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Political and “trade war” narratives remain intact, and interest rate expectations start to tighten. According to the Fedwatch tool from CME, traders expect the interest rate in the US to decli...
January 08, 2024
As traders recently turned bullish on the sterling for the first time in three months, analysts believe the UK economy, which spent most of 2023 on the rim of recession, is on the rise. Bloomberg r...
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November 21, 2023
The ONS’s figures also compared the same period from 2022, where net borrowing registered lower than this October’s figures. Not only this, but it also sits as the second highest borrowing figu...
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July 27, 2023
Market Expects No Further Hikes in 2023 According to the CME’s FedWatch tool, market participants now overwhelmingly expect that the Fed’s hikes for 2023 are over. There is currently a 78% prob...
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July 25, 2023
The focus for the Fed’s press conference on Wednesday night is on whether there’s any hint about a hike in the fourth quarter. Traders mostly expect this to be the last hike of this cycle for t...
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Forex News

February 04, 2025 — BY Sam Boughedda

FTMO to Acquire Broker OANDA

The terms of the deal remain undisclosed and are subject to regulatory approval. OANDA, founded in 1996, operates as a digital trading platform, providing multi-asset trading, currency data, and an...
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February 03, 2025
The tranche, which began on 3 February 2025, is set to conclude by 10 June 2025. The buyback forms part of a broader ...
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February 03, 2025
The brokerage said the WisdomTree-Comm Smart Portfolio will offer eToro users exposure to a broad range of commoditie...
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January 30, 2025
The firm said the rollout, which begins this week, will grant eligible US customers access to a range of futures cont...
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January 28, 2025
The expansion is expected to strengthen the firm’s global presence, which now spans six jurisdictions, including th...
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January 27, 2025
The collaboration is said to be aimed at enhancing the user experience for retail investors. The initial phase of the...
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January 27, 2025
Built on the Solana blockchain, TRUMP Coin’s value is highly influenced by factors linked to President Trump, who i...
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January 23, 2025
The company revealed in its interim results, released Thursday, that net trading revenue rose 12% year-on-year to £4...
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January 21, 2025
The firm said in a press release that the solutions suite is designed to cater to the diverse FX needs of Financial I...
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Industry Interviews

July 11, 2023

INTERVIEW

Interview: Brokeree’s Julia Ilichyova talks about expansion in EMEA and APAC+ and growing the team

LR: Two years ago, we talked about how the team behind Brokeree has developed since the company’s inception. Can you tell me how the team has grown and evolved in the past two years? Julia: Over ...
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June 15, 2023

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Exclusive Interview: Eduardo Alves talks about driving strategic excellence at 4XC

LR: What motivated you to join 4XC as the Chief Strategic Officer? Eduardo: Choosing to join 4XC came from a deep personal connection with Joao Monteiro, the company's founder, and our shared visio...
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March 08, 2023

INTERVIEW

Exclusive: Focus on women in tech on International Women's Day

Daphne Munuera, Client Services Officer, iSAM Securities LR: Can you tell me a little bit about your career? – "For the majority of my career, I've worked in the finance sector. My first job was ...
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March 07, 2023

INTERVIEW

Exclusive: Hantec Markets' Hayel Abu-Hamdan talks about LATAM expansion, market expectations for 2023 and more

LR: Hantec Markets expanded in LATAM with a new Chile office in October last year. What does that mean for the company? Hayel: Our expansion into LATAM is the latest example of our company’s cont...
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Cryptocurrency

January 29, 2025 — BY Sam Boughedda
The cryptocurrency exchange secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV).  The registration allows the company to operate within the country’s legal framework for virtual assets. Argentina, where Coibase says five million people use cryptocurrencies daily, presents a key market for Coinbase.  According to Coinbase, 87% of Argentinians believe…
January 02, 2025
The fintech-focused firm said the deal accelerates its digital asset strategy and “positions the company for future growth in the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.” Funded entirely thro...
December 18, 2024
The collaboration aims to support financial firms in complying with the European Union’s (EU) Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, set to take effect on 30 December 2024. The platform is ...
December 12, 2024
Through the collaboration, the company explained that Standard Chartered will deliver a range of services, including cash management, trading, and custody, strengthening the infrastructure supporti...
November 25, 2024
The move allows users to trade top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum in HKD and USD directly within the ZA Bank app. The bank's decision to offer crypto trading services comes in response ...

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January 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda
The firm said in a press release that the solutions suite is designed to cater to the diverse FX needs of Financial Institutions (FI), Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI), PayTech, and Corporate clients globally. SC PrismFX is said to integrate Standard Chartered’s digital Transaction Banking, Financial Markets, and Digital Platforms under one brand, providing FX payment…
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January 06, 2025
Beginning January 3, 2025, the company said the enhancement aims to provide broader trading opportunities for traders. The Tradingcup platform, launched in early 2024, has quickly gained traction, ...
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November 11, 2024
In partnership with NCR Atleos, the company revealed it is replacing its entire portfolio of over 600 ATMs across eight countries with new hardware and software. The move is designed to elevate the...
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October 24, 2024
The global payment services provider explained in its press release announcing the deal that the collaboration combines Worldline's extensive transactional data with Visa's Cybersource Decision Man...
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October 16, 2024
The company explained in a press release that the strategic partnership aims to enhance the accuracy and speed of the proxy voting process, empowering Danske Bank's clients to make more informed in...
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