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Analysis
ESMA Affects the German FX Industry, GKFX UK Rebrands: Editor’s Pick
2019-05-19T12:13:16.000+02:00
Take a look at the top stories in the FX and crypto industries this past week.
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ActivTrades Reports 42% Drop in Trading Volume Post-ESMA
2019-05-16T11:05:20.000+02:00
The broker’s turnover and profit also took a hit in 2018.
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How has ESMA Changed the FX Industry in Germany?
2019-05-15T09:23:31.000+02:00
Germany is one of the largest FX markets in Europe - how has ESMA's measures changed the industry?
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Technology
TradeTech Expands 360 Solution to SMEs to Navigate Regulation
2019-05-14T10:03:51.000+02:00
TradeTech 360 SME was developed to help OTC FX and CFD firms to operate in an uncertain regulatory environment.
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Regulation
Austria's FMA Given Green Light to Make ESMA Rules Permanent
2019-05-13T12:02:51.000+02:00
ESMA has issued two positive opinions to the FMA’s proposed product intervention measures.
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Brokers
Net Profit for XTB Falls by 98.7% in Q1 of 2019
2019-05-10T08:07:38.000+02:00
Operating income and revenues were also down for the quarter.
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Brokers
ActivTrades Launches Cashback Program for Professional Traders
2019-05-01T14:14:05.000+02:00
The program coincides with brokers in the UK and EU focusing their attention more on professional traders.
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ESMA Urges National Regulators for Permanent CFDs Measures
2019-04-30T14:19:09.000+02:00
The latest extension in the ESMA’s rules on marketing CFDs to retail clients comes with a call for action
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Brokers
Exclusive: Poland Mulls ‘Experienced Trader’ Category for Retail Clients
2019-04-23T11:08:48.000+02:00
The Polish financial regulator is among to bring the best of both worlds into its regulatory framework
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Regulation
Dutch Regulator to Make ESMA's CFD Rules Permanent
2019-04-18T11:09:30.000+02:00
It marks the first time the AFM has used product intervention powers handed to it by MiFID II
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Analysis
How Behavioral Analytics is Shaking Up the Retail Trading World
2019-04-17T16:25:04.000+02:00
New technology can help boost trading volumes and improve clients' performance
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Brokers
FXOpen UK Weighed Down By ESMA, Reports Financial Loss in 2018
2019-04-11T09:04:22.000+02:00
Turnover for the UK broker also fell significantly.
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Brokers
Exclusive: Ramy Soliman on Real Prime of Prime and the ESMA Challenge
2019-04-04T14:52:18.000+02:00
The CEO of Stater Global Markets discussed with Finance Magnates the most pressing issues for the industry
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Regulation
FCA Makes Binary Options Ban for Retail Investors Permanent
2019-03-29T13:40:25.000+02:00
The permanent measures will come into effect from the 2nd of April, 2019.
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Cyprus Broker Alfa-Forex to Cease Retail Trading Offering
2019-03-28T09:05:39.000+02:00
The decision follows Alfa Capital's shift in focus to institutional investors.
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Regulation
ESMA to Renew CFD Product Intervention Measures
2019-03-27T10:52:22.000+02:00
The renewal will go live in May, meaning the measures will have been in place for a year
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Brokers
French AMF Proposes to Permanently Introduce ESMA Measures
2019-03-25T12:46:53.000+02:00
The French regulator is aiming to reduce its reliance on temporary product intervention measures
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Exchanges
ESMA Registers LSEG Trade Repository UnaVista TRADEcho B.V.
2019-03-25T11:37:59.000+02:00
The trade repository is the group’s Brexit contingency plan if a hard Brexit occurs.
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Regulation
1,000 EU Firms Sign Up for FCA Passporting Contingency Plan
2019-03-21T15:30:56.000+02:00
The FCA will grant firms who have signed up to the contingency plan a grace period to seek authorization post-Brexit.
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The Land Down Under? Australian FX Volumes Are Skyrocketing
2019-03-21T14:32:33.000+02:00
While the slump of European brokers continues, Australian companies are booming
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Brokers
Analysis: STP Model Gaining Traction in a Heavily Regulated Marketplace
2019-03-19T17:55:21.000+02:00
Market making brokers are facing increasing costs in an environment of low leverage
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Thought Leaders
Reclassifying Your Traders as "Pros" - How Can You Do It Right?
2019-03-18T15:57:33.000+02:00
In an industry awash with regulation, brokers are always on the lookout for ways to increase their revenue.
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Analysis
Will ASIC Follow ESMA and Implement Leverage Restrictions?
2019-03-18T12:33:55.000+02:00
With tightening regulations in Europe and Asia, Australia is being considered as a safe haven - but will it last?
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Regulation
ESMA Predicts No Major Change to Derivatives Trading Post-Brexit
2019-03-13T13:22:01.000+02:00
After MPs rejected a deal with the EU, the pan-European regulator envisages minimal problems in the OTC and derivatives markets
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Analysis
More Brokers are Heading Offshore, Here's Where They're Going
2019-03-07T14:33:36.000+02:00
Stricter European regulation and better offshore laws are making some jurisdictions a more legitimate option for brokers
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