LeapRate has learned that the rumors being circulated about serious M&A discussions between IronFX and Teddy Sagi's Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC) are just that - rumors. This is in fact the second 'rumor denial' article we've posted today, with the first one involving similar rumors that Playtech was taking a run to buy AvaTrade. Senior sources…
Read moreThe merger of two of the better known Internet and communications brands should highlight to all online businesses the increasing important of video content, mobile delivery - and the combination of both.
Read moreLeverate's search for a new CEO is over. The financial trading platform technology leader has announced that their new CEO is Kobi Gur. Gur will take over the reins from Leverate co-founder Ran Strauss, who recently announced his intended departure. Gur comes to Leverate with a wealth of online experience from some of the biggest global…
Read moreWe also review a so far underlooked but very important number in FXCM's Q1 report - $30 million in interest expense, for a company with $69 million in revenue.
Read moreIG has more than made up the ground it lost due to the January 15 Swiss Franc spike, continues to gain ground in a crowded market.
Read moreAnother big winner from the Leucadia-FXCM deal was investment bank Jefferies, booking a $21 million advisory fee.
Read moreThe spectacular victory for David Cameron's Conservatives confounds expectations and has serious implications for the future of Europe.
Read moreSagi recently restructured his online holdings, moving Markets.com and TopOption into Playtech in a $225 million deal
Read moreRetail forex brokers seem to have had healthy volumes in Q1. But that didn't necessarily translate into revenues and profits.
Read moreIt looks like there still might be hope for reviving the stagnant US retail forex trading sector. US regulated retail forex brokers saw client assets rise 2% during the month of March to $579 million. As we reported earlier in LeapRate's Retail FX Volume Index, currency trading globally picked up nicely in March as FX volatility and…
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