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“Most Traders Are Short-Term Greedy and Long-Term Stupid,” Saxo CEO on Retail Investors
- Kim Fournais said AI will affect all banking jobs, and banks combining data with oversight will benefit most.
- Energy tech will reduce costs and increase independence; clean energy is long-term.
Monday, 05/01/2026 | 13:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former eToro Risk Executive Joins Axi as Broker Adds 150 Crypto Contracts
- Sotiris Karagiorgis spent six years at Crowe Cyprus in audit and assurance leadership roles.
- Meanwhile, the firm retains John Stones as ambassador and partners with Man City, Man City Women, Esporte Clube Bahia, and Girona FC.
Friday, 02/01/2026 | 12:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
New Hong Kong License Enables Doo Money Lender to Operate Alongside CFD Subsidiary
- License supports Doo Group’s integrated financial services, including brokerage and wealth management.
- The firm obtains a license to offer personal, mortgage, and corporate loans.
Wednesday, 31/12/2025 | 10:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Sponsors Djurgårdens IF as Nordic Stock Access Expands for Retail Clients
- First non-Nordic fintech offers real-time Nasdaq Nordic stock data, where retail participation increases to 10.6% in Q1 2025.
- The company expanded European sponsorships, including Nottingham Forest, AZ Alkmaar, and Women’s Premiership Rugby.
Tuesday, 30/12/2025 | 09:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“AI Highlights Existing Problems and Makes Them Bigger”: Insight at FMLS:25 on Data Challenges
- Panelists of “Secret Agent Deploying AI for Traders at Scale 1” warn over-reliance on AI risks errors; accuracy of data is essential for decision-making.
- Experimentation with AI tools is easier for retail and smaller firms than large institutions.
- Watch the full video interview from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Wednesday, 24/12/2025 | 17:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Retail Traders Are Just Scratching the Surface of AI,” FMLS:25 Panel on Broker Growth
- Panelists of “Your Broker’s Growth Is Elsewhere, 2026 Edition” debated AI’s impact on traders’ psychological and emotional challenges.
- Brokers see AI primarily as a retention and monetisation tool, rather than a performance enhancer.
- Watch the full video from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Monday, 22/12/2025 | 17:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iFOREX Adds Saudi and South Korean Equity CFDs as IPO Is Delayed
- The broker now offers CFDs on 13 Saudi-listed companies across multiple sectors.
- The firm expands European presence through football sponsorships with Ferencváros, Lech Poznań, and PSV Eindhoven.
Thursday, 18/12/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Fines Wonderinterest €100K, Operator of CFD Brokers Zetano and Investago
- The largest part of the fine, €50K, was imposed over “inadequate policies and unspecified target markets.”
- The regulator recently added 21 unauthorized websites, some of which mimic brokers.
Wednesday, 17/12/2025 | 16:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Nearly Two Decades, Sam Irwin Follows Former IG CEO to Crypto.com
- Irwin spent about 18 years at IG Group, ending as Head of Client Management, UK.
- The firm recently also hired former IG CEO Kevin Algeo amid regulated products and multi-regional CFDs.
Wednesday, 17/12/2025 | 11:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG CEO Joins Sportradar Board as Gaming Firm Eyes Entering Prediction Markets
- Sportradar plans US iGaming and prediction market expansion while keeping sports-focused products.
- Breon Corcoran, second-highest-paid CFD CEO, joins the firm as it tests iGaming in Brazil, eyes US expansion.
Monday, 15/12/2025 | 16:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Brokers Can Now Access Risk and Trading Solutions via Spotware and iSAM Securities
- Surge automates book management with routing review, client classification, and one-click changes.
- RADAR allows intraday risk monitoring, alerts, and detailed trading insights for brokers.
Monday, 15/12/2025 | 12:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Brokers Are to Update Policies Ahead of FCA Non Financial Misconduct Rules
- 95% of consultation respondents support publishing detailed guidance on staff behaviour standards.
- Industry observers note “only time will tell” if FCA will enforce directly or rely on firms.
Friday, 12/12/2025 | 16:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After 2021 Halt, Binance Prepares Perpetual Futures for Retail Stock Traders
- The API now provides access to TradFi-Perps agreements and trading session schedules.
- Coinbase is reportedly close to launching tokenized stock and prediction market offerings.
Friday, 12/12/2025 | 12:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Finalto Secures UAE Category 5 Licence as Conor Canny Becomes CEO MENA
- The firm recently migrated UK clients, consolidating under Financial Services, which impacted revenue and trading volumes.
- Canny worked at OPUS, Britannia Global Securities, and ADSS across MENA.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 17:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Older Traders Want Simplicity,” Panelist Says at FMLS:25 as Mobile Trading Reaches Around 80%
- Panel on “Trading Platforms in 2026: What Traders Want, What Brokers Need” highlighted AI demand, but brokers struggle to deliver instant usability.
- Brokers face cost pressure, driving automation over traditional call-center conversion.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 15:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors in France Get Access to Crypto ETNs Amid Tokenized SME Trading
- Crypto ETNs require four conditions, including sufficient market cap, high trading volume, no leverage, and regulated custody.
- The regulator warns crypto assets can fluctuate sharply and plans policy review in early 2027.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 12:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors Get Worldwide UAE Access with eToro as 56% Expect Market Rally
- The portfolio includes 20 UAE companies across banking, real estate, energy, utilities, telecoms, and logistics.
- It offers an average dividend yield of 3.75%, with some stocks yielding up to 7%.
Wednesday, 10/12/2025 | 11:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Bermuda Expansion, CMC Markets Sets Up Office in Warsaw
- The firm expands in Poland, citing “talent market and specialist expertise” as key advantages.
- Under its Bermuda licence, the company partnered with Sumsub and FYNXT to support client onboarding.
Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 17:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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