12:00 pm UTC, August 21, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
IG launches trading on Ethereum
From today, retail traders that are customers of IG Group will be able to trade the ethereum cryptocurrency
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1:33 pm UTC, August 17, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
HotForex now offering Bitcoin trading
Prominent retail FX broker HotForex has added the popular digital currency to its tradable instruments – so traders can now buy and sell Bitcoin.
1:22 pm UTC, August 17, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
ATON today announced the launch of the Autochartist service to their clients
“We are honored to welcome ATON, an established and leading firm, to our community. With ATON’s focus being client driven and keeping up with technological advancements, this is a true win-win integration.” – Ilan Azbel, CEO, Autochartist
11:38 pm UTC, August 16, 2017. By Maria Nikolova
GAIN Capital to offer $80 million of Convertible Senior Notes
GAIN Capital plans to use a portion of the net proceeds of the offering to repay outstanding indebtedness and the balance for general corporate purposes, which may include strategic acquisitions and share repurchases.
8:10 pm UTC, August 16, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Brexit’s effect on international trading
Godi Financial is one example of a specialist company who are effectively supporting SMEs – helping them to put in place appropriate currency hedging strategies while also reducing all the costs associated with FX transactions – a service that banks and traditional FX brokers have been lacking to provide.
9:37 pm UTC, August 15, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Financial Commission certifies trading platform provided by Umstel
The Financial Commission conducted its rigorous review of Umstel’s trading platform, to ensure they met the technical information requirements of the Commission’s technology certification evaluation process.
4:00 pm UTC, August 15, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Amana Capital launches TradeCaptain.com
Building on the success of its former Arabic research and educational portal, Souqelmal.com, the new portal will be Amana’s global educational arm, reaching a wide audience from different countries.
3:23 pm UTC, August 15, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
LMAX veteran Scott Moffat appointed Managing Director for APAC, based in Singapore
In the context of regulatory changes and the recently launched FX Global Code of Conduct, the appointment comes at the time when more and more clients need access to firm liquidity and require transparent, precise, consistent execution.
7:31 pm UTC, August 11, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Saxo Bank raises margin requirements to mitigate geopolitical risk
“We have decided to raise margin requirements on a range of instruments to ensure prudent protection of clients in the event of further escalation of tensions around North Korea’s nuclear programme” – Claus Nielsen, Head of Markets, Saxo Bank
9:55 am UTC, August 9, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
New advanced automation options for AxiTrader clients
Mirror Trader software allows for following and copying successful traders
11:53 pm UTC, August 8, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
IronFX successfully concludes agreement to raise US$100 million from strategic family office investor
IronFX is aiming to use the funds to further expand its global footprint.
5:56 pm UTC, August 8, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
IS Risk Analytics to offer exclusive Bitcoin price stream
Bitcoin price feed now available 24 hours/day 5.5 days/week
10:33 am UTC, August 8, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Euronext to Renew Agreement for Derivatives Clearing with LCH SA and Become a Minority Shareholder
Euronext will swap its current 2.3% stake in LCH Group for an 11.1% stake in LCH SA, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions
12:35 pm UTC, August 7, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Leverate’s new CEO: Yasha Polyakov appointed to lead the company forward
With a vast array of experience in the FinTech and FX trading industries, Yasha Polyakov assumes the lead position at broker technology solutions provider Leverate
1:57 pm UTC, August 4, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Hotforex Launches Autochartist to Its Global Customer Base
One of Cyprus’ most prominent FX brokerages, HotForex, has today launched the Autochartist service to its international customer base, aligning itself with the world’s most renowned automated system for identifying potential trade opportunities
3:19 pm UTC, August 2, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Peter Leontiades, Studio Manager and Video Producer leaves easyMarkets after 8 years
Peter Leontiades, Studio Manager and Video Producer of 8 years, leaves retail Forex titans easyMarkets to enter the freelance world and set-up his own production house
2:37 pm UTC, August 2, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Leverate embraces Bitcoin, Ripple and Litecoin as SIRIXCrypto is launched today
Leverate announces the launch of a new web trading platform dedicated to Cryptocurrencies.
6:14 pm UTC, July 28, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Pepperstone launches email trading with Autochartist’s new Trade Now functionality.
Leading online Forex and CFD Broker, Pepperstone, has announced the launch of the Autochartist service to their clients. In…
7:30 pm UTC, July 27, 2017. By Andrew Saks-McLeod
Lars Holst Becomes Chairman in Board Level Changes at CFH Clearing
Lars Holst, a co-founder of CFH Clearing, has been instrumental in CFH Clearing’s success to date and the development of its market leading liquidity, clearing and technology.
