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UK wine investing platform raises £1.5m in seed round
WineFi’s raise is a major landmark for a fragmented industry that has until now been dominated by standalone investment advisory firms,
10 new companies join the JP Jenkins platform in March
WisdomTree slashes fee on its Physical Bitcoin ETP
Deutsche Börse announces game plan for crypto custody
Deutsche Digital Assets waives fees on Bitcoin ETP
The fee waiver will be effective for a period of six months starting from 01 March 2025, providing investors with smart beta BTC exposure.
DeFinity Markets and Utila to offer clients improved digital assets access
The fiat on/off ramping should simplify the process for institutions to move capital between traditional finance and digital markets.
Interactive Brokers expands its Stocks and Shares ISA offering
Interactive Brokers is expanding its offering of Stocks and Shares ISAs for UK investors with the addition of mutual funds
Moonfare bringing its brand of accessible private equity investment to Australia
Since its establishment in 2016, Moonfare has become a leading provider of private equity investments in Europe.
New low-cost wealth management app to launch in Q2
Count is a new platform in the UK that offers personalised budgeting, automated savings, and smart investing in a single app
What sets CFD and crypto traders in the UAE and Germany apart from the pack?
German traders ranked highest in the use of stop-loss strategies, with 29.64% of trades from clients employing risk management tools in 2024.
Lightyear Stocks and Shares ISA 10 times cheaper than market average
Lightyear also says it is firmly against the 'casino like' approach some ISA providers take of betting against their customers.
Love Island stars launch ETF investment app for Gen Z
Brothers Curtis and AJ Pritchard, known for their appearances on Love Island and Strictly, have launched an investment app.
IG Group swoops on UK neobroker Freetrade in £160m deal
IG has closed a major deal by acquiring neobroker Freetrade, bringing with it over £2.5bn in investor assets under management.
Tradu launches ‘Spread Tracker’ spread betting service
Tradu's Spread Tacker dynamically compares its spreads against those of other leading financial spread betting brokers in the UK.
Ossiam launches fixed income UCITS fund with duration-neutral approach
The new fund offers investor diversified exposure to fixed income relative value strategies with a strict duration-neutral mandate.
An all-in-one research solution for new trading opportunities
Admiral Markets tell us about their new Research Terminal, an all-in-one research solution built to help investors find trading opportunities
XTB’s new investment ISA to address cost issues for traders
Global investment platform XTB this month launched what it claims is be among "the best stocks and shares ISA in the UK."
REX Financial to use call writing strategy in new crypto sector ETF
The innovative approach is designed to help investors better capitalize on the cryptocurrency sector’s volatility and upside potential.
Spectral Capital and FYNTRA to offer world’s first Quantum Wallet
QVault provides a Web5 secure solution that enables users to seamlessly manage their digital assets in a quantum-powered future.
CME Group preps launch of 1oz gold futures contract for New Year
CME Group says it plans to launch a 1-Ounce Gold (1OZ) futures contract on January 13, 2025, pending regulatory review.
Is Goldman Sachs looking for a buyer for ETF Accelerator?
US investment bank Goldman Sachs is understood to be looking for a buyer for its ETF Accelerator platform, according to press reports.
Heron Finance brings innovative private credit solution to US investors
Heron's new product uses a proprietary process to create individual portfolios that mirror portions of exposure to private credit funds.
Kraken to exit the NFT trading game in 2025
Leading NFT marketplace Kraken says it will be shutting down its NFT trading capabilities in February next year.
Pro investors anticipating surge in fixed income allocations next year
Professional investors are expecting their organisations' allocation to fixed income to surge over the next 18 months.
Rakuten Securities signs deal for investment research with Bridgewise
Japan's Rakuten Securities will be sharing Bridgewise's AI-driven stock research with over 11m retail investors.
DeFinity Markets integrates Chainalysis to provide enhanced digital assets trading security
The deal brings cutting-edge compliance solutions to DeFinity Markets' users operating within the dynamic digital asset market.
Revolut granted full trading license by FCA
Revolut has been granted a UK trading licence by the FCA, paving the way for new trading products and features for UK customers.
Aquis Exchange and Cboe in bid to fill consolidated tape role in Europe
Aquis Exchange and Cboe Europe are launching a joint venture to make a 2025 bid to manage the future EU consolidated tape.
Tradeweb and Tokyo Stock Exchange to offer enhanced ETF liquidity for traders
Tradeweb Markets and Tokyo Stock Exchange are to offer investors enhanced access to liquidity in Japanese exchange-traded funds.
DeFinity Markets integrates Fireblocks for seamless trading of digital assets
DeFinity Markets is the first full-stack institutional digital asset matching and settlement platform for fiat and crypto.
FP Markets wins three awards at Finance Magnates Annual Gala
Multi-asset Forex and CFD broker, FP Markets has secured three major honours at the inaugural Finance Magnates Annual Award Gala
Robinhood’s Trump and Harris contracts ignite election trading debate
Brokers are in the US and abroad are starting to get traction with derivative trading contracts based on the presidential election outcome.
Retail adoption of ETFs key to future growth in Europe, says WisdomTree
Latest forecast for the ETF sector in Europe shows that retail investors and production innovation will underpin future growth.
FP Markets wins awards at Forex Expo Dubai 2024
Multi-asset Forex and CFD broker, FP Markets, participated in the Forex Expo Dubai 2024, winning two awards at the ceremony
Interactive Brokers deal to allow foreign investors to trade on Saudi Exchange
Interactive Brokers becomes the first broker to allow foreign investors to directly own and trade securities listed on the Saudi Exchange.
Bridgewise has built a ‘game changing’ conversational AI tool for stock analysis
Bridget is a leap forward for the global investment and securities industry, with enhancements over traditional stock analysis models.
Saxo Bank debuts SaxoInvestor as one-stop-shop for UK investors
SaxoInvestor has been designed as an easy to use portal for UK investors who want to manage their investments in one place.
NAGA launches first trading app to be integrated into Telegram
NAGA claims the app launch is the first within the Telegram ecosystem, providing millions more traders with access to its platform.
Zero commission trading is not the same as free
New analysis of the hidden fees charged by investment platforms shows that many traders are still paying more than they should.
eToro buys into Australia’s long term investment and savings market
CFD and forex broker eToro continues to diversify its interests, buying up an Australian long term investments and pensions specialist.
FP Markets wins treble at the Global Forex Awards
FP Markets voted 'Best Value Broker - Global', 'Best Broker - Europe' and 'Best Partners Programme - Asia' at this year's Global Forex Awards
European retail investors turn bearish on CAC 40 amid post-Olympics calm
Trader sentiment on most indexes shifting to bearish or neutral by the end of August as economic uncertainty prevails.
Xalts and Tezos Foundation to collaborate on tokenization of real assets
Xalts and the Tezos Foundation will collaborate to further the adoption of tokenization of real-world assets by institutions
Bridgewise and Suno partner on AI portfolio management tool in Brazil
Bridgewise has launched a new portfolio management tool that uses its AI technology to suggest possible portfolio configurations.
Nuway Capital’s route into artificial intelligence infrastructure investment
Nuway has an innovative way for investors to get access to the fast growing and lucrative market for NVIDIA GPUs.
Trade like a US Congressman with eToro
Public disclosures have revealed US politicians making stock trades around key events, such as right before the COVID-19 lockdown.
FP Markets wins prestigious awards at the Finance Magnates Pacific Summit
FP Markets has further cemented its position as one of the industry’s global leaders, with two awards at the Finance Magnates Pacific Summit
Fractional real assets investing comes to the UAE property market
Fractional investment specialist Konvi is breaking into the red hot UAE property market with a new offering for smaller investors.
New cashback offer from Charles Stanley Direct
Charles Stanley Direct is offering new clients up to £1,500 cashback when they transfer cash and/or investments held with another provider
Goehring & Rozencwajg launch UK retail version of resources strategy
Fund launch for UK retail segment follows increased demand for what has been a highly successful natural resources investment approach.
VanEck: Global demand for gold strong as ever
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF hits $1 billion under management amidst the recent gold price rally and lingering inflationary environment
A little gold goes a long way for tax-free investment
The tax-free charms of gold have enticed more and more Brits to invest in bullion, with nearly 90% of orders to BullionByPost under £2,000
Trade Nation partners with TradingView to enhance low, fixed cost spreads offering
Award-winning Trade Nation is partnering with TradingView to enhance its industry leading low, fixed cost spreads offering
Wintermute on quest for better crypto CFD liquidity
Wintermute's digital asset derivatives trading arm completes the integration of its spot and CFD liquidity into the oneZero EcoSystem
Leverage Shares now offers options ETPs to UK traders
ETP manager Leverage Shares has launched a new single-stock product line for traders called IncomeShares
Changeblock to acquire JustCarbon carbon removal marketplace
Changeblock is to acquire JustCarbon to create one of the most transparency marketplaces for carbon credits in the world.
ETF model portfolios launched by WisdomTree and Trading 212
WisdomTree has announced that it has partnered with Trading 212, one of the UK’s most…
Artificial intelligence analysis of investment funds and the ETF universe
A new fund analysis solution will provide high levels of detail into funds including ETFs and their underlying assets.
3x leveraged NVIDIA ETP becomes most traded product on London Stock Exchange
This significant milestone further cements NVD3's position as Leverage Shares' most popular offering within their innovative range of ETPs.
Online Money Awards 2024 winners announced
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FP Markets wins two FinTech industry benchmark awards
FP Markets has been crowned ‘Most Transparent Broker’ and ‘Best Trading Conditions’ at the Global Ultimate Fintech Awards 2024
AvaFutures launch to provide access to CME Group’s futures contracts
AvaFutures simplifies the account opening and funding processes, allowing customers to sign up, fund their accounts using credit cards.
Charles Schwab goes live with game changing trading platform in UK
Schwab has combined its award-winning 'thinkorswim' suite of trading platforms with the trading capabilities on Schwab.com and Schwab Mobile.
FP Markets reduces spreads across key asset classes
FP Markets has reduced its spreads across a selection of popular markets including Spot Gold, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100
WisdomTree launches global sustainable equity ETF
The WisdomTree Global Sustainable Equity ETF has been listed on the Börse Xetra and the London Stock Exchange
Spectrum Markets to offer over 1,700 ETFs to European customers
Spectrum’s extended trading hours offering enables brokers to facilitate intraday trading for their retail investors.
Brightwave receives $6m in seed funding for AI-driven stock research
Brightwave has already been making waves in the hedge fund space, where managers are leveraging its unique perspectives.
Lyra deploys one-click spreads for crypto options trading
Decentralised crypto options trading platform Lyra has launched one-click spreads, which it describes as a…
Moonfare’s brand of private equity investing passes €3 billion benchmark
Moonfare says it expects further growth this year as individual investors continue to allocate to the private equity asset class.
REX Shares launches covered call Artificial Intelligence ETF
AIPI is designed to provide investors with exposure to leading AI companies while aiming for an enhanced monthly income.
FP Markets Wins ‘Best Trading Experience – Africa’ at FAME Awards 2024
FP Markets has been awarded ‘Best Trading Experience – Africa’ at this year’s Financial Achievements in Markets Excellency (FAME) Awards
Schwab Stock Slices introduce fractional investing on 30 major US stocks
The new offering lets UK investors buy fractional shares in some of the most expensive US stocks including NVIDIA and Amazon shares.
