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ESMA Updates Clearing Thresholds, Raising Limits on Uncleared OTC Derivatives
- Interest rate thresholds rise to €2.2 billion; credit derivatives to €0.8 billion.
- The regulator maintains aggregate thresholds for financial counterparties, applying only to mandatory-cleared assets.
Wednesday, 25/02/2026 | 12:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Yahoo Finance Partnership Lets US Users Trade Coinbase Assets with One Click
- Users can fund trades with USD or USDC and buy fractional shares from $1.
- Platform integrates crypto, equities, derivatives, and prediction markets with near real-time capital movement.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 17:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Integration Brings Social Trading to South African CFD Broker Swyft Markets
- The integration adds compliance-focused tools, social trading, and operational enhancements.
- Spotware reported a 105% year on year increase in live USD trading volume, with over 11 million traders last year.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 13:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XM Secures Kenya CMA License Following Dubai Category 5 Approval
- CMA license allows XM to offer trading, education, and support to Kenyan clients.
- The broker also maintains regulatory licences in Cyprus, Belize, Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 12:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Virtu Backed US Execution Platform Launched by Optimal Market Amid Retail Options Surge
- Platform targets retail wholesalers, institutional broker-dealers, and large asset managers.
- Market makers include Optiver, Akuna, Belvedere, Group One; more expected post-launch
Monday, 23/02/2026 | 17:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Dutch Regulator Shuts Polymarket Over Unlicensed Betting and Election Concerns
- The regulator orders Polymarket to stop unlicensed betting, warns of €840K maximum fines.
- Meanwhile, prediction markets hit record $701.7 million daily volume despite growing regulatory pressure.
Wednesday, 18/02/2026 | 14:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CMC Markets Eyes Physical Precious Metals Amid Volatility, Advertises Regulatory Role in Singapore
- Gold makes up a notable share of over-the-counter turnover, reflecting steady investor participation.
- Approval would create a physical bullion business and allow use in client margin and collateral.
Wednesday, 18/02/2026 | 11:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Firms Get Full MetaTrader 5 Support as Match-Trader Expands Platform Features
- Challenge fees can be split by phase, reducing upfront costs for traders.
- Accounts, positions, and trades can now be exported in Manager 2.0 compatible format, reducing manual work.
Wednesday, 18/02/2026 | 09:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Freetrade CEO Leaves After Nine Years This Summer Following IG Acquisition
- Viktor Nebehaj co-founded Freetrade and held roles including COO, CMO, and Head of Growth.
- IG Group acquired Freetrade for £160 million, funded from existing capital, last year.
Tuesday, 17/02/2026 | 09:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood UK Launches Stocks & Shares Product Amid eToro Launch and ISA Debate
- Survey shows UK savers prioritise growth and inflation protection over minimising loss risk.
- Awareness of non-cash ISA options remains low, especially Lifetime and Innovative Finance ISAs.
Monday, 16/02/2026 | 11:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Weekly Update: Pepperstone Crypto Launch; European CFD Shift; Plus500 Deposits Surge
- ISO 20022 migration hits 97% adoption; brokers face workflow, validation, and operational adjustments.
- Bithumb mistakenly credits $40B BTC; recovers 99.7%; pledges stronger verification, AI monitoring.
Saturday, 14/02/2026 | 04:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iFX EXPO Dubai Recap: Regulation, Gold, AI, and Retail Traders Shape Market Stability
- Discussions highlighted stablecoins, Digital Dirham, and AI, showing markets moving toward infrastructure and measured outcomes.
- Trading losses, order flow understanding, and macro risk management framed the event’s focus on sustainable operations.
Friday, 13/02/2026 | 14:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Top Traders Watch Money Flow, Not Strategies”: iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 Enters Final Day
- Dubai World Trade Centre hosts two days of iFX EXPO sessions, starting with a Welcome Party at Bla Bla Beach Club.
- Panels address regulation, execution, tokenization, and resilience at iFX EXPO Dubai’s final day.
Thursday, 12/02/2026 | 06:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Losses Are the Only Certainty in Trading”: iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 Kicks Off Exhibitions and Sessions
- Yesterday’s welcome party is followed today by panels, the UF Awards, and the launch party.
- InvestingLive launches online investingLive Academy offering structured trading courses led by market professionals.
Wednesday, 11/02/2026 | 06:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Rebranding, Alchemy Markets Integrates TFB Technology into Trading Infrastructure
- The Broker Integrates Trade Processor to Automate Liquidity, Risk Management, and Regulatory Reporting.
- Tools for Brokers provides Trade Processor, PAMM module, and Toolbox solutions for brokers, hedge funds, and prop firms.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 10:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“A Modest but Steady Expansion”: Dual-Listing Plans and ETF Inflows Lift Singapore’s Equity Market
- Singapore's 2025 IPO rebound was fuelled by a S$2 billion surge in real estate listings.
- ETF flows into stocks hit their highest level since 2021, reflecting increased institutional activity.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 08:44 GMT by
Paul Golden
CFD Broker SBCFX Joins Financial Commission, Offers Clients Dispute Platform Access
- Approved Financial Commission member offers clients up to €20K complaint protection.
- Other firms recently approved are Monstrade, RA Prime, FP Markets, OneRoyal, FXON, GTCFX, and Neex.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 11:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Rolls Out Vanilla Options to Japanese Retail Traders With Stocks, ETFs and CFDs to Follow
- New vanilla options offer daily, weekly, or monthly expiries with no trading fees.
- The new options launch covers FX, stock indexes, commodities, and volatility indexes.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Japan CEO Leaves After Seven Years Citing "Time for a New Leader"
- Tomoharu Furuichi leaves IG Japan after expanding the OTC derivatives business “several times over.”
- The Japanese subsidiary has stopped offering crypto ETF CFDs after FSA guidance on overseas derivatives.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 16:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Capital Index UK Changes Name to Vantos Markets Following Tough Trading Year
- FCA-regulated CFD provider maintained operations despite consecutive net losses for second year running.
- The company reported pre-tax profit of £23K, net loss £18Kafter tax in 2024.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 14:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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