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Brokeree’s Cross-Platform Copy Trading Gains Support from EBC to Guide Retail Traders
- The partnership helps traders apply risk controls using Brokeree’s Social Trading system.
- EBC offers market insight; Brokeree provides turnkey tech for smarter trading decisions.
Thursday, 22/05/2025 | 09:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bloomberg System Failure Halts Live Data for 90 Minutes, Disrupts Trading and UK, EU Bond Sales
- Despite the outage, Bloomberg messaging stayed online, enabling limited trading.
- The $28K-per-year terminal system is used globally by banks and asset managers.
Wednesday, 21/05/2025 | 14:39 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ESMA Asks Firms and Trade Bodies: Are Rules Making It Harder for Retail Investment?
- The regulator worries complex disclosures, high fees, and distrust are driving savers away.
- Young investors’ growing crypto interest is under review, with social media and apps influencing them.
Wednesday, 21/05/2025 | 11:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Fusion Markets Appoints Former IG Manager to Head of Sales
- Torrell Fernandes spent five years at IG, including four as Team Lead Manager for Premium Clients.
- Earlier, Fernandes worked at GO Markets in Melbourne as an Account Manager for about a year.
Wednesday, 21/05/2025 | 09:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
82% of FX Brokers Anticipate Higher Volumes, 51% Highlight AI as Key Driver
- 29% of firms surveyed among 68 use server setups older than five years, according to a survey by Acuiti and Avelacom.
- Operational costs are the main growth barrier, especially for brokers and proprietary traders.
Tuesday, 20/05/2025 | 12:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Axi Integrates Low-Latency Tech from Your Bourse; Renews Esporte Clube Bahia Partnership
- The system supports 500K order events per second, with each trade executed in two microseconds.
- Recently, the broker renewed its partnership with Esporte Clube Bahia, active since 2023.
Monday, 19/05/2025 | 11:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Firm Hola Prime Names NBA Star Karl-Anthony Towns as First Sports Ambassador
- The proprietary trading firm launched a new campaign, alongside its partnership with Towns.
- Five-time All-Star Towns represents the campaign featuring a video comparing athletes’ and traders’ mindsets.
Tuesday, 13/05/2025 | 14:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Sees Progress in Smaller Firms; Are CFDs Coming Under the Radar of High-Risk Investments?
- Some smaller firms have yet to fully implement the Consumer Duty, impacting their compliance.
- CFDs and other high-risk products are not always sold to suitable clients, raising regulatory concerns.
Thursday, 08/05/2025 | 09:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Saxo Appoints Former Plus500 and Alpari Executive as UK Head of Compliance
- Michelle West previously worked at major institutions including Bank of America and ABN AMRO.
- The hire coincides with new retail features, including a Flexible ISA and revised pricing model.
Wednesday, 07/05/2025 | 09:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IronFX UK Doubles Revenue to $1.4 Million in 2024, Net Profit Slips Slightly
- The company’s administrative costs rose to $1.28 million in 2024, reducing profit despite higher revenue.
- The firm reported $1.44 million in gross profit, while administrative expenses increased to $1.28 million.
Tuesday, 06/05/2025 | 16:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Webull Adds Visa Direct for Instant Transfers; Expands into Binary Event Contracts
- Visa Direct is a real-time service for sending money to cards, bank accounts, and wallets.
- The firm has partnered with Coinbase Derivatives to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum futures with smaller contracts.
Tuesday, 06/05/2025 | 13:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kohl’s Fires CEO for Inappropriate Vendor Ties—Wall Street Cheers
- Kohl’s fired CEO Ashley Buchanan for conduct tied to vendor relationships.
- The company’s stock price jumped after the news, suggesting Wall Street isn’t mourning.
- Missteps are now a buy signal. Depressing, but great for the bottom line.
Friday, 02/05/2025 | 07:06 GMT by
Louis Parks
Morgan Stanley to Add Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
- The bank may partner with crypto firms to develop infrastructure, with a possible launch next year.
- Charles Schwab and SoFi are also exploring or expanding crypto trading options.
Thursday, 01/05/2025 | 12:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Warns Tech Firms Not Doing Enough to Stop Illegal Forex Finfluencers
- The regulator urges a rise from two to five years for promoting unauthorised financial schemes.
- Recently, the regulator charged individuals for promoting unauthorised forex schemes, with trials set for 2024 and 2027.
Thursday, 01/05/2025 | 09:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Launches AI Testing and Sandbox for Forex, Commodities, and Other Financial Sectors
- The regulator launched PASS to assist cryptoasset, payments, and wholesale firms entering the UK market.
- Independent research shows firms in FCA sandboxes are more likely to secure funding and stay operational.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 16:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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