Majedie Investments to host investor day
Marylebone Partners LLP will be holding an investor day for institutional and professional investors in London on 11th June
Tesla AGM seeing massive interest from retail investors
A record number of retail investors have already voted on the key proposals being addressed at Tesla’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.
FCA gives green light to WisdomTree’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs
WisdomTree is amongst the first issuers to have its prospectus relating to crypto ETPs approved by the FCA.
Skilling’s Michael Kamerman moves to FTMO to launch new brokerage division
The new venture will see FTMO combining its existing prop trading activities with traditional broking, building on past successes.
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OTC Markets announces overnight trading
Overnight trading comes as a result of international demand for OTC stocks from other time zones, says OTC Markets Group.
Scope Markets adds further 23 Dubai stocks to its platform
Scope Markets has increased the number of Dubai listed stocks on its platform, committing to the fast-growth Middle East markets
Tabula’s gold ETC launch applies higher ethical standards to physical gold
BARS is the first exchange-traded physical gold product to offer full traceability of gold bars from mine to vault.
Trio of ETF launches marks ARK Invest’s entry to the European market
Following ARK Invest’s acquisition of Rize ETF in 2023, its has confirmed the launch of its first European UCITS ETFs.
New WisdomTree US Quality Growth ETF set for launch
The WisdomTree US Quality Growth ETF is designed to track the performance of US large-caps with strong quality and growth characteristics
eToro rolls out its proxy voting feature to all stocks on its platform
eToro has extended its proxy voting feature to all stocks listed on its platform after seeing massive engagement from users.
Luxury investment platform Konvi expands with new acquisitions
Konvi, Europe’s leading luxury assets fractional investment platform, has acquired competitor platforms Diversified and Fractible.
Bridgewise raises another USD 21m for AI-driven share research platform
Tech company has now raised over USD 35m to fund the development of an AI-driven stocks research platform.
FP Markets increases its commodity offering, adding Brent Oil, Cotton and Sugar futures
In response to demand, FP Markets has announced the expansion of its commodity offering by adding Brent Oil, Cotton and Sugar futures
WisdomTree launches energy transition metals and rare earths miners ETF
WisdomTree has expanded its range of thematic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the launch of the…
UK financial advice sector heading for “record high” level of complaints
Consumer complaints about mis-selling and suitability of advice are continuing to rise and are increasingly being upheld by the Financial Ombudsman Service
Fineqia gets green light to list digital assets ETNs on Vienna Stock Exchange
The admittance of Fineqia AG's ‘debt issuance program’ by the VSE enables it to automatically list ETNs that adhere to its base prospectus.
FP Markets secures Forexbrokers.com 2024 awards
FP Markets named best in class for commissions & fees, algo trading and MetaTrader at the Forexbrokers.com 2024 Awards
Update from Admirals allows traders to use sentiment analysis on MT4
The sophisticated tool will streamline complex data, providing investors with insights into dynamic market conditions.
IFISA bond offered by Salad Money seeing huge take up on Ethex
Salad Money is a pioneer in using Open Banking to lend sustainably to consumers who suffer financial exclusion.
FCA changes course on cryptocurrency securities
Having been set against the idea of listed securities backed by cryptocurrencies, the FCA seems to be in the process of changing course.
VanEck goes live with SegMint digital assets platform for NFT custody
VanEck has launched a new custody solution for regular participants in the NFT market, with plenty of useful additional features for sharing.
JP Jenkins automates broker integration; now digital-first, fully scalable venue
JP Jenkins, the liquidity venue for unlisted assets, has this morning announced that more than 40 UK brokers are now accessing the platform
Boutique regulatory service gets green light to approve crypto promotions in UK
Specialist regulatory advisory firm has been set up to help companies with a tough regime for crypto promotions.
Wealth Club launches investment portfolios for HNW investors
Wealth Club offers sophisticated investors the same sort of portfolio management service they would get from a private bank, but cheaper.
Hargreaves Lansdown to provide investors with access to Gilts auctions
Broker Hargreaves Lansdown will be working with Winterflood Securities to provide access to UK Gilts auctions.
Cryptocurrency traders back Ouinex financing with $2.2m
As tokens will be distributed directly on the Ouinex platform, the project has already secured its user base.
Revolut: Meta platforms are the source of 60% of UK scam cases
Revolut found that 60% of all of its reported UK scam cases originated from just three sources: Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp.
CO2IN and iDenfy partner to prevent fraud in the carbon credits trading market
CO2IN was founded in 2020 with the innovative goal of reducing carbon emissions through the use of technology and financial opportunities.
Webull expands Singapore brokerage offering with SGX-listed retail products
The launch from global broker Webull includes access to an extensive range of SGX-listed stocks, REITs, DLCs, and ETFs.
Tabula goes live with investment grade Indian bond ETF
The Tabula FTSE Indian Government Bond ETF offers investors an efficient tool to access one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
WealthKernel receives £6m in Series A extension funding from ETFS Capital
WealthKernel says it plans to position itself in the European market to cater to the growing demand for investment infrastructure solutions.
Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis in guilty plea for insider trading
Lewis was originally charged back in July, accused of passing insider information on a couple of portfolio companies.
FP Markets partners with industry-leading platform provider TradingView
FP Markets’ customers can now access TradingView's advanced charts and analysis, trading tools and the world's largest social network
WisdomTree cuts fees on its European Physical Bitcoin ETP
ETF fund manager WisdomTree has announced that fees for the $325m WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin will be reduced to 0.35% from 0.95%.
Saxo slashes fees for UK traders, abolishes inactivity fees
Saxo says it has abolished its inactivity fee and has also slashed currency conversion fees across all accounts.
XTB ushers in fractional share trading for MENA investors
Fractional shares allow traders with smaller amounts of capital to still access the stock of companies with expensive share units.
Albion VCTs in offer of up to £60m across five venture capital trusts
The VCTs are expected to invest in the same deals, with a bias towards healthcare technology, fintech, cybersecurity and data investments.
Niche adds Indonesian smaller companies strategy to Niche Jungle range
Award-winning fund manager adds third highly focused value strategy to its existing range of zero management fee projects.
DeFinity Markets expands digital assets partnership with One Trading
The aim of the partnership is to offer enhanced liquidity for eligible institutions and the construction of a digital assets fiat rail.
Capex.com goes live with ETF range for investors in UAE and Saudi Arabia
An online trading platform has expanded its asset class offering with the addition of new ETFs for the UAE and Saudi Arabia markets.
FP Markets Awarded Best Forex Trading Tools 2023 by FXScouts
FP Markets has again been recognised for its outstanding trading solutions, receiving the Best Forex Trading Tools 2023 award from FXScouts
Hargreaves Lansdown demands retail investor access takes priority in new listing rules
The FCA said last week that it plans to consult on new rules for prospectus reform. But the level of access is still far too low.
DWS cuts fees on 31 equity and bond ETFs from start of December
The reductions are related to the ongoing optimisation and forward-looking orientation of the broad Xtrackers product family, DWS said.
Aquis becomes first cloud-based recognised investment exchange
London challenger exchange Aquis has become the first of the recognised exchanges to achieve full migration of its matching engine to the cloud.
FP Markets has expanded its commodity CFDs range
The Armchair Trader is delighted to announce that its partner, FP Markets, a leading provider of…
Tradu to offer multi-asset trading experience using a single portal
The platform will launch in the UK in December before rolling out globally over the coming months and is backed by Jefferies Financial Group.
MyArtBroker leverages AI to bring more transparency to the art market
An AI-powered index is holding out the prospect for much more accurate price discovery on the work of Post War artists like David Hockney.
Bridgewise to launch AI-powered ESG analysis tool kit
Bridgewise has recently been nominated for the Fintech Global ESGFinTech100, recognising the most innovative ESG-centric companies.
Stocknet Institute opens SI World: virtual funding environment for traders
Stocknet Institute has launched SI World, a first-of-its-kind platform offering retail traders the opportunity to develop their trading skills.
FP Markets launches new look client portal with an array of enhanced features
FP Market has launched its new client portal which features a fresh, intuitive platform, enhanced functionality and new and exciting features
T-REX ETFs go live with 200% exposure to Tesla and NVIDIA on Nasdaq
The ETFs from REX Shares will provide sophisticated traders with plus or minus 200% exposure on Tesla and NVIDIA stock.
Thrive Renewables in crowdfunding share offer for green energy projects
Thrive Renewables has launched a share offer to support its aim to double the renewable energy generation capacity in its portfolio.
Trading platform TPP says geopolitics demanding short positioning
Over the past few days, megacap stocks have finally started to heed the influence of global geopolitical events.
WisdomTree adds capital efficient US core investments ETF to European range
NTSX seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses of the WisdomTree US Efficient Core UCITS Index.
Deutsche Bank finalises its acquisition of Numis by naming co-CEOs
Deutsche Bank has completed its acquisition of Numis Corporation, which will now trade under the moniker Deutsche Numis.
Mediobanca makes move into digital assets investment banking space
Mediobanca has completed the acquisition of Arma Partners, an established European financial advisory company in the digital economy sector.
LGIM launches Global Brands ETF with Brand Finance
The new fund continues to build on LGIM’s diverse range of ETFs and will provide investors with access to non-traditional investment opportunities.
FP Markets wins ‘Best Trading Conditions’ and ‘Most Trusted Broker’
FP Markets continues to set the standard at the Ultimate Fintech Awards Global 2023, receiving awards for ‘Best Trading Conditions’ and ‘Most Trusted Broker’
Cathie Wood makes her European move with Rize ETF acquisition
US ETF manager Cathie Wood has acquired fund platform Rize ETF to spearhead distribution efforts in the EU market.
FP Markets claims hat-trick of awards at Global Forex Awards 2023
FP Markets wins Best Value Broker - Global’, ‘Best Broker - Europe’ and ‘Best Partners Programme at the Global Forex Awards 2023
Global Forex Awards 2023 winners announced
The winners of the Global Forex Awards 2023 - Retail have been announced, celebrating global and regional forex businesses
Italy’s online broker Directa SIM partners with Spectrum Markets on retail derivatives
Directa is a pioneer in online trading in Italy, servicing over 61,000 active accounts representing customer assets of around €3.5bn.
Aquis Exchange joins consortium backing David Barnett’s OptimX Markets
UK stock exchange Aquis is participating in several investment tranches supporting the development of the new block trading venue.
eToro and Bridgewise launch model portfolio based on AI stock analysis
CFD broker eToro has been working with artificial intelligence specialist Bridgewise to develop a model portfolio service.
New partnership to unlock access to private UK growth companies
JP Jenkins and Winterflood announce transformative collaboration, unlocking access to private UK growth companies
Qatar Stock Exchange to authorise short selling and securities lending
The Qatar Stock Exchange is pushing forward plans to allow active short selling for institutional market participants.
DMALINK teams up with Danske Bank to provide eFX buy-side pricing
The inclusion of Danske Bank in the DMALINK ecosystem provides buy-side clients with access liquidity across Scandinavian currencies.
