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Executive Moves

Thomson Reuters Loses Two Senior Executives in Americas

Thomson Reuters has two key vacancies to fill, following the marquee departures of Americas Head Matt O'Hara and Tom Rogers, the group’s Regional Business Manager, combining for nearly two decades of service.

Thursday, 23/10/2014 | 18:18 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Executive Moves

Ex-FX Head Salvatore Rubino Joins JPMorgan Following RBS Departure

Former Head of FX options for the Americas at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Salvatore Rubino, has opted to join JPMorgan in a senior market risk role, following a six month hiatus from the financial industry.

Thursday, 23/10/2014 | 15:16 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Analysis

Breaking: Markets.com Scores Big as Arsenal's New Partners

Teddy Sagi's Forex and CFD provider is the latest to boost its brand by striking a partnership deal with a high profile football club, enjoying the Gunners' fame to enhance marketing efforts in China.

Thursday, 23/10/2014 | 13:56 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Expert Insights

Innovation and Divergence – A Division of Labor REMIX

The balance point between convergent/divergent processes marks the opportunity for innovative thinking.

Thursday, 23/10/2014 | 00:01 GMT by Karl Montevirgen

Interviews

Interactive Brokers’ Jonathan Chait Traces the Industry’s ECM-style Evolution

Jonathan Chait lends his perspective on the evolution of the firm’s platform along with the forging of the current ECM-style paradigm

Wednesday, 22/10/2014 | 11:04 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Analysis

FXTG Australia Relaunches with a Clean Slate and Streamlined Operations

After going through a deep restructuring process and relaunching under a new brand name, FXTG’s current CEO Stavro D’Amore spoke candidly with Forex Magnates in an extensive interview focusing on FXTG’s future.

Wednesday, 22/10/2014 | 01:27 GMT by George Tchetvertakov

Expert Insights

How to Maximize Customer Ease of Use and Broker Security

The main challenge that an online forex broker faces is how to detect fraudulent customer behaviour in real-time and providing balance.

Wednesday, 22/10/2014 | 00:01 GMT by Yuval Ziv

Analysis

Yet Another Pyramid Scheme? The ForexInn House of Cards Has Fallen

As first published by Forex Magnates Russia the broker’s website is no longer operational, amid growing complaints by clients regarding "payment issues" reported both on social media and self regulatory body KROUFR.

Tuesday, 21/10/2014 | 08:41 GMT by FMAdmin Someone

Regulation

Regulatory Authorities Nearing FX Manipulation Charges, Fines Approaching $41B?

Following a yearlong investigation by a number of global regulators alleging FX manipulation by many of the world’s leading banks, the potential costs associated with fines are starting to be weighed.

Tuesday, 21/10/2014 | 08:33 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Analysis

US Banks Lean On FX as Volatility Sparks Revenues

Nearly two months ago the FX industry was engulfed in historically tranquil volumes, however the past couple months have seen an explosion of trading activity that has sparked an uptick in revenues.

Friday, 17/10/2014 | 12:17 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Brokers

“Meet The Experts” Welcomes Its Newest Contributor, Karl Montevirgen

Forex Magnates’ “Meet the Experts” platform is happy to announce its newest contributing expert, Karl Montevirgen, an independent consultant and Executive Recruiter, specializing in FX markets.

Friday, 17/10/2014 | 08:56 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Trending

CySEC License Granted For Plus500, Alexandre Beliakov Checks In

The past week underwent a series of developments, none more large than Plus500’s granting of a CySEC license via Map S.Platis.

Friday, 17/10/2014 | 00:10 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Executive Moves

Fortress Appoints FX Veteran Jim Conklin As Managing Director

Fortress Investment Group has appointed Jim Conklin as its newest Managing Director of its Singapore branch, following his departure from QFS Asset Management this past March.

Thursday, 16/10/2014 | 13:55 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Analysis

South Korea's Financial Regulator Intensifies Monitoring of Forex Trading

In yet another example of the FX market coming under more scrutiny from regulators globally, Forex Magnates reports on South Korea's plans to make Forex brokers more transparent and traders more accountable.

Thursday, 16/10/2014 | 07:41 GMT by George Tchetvertakov

Analysis

US Treasury Calls on China and South Korea to Go Further in Currency Appreciation

As the US Treasury calls on countries to allow domestic currencies to strengthen, the government agency is forgetting that accommodative, 'weak dollar' Fed policy has been weakening the dollar and proving a competitive advantage for decades.

Thursday, 16/10/2014 | 06:28 GMT by George Tchetvertakov

Expert Insights

Ichimoku Indicator – What’s Best Time Frame to Use It?

In my opinion, Ichimoku works best for visual traders – just like any other indicator.

Thursday, 16/10/2014 | 00:01 GMT by Kiana Danial

Executive Moves

GAIN Capital Names Tom Marano Managing Director of GTX

GAIN Capital has made a key appointment at the executive level, naming Tom Marano as its newest Managing Director of GTX.

Wednesday, 15/10/2014 | 00:06 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Executive Moves

360T Restructures APAC Team, Adding Jamie Salamon, Robert Coughlan

Multi-asset over-the-counter (OTC) trading specialist 360T has announced an additional round of expansion to its Asia-Pacific (APAC) executive team, adding Jamie Salamon and Robert Coughlan to its Singapore headquarters.

Tuesday, 14/10/2014 | 16:18 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Executive Moves

JPMorgan’s Chief Currency Trader Richard Usher Parts Ways With Bank

JPMorgan’s executive shuffle continues, with the bank opening up a key vacancy – its Chief Currency Trader in London, Richard Usher has reportedly parted ways with the bank, amidst a yearlong suspension.

Tuesday, 14/10/2014 | 12:52 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Exchanges

CLS Group’s Submitted Average Daily Volume Jumps 37% MoM in September

FX trading volumes submitted to the CLS Group’s settlement and aggregation service continued its monthly ascent, with the average daily volume (ADV) surging 37% MoM in September 2014 to 1,419,102.

Tuesday, 14/10/2014 | 12:00 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Executive Moves

UBS Promotes John Newman to Global Head of FX Options

UBS has promoted John Newman, Head of Foreign Exchange Options for Europe, to its Global Head of FX Options, following the void of UBS’ Tony Hall who relocated earlier this year.

Tuesday, 14/10/2014 | 00:05 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Analysis

AMF Publishes Four-Year FX Study, 89% of Investors Experiencing Losses

Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has issued an announcement warning investors of the potential dangers of trading FX, following a mounting number of complaints from investors.

Monday, 13/10/2014 | 11:56 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Executive Moves

HSBC Continues APAC Restructuring, Adds Madhuri Desai to FX Sales Team

HSBC has continued revamping its FX sales personnel, tapping veteran Madhuri Desai as the newest member of its FX sales team – she will be based out of Singapore where she will help develop the bank’s sales.

Monday, 13/10/2014 | 07:43 GMT by Jeff Patterson

Analysis

Breaking: FXCM Australia Introduces Raw Spread Forex Pricing Model

The new raw spread and commission model introduced by FXCM aims to reduce retail trading costs by more than 50%. The switch underlines just how compressed FX pricing has become in a fiercely competitive market.

Monday, 13/10/2014 | 00:23 GMT by George Tchetvertakov

Interviews

Lionstone Investment's Beliakov Talks Binary Options, Firm's Inception

Forex Magnates checked in with Alexandre Beliakov, President of Lionstone Investment Ltd for his perspective on the binary options industry

Monday, 13/10/2014 | 00:06 GMT by Jeff Patterson

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