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Robinhood UK Launches Stocks & Shares Product Amid eToro Launch and ISA Debate
- Survey shows UK savers prioritise growth and inflation protection over minimising loss risk.
- Awareness of non-cash ISA options remains low, especially Lifetime and Innovative Finance ISAs.
Monday, 16/02/2026 | 11:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Weekly Update: Pepperstone Crypto Launch; European CFD Shift; Plus500 Deposits Surge
- ISO 20022 migration hits 97% adoption; brokers face workflow, validation, and operational adjustments.
- Bithumb mistakenly credits $40B BTC; recovers 99.7%; pledges stronger verification, AI monitoring.
Saturday, 14/02/2026 | 04:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iFX EXPO Dubai Recap: Regulation, Gold, AI, and Retail Traders Shape Market Stability
- Discussions highlighted stablecoins, Digital Dirham, and AI, showing markets moving toward infrastructure and measured outcomes.
- Trading losses, order flow understanding, and macro risk management framed the event’s focus on sustainable operations.
Friday, 13/02/2026 | 14:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Top Traders Watch Money Flow, Not Strategies”: iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 Enters Final Day
- Dubai World Trade Centre hosts two days of iFX EXPO sessions, starting with a Welcome Party at Bla Bla Beach Club.
- Panels address regulation, execution, tokenization, and resilience at iFX EXPO Dubai’s final day.
Thursday, 12/02/2026 | 06:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Losses Are the Only Certainty in Trading”: iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 Kicks Off Exhibitions and Sessions
- Yesterday’s welcome party is followed today by panels, the UF Awards, and the launch party.
- InvestingLive launches online investingLive Academy offering structured trading courses led by market professionals.
Wednesday, 11/02/2026 | 06:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Rebranding, Alchemy Markets Integrates TFB Technology into Trading Infrastructure
- The Broker Integrates Trade Processor to Automate Liquidity, Risk Management, and Regulatory Reporting.
- Tools for Brokers provides Trade Processor, PAMM module, and Toolbox solutions for brokers, hedge funds, and prop firms.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 10:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“A Modest but Steady Expansion”: Dual-Listing Plans and ETF Inflows Lift Singapore’s Equity Market
- Singapore's 2025 IPO rebound was fuelled by a S$2 billion surge in real estate listings.
- ETF flows into stocks hit their highest level since 2021, reflecting increased institutional activity.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 08:44 GMT by
Paul Golden
CFD Broker SBCFX Joins Financial Commission, Offers Clients Dispute Platform Access
- Approved Financial Commission member offers clients up to €20K complaint protection.
- Other firms recently approved are Monstrade, RA Prime, FP Markets, OneRoyal, FXON, GTCFX, and Neex.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 11:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Rolls Out Vanilla Options to Japanese Retail Traders With Stocks, ETFs and CFDs to Follow
- New vanilla options offer daily, weekly, or monthly expiries with no trading fees.
- The new options launch covers FX, stock indexes, commodities, and volatility indexes.
Monday, 09/02/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Japan CEO Leaves After Seven Years Citing "Time for a New Leader"
- Tomoharu Furuichi leaves IG Japan after expanding the OTC derivatives business “several times over.”
- The Japanese subsidiary has stopped offering crypto ETF CFDs after FSA guidance on overseas derivatives.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 16:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Capital Index UK Changes Name to Vantos Markets Following Tough Trading Year
- FCA-regulated CFD provider maintained operations despite consecutive net losses for second year running.
- The company reported pre-tax profit of £23K, net loss £18Kafter tax in 2024.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 14:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Launches Long-Term Thematic Portfolio Using Amundi ETFs for Retail Investors
- The firm also added 120 Amundi ETFs. The ETFs span multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and commodities.
- Most assets are in broad equities, and the portfolio’s minimum investment is $500.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 09:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Seacrest Ends Prop Trading After Integrating MyFundedFX, Shifts Focus to CFDs
- The firm is the first prop trading operation to fully transition to a broker-backed model.
- It will close all prop accounts and positions by this week, with refund instructions already issued.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 17:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Focused Equiti Group Enhances Deposits and Cross-Border Transfers with Checkout.com
- Partnership combines fraud prevention and acquiring tech to enhance Equiti’s payment services.
- The group recently partnered with TraderEvolution to expand asset classes and customise global trading platforms.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 11:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
With Two Stints at MultiBank, Marketing Executive Joins ANAX Capital as CMO and VP Operations
- Yazan Shakfeh led MultiBank Group’s global marketing team of over 80 for three years.
- The firm obtained a First Category license from the UAE SCA last year and has an initial capital of $8M.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 10:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Financial Commission Certifies iTech Software to Verify Technology Used by Brokers
- Certification confirms iTech technology is suitable for Forex, CFD, crypto, and NFT brokerages.
- Technology certification precedes potential Financial Commission membership for developers.
Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | 14:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Traders Who Requested Payouts Will Hear From Us Soon,” Says MFF CEO Murtuza Kazmi
- Kazmi addressed the trading community saying that MFF could not communicate with traders after its systems and servers were seized during the legal battle.
- Recently, in an exclusive interview with Finance Magnates, the CEO discussed the CFTC case, 2023 account freeze, and client payouts.
Monday, 02/02/2026 | 16:59 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
With CFD Brokers Showing Interest in Futures, NinjaTrader Extends Access for EU Retail Traders
- NinjaTrader plans further EU expansion, including France and Italy, later this year.
- Last year, the firm entered prop trading with NinjaTrader Prop and Tradovate Prop platforms.
Friday, 30/01/2026 | 12:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Adds DKK Accounts in Denmark After Expanding Nasdaq Nordic Data
- Danish users can avoid conversion fees when trading Copenhagen-listed stocks using DKK balances.
- The firm will soon allow crypto-to-DKK conversion and instant deposits via Open Banking.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 15:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Brokers Can Now Manage Client Engagement as DXtrade Mobile Integrates BrokerIQ
- The firm first integrated BrokerIQ in 2023; update extends CRM functionality to platforms.
- Recently, DXtrade partnered with TRAction to automate CFD trade reporting and cut manual transfers.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 11:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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