Jacobi Asset Management lists FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF in Amsterdam
The Jacobi fund distinguishes itself by being environmentally friendly. and measures the electricity consumption attributed to Bitcoin mining.
BridgeWise teams up with Suno in Brazil to offer AI stock analytics
One of the leading sources of stock market and investment information for the Brazil market will use BridgeWise data.
WisdomTree adds three ETPs to short and leveraged ETP range
WisdomTree has launched three short and leveraged Exchange Traded Products, covering French equities and European banks
Revolut goes on hiring spree in Europe, shutting down US crypto operation
Revolut has confirmed that it will be closing down its US crypto trading operation in October, but is expanding in Europe.
Interactive Brokers to launch fractional trading on Canadian stocks and ETFs
Interactive Brokers first launched fractional trading on US stocks just before the pandemic, but is expanding it to other markets.
BridgeWise to launch broader range of AI-driven stock recommendations this month
Artificial intelligence specialist BridgeWise says it will be revising its range of stock recommendations later this month.
DMALINK and COMO Digital Life to offer forex and payments for fintech clients
New service from ECN provider DMALINK and COMO Digital Life can provide much needed cross-border payment facilities for fintechs.
BidX Markets launches spread betting platform with institutional grade pricing
Institutional broker BidX has responded to customer demand by launching a spread betting platform with a lower cost to trade.
Darksquare goes live with first fractionalised debt deal for investors
Alternative investments platform Darksquare is now live with its first beta deal for investors focused on the credit space.
GCC bond market offers investors long term alternative to debt-laden Europe
The GCC countries have an incredible growth story to tell, and it is not just about oil production, says Tabula Investment Management.
WisdomTree Lists Two Broad Commodity UCITS ETFs on SIX
WisdomTree has expanded its range of ETFs on the Swiss Stock Exchange, with the listing of two new broad commodity ETFs
Where is the best country for a forex trader to be located?
CFD broker City Index has provided traders with intelligence on which countries work best for the active FX player.
FP Markets scoops prizes at Ultimate Fintech Awards
FP Markets has been awarded ‘Best Trade Execution’ and ‘Most Transparent Broker’ at the prestigious Ultimate Fintech Awards APAC 2023
SEC charges fund manager Ichioka with $25m offering fraud
William Ichioka misappropriated millions of investors' funds for personal use, such as on luxury watches, cars, and a penthouse apartment.
Gold Token lists Ethereum-secured gold-backed token on Bitstamp
DGLD is secured on the Ethereum blockchain and each token gives the holder a legal claim to 1 Troy Oz of an allocated LBMA gold bar.
WisdomTree adds Renewable Energy ETF to Thematic UCITS range
The WisdomTree Renewable Energy tracks companies in the renewable energy space as part of the electrification and decarbonisation megatrend
Blocktrade closes successful €5.6m BTEX token sale
Running through May and June, the sale saw support from over 2,200 community members spanning 46 countries.
CFD trading on NVIDIA stock soars 214% in May
Latest data from CFD brokerage Capital.com has revealed a huge flow of new CFD trades on NVIDIA stock last month.
GraniteShares lists leveraged ETPs in Germany to meet demand from short sellers
GraniteShares is listing more 3x leveraged ETP products in Frankfurt following its initial successful launch.
New Tickmill clients to enjoy zero platform fees for three months
Tickmill is running an offer for new clients that open a trading account to trade Futures and Options until 30th June
FP Markets expands its Emerging Markets currencies
FP Markets expands its Emerging Markets forex offering adding the Mexican Peso (MXN), Brazilian Real (BRL) and South African Rand (ZAR)
The Armchair Trader community now have access to AI-driven stock data
The Armchair Trader has become the first company in the UK to provide Bridgewise's AI-driven stock market research to investors.
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FPX Markets voted ‘Best CFD broker in Africa’
FP Markets voted ‘Best CFD Broker in Africa’ at the FAME Awards 2023, part of the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS23)
Bitpanda to spend $10m on creation of AI-driven wealth division
Bitpanda has announced it will make an initial investment of $10 million to establish a dedicated AI division.
Revolut and Upvest to offer fractional ETF and stock trading across Europe
Revolut is going to be launching fractional trading in both European shares and ETFs with the support of German developer Upvest.
CFD trading volumes spike on banking stock volatility
Volatility in the banking sector saw CFD traders piling into the short trade on several large names, according to Capital.com.
Father and son-in-law charged with fraudulent securities offering to church members
The SEC is prosecuting a case involving a Ponzi scheme run by a father and son-in-law which targeted members of a church community.
Triodos Bank launches £2m community renewable energy bond offering
This is the second bond offer from Empower on the Triodos platform and will complete the refinancing of its two 5MW solar parks.
Artex to IPO first artwork in London this month
Artex is poised to IPO its first work for art at the end of this month to create a revolutionary new market model for art investment.
EU parliament gives blessing to landmark crypto assets regulation
European Parliament has approved important new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies that covers crypto asset service providers.
InfStones launches secure Ethereum validator service post Shanghai Upgrade
Leading blockchain infrastructure provider has announced the release of its highly secure Ethereum validator service.
International law firm to litigate for Credit Suisse AT1 bond holders
Law firm Quinn Emanuel has been retained by Credit Suisse AT1 bond holders to seek recovery in the UBS merger.
Merger set to create a UK wealth management giant
The deal sees two big names in UK wealth management pooling their collective assets under management into a £100 billion group.
Fineqia gets blessing to launch crypto products out of Liechtenstein
Approval of prospectus means digital assets specialist can work on potential range of EU crypto products for distribution.
TallyMoney reports massive growth in interest in gold accounts
High prevailing inflation rates and volatile stock markets have many investors turning to gold-based account says TallyMoney.
Noor Capital closes deal to acquire 100% of UK’s House of Borse
UAE brokerage and investment manager Noor Capital has inked a deal to buy all of the fast growing multi-asset trading platform.
FP Markets launches new platform for all-in-one trading experience
FP Markets has launched cTrader, its new trading platform that caters to traders and investors seeking access to multiple asset classes
NatWest brings in new safeguards for cryptocurrency investors
UK bank NatWest says it is increasing customer protection against crypto-criminals after £329m was lost by consumers last year.
SEC charges businessman with fraudulent offering in securities and crypto
Chinese businessman is alleged to have raised more than $850m from illegal stock and crypto offerings to US and international investors.
Revolut launches course to help investors learn staking with Polkadot
Revolut has added to its menu of cryptocurrency trading courses with one on staking and earning using the DOT token from Polkadot.
Wind is bringing investors independent ESG ratings for Chinese listed companies
Wind's ESG ratings are state of the art and provide an incredibly detailed level of analysis on Chinese ESG risks.
Research suggests traders are too nervous to make investments
UK retail investors are uncertain about making any sudden investment moves right now on concerns about persistent inflation.
Traders are increasing their short positions, reports CFD broker
Retail traders used a record-high number of stop-loss orders last year and increased their short-position trades amid tough trading conditions.
OvalX clients offered transfer deal to Capital.com
Private and professional traders with OvalX have been offered a transfer to Capital.com as speculation mounts about its operations
Russian hackers launch attack on City of London infrastructure
Security specialists claim that the recent attack on Ion Markets servers illustrate the vulnerability the City of London has to cyber crime.
Charles Schwab opens its US investing platform to UK traders, zero commission
UK investors can now use the Charles Schwab investment platform to invest in US listed equities with $0 commission for online trades.
NYSE outage could not come at a worse time for exchange
Traders on the New York Stock Exchange were the victims of a major outage during US trading hours on Tuesday.
J P Jenkins becomes part of CrowdX Group
CrowdX all share exchange acquisition gives J P Jenkins, London’s oldest private equity market, significant technology boost
Revolut launches a VIP investor plan with lifestyle benefits
Designed for its VIP customers, the new Ultra plan from Revolut will include access to lounges and discounts on crypto trading.
Solvo Finance wants you to start trusting cryptocurrency infrastructure again
Crypto start-up is partnering with Fireblocks to offer a traders a more transparent and secure approach to digital markets.
Retail traders were bullish on major stock indices in December
Spectrum Markets has reported traders were shifting to more aggressive long positions on key indices last month.
SEC’s reform plans for US market create more questions than answers
Jeffrey O'Connor of Liquidnet analyses the SEC's current projected market reforms for US stock markets and where retail investors stand.
Societe Generale joins Spectrum Markets to provide daily constant leverage
Spectrum has scaled up its flexible infrastructure to handle the additional volume of order flow and quote data.
European structured products turnover reported down 10% on the year
Overall turnover in European structured products market has dropped in the course of 2022, but trading in leveraged products is up.
GraniteShares goes live with three leveraged single stock ETFs on NASDAQ
ETF manager GraniteShares is building its range of NASDAQ-listed leveraged single stock ETFs for US active investors.
Interactive Brokers to provide overnight trading hours on US ETFs
Clients of Interactive Brokers can now react immediately to market-moving news and conveniently trade at almost any time.
Eurotrader breaks into UK retail trading market with FCA license
Cross-border broker founded by Norwegian fintech guru has received its license to offer retail trading to UK clients.
AvaTrade to offer automated CFD and FX trading with Capitalise.ai
AvaTrade clients will get free access to Capitalise.ai's full suite of automated trading capabilities including automated trading execution.
Cardano builder allies with Edinburgh Uni on decentralisation index
Timely launch of index designed to increase risk transparency within blockchain and detect unwarranted centralisation features.
Niche Asset Management launches its UK Electric Mobility strategy
Fund manager Niche is launching a GBP class of its successful battery-focused investment strategy with a £50m total capacity.
Revolut adds new tokens and crypto-enabled debit cards
The Revolut crypto portfolio will add 12 new tokens which brings the total number of cryptocurrencies available to buy and sell to nearly 100.
VanEck brings its Circular Economy ETF to the London Stock Exchange
This new ETF from VanEck invests in companies that contribute to the development of resource-efficient materials and distribution solutions.
Fidelity remains optimistic about crypto’s long term prospects
Head of Fidelity Digital Assets says firm has doubled head count in this area in last 12 months while other players cut back.
Italian crypto custodian launches low risk digital pairs trading facility
This service allows traders to own a diversified pair of two digital assets working in synergy via Uniswap’s liquidity pools.
Property investment platform Shojin pays back £6m to investors
Shojin has returned £6 million to investors after refinancing an existing loan facility for a large development in Leicester.
Traders turning to EUR for short term tactical opportunities
Broker reports strong bearish trading on the Euro against the GBP and JPY, in contrast to wider market sentiment on these currencies.
Emerging markets DeFi specialist Pillow raises $18m
Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform has raised $18m as it pursues its vision of simpler access to markets in emerging economies.
NMC Healthcare: UAE court blocks attempt to enforce debt judgement
NMC Healthcare heads off attempt by Noor Capital to get Dubai court to enforce a judgement of debt in its favour.
GOODFOLIO platform to help ethical investors be heard
GOODFOLIO aims to help impact-minded investors to overcome the difficulties in making and implementing values-driven investment decisions.
deVere group pulls all UK property investment projects
Wealth manager deVere Group is putting its property investments on hold while other advisers rail against the government.
