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Global Forex Brokers Rush into Japan, but Local Hiring Proves Difficult
- International firms like IG Group, Titan FX, and OANDA target Japan for growth opportunities.
- Japan’s FX sector currently has an estimated 25,000 professionals across trading, technology, compliance, and operations roles. Yet, companies often struggle to find candidates with both relevant FX experience and Japanese language skills.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 09:40 GMT by
Reece Pawsey
Prop Firms Get Faster CME Access via Tickblaze, Following Similar Plus500 and Topstep Deal
- CME futures integration allows Level 1 and Level 2 data access inside Tickblaze.
- Earlier, Devexperts added CME futures trading to DXtrade to meet demand from proprietary trading firms.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 16:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
TakeProfit Debuts Web-Based Algo Testing Platform as Market Set to Double by 2030
- The growth projection are based on forecasts from Fortune Business Insights, Grand View Research, Mordor Intelligence, and IMARC Group
- It comes amid a strong demand for automated trading technologies.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 14:22 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Over Half of Singapore CFD Traders Prefer One Platform: Brokers Race to Win Back Inactive Clients
- Brokers compete on service quality, pricing transparency, and technology as Singapore CFD activity grows.
- Traders in Singapore prioritise human accessibility, MAS regulation, platform stability, and execution quality.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 14:19 GMT by
Paul Golden
Retail Traders Are No Longer Buying Both: US Equity Share Hits 36%, Crypto Drops
- Altcoin activity declines as CME crypto volume rises 132%, reflecting institutional participation.
- Retail speculative interest shifts to high-growth stocks while altcoin trading volume falls sharply.
Friday, 06/03/2026 | 16:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
"Dubai Doesn’t Pause Easily": Missiles Hit City, but CFD and Crypto Firms Prioritize Resilience
- “Very calm here actually,” Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said, despite visible defense activity in Dubai.
- Industry observers detect no significant exits as firms reinforce operational resilience and continuity plans.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 16:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CMC Markets Begins 24/7 Blockchain Settlements with J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys
- Blockchain Deposit Accounts enable secure, continuous payment processing for institutional clients.
- Last year, J.P. Morgan launched JPM Coin, enabling 24/7 blockchain settlement via Kinexys on Base.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 12:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Axi Follows Pepperstone and IG with Direct 'Buy Crypto' Launch
- The firm launches Buy Crypto, allowing clients to buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies on its platform.
- Fiat-settled crypto perpetual contracts introduced last year reduce risk, improve transparency.
Wednesday, 04/03/2026 | 11:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iSAM Securities UK Unit Revenue Down 28% in 2025: Non-Operating Income Offsets Rising Costs
- Core operations generate £12.2m loss; non-operating income lifts pre-tax profit to £4.5m.
- Interest income falls 48%, but other income doubles, keeping overall profit positive.
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | 12:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Singapore CFD Traders Wake from ‘Hibernation’ as Volatility Drives Trading Return
- Commodities rank first in active positions due to significant gold and silver price movements.
- Traders prefer AI for decision intelligence, not automated signals, enhancing post-trade analytics.
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | 11:14 GMT by
Paul Golden
Interactive Brokers Sees Retail Trading Rise as Daily Trades Approach 4.4 Million in February
- Daily trades dip month on month, but annualized cleared DARTs per account remain 204.
- Retail client accounts hit 4.6 million in February, a 2% rise from January.
Monday, 02/03/2026 | 17:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokers Brace for EU Equity Transparency Changes in ESMA Annual Update
- New rules set liquidity, transaction, and tick-size thresholds for equities and equity-like instruments.
- EU firms prepare systems for identifiers, deferrals, and reporting under updated ESMA rules.
Friday, 27/02/2026 | 17:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
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