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OptionsHouse Forms FCM, Tapping into US Futures Market
2016-03-16T16:27:52.000+02:00
OptionsHouse has formed a futures brokerage for clients, extending new trading capabilities to its base.
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US Forex Dealers See Continued Decline, Opening Up Fresh Lows
2016-03-10T00:51:24.000+02:00
CFTC's US FX dealers' client obligations data marked a fresh all-time low, led by Interactive Brokers, shedding -15% MoM.
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FXCM Inc and GAIN Capital Increase US Market Share in September
2015-11-11T15:54:43.000+02:00
The latest batch of Futures Commissions Merchants data from the CFTC shows that the U.S. market rebounded in September
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US Retail Forex down Across the Board, August FCM Data Shows
2015-10-08T18:50:45.000+02:00
The latest CFTC report shows that the size of the US retail forex industry is contracting. Interactive Brokers taking the biggest hit.
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US Retail FX Funds Notch Steadfast Growth In July, CFTC Data Shows
2015-09-14T18:44:38.000+02:00
Retail FX funds held at brokerages operating in the United States has increased by 6.4% MoM in July 2015, led by Interactive Brokers.
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Nasdaq’s NFX Approves Sixteen New FCM Members
2015-07-16T16:11:47.000+02:00
Nasdaq has seen its FCM membership swell, following an announcement that sixteen new members have joined the NFX.
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NFA Ramps up Regulations in Reaction to the SNB Storm
2015-05-29T10:44:44.000+02:00
Higher capital requirements and tighter risk management standards are around the corner for Futures Commission Merchants
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CFTC Data Shows FXCM Inc. Retail Forex Funds Shed 12% in December
2015-02-18T20:23:43.000+02:00
The Futures Commission Merchant of KCG Holdings, KCG Americas LLC, has been removed from the list due to its sale to Wedbush Securities. Institutional Liquidity LLC has been officially delisted as an FCM.
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US Retail Forex Market Stabilized, CFTC October FCM Data Shows
2014-12-10T19:35:28.000+02:00
The CFTC’s monthly report of October FCM financials is showing the size of the US retail forex industry remained flat with only a 0.2% drop in customer assets. The market shares of the firm have not changed as well.
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US Brokers to Face New Reporting Practises under NFA’s Segregated Funds Reports
2014-11-03T23:56:32.000+02:00
US Financial services providers will be required to submit their semi-monthly segregated client funds data under new requirements. The watchdog requires firms to submit important client money data in percentages.
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CFTC FCM Data: US Retail Forex Funds Drop 2% in August, Interactive Brokers Steady
2014-10-16T00:10:21.000+02:00
GAIN Capital lost the most and FXCM kept increasing its market share, now firmly holding a third of the total U.S. foreign exchange market, while IB’s market share rose by a full percentage point to 7%.
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July CFTC FCM Data Reveals Retail Forex Funds Growing at GAIN Capital, OANDA and FXCM
2014-09-11T21:43:48.000+02:00
Total Retail Forex Funds rose by $41,413,312 in July when compared to the previous month, with the top three retail forex brokerages in the US GAIN Capital, FXCM and OANDA registering substantial rises.
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Regulation
Capital Markets Services To Pay CFTC $275,000 For Allegedly Failing Minimum Financial Requirements
2014-04-08T02:29:58.000+02:00
The company's adjusted net capital dropped below capital requirement by as much as $13 million at one point. The CFTC settled with the company as it provided complete cooperation in regards to the matter.
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FCM December Metrics, Forex Dealers' Funds Dip Except for Interactive Brokers and FXDD
2014-02-15T11:29:09.000+02:00
December data shows Retail Forex Obligations in the U.S. had a combined decrease of 1.28% across ten dealers, with only two reporting increases MoM, and Institutional Liquidity and RJ Obrien having the largest % decreases.
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INTL FCStone, FX Revenue Up 3% in Q4, FX Arbitrage Slides, Payments Business Evolves
2014-01-11T13:01:50.000+02:00
With its FX payments business gaining traction, the multi-market broker prepares to release its financial statements, after reporting highlights of its Q4 2013 Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2013, released yesterday.
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A Gentle Reminder: CFTC Issues No-Action Relief Letters to FCM Compliance Departments
2013-12-31T21:44:51.000+02:00
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued two no-action relief letters to FCMs detailing that they are not required to register as swap dealers with the CFTC, and that the fiscal year ends today.
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Exclusive: INTL FCStone CEO on The Company's Stock-Price Dive: "Market Overreacted"
2013-12-19T03:01:58.000+02:00
The NY headquartered financial services firm with heritage from 1924, has its CEO Sean M. O'Connor comment on the recent 10% dive of the company's stock price following an accounting error noted in its regulatory filing.
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FCM October Data Shows Uptake in Retail FX Funds
2013-12-14T01:59:27.000+02:00
FX brokers regulated under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have reported their monthly financial data for October. Overall funds were up $10.4 million with 50% of brokers witnessing an increase in Retail Forex funds.
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CFTC Publishes Final Rules Pertaining to How FCMs and DCOs Hold Customer Funds
2013-11-15T02:35:51.000+02:00
The Financial watchdog of the the U.S Commodity Futures and Derivatives markets has published a set of finalized rules - some of which go into effect on January 14, 2014 and referencing others that are already in effect.
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Net U.S. Retail Forex Obligations Down $6M in September from $628M in August, Full Details
2013-11-13T16:51:06.000+02:00
from 11 reporting Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers,5 contributed to a $12.9 mln increase which was more than offset by a loss of the remaining six dealers whose amounts had fallen month-over-month by a combined $18.9 mln.
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TradingScreen Deploys RiskHub for FCMs Pre-Trade Credit Check Requirements
2013-11-05T23:44:16.000+02:00
New York headquartered provider of diverse brokerage technology solutions, with offices in Chicago, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo, expands its reach with a new product launch.
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August Forex Obligations Held by FCMs Little Changed Over July for Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers
2013-10-25T22:37:48.000+02:00
Last month data from the CFTC revealed that Futures Commission Merchants who act as Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers had a combined $629 million in forex obligations which hovered steady over the previous month.
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Exclusive: ILQ Acquires Velocity Futures
2013-09-28T22:30:23.000+02:00
ILQ, a leading institutional FX provider has acquired Velocity Futures, LLC a US based Futures Commission Merchant. Velocity Futures made the announcement in an email to its clients.
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Alpari US Customer Contraction Continues in July CFTC FCM Financials
2013-09-11T18:05:47.000+02:00
The CFTC has posted financials for US FCM’s for the month of July. Among forex firms, the data showed a decline in customer deposits. During the month, total Retail Forex Funds dropped 1.2% to $629.75 million.
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Appeal Denied – One World Capital Fraudsters Receive Full Sentencing
2013-07-31T12:23:32.000+02:00
Ponzi scheme fraudsters, John Walsh and Charles Martin, operators of defunct One World Capital saw their appeals rejected. As a result, the two continue to face long jail sentences and restitution charges in the millions.
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