The state of retail FX: An in-depth debate

Where are we going? In the highly competitive electronic trading world, how can the entire business evolve, be more sustainable, and create an environment in which companies offering diversified services can prosper. What is being done right, and what is being overlooked, and how can brokers, technology vendors, marketing specialists and ancillary service providers adapt […]

state of retail FX

Where are we going?

In the highly competitive electronic trading world, how can the entire business evolve, be more sustainable, and create an environment in which companies offering diversified services can prosper.

What is being done right, and what is being overlooked, and how can brokers, technology vendors, marketing specialists and ancillary service providers adapt rapidly to an ever-changing landscape which is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation?

Most importantly, how can the increasing demands of a global client base be met?

Andrew Saks-McLeod speaks to senior industry executive Paul Orford at Epsilon in Limassol Marina, which is at the center of the retail FX industry heartlands of Limassol, Cyprus, to debate this in great detail.

Photograph: Limassol Marina, Cyprus. Copyright FinanceFeeds

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