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Fixed-Fee Subscription Model Eliminates Brokers’ Revenue Risks, but Is It Sustainable?
- Subscription models with a fixed fee can reduce uncertainty around FX broker technology pricing.
- Smaller firms could use this approach to attract cost-conscious traders, but scaling can be an issue.
Monday, 11/11/2024 | 13:04 GMT by
Paul Golden
Unregulated FX Brokers Offer High Leverage and Low Fees, but Can Benefits Outweigh Risks?
- Anecdotal evidence suggests that the number of unregulated FX derivatives trading platforms is growing.
- Venues operating outside regulatory scrutiny avoid millions of dollars a year in compliance costs.
Thursday, 07/11/2024 | 15:03 GMT by
Paul Golden
OTC Derivatives vs ETPs: Which Is a Better Revenue Generator for CFDs Brokers?
- XTB highlights growing demand for exchange-traded instruments across CEE and MENA.
- OTC derivatives business revenues climb at StoneX on the back of a significant increase in the number of contacts.
- Growth in options and futures volumes contribute to commission revenue at Interactive Brokers.
Wednesday, 25/09/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
CMC Markets Surpasses Plus500: FY24 Per Client Revenue Hits £4,685
- According to the company's latest annual results, despite a drop in active traders, the broker increased per-client revenue.
- Increased focus on institutional, high-value retail clients expected to boost revenues further.
Tuesday, 06/08/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
Plus500 Leaves Competitors Behind with $3,115 in Revenue Per Client
- Finance Magnates has delved into the recent financial results of the Israeli broker to dissect through different parameters.
- Revenue per client remained strong last year as a drop in overall income was matched by a fall in the number of active customers.
Tuesday, 04/06/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
Interactive Brokers Cashes in on US Interest Rate Surge
- Analyzing the annual results, Interactive Brokers saw 42% increase in total revenue, outpacing IG (5%), Saxo (11%), and Fidelity (12%).
- Expanding into global markets, Nasdaq Copenhagen and the Prague Stock Exchange were added to the list of tradable options.
Tuesday, 14/05/2024 | 12:52 GMT by
Paul Golden
T+1 Securities Settlement Looms: Why Automating FX Processes Becomes Key in Managing Risks
- With weeks before the US moves to T+1 securities settlement, the challenge of simultaneously executing equity and currency trades persists.
- Market analysts are concerned that transaction funding dependent on FX settlement might not occur in time.
Tuesday, 07/05/2024 | 15:37 GMT by
Paul Golden
Pitfalls of "Herd Behavior" in Investing: Insights from the Super Wealthy
- In an interview with Finance Magnates, Investment expert Salvatore Buscemi cautioned against blindly conforming to the crowd's investment decisions.
- Buscemi underscored the significance of investing in one's potential through networking.
Thursday, 21/03/2024 | 17:00 GMT by
Paul Golden
Size Still Matters in Investment Product Accessibility
- The average cost of retail investment products is falling across the EU, but there is a disparity in accessibility cost.
- Although ETFs are growing in popularity, retail demand for actively managed funds persists.
Monday, 05/02/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Paul Golden
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