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In this guest editorial Andrew Saks, Chief Product Officer, TraderEvolution Global highlights the retail brokerage industry’s shift towards quality trading platforms and intuitive apps to attract genuine traders. This approach emphasizes user experience and quality over traditional lead generation and high acquisition costs, aiming for more comprehensive trading environments.

Expanding a startup into international markets is a milestone that many business owners aspire to achieve. It promises access to new customer bases, revenue streams, strategic partnerships, and exponential growth prospects for their business. However, global expansion is not without its challenges, and the decision to embark on it should not be taken lightly.

As stock exchanges defied the threat of a recession and cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence hogged headlines, the booming equity options market was the hidden story of 2023. With hyperscale cloud computing and an expanding global exchange infrastructure, new options trading revenue streams are driving a revolution in connectivity and speed in the financial services industry.

Cryptocurrencies are a story of offering what others could not. Crypto offered transparency. Crypto offered decentralized ownership and digital-native finance. Crypto offered everything that conventional finance could not — or would not — offer.

Web3, much like many pioneering technologies, is designed to enhance our lives. Most traditional financial institutions have already recognized that these technologies can complement their services and are actively exploring how to collaborate and incorporate Web3 into their activities.

AI technologies are increasingly making their path into the CFD Trading industry. For traders and decision makers alike, it is important to understand the relevant AI application areas, and how they can reshuffle market shares. AI can be a threat, but also holds great opportunities. Embracing the technology and staying active will be key.

In the modern era, there has been a significant shift towards digital banks as consumers move away from traditional banking systems. It is projected that around 216.8 million people will be using digital banks by 2025. Selecting the right bank to suit your specific needs can be a daunting task. To assist you in making an informed decision, Traders Union experts have compiled a list of the top 10 digital banks in Australia.