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IB Reports April over March, DARTs -1%, Accounts +2%, Client Deposits up 1% to $49B
- Interactive Brokers (IB) has today reported that the number of accounts it serviced in April grew by 2% Month-Over-Month (MoM), as Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) fell 1%, and margin deposits increased.
Thursday, 01/05/2014 | 16:48 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Interactive Brokers and TradeStation Announce Order Routing To IEX
- The high-frequency trading scandal that was reignited following the release of Michael Lewis’ new book “Flash Boys” is pushing retail brokers to switch to the Alternative Trading System provided by IEX.
Saturday, 05/04/2014 | 14:42 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Interactive Brokers Reports January Trading Metrics, DARTs Increase By 22% MoM
- The Total client equity reminded flat at $45.7 billion during the month, but that is still a 33% increase from January 2013. Comprising that client equity were 243,000 accounts, 2% more than December 2013.
Monday, 03/02/2014 | 20:55 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
IB Reports Q4 Metrics, Mixed Results Send Stock Price Lower in After-Hours Session
- Interactive Brokers Group has reported operating metrics for Q4 and 2013 totals, the mixed results prompted shares of the company's stock to trade down as much as 7% in the after-hour trading session today on NASDAQ.
Tuesday, 21/01/2014 | 22:15 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Exclusive: New Zealand Strengthens As APAC Hub. BMFN Licenced & Launches eforex
- BMFN has established a solid affiliate network in the Asia Pacific region amounting to over 4000 IBs. Today, the firm strengthens its presence by heading to the Antipodes and setting its sights among the big names.
Friday, 10/01/2014 | 17:06 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Interactive Brokers Reports November Trading Metrics, Customer Equity up 3% to $44.6 Billion
- The Global broker that executes and processes trades in securities, futures and foreign exchange instruments on more than 100 electronic exchanges and trading venues around the world reports mostly higher November metrics.
Tuesday, 03/12/2013 | 08:09 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
Executive Interview: FXDD's Amgad Attia Discusses FX In The Middle East
- The Middle East has become an area in which many FX firms have a definitive interest. Its low entry barriers and enthusiastic retail client base are attractive propositions. FXDD's Middle East Director elaborates.
Friday, 29/11/2013 | 07:21 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Interactive Brokers Achieves Steady Increase: Releases Results For Third Quarter of 2013
- Interactive Brokers reports comprehensive earnings per share of $0.39, income before taxes of $196 million on $326 million in net revenues and earnings per share on net income of $0.32.
Tuesday, 15/10/2013 | 20:53 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Arbitration: Finding the Common Ground
- Arbitration and Mediation are the most disregarded aspects of day to day Forex until they are needed.
Monday, 14/10/2013 | 12:25 GMT by
Paul Towne
Effects of US Government Shutdown on FX Industry: CFTC Asks NFA to Update Members
- The CFTC is currently operating with limited scope following the governmental shutdown, and has informed NFA to send a message on its behalf to members. Antideficiency Act provides relief for CFTC & SEC Continuity.
Tuesday, 08/10/2013 | 14:10 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
CFTC Loses Chief of Enforcement Responsible For Bringing Hundreds of Cases in Recent Years
- The CFTC says goodbye to Chief of Enforcement David Meister, who during his three year tenure was responsible for a plethora of enforcement actions. Ms. Gretchen L. Lowe is to succeed his position.
Tuesday, 01/10/2013 | 09:29 GMT by
Steven Hatzakis
CFTC Orders R.J. O'Brien To Pay $125,000 For Misuse Of Omnibus Account
- The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued R.J. O'Brien with a $125,000 fiscal penalty for violation of customer protection regulations, in this case due to funds transferred between omnibus accounts.
Sunday, 29/09/2013 | 14:35 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Executive Interview: Matthew Atherton, Managing Partner, TPG
- Carving out a market share which is substantial enough to make the business of an Introducing Broker a feasible endeavor is not an easy task. Matthew Atherton, Managing Partner of TPG explains his philosophy.
Friday, 27/09/2013 | 06:50 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
CFTC Fines IB Foremost Trading $400,000 For Supervision Shortcomings
- American introducing broker Foremost Trading has been issued with a $400,000 civil monetary penalty by the CFTC as a result of deficiencies in its supervision of the handling of trading accounts.
Monday, 23/09/2013 | 10:21 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Executive Interview: Lior Nabat, Tradency's CEO Discusses Dynamics of Social Trading
- The entire concept of social trading has become quite a developed ancilliary component in FX trading, and a useful means by which retail FX firms can increase volumes. Tradency CEO Lior Nabat details today's burning issues.
Friday, 20/09/2013 | 06:04 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Dead Man Walking? Forex in the USA
- The US Forex Market is currently at an inflection point. It has been 3 years since Dodd Frank was passed.
Monday, 09/09/2013 | 16:20 GMT by
Paul Towne
HKMA Issues Consultation Paper On OTC Derivatives - IBs & MAMs In Spotlight
- Subsequent to responses from major industry organizations and financial institutions, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a consultation paper relating to how OTC derivatives should be overseen.
Sunday, 08/09/2013 | 11:46 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
FXDD Compliance Officer Fined $75,000 By NFA For Irregularities In AML Procedure
- Further demonstrating the regulatory effort directed at ensuring that funds received by FX firms are legitimate, the NFA has fined FXDD Chief Compliance Officer James E. Green $75,000 for irregularities brought to light by complaints.
Sunday, 28/07/2013 | 06:35 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
NFA Responds To Two Complaints And Hits Interactive Brokers With $300,000 Penalty
- Following two complaints that Interactive Brokers was allegedly not exercising correct procedures relating to client funds, and using unregistered introducing brokers, the NFA yesterday issued the firm with a $300,000 fine.
Tuesday, 09/07/2013 | 06:52 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Executive Interview: Paul Towne, CEO, Back Bay Forex Details Launch of New US Mid-Level Institutional Entrant
- American introducing broker Back Bay FX today launches its new mid-institutional white label, M2 Forex. CEO Paul Towne details the company's mission and position in today's highly competitive environment.
Friday, 14/06/2013 | 05:37 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
Financial Liberty Currently Reserved. Payment Methods Called Into Question
- The impending demise of Liberty Reserve has resulted in a degree of nervousness from industry participants and clients alike as speculation regarding the outcome of such payment methods is called into question.
Monday, 27/05/2013 | 13:54 GMT by
Andrew Saks McLeod
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