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“Little Margin for Error”: Firms See MAS Enforcement as Market-Wide Lesson
- Industry seeks predictability: clear compliance thresholds, faster licensing, harmonised rules, and playbooks for emerging digital assets.
- Consultation and stakeholder feedback “remain central” to MAS policy and rule implementation.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 05:44 GMT by
Paul Golden
eToro Brings 24/5 Trading to Selected Smart Portfolios, Including BigTech and Magnificent-7
- Recurring copy feature allows automatic investments for eligible Smart Portfolios.
- The firm also extends trading hours to Four-Horsemen and Buybacks Smart Portfolios.
Wednesday, 28/01/2026 | 10:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
RoboMarkets Executives Exit Post-Soviet Projects, Sell Their Stakes
- Konstantin Rashap stepped down as Chief Business Officer of the CySEC-regulated entity, according to Finance Magnates RU.
- Yaroslav Karpovich joined Robo group in 2015, contributing to regional expansion and media activities.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 15:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Firms Gain New Tools as FPFX Acquires BullRush and Integrates Gamified Technology
- Paid-entry competitions, educational challenges, and community features will be integrated.
- FPFX Tech previously partnered with Acuity Trading, integrating the Research Terminal into PropAccount.com.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 11:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Markets.com Names New Head of Compliance After eToro and FOREX.com Stints
- Giorgos Stylianou also brings retail market experience from previous roles at LCG, Shares, and EXCA Prime.
- The firm’s Cyprus entity recently appointed Andreas Kyriacou as CEO and Managing Director.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 10:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“The US Is Still Our Core, Asia Is Where Growth Happens”: How Singapore Family Offices Balance Scale and Opportunity
- Private equity and private credit dominate alternative investment allocations among Singapore-based family offices.
- Geopolitical tensions and market scale influence reduced exposure to China and smaller APAC markets.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 08:02 GMT by
Paul Golden
Capital.com Appoints Former IG and FXCM Executive as Head of Compliance in South Africa
- Prishani Maheeph-Moonsamy spent over five years in compliance roles at Nedbank.
- The appointment follows IG Group’s decision to wind down its onshore South Africa business.
Monday, 26/01/2026 | 16:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders to Access a Single Platform as Trade Nation Brings TD365 Under Its Brand
- Regulatory status remains unchanged; the company keeps FCA and other international licences.
- The company recently appointed a Chief Marketing Officer, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer.
Monday, 26/01/2026 | 11:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
As SGX FX Expands Its Network, ADSS Joins to Increase Its EMEA FX Reach
- The broker joins SGX FX as a market maker and buy-side participant in EMEA FX.
- Meanwhile, BBVA, a Spanish bank, partners with SGX FX to provide Latin American currency pricing via the NY4 engine.
Monday, 26/01/2026 | 09:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IC Markets’ Prop Trading Arm Appoints Former NAGA and FunderPro Executive as GM
- Petros Kalaitzis also brings experience from Tools for Brokers, The Trading Pit, and Tickmill.
- Meanwhile, IC Markets has become sponsor of tennis player Alexei Popyrin and Haas F1 Team forex partner.
Friday, 23/01/2026 | 12:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After 32 Years, Saxo’s Second Employee Marks Final Day as Director for Nordic VIPs
- Thomas Dam served as Senior Manager and later Director, overseeing Nordic VIPs and ultra-wealth clients at the firm.
- In December last year, Saxo Bank reported serving 1.5 million clients.
Thursday, 22/01/2026 | 15:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Rostro Appoints Group Strategy Chief as It Expands into Digital Assets and Investment Services
- Sam Steele moves from Scope Prime, the group’s institutional arm, where he was Chief Investment Officer.
- Rostro has secured a UAE Category 5 license to offer brokerage and trading services in the Gulf region.
Thursday, 22/01/2026 | 12:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Belgian Investors Lose €23.4M as WhatsApp Scams and Crypto Fraud Surge in H2 2025
- FSMA warns against 240 fraudulent entities as older Dutch-speaking investors lose heavily.
- Crypto fraud dominates Belgian reports, trading platforms account for over €10.5M lost.
Thursday, 22/01/2026 | 10:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trump Offers Greenland Talks as US Stock Market Rebounds Despite Tariff Risks
- US president said he would not use force to acquire Greenland, easing some immediate market concerns.
- He threatened tariffs of up to 25% on eight European countries if they block a US deal on Greenland.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 16:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker Valbury Launches US Stock Trading Service Using Alpaca Infrastructure
- The firm uses Alpaca’s OmniSub technology for back-office and trade management.
- The launch comes after Alpaca partnered with Gotrade and others to offer U.S. stock trading in Southeast Asia.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 12:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former FXTRADING.com and Ditto CEO Launches Platform Addressing Trading Biases
- Michael Berman previously founded Signal2Noise, a research portal focused on global macro markets.
- Ditto Trade acquired by FXTRADING.com in 2022 offering multi-asset copy-trading.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 10:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ATFX MENA Ex-Marketing Head Returns to MultiBank as Chief of Business Operations
- Johny Giacaman’s past roles include MultiBank CMO and Shock Middle East CEO.
- The firm recently hired a Chief Product and Growth Officer amid Middle East leadership adjustments.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 16:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former Squared Financial Executive Joins Equiti as Chief Market Strategist
- Noureldeen Al-Hammoury, former strategist at Market.com, ADS Securities, Amana Capital, FBS, and Squared Financial, now joins Equiti.
- Earlier, the group named Sartaj Singh CTO, Rick Fulton CRO, and Sean Hong CFO.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 14:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Investors in Singapore Gain US$10 Access to US Stocks through Trust Bank and Saxo
- Since November last year, 10K Trust App users joined; 45% have made fractional trades.
- Saxo has launched standalone margin accounts, letting Singapore traders separate leveraged positions.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 13:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Rakuten Securities Adds Pre-Market, After-Hours US Trading and Beginner Margin Service
- 24X US Holdings investment supports near-24-hour trading access for Japanese investors.
- The company’s Raku-Raku Shinbin is a “beginner-friendly”, “risk-reduced” margin trading service.
Tuesday, 20/01/2026 | 10:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
22% of UK Traders Expect Poor Market Performance This Year Eyeing US and Asia Instead
- Autumn Budget and taxes weigh on UK investor sentiment, CMC survey finds.
- 43% of respondents predict the US as the top 2026 market, followed by the Far East at 26%, and Japan at 11%.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 11:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Following Profit Cuts and Trading Limits, Prop Firm FundingTicks Begins Winding Down
- CEO previously said over US$220M paid out, defending FundingTicks amid backlash over profit cuts and limits.
- In 2024, the prop trading industry saw 80–100 closures, falling pass rates, and market consolidation.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 09:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Nearly a Decade Abroad, UTrade Chief Analyst Is Extradited to Israel Over Binary Options Case
- Roy Cuzin left Israel after questioning in 2016 and was arrested in Mexico in July last year.
- Israeli prosecutors allege UTrade misled about 600 investors between 2012 and 2015.
Sunday, 18/01/2026 | 16:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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