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FCA Reports £75M CFD Loss for 90K Retail Investors at One Firm Promoted by Finfluencers
- According to the regulator, CFD rules protect 400K investors yearly, providing £267M–£451M in value.
- The regulator blocked 1.6K websites, removed 50 apps, and targeted over 1.5K finfluencers.
Thursday, 30/10/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Inside Bank of England’s Warning: AI Valuations Echo Dotcom Era, But With Real Revenue
- Paul Golden explores how AI-linked capital spending is distorting macro trends – and why power, water, and hype may prove limiting factors.
- High-profile US credit defaults have prompted the BoE to examine systemic risks in private credit.
- UK pension funds commit £50 billion to private assets over five years, seeking higher returns despite uneven growth.
Wednesday, 29/10/2025 | 10:11 GMT by
Paul Golden
“Prop Frauds Result from Industry Gaps, Traders Stay Coordinated”: iFX EXPO Asia 2025 Enters Final Day
- The event features panels on trading, fintech, AI, cybersecurity, and retail trends at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 2.
- “New prop markets have bad elements, but the best remains,” panelist says.
Tuesday, 28/10/2025 | 02:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Doo Group Prepares to Leave Limassol Office Amid Global Restructure
- The group’s “D Prime” arm appears to be vacating one of its two Limassol offices following recent staff layoffs.
- “Doo Group is realigning its operational structure and extends its sincere appreciation to all team members for their dedication over the years,” the group said.
Monday, 27/10/2025 | 15:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Digital Nomads Get Option as bunq Expands to the US with FINRA Broker-Dealer Approval
- The firm expands to the US to offer stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.
- The company reaches 20M users, updates its app, and launches flexible EU crypto staking with Kraken.
Monday, 27/10/2025 | 06:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Exposure Can Be Valued If Bought Outright”: iFX EXPO Asia 2025 Kicks Off in Hong Kong
- More than 100 speakers and 1,600 companies cover trading and fintech developments.
- Panels cover AI, stablecoins, commodities, fintech partnerships, APAC trends, and cybersecurity.
Monday, 27/10/2025 | 02:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The Five Pitfalls a New Chief Compliance Officer Should Avoid in the First 3 Months
- New CCOs must listen, build trust, and collaborate, not enforce compliance alone, to achieve success.
- Technology is mission-critical because manual processes overwhelm compliance teams; rigid or lax approaches reduce effectiveness.
Thursday, 23/10/2025 | 13:49 GMT by
Jamie Hoyle
Manchester City Star Remains Axi Ambassador Following Its Fiat Crypto Derivatives Launch
- The broker maintains football club partnerships with Man City, Bahia, and Girona FC.
- Fiat-settled crypto contracts aim to address regulatory concerns on transparency.
Thursday, 23/10/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK Stamp Duty Debate Highlights Tension Between Market Growth and Public Finances
- Paul Golden also explores how retail investors mistakenly treated DATs as direct Bitcoin exposure - losing a collective $17 billion in the process.
- And why are EU fund managers and asset management firms frustrated?
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 09:34 GMT by
Paul Golden
CFD Broker IG Singapore Plans Multi Asset Trading Expansion Under New CEO
- CEO Gavin Chia plans expansion beyond CFDs, The Business Times, Singapore reports.
- The firm plans gradual expansion, potentially adding cryptos after acquiring Independent Reserve.
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 06:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FTMO, Instant Funding Begin Using Spotware Demo Accounts for Prop Firms on cTrader
- New accounts provide time-limited trials for competitions and lead conversion.
- Accounts can be issued via cTrader Admin or API and accessed on all platforms with full features.
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 05:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FXPrimus Raises Gold Leverage as OANDA Flags Volatility Amid Precious Metals Surge
- US-China trade tensions drive market volatility, including stocks and cryptocurrencies.
- Gold hits $4,379, up about 62 percent year to date, while silver rises to $54, up roughly 87 percent.
Friday, 17/10/2025 | 12:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers’ Ask IBKR Allows Retail, Advisor Portfolio Queries in Natural Language
- Clients can review metrics by benchmarks, timeframes, and accounts via Client, Advisor, and Desktop portals.
- Ask IBKR integrates with PortfolioAnalyst for access to fundamentals and tax details.
Wednesday, 15/10/2025 | 17:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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