Cryptocurrency tax app Binocs launches $4m funding round
Binocs helps traders of cryptocurrency keep track of their tax position and is now expanding into new markets.
DMALINK onboards Crédit Agricole to its platforms
Crédit Agricole has added DMALINK as a platform to provide custom eFX and precious metals pricing to its buy-side clients
Amber to launch its WhaleFin crypto trading platform into Japan
Amber Group is going to offer a broad range of digital trading services to customers in Japan including access to the NFT ecosystem.
DeFinity Markets to integrate Custodiex crypto cold storage
DeFinity Markets is setting out to create a custody-agnostic digital markets eco-system through its alliance with Custodiex integration.
Global Forex Awards 2022 winners announced
The winners of the Global Forex Awards 2022 - Retail have been announced, celebrating global and regional forex businesses
FX broker Moneta Markets splits out of Vantage Group
The new FX and CFD broker has been provided with a Tier 1 regulatory license for operating in the Australian market.
Revolut defending itself on cost cutting and audit issues
Leading UK fintech wants a banking license but is currently fighting fires over its audit and cost cutting rumours.
Beer Index shows price of making beer has risen 62% in 24 months
A new beer index is tracking the price of the commodities including packaging required to produce a pint of beer.
Wave Financial to acquire Switzerland cryptocurrency fund manager
Crypto fund management specialist Wave Financial is acquiring Cryptonite AM to broaden its footprint in Switzerland.
GraniteShares brings new leveraged single stock ETFs to the US
GraniteShares is now listing leveraged versions of its single stock ETFs on the US market following uptake from traders in Europe.
FCA urges victims of Faithfull boiler room scam to come forward for compensation
The UK regulator is asking victims of the Richard Faithfull money laundering scam to come forward following his conviction.
Amber Group to expand operations with WhaleFin Club launch
Amber Group, the digital asset platform to launch WhaleFin Club, a more universal offering in the crypto- and digital assets space
Symax Fintech announces free trading workshop dates for August
Limited places are currently available for free trading workshops, both in London and online, and including women only sessions.
Smart founder Andrew Evans joins DMALINK board
Smart founder Andrew Evans has joined the board of forex ECN DMALINK as it seeks to merge with cryptocurrency venue Definity Markets.
FP Markets adds CFDs based on ETFs to range of trading products
FP Markets has introduced CFD pricing based on exchange traded funds, opening up a wider range of index choices for traders.
Latest DWS ETF tracks China A shares market with ESG screen
Latest launch from ETF specialist fund manager DWS is targeting the China A shares market but with an ESG angle.
Revolut launches Learn & Earn courses for cryptocurrency traders
UK broker Revolut has launched a new educational program for cryptocurrency traders to help them understand the risk of digital assets.
The UnitPlus easy investing ETF account: good for beginners?
A new ETF investment account with low minimum investments has been launched in Germany which looks ideal for beginners.
London broker Alexander David Securities going into liquidation
Following FCA action, London corporate finance boutique Alexander David Securities is going into voluntary liquidation.
FTX and Robinhood: a match made in heaven between crypto and stock broking?
Despite denying it is looking to acquire Robinhood, crypto exchange FTX has made the market sit up and take notice.
Currensea smashes crowdfunding target in two hours on Seedrs
UK fintech Currensea has surpassed its crowdfunding target in under two hours after launching on the Seedrs platform.
Balthazar projects 239% growth rate in NFT trading market in 2022
NFT platform Balthazar has released its latest NFT Marketplace Update, analysing four leading NFT marketplaces based on trade volume.
We tested the Etcho responsible investment app
The Etcho app, an app for conscious investors developed by the London based start-up Etcho has come out this week.
High brokerage fees could end up costing you thousands
Finder.com has published its research on UK stockbrokers' fees and looks at how much of a drag high fees could be on your portfolio over time.
AJ Bell and Hargreaves Lansdown launch platform for IPOs and ABBs
AJ Bell and Hargreaves Lansdown have launched a retail share service to help investors in the UK get access to IPOs and ABB fund raisings.
AI trading solution to help traders understand their psychological biases
According to a recent survey run by Capital.com, more than half of all traders on its platform say they prefer to trade on logic.
ActivTrades launches new webinar series to boost education offering
ActivTrades has just launched its new webinar series set to take place online each week throughout the summer, free of charge to all investors
Singapore CFD broker to offer Signal Centre’s trade ideas to MT5 clients
As well as a comprehensive set of daily signals across FX and cryptocurrency markets, Philip Nova’s clients will also get weekly insights.
HSBC in damage control mode in wake of fund manager Stuart Kirk’s speech
The firm's head of responsible investing caused a furore among wealth managers this week by seeming not to really care.
It’s time to vote for the best financial providers of 2022
Vote now for the best businesses in the self-directed private investment and wealth sectors in the first ever Online Money Awards
City of London firm offers to pay staff in gold or cryptocurrency
With the cost of living crisis going from bad to worse, it didn’t make sense to continue offering pay hikes in pounds says TallyMoney CEO.
LSE: more retail buyers of investment trusts, but more broker participation needed
Darko Hajdukovic, head of product at the London Stock Exchange, reviewed the growth and liquidity of the listed funds space.
1GCX goes live with crypto exchange that embraces blockchain AND sustainability
You want cryptocurrency trading, but you want it to be more sustainable and more secure? This could be the solution.
Can the LME successfully defend its nickel trading crown after March fracas?
The London Metal Exchange is facing up to a major probe into nickel trading activity in March as competitors sense an opportunity.
European investors to receive turbo warrants based on cryptocurrencies
Spectrum Markets has widened its product offering to include cryptocurrencies as an underlying, with turbo warrants on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Fund manager VanEck enters the NFT space with VanEck Community NFT
Fund manager VanEck entered the NFT market on Monday as it dropped 1000 NFTs to clients interested in exclusive access to research.
Umbria Network’s Narni cross-chain asset bridge reports over 100,000 transactions
Narni eliminates the barriers to entry for engaging with DeFi applications and NFTs making them much more accessible to a wider audience.
Spectrum Markets adds Italy’s Equita to its retail derivatives trading exchange
Spectrum Markets has added a major Italian investment bank to its derivatives exchange to provide end clients with trading facilities.
Wombat investment platform to offer traders cashback each time they invest
Micro-investing platform Wombat has become the UK’s first investment platform to offer users cashback each time they invest, as part of its new Instant Investing account.
SEC moves against Archegos Capital and Bill Hwang with fraud charges
SEC throws the book at Bill Hwang and Archegos Capital, CFTC and US Attorney's Office also file charges.
Charles Schwab: two thirds of UK investors don’t care if their investments are sustainable
Two-thirds of UK retail investors do not mind whether their investments are sustainable, says latest research from Charles Schwab.
PleasrDAO partners with Amber Group to deliver first fractionalised NFT on Tier 1 exchange
PleasrDAO and Amber Group are partnering to make fractionalised trading of NFTs more accessible to the wider investment community.
Which market makers have the most impact on stock prices?
New research sheds light on the relationship between brokers and market makers in the US and how that impacts stock prices.
SCB teams up with Solid World on low carbon blockchain tech project
Low carbon commodity company SCB entered a partnership with Solid World DAO, the infrastructure platform for carbon credit pre-purchasing.
Fund manager Ingenious launches asset-backed estate planning scheme
This is a cost-effective solution for investors who are concerned by high levels of estate taxes in the UK, minimising early death tax risks.
Investing in the pet and emerging markets Internet booms with Rize ETF
Fund manager Rize ETF has launched two thematic funds tracking companies in the pets and emerging markets digital sectors.
Investors told they must opt-in to major forex rigging class action
Thousands of investors affected by a huge FX rigging cartel may have to opt into a collective class action suit, says UK tribunal.
Interactive Brokers’ launch of IBKR GlobalTrading: what does this say about current broker trends?
The launch of a new trading service from Interactive Brokers flags up some of the big trends in online trading to be aware of.
JustCarbon opens its marketplace for carbon offsetting NFTs
JustCarbon is a blockchain-based carbon marketplace, where carbon emissions can be mitigated with JustCarbon Removal tokens (JCR).
Valutrades and Signal Centre team up on trading ideas service
Forex and CFD broker Valutrades is partnering with Signal Centre to provide trading signals to the broker’s global investors.
ThinkMarkets to launch multi-asset trading service in Japan
ThinkMarkets is launching into the very busy Japanese forex market having acquired a license from buying a local entity.
Xtrackers revamps US corporate bond ETF strategy to embrace ESG values
Short duration US corporate bond ETF gets a face lift with a new index that cuts out many companies failing on ESG criteria.
CFD broker Skilling adds 16 new cryptocurrency CFDs including PancakeSwap and BitTorrent
Skilling has announced it is expanding its range of cryptocurrency CFDs, to include Decentraland and Avalanche among others.
Cavex and Suros Capital team up to offer wine trading and borrowing against collections
Cavex and Suros Capital have announced a partnership that will allow investors to trade wine more easily and borrow against collections.
A matter of TRUST: cryptocurrency exchanges are facing up to the Travel Rule
Coinbase has launched the Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology, an industry-driven solution designed to comply with the Travel Rule.
Capital.com reports massive 350% user growth in 2021 as online trading stays robust
Capital.com had another year of growth in 2021, with some impressive figures reported this week on numbers of new traders.
Quant Insight to provide its hedge fund analytics tools to retail traders
Quant Insight (Qi), a quantitative financial market analytics and trading insights provider, has launched iQbyQi,…
DriveWealth to build substantial new presence in cryptocurrency trading
DriveWealth. a pioneer in fractional investing and embedded finance, is building its presence in the cryptocurrency space
First VCT launched by Octopus Investments in 10 years targets sustainability
Octopus Investments is launching its first VCT in ten years in a bid to raise £20m to support scaling up businesses in need of investment.
First ETF launch from Subversive to target the metaverse without the Meta
A new ETF launch in the US will be investing in metaverse companies, but controversially is going short Meta right away.
Swarm Markets’ Polygon implementation to provide low cost DeFi access for investors
Swarm Markets GmbH, the first licensed DeFi platform, has made its decentralised exchange (DEX) available on the Polygon Network.
Wyre to partner with Stellar on Brazil and Argentina fiat currency onboarding
As cryptocurrency becomes more widely used, a more seamless process for converting local currencies into digital assets is critical.
Quintet Private Bank launches multi-asset, climate neutral fund
Quintet Earth, which has been launched with some €280 million in assets, generates real-world impact without sacrificing performance.
Skilling cuts spreads on cryptocurrency CFDs, introduces unleveraged crypto trading
Skilling has reduced the spreads on its cryptocurrency offering in order to bring its CFDs more into line with crypto practices.
GraniteShares launches first range of leveraged ETFs on Borsa Italiana
ETF fund manager GraniteShares has become the first fund manager to launch leveraged ETPs on the Italian stock exchange.
BUX Zero to offer commission free cryptocurrency trading in Europe
Dutch broker BUX has launched commission free trading on 20 cryptocurrencies on its BUX Zero multi-asset trading platform.
Singapore cops make arrests at unlicensed offshore forex trading operation
Forex brokerage Samtrade FX has seen three of its employees arrested in Singapore as part of an ongoing regulatory investigation.
