ETX Capital made waves Thursday by expanding its focus on technology by acquiring Ariel Communications – meanwhile, ThinkLiquidity’s Jeff Wilkins lends his insights on waning Liquidity and revenues for brokers.
Weekly Interviews
FXCM’s Tal Zohar Portends FX Broker Exodus after Israel’s New Edict
Tal Zohar, Chairman of Israel’s Trading Arena Association, a lobby group representing the financial trading industry, spoke with Forex Magnates about the new Israeli regulations and their ramifications on the industry. Read More Here
ThinkLiquidity’s Jeff Wilkins on Liquidity: Only the Strong Survive
Jeff Wilkins, Managing Director at ThinkLiquidity touches on one of the most destabilizing and crucial realities in today’s fx market, the ongoing drought of liquidity. Read More Here
Key Executive Moves
Senior FX Trader Thomas Richards Parts Ways with Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse has a key vacancy on its hands, following the recent departure of Thomas Richards, Director and Senior FX Options and Exotics Trader, ending his four-year stint with the group. Read More Here
BNP Paribus Fortifies Electronic Markets Team Ahead of Centric Launch
BNP Paribus has bolstered its Electronic Markets Team in London, adding Jean-Marc Friess, Michael Ferreol and Hugo Coppier, as the focus shifts towards the European launch of Centric, slated for October. Read More Here
Cantor Fitzgerald Adds Samir Hussein as Its Newest NY Head
American financial services provider, Cantor Fitzgerald, has named Samir Hussein as its newest Head of Internet and Media Investment Banking in a bid to garner greater exposure into digital media sectors across financial markets. Read More Here
In Case You Missed It
ETX Capital Focuses on Technology by Acquiring Ariel Communications
According to a company announcement by British CFD brokerage, ETX Capital, the firm is expanding its focus on technology by acquiring UK-based Ariel Communications. The move represents an effort by ETX to expand its scope to provide technological solutions. Read More Here
FXPro Launches New In-House Developed Web Trader for MT4 Customers
Expanding its list of in-house developed technologies, FXPro has launched a new webtrader to clients. The Trading Platform replaces their previous version, which was licensed from a 3rd party provider. Read More Here
