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UK Investors Get 5% Cashback When Opening First IG Account Before This Year End
- Promotion applies to first trades above £50 and portfolios maintained January–March next year.
- The broker recently launched in Singapore, offering 3% interest on shares and ETFs.
Monday, 24/11/2025 | 12:55 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Capital.com Builds Bulgaria Customer Service Hub: Crypto Demand Rises 54%, FX Falls in Q3
- The broker increases Sofia headcount and invests €5M in Bulgaria.
- In Q3, the firm reported FX and commodities declined 17.1% and 12.2%, reflecting seasonal trends.
Monday, 24/11/2025 | 09:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Brokers See Lower Costs: FCA Updates Reporting for 7 Billion Trades
- The regulator aims to save £100M by adjusting MiFID transaction reporting requirements.
- Changes include removing FX derivatives, 6M financial instruments from reporting requirements.
Friday, 21/11/2025 | 13:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Fake Tax Emails Land in CMC Markets Accounts of Wealthy Aussie Investors
- Many phishing attempts are detected and blocked by MailGuard AU before reaching users.
- Emails use CMC branding, legal disclaimers, and legitimate-looking tax language for credibility.
Thursday, 20/11/2025 | 14:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Spotware Brings cTrader to Vault Markets as TeamForce Supports Brokers’ Onboarding
- The broker offers MT4 and MT5 and also supports trading across African multi-asset CFDs.
- TeamForce integration enables automated onboarding and account management for cTrader brokers.
Thursday, 20/11/2025 | 10:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokers Clash Over UK Savings: eToro Launches Cash ISA, but IG Pushes Restrictions
- Dan Moczulski, eToro’s UK MD, says Cash ISA suits savers waiting for the “right investment opportunity.”
- IG criticizes Cash ISAs, claiming they weaken UK equity markets.
Wednesday, 19/11/2025 | 09:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors Get Private Company Investment Access via Trade Republic
- Clients can now invest in private companies, diversifying beyond ETFs and public shares.
- The firm manages over €150 billion across 18 European markets and serves more than 10 million customers.
Tuesday, 18/11/2025 | 11:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Appoints Three Board Members Following 54% Third Quarter Trading Increase
- The broker appoints Federico Cirulli, David Haglund, and Prema Varadhan to board.
- September trading reached USD 625 billion, with CFI reporting Q3 total of USD 1.55 trillion.
Tuesday, 18/11/2025 | 08:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“I Want Warren Buffett to Comment on My Portfolio,” eToro CEO Says on AI in Retail Trading
- Yoni Assia says AI can give retail investors hedge-fund-level insights.
- eToro reported modest Q3 growth, driven by crypto, adds users, explores prediction markets, and buyback.
Tuesday, 18/11/2025 | 06:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UFC and Zuffa Boxing First to Add Polymarket Prediction to Live Broadcasts
- Polymarket becomes first official brand partner of Zuffa Boxing, launching January.
- Prediction markets gain traction as Polymarket and Kalshi record over $7.4 billion in October trades.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 14:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why CFD Brokers Are Rethinking Funding and Adapting to Instant Payments
- Bank-based payments minimize friction and support repeat investments on CFD platforms.
- Digital-native investors expect real-time funding; CFD brokers need to provide it to maintain engagement.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 12:35 GMT by
Lena Hackelöer
FCA Flags CFD Firms for Inconsistent Charges and Poor Consumer Protections
- The regulator will engage firms directly and take action against those not meeting standards.
- "Consumer Duty sets higher protection as CFDs remain complex and risky for investors," FCA says.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 11:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
South Korean Retail Investors Gain Access to US Stocks Through Webull and Meritz
- Meritz clients gain entry to U.S. markets via Webull’s platform and Apex Fintech link.
- In 2024, Webull engaged with South Korea’s FSS to gain approval as the first foreign retail trading platform.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 15:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former Trading 212 COO Launches Fractional Shares and Commission Free Trading to Retail Traders
- The platform supports fractional shares from €1, real-time data, and advanced analytics.
- XTB offers fractional shares and ETFs in Europe, while ActivTrades provides zero-commission shares and fractional trading.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 12:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA and MAS Collaboration on AI Begins Amid Growing Broker Integration
- Regulators in the UK and Singapore to Jointly Test AI Tools and Share Insights.
- Brokers increasingly use AI for investor tools; Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, CMC Markets adopt new solutions.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 10:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
SoFi First US Bank to Offer Retail Crypto Trading Under New Rules Ahead of Morgan Stanley, Schwab
- OCC and FDIC clarify banks can offer crypto custody and execution services.
- US banks eye stablecoin use for loans and payments under new federal framework.
Tuesday, 11/11/2025 | 15:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Launches Public Token Sales for US Retail with Monad; Monthly Offerings Planned
- Monad’s MON tokens, sold at $0.025 each, will later appear on Coinbase’s listing roadmap.
- Long-term holders prioritized; Monad mainnet launches in late November with early-user airdrop.
Monday, 10/11/2025 | 16:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The UK’s Investment Conundrum: Can Retail Save the Day?
- The Leeds Reform aims to revitalize UK markets but its real-world impact is still unclear.
- The UK is trying to foster an investment mentality, results remain limited amid pressures.
- Fintechs, brokers can support with accessible, low-cost platforms and financial education.
Monday, 10/11/2025 | 14:24 GMT by
Louis Parks
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