Low cost investment app Wealthsimple announces exit from UK market
Low cost investment app Wealthsimple has announced that it is exiting the UK market and transferring accounts to Moneyfarm.
Broker fined $7m and banned by CFTC in offshore binary options scam
The US regulator has moved against the employees of an offshore binary options scam and has appealed to whistleblowers.
Swarm Markets makes decentralised trading exchange available to general public
Swarm Markets trading exchange is the first unified platform for retail and institutional investors to trade securities alongside crypto
Trade Nation goes live with new-to-market trading simulator
The tool can also be used by anyone who needs familiarisation with key trading concepts and you don't need to be a Trade Nation client.
Global Forex Awards 2021 winners announced
The winners of this years Global Forex Awards - Retail have been published with over 31,000 votes cast from over 4,000 unique voters
Traders vote for FP Markets at The Global Forex Awards 2021
FP Markets has been awarded "Best Global Value Forex Broker" and "Best Forex Trading Experience in the EU" at the Global Forex Awards 2021
GlobalBlock makes over 80 digital assets available for UK investors
GlobalBlock UK does not charge any fees for deposits or withdrawals and charges a maximum of only 1% commission on the top 20 coins offered.
Quant Insight to roll out data-driven trading insights for retail traders and brokers
Technology already used and supported by major hedge funds and investment banks will now be made available to smaller traders.
Capital.com gets green light to provide CFD trading services in Australia
Building on its existing presence in Europe, Capital.com has confirmed it is opening an office in Melbourne and has regulatory approval.
Sugi app now allows investors to offset the carbon impact of share portfolios
Sugi's app now allows investors to keep track of their carbon offset history and leverage credits from forestry investments.
Spectrum Markets introduces turbo certificates on 70 stocks with high turnover
Pan-European trading venue Spectrum Markets is adding a wide range of equity names under its turbo certificates program.
Coinpass gets FCA approval as UK trading exchange for cryptocurrency
Coinpass gets the nod from the UK's FCA to become the latest trading exchange to be able to offer cryptocurrencies in Britain.
Ethical investments specialist Wahed goes live in UK with app
Islamic finance specialist Wahed has launched an investment app which addresses many of the ethical concerns investors have.
Massive growth in issue of stock purchase warrants by Canadian companies
Computershare has recorded almost 150% growth in the issue of warrants by Canadian small and mid-cap enterprises.
Black Ocean launches CeDeFi platform for early stage project funding
New platform will allow investors to purchase highly rated IDO coins with additional rewards available for early adopters.
Crypto trading apps surpass stock trading apps in US market for the first time
Crypto trading apps surpassed traditional trading apps and asset management apps in the US market for the first time this year.
FP Markets adds over 550 multi-country share CFDs to its platform
Our Partner, FP Markets has added a range of international companies, including Zoom, Alibaba, and a range of Biotech and Big Pharma stocks to its platform
Millennial and Gen Z traders offered $45 free stock in F45 IPO by Stake
US broker Stake is offering millennial and Gen Z clients $45 in F45 stock plus up to $150 in other shares if they sign up now.
Glint closes £3m crowdfunding round for expansion of gold-based payments system
Glint has raised £3m on popular crowdfunding platforms as it aims to expand its list of gold-based payment services.
Wombat slashes fees to become UK’s cheapest stocks and shares ISA
Wombat ISA investors with an account value of more than £250 will pay 0.10% per year and a flat fee of £1 per month.
Digital wallet Zumo to give away £10,000 in Bitcoin SV as part of launch
Zumo, the digital wallet and payments platform, has announced that its wallets can now be used to store Bitcoin SV (BSV).
NatWest unveils digital Investment Junior ISA to invest in Coutts funds
More than 80% of UK parents currently saving for their children's future are doing so in cash, over half with a cash account.
New Change FX launches forex forward benchmark curves for broken dates
Global forex market participants have always struggled to benchmark currency forwards, in particular on broken dates.
INFINOX: IX Social trading app seeing massive growth from Gen Z traders
UK broker INFINOX has reported huge growth of users on its social trading app, thanks in large part to new interest from emerging markets.
Winners of the Global Forex Awards 2021 – B2B revealed
The winners of this year’s Global Forex Awards 2021 - B2B revealed, with leading businesses across the industry named top of their sectors
Uphold adds smart orders across multiple asset classes including cryptocurrency
Global brokerage Uphold has introduced a new way for traders to manage their orders across widely different asset classes.
AMC Entertainment: massive surge in derivatives trades based on meme stock
CFD broker Capital.com has pronounced itself astounded by the massive flow of trading from first timers in CFDs and spread bets.
AirCarbon Exchange has become the first carbon negative trading platform
AirCarbon Exchange in Singapore reports that it is now carbon negative thanks to an offset scheme in Guatemala.
Pepperstone cuts spreads across 6 major currency pairs
Spread betting and CFD broker Pepperstone has cut spreads on AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF and USDJPY currency pairs
Cryptocurrency broker GlobalBlock in £32m deal with blockchain specialist Helix
Cryptocurrency broker is effectively merging with blockchain developer Helix to be able to expand the services it can offer to traders.
CFD and forex broker Infinox opens in Dubai, plans Asia expansion
On the back of mushrooming volumes of trading from Middle East clients, Infinox has decided to invest in a Dubai trading hub.
Spectrum Markets introduces customised stop loss orders
Spectrum Markets will use market maker quotes in the order book as a trigger for stop orders, rather than last traded price.
CloseCross to offer multi-party Ethereum derivatives trading
Ethereum (blockchain) based multiparty derivatives platform offers traders a chance to generate returns based on asset price predictions.
Spectrum Markets launches Retail Investor Index to track how private investors are trading
The new Retail Investor Index from Spectrum Markets is already showing more bullish sentiment around the DAX index.
CMC Markets launches ‘Signature’ share basket CFDs
CMC Markets has extended its range of unique index products with the launch of signature share baskets based on Relative Rotation Graphs
ikigai launches new stocks and shares ISA to sit alongside premium wealth service
The new ikigai stocks and shares ISA will have a set £10 monthly fee and will integrate with the fintech's other money management features.
Robinhood slams Buffett and Munger for calling it a casino, but who is right?
Robinhood called out Buffett and Munger for comparing the broker to a casino, but who is right and why should traders care?
Blockchain specialist CloseCross plans launch of Malta derivatives trading platform
Blockchain platform will provide investors with access to platform for smart contracts and market forecasting trading process.
Forex market: Raidne launches 4pm fix benchmark for better informed FX pricing
Siren is designed to reduce excess market impact over the fixing window leading to better prices overall in 70 currency pairs.
Public Voting is now open for the Global Forex Awards 2021 – B2B
Public voting is now open for this years' Global Forex Awards B2B and The Armchair Trader readers have been invited to have their say
New social and copy trading services from forex broker FXCM
Forex and CFD broker FXCM has launched a copy trading service which allows its clients to follow the trades of its most successful FX traders.
Redmayne Bentley presses the button on digital-only investment management service
New online Managed Portfolio Service for investors with £20,000 or more to allocate and designed to provide "truly active" investment approach.
Forex broker accidentally leaks millions of customer records
Major FX broker FBS Markets left a server unprotected with millions of data files containing sensitive client records, while carrying out an upgrade.
AvaTrade reduces spreads on key cryptocurrencies and adds more equity baskets
CFD broker AvaTrade has added some more DeFi options to its range of trading instruments as well as more thematic indexes.
Opinion: Why brokers need to take investor education seriously after the GameStop saga
Brokers have learned many lessons on client treatment after Robinhood's maneuverings: Skilling CEO Michael Kamerman looks at some of them.
For sale: Davy Stockbrokers seeks new owner after political row
A major conflcts of interest scandal has emerged, hitting Ireland's oldest and most established stock broker and forcing it to sell.
eToro to go public on NASDAQ with help of Fintech Acquisition SPAC
CFD and crypto broker eToro has been valued at over $9bn in a reverse listing deal that will likely be finalised in Q3 this year.
FP Markets launches new copy trading service for clients
Global CFD brokerage FP Markets has launched a new copy trading services that allows traders to follow those with profitable track records.
ITI Capital launches new IPO service for emerging markets investors
New service has been designed for investors looking to participate in IPOs and secondary placings as well as some private company investments.
JP Jenkins launches direct dealing service for unquoted private companies
JP Jenkins is a specialist platform for trading shares in the secondary market and has been used by many well known business brands over the last 30 years.
FXCM expands range of Stock Baskets with airlines, casinos, US automotive and other sectors
Broker has found that there is demand for stock baskets that combine the performance of leading shares into one instrument that can be traded like a share.
Opinion: Has Robinhood burned its bridges with day traders over GameStop block?
Robinhood's decision to bar trading in some hot r/wallstreetbets stocks has been greeted with outrage by day traders and in Congress, but what next?
UK wealth management trade body urges more action on cryptocurrency
The FCA and PIMFA, the UK's wealth management association, are urging investors to be very cautious when contacted about cryptocurrency deals online.
Winners of the Professional Trader Awards 2020
The results of the Professional Trader Awards 2020 have been announced by Holiston Media this month. This years winners can be found here
CFD broker Infinox to offer S&P 500 micro futures to Brazilian traders
Infinox is building on its success having been selected by Brazil's B3 exchange as a market maker for futures contracts, by launching micro futures.
WisdomTree launches new low-cost physically-backed gold ETP
As investors plan to start increasing their physical gold allocations going into 2021, WisdomTree has added to its range of passive gold investment funds.
FXCM teams up with Capitalise.ai to offer automated trading tools
The new service from FXCM will offer traders with zero programming experience the ability to automate their trading strategies, at no extra cost.
Spreadex reduces minimum stake requirements on 100s of markets
Spreadex has announced it is reducing the minimum stake requirements on 100s of its major markets, including Wall Street, UK 100, GBP/USD, Brent Crude and more
FinecoBank reports trading accounts triple on a yearly basis
FinecoBank has reported a massive increase in new trading accounts during 2020 and has also launched online education for advanced traders.
Did your trading platform crash on Vaccine Monday?
Many investors report losing thousands due to bungled trades on over-stretched trading platforms this week, but what can you do about it?
Voting is open for the Professional Trader Awards 2020
Voting for the Professional Trader Awards is open until 2nd November 2020. It's a chance for the professional trading community to have their say. Have you voted yet?
Guru Capital buys spread betting broker ETX Capital
Swiss-based private equity firm has made ETX Capital its first acquisition but says it is planning further buys in the CFD broking space.
A newcomer to the spread betting industry – Zenfinex has ambitious plans
A new player to the spread betting industry, FCA regulated Zenfinex has some ambitious plans for the future. We speak to CEO Nick Cooke about the business
Citigroup admits defeat, pulls out of retail options trading
Citigroup has called time on market making in US retail options, according to a recent article in the Financial Times. Who is left?
Interactive Brokers to raise margin requirements ahead of US election
Interactive Brokers has told its US traders that it is going to gradually raise margin requirements across the board ahead of the election.
Global Forex Awards 2020 winners announced
The Global Forex Awards recognise the best performing forex businesses / brands on a global & regional basis
UK CFD broker Infinox launches forex futures with Brasil Bolsa Balcao
UK CFD broker moves to exploit the popularity of FX futures with one of the most established exchanges in the South American market.
