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XTB Announces Jan Byrski Stepping Down as Supervisory Board Chairman

Byrski resigns, effective January 15, 2025, citing personal reasons.
He is a member of working groups at the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.

Thursday, 02/01/2025 | 15:30 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

Interactive Brokers Settles with FINRA over “4.2 Million Free-Riding Cases”

The broker agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine for failing to detect free-riding transactions.
The settlement includes a censure and resolves the matter without admitting or denying FINRA's findings.

Monday, 30/12/2024 | 17:02 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Executives

Kama Capital Promotes Former Monex Europe Compliance Officer as Head of Compliance

Mohammed Omayer spent over four years as Head of Compliance and MLRO at GMI in London.

Monday, 30/12/2024 | 10:53 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Interviews

“Interactive Education Is Key to Retaining Traders”: Reink Media's Steven Hatzakis

Hatzakis, Global Director of Online Broker Research at Reink Media Group, spoke with Finance Magnates at FMLS:24.
Watch the full interview in the video inside the article.

Tuesday, 24/12/2024 | 11:35 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

easyMarkets Renews Real Madrid C.F Partnership Following FSCA Approval

The partnership, which began in 2020, aims to leverage Real Madrid’s global fan base.
The firm holds licenses from CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, and now the FSCA.

Thursday, 19/12/2024 | 15:38 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

CySEC Reaches €50K Settlement with Fxview Operator Charlgate

The investigation covered compliance from 2020 to 2023, including July and September 2023.
Charlgate acquired fxview.com in 2020 and offers retail trading services through the domain.

Thursday, 19/12/2024 | 13:22 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

M4Markets Launches Mobile App with FXBO for Account Management

The Mobile App provides customizable verification options and easy onboarding.
Recently, the broker has partnered with Swiset to improve the acquisition and retention of IBs.

Thursday, 19/12/2024 | 10:45 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

FCA Proposes Rule Changes for Investor Information, Replacing EU-Era

Current investment documents are often unclear, deterring participation and informed decisions.
A consultation invites feedback on an outcomes-focused, long-term regulation model.

Thursday, 19/12/2024 | 09:59 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Executives

New Head of Asia at Scope Markets Brings Experience from Exinity and Hantec Markets

Dun Li worked at Alpari (UK) as Sales FX & CFD, focusing on the Chinese-speaking market.
Siri Porncharoenrit has recently moved to Scope Markets as Country Manager, after her role at Exinity.

Wednesday, 18/12/2024 | 11:04 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

FlowBank Reimburses 91% of Deposits, Manages CHF 360 Million in Assets

2,609 customers still need to claim their deposits in the liquidation process.
The decommissioning of IT infrastructure is expected to be completed by mid-2025.

Tuesday, 17/12/2024 | 13:46 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

Volatility Drove FX Markets in 2024: What Do Six Analysts Predict for 2025?

“It has been a good year for volatility, which brokers and traders like,” said Adam Button at ForexLive.
US-China trade tensions will shape FX markets, impacting regional currencies.

Tuesday, 17/12/2024 | 09:43 GMT by Paul Golden

Retail FX

Brokeree Integrates Social Trading and PAMM with Nullpoint CRM for Brokers

The integration allows signal sharing and money management across servers, increasing trading volumes.
The solutions include a Ratings Module, helping brokers convert visitors into clients.

Monday, 09/12/2024 | 10:15 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

Dukascopy Launches Cashback Program as It Marks 20 Years in Fintech

The program offers progressively increasing cashback percentages for volumes starting at $500 million.
Cashback excludes Stock CFD commissions and is capped at 50% of standard commission.

Friday, 06/12/2024 | 13:59 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

XTB Advances AI Chat Feature amid Focus on Proprietary Technology

Over 60% of XTB's global teams now utilize AI-based tools implemented in the past year.
In 2024, the firm introduced automated investment plans and a multi-currency virtual wallet.

Friday, 06/12/2024 | 09:38 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

SIX Introduces Multicurrency Swaps to Address EU IRS Clearing Needs

BME Clearing, part of SIX, now supports swaps in USD, SEK, NOK, CHF, DKK, and GBP.
Expanded clearing services comply with EMIR 3.0, requiring active accounts with European CCPs.

Thursday, 05/12/2024 | 15:04 GMT by Tareq Sikder

CryptoCurrency

B2BROKER Boosts Crypto Connectivity: Integrates with Multiple Liquidity Pools

B2CONNECT integrates with B2TRADER Spot Broker, Binance Futures WebSocket API, and Crypto.com’s liquidity adapter.
“Integration with all the leading crypto exchanges” enables businesses to create custom liquidity pools.

Wednesday, 04/12/2024 | 10:35 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

Interactive Brokers Sees 74% Growth in DARTs: $576 Billion in Client Equity for November

Client margin loans rose to $60.2 billion, with credit balances totalling $118.8 billion.
Meanwhile, Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of IBKR, predicted that prediction markets could surpass equities.

Monday, 02/12/2024 | 17:51 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

Nail Your Compliance Upgrades with These Data Management Tips for 2024

AI is transforming compliance by detecting noncompliant behavior faster.
The rise of platforms like WhatsApp and Slack has made compliance management more challenging.

Monday, 02/12/2024 | 12:59 GMT by Harriet Christie

Retail FX

Prop Trading Firms Optimistic for 2025, 64% Expect Above-Average Conditions

47% of ultra-low latency firms expect a well above-average year, compared to 10% of hybrid strategy firms.
71% of US-based firms anticipate market consolidation within the next 12 months, according to Acuiti and Avelacom.

Monday, 02/12/2024 | 12:56 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Executives

ActivTrades Appoints CEO for Mauritius, Retains Group CCO Position

Matteo Paganini has held roles at Admirals, Pepperstone, and FXCM, and founded Italy's first FX broker, Salex S.p.A.
ActivTrades adds Mauritius FSC license to existing approvals from FCA, CMVM, Bacen, and SCB.

Friday, 29/11/2024 | 11:51 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

CySEC Withdraws IFCM Cyprus License Following Voluntary Renouncement

The regulator confirmed no judicial reviews or additional rulings were involved in the license withdrawal.
Meanwhile, CySEC is accepting CASP licence applications for MiCA assessment.

Wednesday, 27/11/2024 | 14:15 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

Capital.com Becomes “First Fintech” to Collaborate with Amazon in the UAE

Over 500,000 Amazon customers in Dubai will receive Capital.com boxes with a chance to win AED 1 million.
The firm launches a Q4 marketing campaign, featuring a partnership with Amazon and Emirates advertising.

Wednesday, 27/11/2024 | 12:28 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Executives

TMGM Taps Fullerton Markets Veteran to Lead Liquidity Management

Rainer Phua worked as a Risk Management Analyst at Blackwell Global for over two years.
He began his career as an Equity Dealer at UOB Kay Hian, where he worked for two years.

Monday, 25/11/2024 | 14:34 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

cTrader 5.0 Launches with New Algo API, Cloud Integration, and Mobile Support

New Plugins Enhance Flexibility with Third-Party Integrations and UI Customization.
Mobile users can customize indicators, while Web supports real-time order tracking and strategy embedding.

Monday, 25/11/2024 | 12:22 GMT by Tareq Sikder

Retail FX

Saxo and novobanco Collaborate to Drive Digital Investment Access in Portugal

The collaboration improves novobanco’s services with advanced trading and analytical tools.
Portuguese investors are seeking digital solutions with diverse investment options.

Friday, 22/11/2024 | 12:19 GMT by Tareq Sikder

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