year.
- The company recently launched InsightPro, offering AI-powered trading signals and real-time trends.
Monday, 14/04/2025 | 11:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Informs Firms as EU Commission Targets T+1 Securities Settlement by 2027
- The regulator issued a circular to CIFs, trading venues, and fund managers, outlining the changes.
- At CySEC, a governance structure, including a T+1 committee and workstreams, will be established to manage the transition.
Thursday, 10/04/2025 | 16:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
With Girona FC Deal Extended, Axi Confirms Two-Season Renewal with Esporte Clube Bahia
- The broker's renewed deal with Bahia includes logo placement on the players’ shorts.
- City Football Group’s 90%-owned Bahia qualified for Libertadores; deal terms with Axi undisclosed.
Thursday, 10/04/2025 | 09:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Firm BrightFunded Integrates cTrader Platform; Spotware Expands to Malaysia
- With cTrader, BrightFunded introduces an additional platform also used by other prop trading firms.
- cTrader supports 23 languages, runs on all major devices, and offers over 70 indicators.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 15:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
RoboMarkets Adds 1,160 Stocks and ETFs to R StocksTrader as EU Operations Restructure
- The company has added US, European, and UCITS stocks to the R StocksTrader platform.
- The firm has updated trading terms, including zero commission on European stocks and ETFs, and UCITS ETFs for retail clients.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 09:59 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Following Match-Trade Integration, Centroid Partners with BlackArrow on Trading Tools
- The BlackArrow partnership integrates Bridge and Risk tools for execution and risk management.
- Recently, Centroid integrated Centroid Risk with the Match-Trader platform by Match-Trade Technologies.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 16:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Financial Commission Approves OFinancial.Markets Membership for EDR Access
- OFinancial.Markets provides trading in forex, commodities, stocks, indices, and cryptocurrencies.
- The broker now offers clients access to third-party dispute resolution and up to €20K compensation per complaint.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 09:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Declining Turnover of £1.8 Million and Higher Expenses Lead to Loss for ThinkMarkets UK in 2024
- The company's turnover decreased by 25%, falling to £1.8 million from £2.4 million in 2023.
- The firm's administrative expenses rose, resulting in an operating loss of £56,507.
Monday, 07/04/2025 | 10:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
INFINOX Sponsors Porsche Cup Brazil Following Casagrande's Appointment as Brand Ambassador
- The first race featuring INFINOX branding took place at Autódromo Velocitta.
- The partnership includes branding, VIP experiences, media content, and business networking.
Wednesday, 02/04/2025 | 15:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
PRA Proposes Raising FSCS Deposit Protection Limit to £110K for CFD Traders
- The FSCS has paid over £20 billion in compensation, mostly due to the 2008 financial crisis.
- The proposal to raise the protection limit from £85K to £110K may take effect in December 2025.
Monday, 31/03/2025 | 11:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Launches CFI Prime for Institutional Traders; Partners with Kuwait Basketball Association
- CFI Prime offers deep liquidity pools, various asset classes, and low-latency execution hubs.
- The platform provides customizable trading platforms with high-speed infrastructure and compliance.
Friday, 28/03/2025 | 11:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Spotware Releases cBroker v9.4 Back-Office Solution for Brokers After cTrader 5.1 Update
- A symbol split feature automates stock splits in Book B, with future Book A expansion.
- Filtering, exporting, and database tools enhance reporting accuracy and streamline record-keeping processes.
Wednesday, 26/03/2025 | 14:39 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Following a Cricket Partnership, CFI Teams Up with Kuwait Basketball Association for 2025 Season
- The firm will engage fans through digital and in-venue activations, including contests and MVP recognitions.
- Earlier, CFI Sponsored the Arabian Gulf Cup and Participated in Ya Hala Shopping Festival in Kuwait.
Wednesday, 26/03/2025 | 11:12 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Chaos and Market Shocks: How Can Brokers Survive the Trump Era?
- Liquidity challenges in volatile markets stress the need for stable brokers and deep liquidity pools.
- AI-driven trading technology is growing, with a $2.2 billion market, as traders automate decisions.
Monday, 24/03/2025 | 10:45 GMT by
Thiago Duarte
XTB Broker Platform Keeps 0.5% Fee, Multi-Currency Cards Offer Commission-Free
- The new multi-currency cards support seven currencies, including PLN, EUR, GBP and USD.
- Virtual cards are available instantly via the XTB app and can be added to Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Friday, 21/03/2025 | 12:55 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Mitrade EU Enhances CFD Trading with Paperless KYC, Lloyd's Excess of Loss Insurance
- The digital KYC process allows real-time verification, reducing paperwork and administrative work.
- The firm adds Lloyd's Excess of Loss Insurance for extra protection alongside existing security
Tuesday, 18/03/2025 | 10:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Doo Group’s Trading Volume Hits $134 Billion in February, Driven by Gold and JPY
- Trading volume surged 25.33% in February after a slow January affected by seasonal factors.
- Average daily volume rose to $4.79 billion, marking a 38.75% increase from the previous month.
Friday, 14/03/2025 | 09:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hantec Markets Expands Football Ties with Fortaleza EC Following Atlético de Madrid Partnership
- The company’s brand will be displayed on Fortaleza EC’s team kit for the upcoming seasons.
- Earlier, the firm became Atlético de Madrid's official online trading partner in LatAm.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 14:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OneRoyal Joins the Financial Commission as Broker Member for Client Protection
- As an approved member, OneRoyal offers clients protection up to €20K.
- The broker, established in 2006, operates with data centres in London and New York powered by Xcore technology.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 11:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iSAM Securities UK Unit’s Turnover Falls to £27M in 2024, but Profit Rises 55%
- Post-tax profit rises to £9.6 million, up from £6.2 million, despite nearly doubling tax expenses.
- The company reported an operating loss of £1.3 million, a sharp decline from last year's £176K profit.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 10:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
DriveWealth and Sharegain Collaborate to Enhance Securities Lending with UK and EU Compliance
- The collaboration aims to streamline securities lending, providing an end-to-end solution for online brokers.
- Recently, DriveWealth obtained a Bank of Lithuania license and established a new hub in Vilnius.
Tuesday, 11/03/2025 | 18:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Withdraws Royal Forex License: Reinforces CIF Compliance Under EU Regulations
- The announcement confirms the firm voluntarily gave up its authorization under Cyprus law.
- CIFs must comply with SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and MiFID II, ensuring transparency and greenwashing.
Tuesday, 11/03/2025 | 09:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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