Fineco Bank expands UK product suite with Fidelity International
Fineco Bank has added funds from Fidelity International to the range of investment products on offer on its trading and banking platform.
Instant Bitcoin transfers launched by Mode
Bitcoin transfer specialist Mode has launched a peer to peer transfer feature to allow investors to move their Bitcoin between accounts quickly.
Sydney Stock Exchange lists Torque Metals as first company
The Sydney Stock Exchange went live this week with its first company as it seeks to provide a new springboard to junior resources IPOs.
CMC Markets launches guaranteed stop loss order for Canadian traders
CMC Markets in Canada has launched guaranteed stop losses for its Canadian clients, making it the only broker in the Canadian space to do so.
Evertas completes seed stage funding for cryptoassets insurance venture
Cryptoassets insurance provider Evertas has completed a seed stage funding round as it seeks to provide more certainty for investors in digital currencies.
ITI Capital launches new discretionary and advisory trading service
ITI Capital has launched a new service, termed ITI Investments, which will provide a digital wealth management and trading platform for clients.
FXCM reduces minimum trade size on single stock CFDs
Clients of FXCM can now trade single stock CFDs as fractional shares with zero commission when opening or closing trades
Voting is now open for the Global Forex Awards Retail – 2020
With public voting now open for the Global Forex Awards until 24 July 2020, the forex trading community is invited to have their say on this years' winners
New portfolios added to CMC Markets share baskets
Broker launches two new share baskets to track key behavioural changes, harnessing the popularity of Remote Lifestyle and Collaborative Technology investments
Responsible investment portfolio management service launched by Waverton
Waverton Investment Management has launched some enhanced ESG portfolios for investors who want stricter environmental and social screening.
FXCM launches single stock CFD trading for US equities
CFD broker FXCM has said it is launching CFD trading on single US stocks with plans to expand that to cover five more countries in the near future.
Voting open for the B2B Global Forex Awards 2020
Public voting is now open for the Global Forex Awards 2020, celebrating businesses from around the world pushing the boundaries of innovation in B2B forex trading solutions
Traders to gain exposure to trending sectors with a single trade
Covering a wide range of topical industries, CMC Markets clients can now gain exposure to trending sectors like gaming and renewable energy with a single trade
Commission free trading for UK investors on UK equities
CFD broker FXCM is expanding its current range of services to incorporate equity trading with the launch of a commission-free trading service in collaboration with Interactive Brokers
The Armchair Trader to support the Global Forex Awards 2020
The Armchair Trader team are delighted to be supporting the Global Forex Awards 2020 as a media partner for the event this year
The cheapest Stocks & Shares ISA platform for 2020
We've researched 28 Stocks & Shares ISA providers to bring you a list of the cheapest Fund and Stocks and Shares ISA providers for 2020
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Licence for TigerWit
UK-headquartered global financial technology company TigerWit has announced that it has been accredited with a Financial Services licence from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission
Compare the top Spread Betting Companies for 2020
Compare the best FCA regulated spread betting companies from the UK and Ireland. Read our independent reviews and find the broker that's right for you
CMC Markets launches new global podcast series
The Artful Trader podcast series features high profile guests offering their unique perspective on how confidence has helped them succeed in their chosen field
Winners of the Professional Trader Awards 2019
The winners of the Professional Trader Awards 2019 were announced at the Awards lunch held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Trinity Square, London
Reduction in spreads as AvaTrade puts clients first
Spread betting and CFD provider AvaTrade has announced the reduction of its spreads, across all assets, by 50% as part of ongoing strategy
Diversified exposure to a dozen worldwide economies
CMC Markets has expanded its range of bespoke indices to include 12 new forex baskets offering broad-based exposure to a selection of distinct economies
FP Markets awarded Best Global Forex Value Broker
FP Markets was recognised at the Global Forex Awards 2019 for its commitment to provide clients with unparalleled trading conditions
Voting is open for the Professional Trader Awards 2019
Voting for the Professional Trader Awards is open until 1st November 2019. It's a chance for the professional trading community to have their say. Have you voted yet?
Ravenscroft appoints it first chief investment officer
Channel Islands wealth manager Ravenscroft has appointed its first chief investment officer.
TigerWit Wins Hattrick of Awards at Global Forex Awards
UK-headquartered global financial technology company TigerWit has won three awards at the Global Forex Awards 2019
Global Forex Awards 2019 winners announced
The winners of the Global Forex Awards 2019 were announced at the Awards ceremony and party held at the St Raphael Marina, Limassol, Cyprus on 3rd October
CMC Markets Bolsters MT4 Trading Proposition
CMC Markets is adding a total of 27 free applications to their online MT4 platform in partnership with app service provider, FX Blue
Offshore trading and the Financial Commission
Europeans are seeking offshore trading accounts for access to greater CFD leverage. We spoke with the Financial Commission to find out more about regulation
Broker News: August 2019 Round Up
This month, Australian regulators ASIC follow ESMA's lead on CFDs and binary options plus updates from CMC Markets, Pepperstone, eToro and Plus 500
The ripple effect of fees
Xavier Brenner warns of the impact on investors from higher fees and provides some simple pointers on how to avoid them
CMC Markets launches three new commodities indices
Spread Betting and CFD provider CMC Markets has launched three new indices for the energy, agricultural and precious metals sectors
Australian regulator set to follow ESMA lead
Australian financial regulator, ASIC, has followed European regulatory body ESMA, proposing conditions on retail CFDs and banning binary options
TigerWit expands global appeal with partner networks
UK-based global financial technology company, TigerWit, is expanding its presence into new jurisdictions including Latin America, Africa, South East Asia and the Middle East
CMC Markets leads the way in client satisfaction survey
Improved trading tools leading to better customer satisfaction for Spread Betting and CFD provider CMC Markets according to Investment Trends 2019 report
Broker News: July 2019 Round Up
This month, it's your chance to vote for your favourite Forex broker, while ESMA addresses some of its concerns plus updates from CMC Markets, IG, Capital.com and AvaTrade
CFD broker AvaTrade launches four new cryptocurrency pairs
CFD broker AvaTrade has added four more cryptocurrency pairs to its CFD trading platform, bringing its total range to 18.
Patent for cutting edge AI bias detection system approved
New AI patent demonstrates CFD broker, Capital.com’s commitment to building a state-of-the-art trading experience for clients
CMC Markets sees growing interest for Crypto trading
With the asset class back in the spotlight amidst Facebook’s Libra project, CMC Markets’ crypto trade volumes have increased in recent weeks
Voting open for the Global Forex Awards 2019
The trading community are being asked to vote for their favourite forex business on a global or regional basis as part of the Global Forex Awards 2019. Voting closes on 31st July.
Broker News: A round up
This month, we see new markets available for AxiTrader and CMC Markets and technology updates for Mitrade, City Index, OANDA and Plus 500
New range of crypto indices available from CMC Markets
CMC Markets customers now have the option to spread bet and trade CFDs on three new cryptocurrency indices; the Major Crypto Index, the Emerging Crypto Index and the All Crypto Index
Australia’s Mitrade completes relaunch of CFD trading platform and app
Mitrade has relaunched its trading platform along with the addition of further modifications around its product offering, including CFDs and crypto
Brand new markets opened up for AxiTrader clients
CFD and FX broker, AxiTrader has launched five new cash equity indices, plus five future CFDs designed for traders with longer positions
Broker News: A round up
Hot on the heels of CMC Markets, IG release a FANG+ Index and new charting features while City Index boost their iOS app with TradingView charting
AIM wealth manager Kingswood buys Manhattan Harbor stake
Kingswood, the UK-listed wealth management specialist, has announced that it is acquiring a stake in Manhattan Harbor, a wealth management firm in the United States.
Global Forex Awards: nominations are now open
Nominations are now open for the Global Forex Awards, which will be held in Cyprus in October to celebrate excellence in the industry.
eToro launches commission-free Stocks and ETFs
Clients using eToro to invest in stocks or Exchange Traded Funds will be charged zero commission, Stamp Duty and management fees
Compare the best CFD trading platforms of 2020
We've reviewed the best CFD trading platforms from around the world and profiled the top performers
Investment app tickr launches crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs
Investment app tickr has gone back to the market for further funding, seeking to increase user numbers
Liquid Infinity: a Bitcoin CFD traded against JPY or USD
Global cryptocurrency platform Liquid has launched its own leveraged Bitcoin Contract-for-Difference (CFD) product, known as…
RWC Partners launches next generation emerging markets fund
RWC Partners has launched the RWC Next Generation Emerging Markets (NGEN) Fund for its established Emerging & Frontier Markets team
CMC Markets launches spread bets and CFDs on the FANG+ Index
Spread betting and contracts for difference provider CMC Markets, is now offering its customers the ability to spread bet and trade CFDs on the US Fang Plus index
CMC Markets makes seven additional cryptocurrency CFDs tradable
In addition to bitcoin, ethereum, bitcoin cash, litecoin and ripple, CMC Markets now offer access to dash, EOS, monero, NEO, stellar, cardano and TRON
Blockchain technology providing the trading platform of the future
Blockchain is a technology that we are hearing much more of in the world of…
How AI can improve your trading behaviour in real time
The Armchair Trader's Editor, Stuart Fieldhouse talks to Ivan Gowan, CEO of Capital.com about the business and his thoughts on the future of the industry
New clean energy portfolio launched for retail investors
Renewable energy CopyPortfolio from eToro contains some of the world’s biggest and innovative companies driving the transition to clean energy
TigerWit selects ClearBank® for ‘Banking as a Service’ offer
ClearBank has today announced that it has been selected by TigerWit for its pioneering ‘Banking as a Service’ offering
ADVFN International Financial Awards 2019 – Winners
ADVFN has announced the winners of their fifth annual ADVFN International Financial Awards
Current state of the Retail CFD Broking Industry and Regulation
Insights on the state of the CFD retail broking industry and regulation from Simon Denham, Chief Risk Officer at TigerWit
The City of London Wealth Management Awards 2019
Results are determined by an online public vote, marking the awards out as an independent and prestigious recognition forum for the winners
Brexit has inflicted “unprecedented damage” on UK’s financial services industry says deVere
Nigel Green, founder and CEO of deVere Group, the global financial advisory organisation, has said…
The Online Personal Wealth Awards 2019 – Winners
The Winners of the 2019 Online Personal Wealth Awards were announced this week with savers and investors given the opportunity to provide their views
Julius Baer backs pioneering cryptocurrency investment platform
Swiss bank Julius Baer is taking another step closer to the realisation of mainstream cryptocurrency…
Compare the top Spread Betting Companies for 2019
We've reviewed the best spread betting companies from the UK and Ireland so you can find them all in one place
PortfolioMetrix launches seven new funds for Europe
South African fund manager PortfolioMetrix has launched seven new funds using the Prescient Fund Services…
Lowes Financial Management names best performing structured products in 2018
No structured products distributed by UK intermediaries matured with a loss last year, according to…
DeVere Group opens new office in Mallorca’s Portals Nous
One of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations is to reopen offices in Mallorca,…
Capital.com launches new corporate indices for trading Brexit volatility
Broker Capital.com has launched two new indices on its trading platform to help traders to…
FCA CFDs and binary options consultation paper – what’s on the table for discussion?
