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EU Regulators Advance Third-Party ICT Oversight Under DORA and Reiterate Crypto Warnings
- ESAs designate 19 ICT providers and expand cyber coordination tools under the framework in 2025.
- Supervisors continue work on PRIIPs updates, ESG stress testing and SFDR changes in the EU.
Friday, 24/04/2026 | 13:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA and 16 Regulators Coordinate Action Against Finfluencers as 1,267 Illegal Ads Reach 2.3M UK Users
- 120 requests made to social media platforms to remove accounts linked to illegal promotions, FCA says.
- UK regulator says 66% of adverts originated from Warning List entities.
Friday, 24/04/2026 | 11:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After F1 and Tennis Deals, IC Adds Mexican Footballer Ochoa to Target Latin America
- The latest deal grants the firm marketing rights to Guillermo Ochoa’s name, image, and likeness.
- Partnership follows recent sponsorships with Alexei Popyrin and Haas F1 Team.
Thursday, 23/04/2026 | 15:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood Gets Singapore IPA as Capital.com Progresses for MAS Licence
- Singapore maintains a phased licensing system requiring conditions before full broker authorisation.
- The regulator retains authority to withdraw in-principle approval if conditions are not met.
Thursday, 23/04/2026 | 10:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hantec Markets Q1 Volume Hits Record High as Non-FX Trading Drives 83% of Activity
- Firm reports $1.21 trillion Q1 2026 trading volume, surpassing previous Q4 2025 record.
- UFC partnership and platform expansion, according to the company, supported Q1 performance.
Wednesday, 22/04/2026 | 12:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Two New Platforms Aim to Enhance Broker and Prop Firm Discovery; Can They Avoid Familiar Biases?
- FXStreet launches Propinder; investingLive expands broker, prop firm directory under Ultimate Group.
- Retail trading discovery shifts as structured comparison platforms challenge fragmented, affiliate-driven ecosystems.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 16:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Axi Reports 46% of Clients Hold Crypto Across CFDs, Perpetuals and Spot Trading
- Data shows the firm’s clients mixing derivatives and spot crypto within single platforms.
- Crypto adoption spans CFDs, perpetuals and spot trading as IG and Pepperstone expand offerings.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 11:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
In Singapore, Retail Brokers' Growth Does Not Come from Acquisition
- Two-thirds of traders would move all activity to a single provider if it covered their traded assets, said Lorenzo Vignati, Research Director at Investment Trends.
- About half of leverage trades are placed via mobile, while three in four traders either use or are open to AI tools.
Thursday, 16/04/2026 | 11:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
JFD Brokers Client Base Moves to GBE Brokers in Eight-Figure Asset Transfer
- Parts of JFD’s existing team are expected to join GBE Brokers as part of the transition.
- Earlier expansion includes Dubai office, extending GBE Brokers’ presence across MENA, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 14:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Saxo Bank Hits 1.5 Million Clients in 2025 as J. Safra Sarasin Completes Majority Stake Deal
- The firm reports EUR 664 million in total income, lower net profit, and assets reaching EUR 133 billion.
- The company appointed Daniel Belfer as CEO after completion of the acquisition.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 11:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders with Crypto Accounts Gain CFD Copy Trading Access at Bitget
- The company reported CFD activity recently surpassed $6 billion in daily trading volume.
- Copy trading makes up to 20 per cent of broker trading volumes, Brokeree Solutions said.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 10:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After More Than a Decade at XTX Markets, CTO Joshua Leahy Steps Down, Also as Director
- Leahy previously served as a senior technology executive working on trading infrastructure and engineering systems.
- The company’s revenue rose to £2.74 billion in 2024, while profit reached £1.28 billion.
Monday, 13/04/2026 | 13:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
dxFeed Launches Aggregated Overnight Feed for Retail, Institutional Trading
- The firm offers unified data and signals for extended-hours U.S. equities trading.
- Earlier integration of MOON ATS and OTC Overnight supports equities and multi-asset platforms with after-hours data.
Thursday, 09/04/2026 | 15:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Can Now Access Prediction Markets Through Binance Wallet
- Predict.fun enables Binance Wallet’s new feature, which eliminates gas fees and wallet setup requirements.
- Prediction market volumes are surging, including $701.7 million traded in a single day this year.
Thursday, 09/04/2026 | 12:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Secures Australian License to Offer Equity Perpetuals and Derivatives
- Local hiring increases as Coinbase builds legal, compliance, marketing, and operations teams.
- Around 33% of Australians now hold cryptocurrency, growing use for payments observed.
Wednesday, 08/04/2026 | 12:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Sets Deadline for CFD Brokers and Crypto Firms to Submit Last Year’s Data
- Data should be in euros; instructions are included; no additional information requested.
- The regulator will carry out on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of CFD brokers and other investment firms.
Friday, 03/04/2026 | 13:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CMC Singapore Sponsors SEA Games Gold Medalist Golfer James Leow
- Leow, 2019 SEA Games gold medalist, will carry the firm’s logo on Asian Tour tournaments.
- Meanwhile, CMC Markets launches multi-asset platform and sets zero commissions on UK and EU CFDs.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 16:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA and Bank of England Form Taskforce Amid Tightened Retail CFD Reporting Rules
- UK authorities seek industry input on wholesale transaction and post-trade reporting requirements.
- Firms are invited to join UK taskforce on MiFIR, EMIR, and SFTR reporting.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 15:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Malta and Seychelles Regulators Agree to Exchange Information on CFD and Financial Oversight
- Recent Seychelles rules increased capital thresholds and compliance requirements for brokers.
- CFD brokers recently licensed in Seychelles include ICM.com, Trade Nation, Moneta Markets, and ZenFinex.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 11:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Despite Monthly Dip in Trades, Retail Traders Drive Interactive Brokers Accounts Up 31%
- Daily Average Revenue Trades rose 25% yearly to 4.3M, with client accounts reaching 4.7M.
- Client equity rises 38% yearly to $789 billion, while margin loans and credit balances grow strongly.
Wednesday, 01/04/2026 | 16:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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