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Former Squared Financial Executive Joins Equiti as Chief Market Strategist
- Noureldeen Al-Hammoury, former strategist at Market.com, ADS Securities, Amana Capital, FBS, and Squared Financial, now joins Equiti.
- Earlier, the group named Sartaj Singh CTO, Rick Fulton CRO, and Sean Hong CFO.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 14:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors in Singapore Gain US$10 Access to US Stocks through Trust Bank and Saxo
- Since November last year, 10K Trust App users joined; 45% have made fractional trades.
- Saxo has launched standalone margin accounts, letting Singapore traders separate leveraged positions.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 13:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Rakuten Securities Adds Pre-Market, After-Hours US Trading and Beginner Margin Service
- 24X US Holdings investment supports near-24-hour trading access for Japanese investors.
- The company’s Raku-Raku Shinbin is a “beginner-friendly”, “risk-reduced” margin trading service.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 10:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
22% of UK Traders Expect Poor Market Performance This Year Eyeing US and Asia Instead
- Autumn Budget and taxes weigh on UK investor sentiment, CMC survey finds.
- 43% of respondents predict the US as the top 2026 market, followed by the Far East at 26%, and Japan at 11%.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 11:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Following Profit Cuts and Trading Limits, Prop Firm FundingTicks Begins Winding Down
- CEO previously said over US$220M paid out, defending FundingTicks amid backlash over profit cuts and limits.
- In 2024, the prop trading industry saw 80–100 closures, falling pass rates, and market consolidation.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 09:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Nearly a Decade Abroad, UTrade Chief Analyst Is Extradited to Israel Over Binary Options Case
- Roy Cuzin left Israel after questioning in 2016 and was arrested in Mexico in July last year.
- Israeli prosecutors allege UTrade misled about 600 investors between 2012 and 2015.
Sunday, 18/01/2026 | 16:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Nexo Joins Audi Revolut F1 Team as Digital Asset Partner Following CFD Expansion
- Nexo provides access to forex, commodities, stock indices CFDs with leverage via MetaTrader 5.
- Partnership enables global fan engagement through digital-first experiences, education, and “exclusive” content.
Friday, 16/01/2026 | 12:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
KBC Becomes “First Belgian Bank” to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Investors
- Belgian regulators have not yet issued MiCA licenses despite the law taking effect earlier this month.
- France may block licenses from lenient states; Malta opposes centralization, citing competitiveness concerns.
Friday, 16/01/2026 | 12:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers Clients Can Begin Trading Within “Minutes” By Depositing Stablecoins
- USDC funding automatically converts to dollars; RLUSD and PYUSD support coming next week.
- Stablecoin deposits let traders access 170 markets quickly, with no deposit fees charged by brokers.
Thursday, 15/01/2026 | 16:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Backpack Beta Lets Retail Traders Manage All Crypto Predictions in One Account
- Coinbase and MetaMask also expanding into prediction markets through partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket.
- Prediction markets face regulatory scrutiny; Polymarket blocked in Ukraine.
Wednesday, 14/01/2026 | 13:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trade Nation Adds New CMO as Former IG Executives Shape Its Leadership Team
- Philippe Capelle previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at crypto payments firm Wirex.
- The firm’s UK arm revenue rises to £21.7 million, reversing previous gross and operating losses.
Wednesday, 14/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Saxo and Etihad Deal to Bring Professional Portfolios to Retail Investors in UAE, GCC
- Model Manager rollout set for early this year, including thematic, fixed-income and multi-asset strategies.
- Saxo Bank serves 1.5 million clients, with assets of DKK 800 billion.
Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 13:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OneRoyal Taps Former Tickmill and Doo Prime Executive as Chief Marketing Officer
- Marilena Iakovou served as Group Chief Marketing Officer at Tickmill for four years.
- Recently, the firm promoted Dominic Poynter to CCO, having served as Head of Marketing.
Tuesday, 13/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former IG and OvalX Executive Takes CEO Role at Savings Platform
- Arman Tahmassebi takes a leadership role at Flagstone after serving as IG operations head and OvalX CEO.
- OvalX, formerly ETX Capital, closed in 2023, offering clients transfer options to Capital.com.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 12:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Becomes “First Investment Platform” in Bahrain to Use eKey for Biometric Onboarding
- The system uses 3D facial biometrics instead of passwords or one-time passcodes.
- The group’s Q3 2025 trading reached USD 1.55 trillion, with September accounting for USD 625 billion.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 10:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“It’s All the Questions About Our Future”: IBKR Founder Notes 49.5% Make Money in Prediction Markets
- Thomas Peterffy said, “options can go to zero too,” arguing prediction markets are not just betting tools.
- Regulation is needed to prevent manipulation and prohibit war or military-related questions.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 16:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Many Brokers Use Buzzwords”: Your Bourse CEO on Technology Claims Without Data
- Elina Pedersen emphasized that in broker technology, “it’s about trust, not features.”
- She said many broker founders excel at marketing but lack practical trading and risk management expertise.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 09:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Mobile 5.6 Updates Tools for Retail Traders as Market Set to Hit $133B by This Decade
- Equity charts, candle countdowns, and a redesigned landscape highlight Spotware’s latest update.
- CFD broker Plus500 sees nine out of ten trades now executed on mobile devices.
Thursday, 08/01/2026 | 13:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Could See Crypto Perps from TMGM as Firm Moves to Hire Quant Trader
- The firm follows the industry trend of internal market-making teams, similar to Crypto.com’s strategy.
- Sydney-based CFD provider is Chelsea FC’s Official Regional Online Forex Partner in Asia-Pacific.
Tuesday, 06/01/2026 | 13:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Joins Other Brokers to Offer Cash Interest and Remove Inactivity Fees for UK Traders
- Cash above £10,000 earns interest at the Bank of England base rate.
- Other firms, like eToro, BidX Markets, XTB, and Interactive Brokers, offer cash interest or waive inactivity fees.
Tuesday, 06/01/2026 | 12:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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