There are currently a number of temporary restrictions in place on the sale of leveraged…
WeSwap launches new app for currency buying at the rate you want
The foreign exchange markets can be difficult to follow but WeSwap’s latest research shows that…
4XCube: Trading through an offshore brokerage
Given the year of regulatory change dominating the European CFD & FX industry, we put a few questions to offshore brokerage 4XCube CEO Joao Monteiro
Saxo wins four awards at 2018 Finance Magnates Summit
Saxo Bank, the multi-asset trading and investment specialist, today announces that it has won four…
XTB announces expansion of cryptocurrency portfolio
XTB has announced its introduction of a new expansive Cryptocurrency CFD portfolio, offering clients access…
Capital.com awarded FCA license as it launches services for UK CFD traders
CFD broker Capital.com announced this week that it has now received authorisation in the UK…
Robowise launches automated corporate bond trading for retail investors
A new robo-advice service has just launched that will allow investors to get easier access…
Gelfman Blueprint fined $2.5 million for Bitcoin fraud
With the rise in interest in cryptocurrencies has also come the rise of hedge funds…
Kinesis Money set to offer bullion trading via blockchain
Investors in gold and silver are looking for new ways in which to buy exposure…
CMC Markets launches Bitcoin and Ethereum trading
CMC Markets is now offering prices on leading cryptocurrency markets for traders using financial spread…
Tiller launches online wealth management service
A new approach to wealth management, combining the expertise of fund management veterans with the latest technology
ETX Capital announce latest release of TraderPro
TraderPro platform moved from flash to HTML5 technology for faster execution and enhanced experience
CFD broker argues uniform tighter leverage not necessary for all traders
While the CFD trading industry has welcomed some of the changes regulators are bringing in, others could be modified, argues a Cyprus-regulated broker
Spreadex wins coveted City of London award
Spreadex named Best Spread Betting Provider at the coveted 2018 COLWMA awards
The fat finger trade that could break Samsung Securities
It is a scandal that has been rocking the trading world in Asia but is a good illustration of how one fat finger trade can threaten a financial empire.
GAIN expands cryptocurrency offering with Ripple, Bitcoin Cash trading
GAIN Capital is adding more crytocurrencies to its CFD and futures trading platforms around the world, plus more Bitcoin currency pairs.
Dabbl’s new share dealing app for beginners
A new share dealing app has been launched that suits those that are new to stocks and shares and want to trade cheaply.
Saxo Bank launches SaxoTraderPRO for active traders
The new platform offers advanced multi-screen trading and a fully customizable workspace for both Windows and Mac
The City of London Wealth Management Awards 2018
Results are determined by an online public vote, marking the awards out as an independent and prestigious recognition forum for the winners
European regulator slams CFD brokers with new leverage restrictions
ESMA uses new powers to rein in CFD leverage across the EU while also banning binary options trading outright.
New ETX TraderPro platform scoops awards
ETX Capital's new spread betting platform has been gaining recognition in 2018
The Online Personal Wealth Awards 2018 – Winners
The Winners of the 2018 Online Personal Wealth Awards were announced this week
ADVFN International Financial Awards 2018 – Winners
ADVFN has announced the winners of their fourth annual ADVFN International Financial Awards
AJ Bell confirms plans to IPO
Leading UK stock broker confirms its plans to list and offers its existing customers an exclusive deal.
DeVere Group adds Ripple and Dash to cryptocurrency app
Three weeks after it launched crypto trading on its app, deVere has added two more currencies to meet investor demand
AvaTrade takes cryptocurrency lead with Bitcoin Gold and EOS
AvaTrade at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution with the addition of 2018’s trendiest digital coins
AvaTrade to become Official Online Trading Partner of Manchester City
CFD Broker signs multi-year partnership covering China, Asia and Latin America
AvaTrade Welcome Bonus
AvaTrade is offering new CFD clients a tiered welcome bonus on their first time deposit.
CFDs face possible EU regulatory crack down in 2018
European regulatory authority is cooking up a new regulatory regime intended to protect investors from taking high risk trades.
Spreadex to add Bitcoin to their range of markets
The St Albans based broker is set to introduce Bitcoin to their Spread Betting platform from 15th January 2018
Spread Co Offering 2% Interest on Cash Balance
Spread Co has launched a new initiative for UK clients aimed at encouraging them to increase the size of their deposits
[Offer Expired] ‘Trade Like a Shark’ with a Spreadex Account
Spreadex are offering 'Trade Like A Shark' to all new account holders for a limited time
GAIN Capital Launches AI-Enhanced Trading App, GetGo
New mobile app gives users access to financial market trading via smart signals and easy-to-use interface
Bitcoin Trading now available on City Index
City Index clients can now trade Bitcoin without the need to set up a digital wallet or execute through a Bitcoin exchange
10% Bonus Offer From LCG
All new LCG clients who open a live LCG Trader or MT4 account and fund it with £500 or more will receive a bonus equal to 10% of their first deposit, up to £10,000
AvaTrade provides trading insights with launch of AvaTradeGO
The AvaTradeGO App provides trading insights gathered in real-time, sending live social trends and push notifications on selected instruments
Fidelity Investments and the drive for more transparency
As Fidelity Investments revises its charging structure for international funds, will it be enough to fend off competition from ETFs?
UK’s first app-only stockbroker, Dabbl, set for launch
Ground-breaking application that is set to bring down barriers to personal investing due for launch before the end of the year
Wealthsimple expand their investment service to the UK
Backed by $100m from Power Financial, leading North American online investing service expands to the UK
Free Book: LCG’s Guide To Online Trading
LCG have introduced a FREE ebook, aimed at beginners to CFD trading and Spread Betting
Taking a new look at day trading with daytradr
daytradr is a new trading platform that looks to address many of the most consistent errors that traders are making
eToro takes cryptocurrencies mainstream
eToro is to make five cryptocurrencies available to own directly via its platform
AI helps investors use voter opinions for investment decisions
This new tool from Swissquote, means investors will be able to capitalise on voter opinions to help make informed investment decisions
AvaTrade adds Bitcoin Cash to its range of cryptocurrencies
AvaTrade has recently added Bitcoin Cash to its rapidly expanding range of cryptocurrency markets
FxPro launches new spread betting platform – FxPro Edge
UK clients will be able to Spread Bet on Forex, Spot Indices, Shares, Spot Metals and Spot Energies with FxPro Edge
AvaTrade reduces its spreads by an average of 35%
AvaTrade spreads reduced by an average of 35% across the most popular markets and as much as 50% on some FX pairs
US broker fined $5 million for wash trading offences
Chicago brokerage settles with CFTC after three traders carried out wash trading activities in 2013-15.
Spreadex introduce new price tolerance threshold tool
The new price tolerance threshold feature aims to give clients more control when placing trades during extreme market volatility
A short cut to new AIM share issues
PrimaryBid is adopting crowdfunding technology to bring new AIM share listings to the wider market.
New service to help traders keep track of ‘real’ news sentiment
A new partnership will combine big data with news analysis to help traders to make fast decisions based on sentiment.
Tradimo Launches Little Traders 2 Mobile Game
Little Traders 2 is a free iOS stock market trading game that's available on the App Store
Broker named among top 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe
CFD and Sports betting brokerage named among the top 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe in a study carried out by the Financial Times
IG Smart Portfolios launched for start of new tax year
UK investors have a choice of five risk-rated portfolios each constructed by IG using iShares® ETFs based on asset allocation insights from BlackRock
An introduction to the Big Tech CopyFund
The Big Tech CopyFund includes some of the biggest and brightest names from the global technology sector including Apple, Google and Microsoft
The City of London Wealth Management Awards 2017
Results are determined by an online public vote, marking the awards out as an independent and prestigious recognition forum for the winners
IG Group launch ISA offer: Commission free ETF trading
IG Group is offering commission free trading on all ETFs, allowing investors to buy and sell them for free during March and April.
Citi Private Bank wins investment performance award
Citi was recognised this week at the Private Asset Managers awards in London for its ability to generate returns from defensive portfolios.
Spreadex launches its new CFD service
Financial trading and sports betting firm Spreadex has expanded its product range with the launch of CFD trading
XTB Online Trading: innovation and client support win loyalty
To compete successfully as a brokerage, it is now less a question of price, and more a question of service
eToro CopyFunds for Investors
Designed to work in the same way as a fund, each CopyFund will offer a bundle of CFD stocks, commodities or ETFs under one chosen market strategy
Saxo Bank to offer overseas trading and investment to Indian clients
Saxo Bank and India’s ICICI Securities have signed a partnership deal to allow Indian investors to access Saxo’s digital trading platform
FXCM to sell US operations following ban by regulator
Broker fined $9 million by CTFC, announces transfer of client accounts to GAIN Capital
MARKETS.COM reduce leverage in line with CySEC guidelines
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to raise conduct standards across the industry for CFDs to ensure fair outcomes for all clients
Introductory offer from InterTrader
InterTrader Direct are offering a 10% welcome bonus to all new CFD and Spread Betting clients
InterTrader: A Market-Neutral Broker
InterTrader offer low-cost trading on a wide range of markets through their web-based and MT4 platforms
InterTrader Direct Offer
InterTrader Direct are offering a 10% welcome bonus to all new CFD and Spread Betting clients
Core Spreads running a series of promotions
In the run up to Christmas, Core Spreads are running a series of promotions each day, cutting spreads on popular markets
German regulator BaFin announces measures to protect CFD traders
Following hot on the heels of the FCA, BaFin has announced its intention to limit the marketing, distribution and sale of CFDs
FCA proposes stricter rules for contract for difference products
The FCA is today proposing stricter rules for firms selling CFD products to retail customers to improve standards across the sector and ensure consumers are appropriately protected
Hargreaves Lansdown offering cash back on new accounts
Transfer £5,000 or more to a Hargreaves Lansdown Vantage account by 16 December 2016 and you'll get between £20 and £500 cash back
CySEC to ban ‘Bonus Offers’ ?
