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“Use Tech, but Keep the Human Element”: Octa Analyst at FMAS:25 Highlights AI Limits in Trading
- With 82% of South African traders scammed, Mj Givens Kgasi called for mentorship, regulation, and integrity.
- He emphasized education and preparation as CFD markets face lasting volatility and rising retail participation.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 15:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Applies New Tech to Handle 3,200% More Financial Promotions Reviewed in Three Years
- The regulator removes over 50 apps, including from Google Play, and suspends 1,600 websites.
- Over 1,500 firms had their authorisations cancelled, a 20% rise from 2023.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 15:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Lowers Deposit Limit Before ID Check: Will It Impact CFD Brokers’ Client Onboarding?
- Firms must verify clients within 15 days or terminate the business relationship.
- The regulator warns firms to avoid overusing delayed verification; funds only freeze if suspicious activity reported.
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 10:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
TradeStation Becomes First Broker to Enable Equities and Options Trading on TipRanks Platform
- The integration merges TradeStation’s brokerage tools with TipRanks’ data-driven insights for informed trading.
- Recently, NAGA and CMC Invest also integrated TipRanks’ research tools to support retail investors.
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 | 13:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Bonds in Europe, Revolut Brings “Tax-Efficient Stock Investing” to UK Retail Investors
- The firm’s new ISA allows UK customers to invest from £1, while EEA users can access bonds starting at €100.
- Recently, the company has agreed to acquire Banco Cetelem, entering Argentina’s banking market with a local license.
Tuesday, 08/07/2025 | 11:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Even Five Good Trades in a Row Can Be Dangerous”: Inside FMAS:25’s Trading Success Panel
- The panel at Trading Psychology vs Strategy advises: “Losses are lessons; the real win is staying consistent.”
- Social media fuels herd mentality and shapes trading strategy, the panel warns.
Monday, 07/07/2025 | 13:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Webull UK CEO Warns of “Disturbing Evolution” in Pump and Dump Scams Targeting Retail Investors
- Fraudsters hack accounts and spread false tips on WhatsApp and Telegram, causing stock crashes and losses.
- Cases in the US and Australia reveal the exploitation of thinly traded stocks, causing victims to lose savings.
Monday, 07/07/2025 | 11:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Swissquote Secures Full Ownership of Yuh After Four Years, Buying Out PostFinance’s 50% Stake
- The company has acquired full ownership of the digital platform, which is valued at CHF 180 million.
- Yuh has grown to over 342K accounts and reported its first annual profit of CHF 1.7 million in 2024.
Friday, 04/07/2025 | 16:58 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
MFSA’s 4-Year Review Reveals Market Abuse Risks and Control Gaps Among CFD Brokers
- Gaps in systems, reporting, and staff training put CFD platforms at risk of breaching market abuse rules.
- The findings indicate regulatory attention on CFD firms with significant retail flow and algorithmic trading activity.
Thursday, 03/07/2025 | 09:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Like Banks and Crypto Platforms, This CFD Broker Responds to Cyber Threats with Graduate Training
- XM launches 12-month cybersecurity graduate program to address rising digital risks in fintech.
- HSBC and Australian crypto platform Swyftx invest in early-career cybersecurity talent through training programs.
Wednesday, 02/07/2025 | 16:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFI Continues Its Sports Bet in the Middle East: Partners with UAE’s Largest Indoor Arena
- The company will run a fan activation space and use a premium hospitality suite.
- Etihad Arena, located on Yas Island, hosts concerts, sports events, and cultural programs.
Wednesday, 02/07/2025 | 10:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Broker Starts Construction on GTC Tower, Its Own Headquarters in Dubai
- The firm operates globally with nearly 1M serviced traders and over $300B in monthly volumes.
- Few brokers in the UAE have undertaken comparable infrastructure projects, the company stated.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 | 15:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
11 Year Dispute Ends over €705K CySEC Fine Against Marfin Bank’s Former Chairman
- Andreas Vgenopoulos was found responsible for signing inaccurate financial reports and non-compliant prospectuses.
- He died in 2016, but legal proceedings continued through the liquidator of his estate.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 | 10:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Once Meant for Institutions, Retail Traders Can Now Analyse Liquidity with dxFeed and ATAS
- The heatmap tool helps identify support and resistance, liquidity clusters, and institutional activity.
- Traders connect their dxFeed subscription with ATAS to use the DOM Levels indicator and view historical data.
Monday, 30/06/2025 | 15:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK CFD and FX Traders Fall to 167K, but Activity Hits Five-Year High
- The number of active UK leverage traders declined by 3.5% in 2025, down from 173K.
- Dormancy rates among previously active traders fell to a five-year low, according to Investment Trends’ 2025 report.
Monday, 30/06/2025 | 11:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trump’s ‘Rare Earth Deal’ with China Moves Financial Markets Ahead of July Deadline
- U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed the agreement, part of broader talks before the July 9 deadline.
- U.S. and Asian-Pacific markets rose following the announcement, reflecting expectations of better US-China trade relations.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 17:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Reports 209 Consumer Duty Allegations Among 2,684 Whistleblowing Claims
- The regulator received 1,131 reports in 2024/25, generating 2,684 allegations and 908 actions.
- Several cases led to FCA interventions, including reviews and changes in sales practices over Consumer Duty concerns.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 14:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers' Chair Calls 24H Trading “Irreversible”; Lightspeed Makes Its Move
- Overnight trading grows in Asia and Middle East; Interactive Brokers expects 30% volume increase.
- Citadel Securities and others remain cautious about 24-hour trading due to regulatory concerns.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 12:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFDs Brokers Are to Adjust as CySEC Moves Away from Excel Reporting
- Two new circulars for CIFs introduce changes affecting both prudential and quarterly statistics.
- The regulator moves toward XBRL adoption, sets deadlines for new quarterly data submissions.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 10:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Webull Broke Up with Crypto, But Coinbase Sparks the Return in Brazil
- After halting global crypto services in 2023, Webull reintroduces digital asset trading on its main platform.
- Brazilian users gain 24/7 access to popular cryptocurrencies including BTC and ETH.
Thursday, 26/06/2025 | 14:39 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Exegy Launches Nexus for Institutions; Retail Brokers Could Benefit Down the Chain
- Nexus processes data in under 3 microseconds and may help reduce data center costs for institutional liquidity providers.
- The firm recently partnered with BMLL to support OPRA data integration for U.S. equity options trading.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 16:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
"I Blew Up Three Retail Accounts": Scope Markets SA CEO Shares Hard Trading Lessons at FMAS:25
- “You need to decide—do you want to be right, or do you want to make money?” Robert Van Eyden.
- Funded accounts offer opportunity but also risk; he advised caution, discipline, and consistent withdrawals.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 13:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Webull UK Traders Can Now Use TradingView to Trade US Shares
- The users can link their accounts on TradingView and trade without leaving the platform.
- Recently, the firm partnered with Upvest to enable fractional trading of London-listed stocks and ETFs starting from £1.
Monday, 23/06/2025 | 17:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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