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CySEC Sets Deadline for CFD Brokers and Crypto Firms to Submit Last Year’s Data
- Data should be in euros; instructions are included; no additional information requested.
- The regulator will carry out on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of CFD brokers and other investment firms.
Friday, 03/04/2026 | 13:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CMC Singapore Sponsors SEA Games Gold Medalist Golfer James Leow
- Leow, 2019 SEA Games gold medalist, will carry the firm’s logo on Asian Tour tournaments.
- Meanwhile, CMC Markets launches multi-asset platform and sets zero commissions on UK and EU CFDs.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 16:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Malta and Seychelles Regulators Agree to Exchange Information on CFD and Financial Oversight
- Recent Seychelles rules increased capital thresholds and compliance requirements for brokers.
- CFD brokers recently licensed in Seychelles include ICM.com, Trade Nation, Moneta Markets, and ZenFinex.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 11:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Despite Monthly Dip in Trades, Retail Traders Drive Interactive Brokers Accounts Up 31%
- Daily Average Revenue Trades rose 25% yearly to 4.3M, with client accounts reaching 4.7M.
- Client equity rises 38% yearly to $789 billion, while margin loans and credit balances grow strongly.
Wednesday, 01/04/2026 | 16:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FINRA Launches Portal for Cyber Threats as 50% of Retail Investors Face Risky Offers
- New portal allows member firms to exchange intelligence on cyber and fraud risks.
- The regulator provides additional resources to member firms on cyber programs, vulnerabilities, and emerging fraud.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 16:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EEA Investors Can Now Trade Crypto Alongside Stocks on Interactive Brokers
- The firm uses Zerohash to provide EEA clients access to major 11 cryptocurrencies.
- Coinbase also recently launched futures in the EEA under MiFID II, offering crypto and equity products.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 12:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EBC Financial’s UK CEO David Barrett Steps Down After Six Years
- Barrett also served as CEO of EBC Financial’s Cayman entity for about four years.
- He has been active in financial consultancy, leading Elm House Advisors over six years in FX, fixed income, and operations.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 10:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Fines DMBL £338K After Surveillance Gaps Left $3 Billion in CFD Trades Undetected
- The firm stopped offering CFDs in May 2025 following regulatory enforcement action.
- The company delayed fixing system flaws for months, limiting detection of suspicious CFD trading.
Friday, 27/03/2026 | 12:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Capital.com Seeks Singapore Risk Manager as It Moves to Secure MAS License
- Role covers managing “all material risks, including market, credit, operational, liquidity, and compliance.”
- In December, Capital.com applied for a South African licence and is seeking licences in Japan and Turkey.
Monday, 23/03/2026 | 13:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FP Trading Signs Up with Financial Commission for External Dispute Resolution
- Approved members gain up to €20K protection per complaint via the Compensation Fund.
- The Commission recently added RA Prime, FP Markets, OneRoyal, FXON, GTCFX, and Neex; it also certified iTech Software.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 14:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Data Centre Capacity Has Not Been an Issue”: Brokers Are Confident in Singapore’s FX Growth
- The country handles $1 trillion daily, becoming the world’s third-largest FX centre.
- FX spot, forwards, and swaps rose 42–61%, representing 90% of the city-state’s turnover.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 10:31 GMT by
Paul Golden
UK Regulator Bans Former CEO Over CFD Trading “Compliance Failures”
- FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu for “dishonesty,” “regulatory breaches,” and “anti-money laundering failures.”
- He instructed a colleague to "impersonate him in emails and a phone call" with a South African regulator.
Friday, 13/03/2026 | 13:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brokeree’s New API Lets Brokers Connect Copy Trading Beyond MetaTrader and cTrader
- Social Trading API includes customizable copying modes, risk management, and flexible fee structures.
- Mobile app and Ratings Module allow users to follow strategies and track performance.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 11:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Global Forex Brokers Rush into Japan, but Local Hiring Proves Difficult
- International firms like IG Group, Titan FX, and OANDA target Japan for growth opportunities.
- Japan’s FX sector currently has an estimated 25,000 professionals across trading, technology, compliance, and operations roles. Yet, companies often struggle to find candidates with both relevant FX experience and Japanese language skills.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 09:40 GMT by
Reece Pawsey
Prop Firms Get Faster CME Access via Tickblaze, Following Similar Plus500 and Topstep Deal
- CME futures integration allows Level 1 and Level 2 data access inside Tickblaze.
- Earlier, Devexperts added CME futures trading to DXtrade to meet demand from proprietary trading firms.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 16:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Over Half of Singapore CFD Traders Prefer One Platform: Brokers Race to Win Back Inactive Clients
- Brokers compete on service quality, pricing transparency, and technology as Singapore CFD activity grows.
- Traders in Singapore prioritise human accessibility, MAS regulation, platform stability, and execution quality.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 14:19 GMT by
Paul Golden
CMC Markets Begins 24/7 Blockchain Settlements with J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys
- Blockchain Deposit Accounts enable secure, continuous payment processing for institutional clients.
- Last year, J.P. Morgan launched JPM Coin, enabling 24/7 blockchain settlement via Kinexys on Base.
Thursday, 05/03/2026 | 12:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Axi Follows Pepperstone and IG with Direct 'Buy Crypto' Launch
- The firm launches Buy Crypto, allowing clients to buy, sell, or hold cryptocurrencies on its platform.
- Fiat-settled crypto perpetual contracts introduced last year reduce risk, improve transparency.
Wednesday, 04/03/2026 | 11:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
iSAM Securities UK Unit Revenue Down 28% in 2025: Non-Operating Income Offsets Rising Costs
- Core operations generate £12.2m loss; non-operating income lifts pre-tax profit to £4.5m.
- Interest income falls 48%, but other income doubles, keeping overall profit positive.
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | 12:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers Sees Retail Trading Rise as Daily Trades Approach 4.4 Million in February
- Daily trades dip month on month, but annualized cleared DARTs per account remain 204.
- Retail client accounts hit 4.6 million in February, a 2% rise from January.
Monday, 02/03/2026 | 17:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
cTrader Integration Brings Social Trading to South African CFD Broker Swyft Markets
- The integration adds compliance-focused tools, social trading, and operational enhancements.
- Spotware reported a 105% year on year increase in live USD trading volume, with over 11 million traders last year.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 13:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XM Secures Kenya CMA License Following Dubai Category 5 Approval
- CMA license allows XM to offer trading, education, and support to Kenyan clients.
- The broker also maintains regulatory licences in Cyprus, Belize, Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 12:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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