CySEC is getting set to ban the issuing of bonuses to retail traders
FXCM sells DailyFX news service to IG Group for $40 million
FXCM has successfully completed the sale of its DailyFX business to IG Group
Meet the Berkeley Futures Advisory Team
Here's what the Berkeley Futures Advisory team had to say about Berkeley Futures, their products and services
Financial Spreads Improves Guaranteed Stop Orders
Financial Spreads has made two important updates to its guaranteed stop orders
ADS Securities clients given free access to RANsquawk
RANsquawk provides real-time audio news and commentary for equity, fixed income, FX, energy and metals markets during the EU, US and Asia sessions
Adam Jepsen, Founder of Financial Spreads
We were really impressed with the sensible approach that Founder of Financial Spreads, Adam Jepsen, took with his clients in the run up to the EU Referendum and felt there should be a place on The Armchair Trader comparison tables for his brokerage
The eToro Virtual Account
The eToro virtual account has been available since the launch of their original OpenBook platform - but no-one had told me
IG Launch New Guaranteed Stops Feature
IG has introduced a guaranteed stops feature to its platform that investors will now be able to benefit from free of charge, unless their stop is hit
SwipeStox teams up with FXCM
Clients of FXCM will have access to new a new Social Trading App by Fintech business, Swipestox at the beginning of next month
eToro’s New Popular Investor Dashboard
The Dashboard allows Popular Investors to grow their financial business, by providing them with statistics about their ongoing performance
Five Hargreaves Lansdown Clients Set To Win Up To £10k
Clients that have opened an account, topped up their existing account or transferred into a Hargreaves Lansdown account before 31 August will be automatically entered into a prize draw
Master portfolios: Build your own investment portfolio
Hargreaves Lansdown have developed five portfolios, each designed to get you started with investing
IG Group expands its platform offering with launch of SIPPs
IG Group has launched its self-invested personal pension (SIPPs) offering, in partnership with James Hay, supplementing its market-leading execution-only share dealing service
ADS Securities Autochartist Market Scanner Integration
ADS Securities London has announced that its UK retail forex clients will now be able to access the award-winning pattern recognition platform developed by Autochartist
AvaTrade Smartphone Offer to New Clients
New clients will get a choice of an iPhone 6S or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ if they open an account and deposit funds before 31 July 2016
Intelligent investing made simple with Portfolio+
Hargreaves Lansdown have created six ready-made portfolios as part of their Portfolio+ service
eToro – the largest social investment network in the world
eToro is now the largest social investment network in the world says its CEO, Yoni Assia
XM Forex Competition offering prizes of up to $1M
Starting on 1st June, XM will be offering all of their clients an opportunity to win prizes worth a total of $1 Million through their XM Forex Competition
HotForex Launches a New Loyalty Program for Forex Traders
HotForex have launched a New Trading Rewards Loyalty Program giving Forex Traders the opportunity to earn cash and forex trading service rewards.
Spreadex Financial – Interview with Jonathan Hufford
Spreadex MD, Jonathan Hufford, spoke to EGR's Brad Allen recently to discuss Spreadex Financial, it's position in the market and plans for the future
The City of London Wealth Management Awards 2016
Results are determined by an online public vote, marking the awards out as an independent and prestigious recognition forum for the winners
Spreadex Win COLWMA Spread Betting Award
Spreadex wins major gong at Guildhall award ceremony.
2015 Second Half Online Broking Report: Australia
Investment Trends has recently released its 2015 Second Half Online Broking Report based on a survey of 13,910 investors and traders
Core Spreads Bonus Worth Up To 50% of First Months Spread
New CoreTrader clients can benefit from an uncapped welcome bonus worth up to 50% of their first month’s spread when they open a spread betting account
ADS Securities kicks off 2016 with trio of award wins
Forex Brokerage, ADS Securities, has been handed three industry awards in early 2016
The XM Zero Account With Spreads As Low As Zero Pips
Traders can now benefit from spreads as low as zero pips on 56 currency pairs including USD, JPY and EUR as well as Gold and Silver
XM Bonus For New Clients
New clients can benefit from a £20 No Deposit Bonus, claiming £20 worth of credit or the currency equivalent, just for opening their first Real Account
eToro ‘taking the bull by the horns’
Social Trading broker eToro have launched a brand new TV ad campaign
Key appointment and FCA licence for CFD broker
Blackwell Global has announced that it has been awarded its FCA brokerage licence
Plus500 bonus available for CFD Traders
Plus500 bonus schemes are now available for CFD traders, allowing them to trade with increased margin
Traders vote for their top CFD brokers globally for 2015
Traders vote for their top CFD brokers globally for 2015
Spreadex Introduce Fixed Risk Spread Betting
New Fixed risk spread betting opportunity with Financial Speed Markets
Capital Index launch Islamic trading account
Capital Index have announced the launch of a new Shariah compliant Islamic trading account with a view to attracting new clients from the Middle-East and Africa
Win up to £500 from a DF Markets spread betting demo account
Traders have a chance to win up to £500 from a demo account each month with DF Markets spread betting demo account
Spreadex Offer 5% Bonus on UK 100 Spread Betting Profits
UK Spread betting provider, Spreadex, is welcoming in the new year with an offer for new and existing customers to get a 5% bonus on their UK100 spread betting profits
Plus500 resumes onboarding of UK customers
Contracts-for-difference trading platform, Plus500, has resumed the onboarding of new UK customers on Wednesday, having announced the approval to do so in December
One Financial Markets Enhances MT4 Offering with ONE
One Financial Markets has enhanced its MT4 offering with ONE | Web Trader – a newly developed cloud-based platform to give traders faster, easier access to the world’s financial markets without the need for platform downloads or installations
eToro New Stocks: Social Trader adds 130 new Chinese, Russian and US stocks
eToro have added 139 new stocks to their stock selection making a total of more than 450 stocks from around the globe. The new addition consists of three major groups:
Investment Trends announce spread betting awards for 2015
Investment Trends, the independent financial services research company, surveyed more than 11,000 traders and investors based in the UK
100 New Assets at eToro
eToro has launched 100 new instruments on to their social trading platform
IG Group Appoint New Chief Executive
IG Group has announced the appointment of Peter Hetherington as Chief Executive Officer
InvestYourWay acquired by IG Group
IG Group, a global leader in online trading, has completed the acquisition of InvestYourWay as part of IG’s strategic aim of expanding its product offering
XM Launches New MT4 WebTrader
The complete trading functionality of the renewed platform is based on its compatibility with MetaTrader4
Investment Trends CFD Report Findings: Australia 2015
Investment Trends CFD Report for Australia in 2015 offers an annual in-depth study of Australian CFD traders’ attitudes and investing habits
ADS Securities declared best newcomer at UK Forex Awards
ADS Securities London Limited won the award for the best newcomer in the competitive UK foreign exchange trading sector at the annual UK Forex Awards
IG Group opens new office in Dubai
IG Group has announced the launch of its UAE office in Dubai, marking the firm’s entry into the Middle East
GFT Markets clients transferred to City Index
Following completion of the purchase of City Index by GAIN Capital, GFT Markets parent company, the majority of active GFT account holders have been transferred to the City Index service
ETX Capital Sees Influx of over 6,000 New Clients
Just five months after ETX Capital purchased the client list of Alpari (UK) from the Joint…
ADS Securities set to become a leader in White Label Trading Technology
ADS Securities, after just four years working in global FX, has been Highly Commended in…
ETX Capital Launches in Norway
Continuing its international expansion strategy, ETX Capital has to announced the launch of its Norwegian web site.
"Business as usual" for Plus500 UK
Plus500 UK, the troubled CFD trading firm that fell foul of regulators last month announced that it has now 'substantially completed' the remediation plan issued by the FCA on 9 June
Bonus prizes for traders with SuperTradingOnline Globe Game
SuperTradingOnline is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the foundation of its parent company, AFX Capital,…
Plus500 sponsorship of Atlético de Madrid
Plus500 will be the main sponsor of Atlético de Madrid for the next two seasons.
London Academy of Trading partners with FXCM
The London Academy of Trading has launched a financial trading program in association with FXCM
FXCM sells Hong Kong brokerage to Rakuten Securities
FXCM has confirmed it is selling its Hong Kong based Asia subsidiary to Rakuten Securities, one of the leading brokers in Japan, which also controls an internet services company. The deal is believed to have been valued at US$ 36 million.
FX trader, Jarratt Davis, launches managed account
Jarratt Davis, considered by many to be one of the best private FX traders in the world at the moment, has launched an introductory managed account programme for first time investors
IG Group launches first trading app on the Apple Watch
IG Group is to launch an app for the Apple Watch, reflecting the company’s commitment to providing the latest in cutting edge technology to help clients trade international markets
IG Group launches stockbroking platform in the Netherlands
IG Group has launched its execution-only stockbroking offering in the Netherlands
GAIN Capital completes acquisition of City Index
The combination of GAIN Capital and City Index creates a global leader in online trading, operating two market-leading brands
ETX Capital Acquires Client List of Alpari (UK)
ETX Capital has acquired the client list of Alpari (UK) from special administrators KPMG
ETX Capital wins ‘Best Spread Betting Provider’ Award
ETX Capital has been recognised as ‘Best Spread Betting Provider’ at the City of London Wealth Management Awards 2015
ADS Securities London is Launched
Pioneer Trader Limited, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registered forex trading company, has announced that it is rebranding as ADS Securities London Limited
ETX Acquires Shelbourne Markets’ Business
ETX Capital has announced the acquisition of the Shelbourne Markets Financial Spread Betting business
IG introduces MetaTrader 4
IG has made the globally popular MetaTrader 4 (MT4) trading platform available for its clients for the first time
GAIN Capital Holdings Are The Official Online Trading Partner of Manchester City FC
GAIN Capital Holdings has announced that it has signed a new sponsorship deal to become Manchester City's Official online trading partner
ETX launch in Italy and Romania
ETX Capital have recently launched operations in Italy and, Romania. This European expansion follows another successful year for ETX Capital in international territories after seeing substantial growth in southern Europe
GFT Markets launches MT4 automated trading for CFDs
GFT customers can now apply automated trading strategies to a range of CFD instruments including major indices and gold
Tradenext pioneers with Tradable
Tradenext venture into financial spread betting is part and parcel of a series of initiatives that leverage off technological innovation to bring superior financial services to the retail public
GFT launches MT4 for Mobile
GFT Markets has announced that it will now support MT4 for Mobile as an add-on to its current MetaTrader forex platform offering
City Index relaunches Finspreads
City Index relaunches Finspreads, its financial spread betting brand providing quick and easy access to the world's markets and specifically targeted at trading novices
FOREX.com in CFD platform launch
FOREX.com, the retail division of GAIN Capital Holdings Inc., has launched TRADE, a new CFD platform which provides access to forex, commodity and index markets
Capital Spreads are "Easy to do Business With"
Each year Capital Spreads surveys its clients in order to gather feedback on their service to see if there are any specific areas for improvement
GFT launches Chinese currency pairs
GFT Markets has announced that clients will be able to trade the Chinese Renminbi against both the US dollar and the Japanese Yen on a spot basis
The Future of Trading: Matthew Heywood of Spreadex
In the first of our short series of articles looking at the future of online trading, we talk to Matthew Heywood of Spreadex about what he sees ahead for UK financial spread betting
CMC introduce forward contracts
CMC Markets has today announced a further upgrade to its Next Generation trading platform
Nathan Eisenberg JNF Capital
Advisory trading is a growing niche within the contracts for difference (CFD) market, but JNF Capital was the first to launch a spread betting service
IG Index introduces Insight
Insight provides market data, live news and expert analysis on the financial markets and allows clients to see what other traders are dealing, analyse with detail, decide and deal instantly
Phillip Securities launches Amex prices
Singapore CFD brokerage Phillip Securities is now offering clients access to CFDs based on American Stock Exchange securities
Phillip Securities New Asian CFD products in Singapore
One of the biggest brokerages in Singapore, has launched two new CFD products based on Asian indices.
Michael van Dulken, Head of Research, Accendo Markets
Michael van Dulken talks to us about why traders should be considering technical analysis in the first place
CFD traders outperforming their spread betting cousins
The research group Investment Trends recently uncovered data that suggests traders who are primarily involved in spread betting were outperformed by traders who are primarily involved in CFD trading last year