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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
FCA and Bank of England Form Taskforce Amid Tightened Retail CFD Reporting Rules
- UK authorities seek industry input on wholesale transaction and post-trade reporting requirements.
- Firms are invited to join UK taskforce on MiFIR, EMIR, and SFTR reporting.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 15:07 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
1.6M New Retail Investors Enter France’s Stock Market Over Three Years; ETF Trading Surges
- Almost 2.5 million French retail investors executed stock trades in 2025, the highest total since 2020.
- 1.1 million French investors carried out ETF transactions last year, up 83% from 2024.
Friday, 27/03/2026 | 16:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FTMO Founders Take the Helm at OANDA as Co‑CEOs; CEO Steps Down
- The founders Otakar Šuffner and Marek Vašíček become co‑CEOs of OANDA as Gavin Bambury steps down.
- FTMO and OANDA continue as independent companies, with all local operations and teams unchanged.
Friday, 27/03/2026 | 15:29 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
StoneX, Forex.com Operator, Expands Institutional Securitization and Lending Services
- Platform offers capital markets solutions, lending, investment opportunities across multiple asset classes.
- Expansion builds on StoneX’s fixed income business and global market connectivity.
Thursday, 26/03/2026 | 14:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Plans 1% Fee Rise; AI and Sandbox Expansion Could Impact CFD Oversight
- The regulator’s perimeter report flags risks: AML-only firms, AI financial guidance, speculative markets.
- It expands overseas presence, adjusts IPO rules, and consults on pension charge caps.
Thursday, 26/03/2026 | 12:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Former AxiCorp Head of Financial Control Trades Boarding Pass for Taurex
- Robbie Ensor spent over three and a half years at loveholidays, most recently as Group Financial Controller.
- Earlier this month, Taurex reappointed Matthew Wright as a Non-Executive Director.
Tuesday, 24/03/2026 | 10:34 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
Coinbase Launches Stock Perpetual Futures for Non-US Users Amid $1.2T Perps Volume
- The firm offers cash-settled, leveraged perpetuals on Apple, Nvidia, and major US indices.
- In Europe, the company launched perpetual futures in 26 countries under its MiFID entity earlier in March.
Friday, 20/03/2026 | 14:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bitget Hits $6 Billion in CFDs as Investors Increase Activity Across Multi-Asset and Tokenized Products
- Global market volatility, including gold, oil, currencies, and indices, was driven by geopolitics and interest rate expectations.
- The company’s USDT-margined stock futures exceeded $1 billion last year, reflecting investor activity in tokenized U.S. equities.
Friday, 20/03/2026 | 09:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFTC Moves into Sports-Linked Prediction Markets With “First-Ever” MLB Agreement
- The regulator partners with MLB ahead of 2026 season on market integrity issues.
- The MOU allows information sharing under law to support incident response and identification of emerging risks.
Thursday, 19/03/2026 | 15:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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