Category: Forex

eToro
February 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Submits US IPO Filing

On Wednesday, the social trading platform said it had submitted a draft Registration Statement on Form F-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 12 February 2025. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the IPO have not yet been determined, according to eToro. The public listing is…

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Robinhood app on mobile
February 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Makes Options Trading Available to UK Customers

The commission-free trading platform announced that UK investors can now trade options on stocks and indices, a market traditionally difficult to access due to high fees and complex platforms.  "Options trading has historically been difficult for UK investors to access due to high fees, complicated platforms, and limited educational resources," said Jordan Sinclair, President of…

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February 11, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

IC Markets Global named ‘Best Forex/CFD Broker in APAC 2024’ at the TradingView awards

Recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the industry, the annual TradingView Broker Awards celebrates the world’s top brokers, showcasing their capabilities over the past 12 months. Winners are selected based on extensive feedback from traders, making this highly regarded accolade a true testament to brokers that consistently uphold the highest service standards. It reinforces…

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February 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

DMA Strikes Deal to Acquire Saxo Australia

Saxo Bank will retain the remaining 19.9%, with the deal subject to regulatory approvals. Under the agreement, DMA will leverage Saxo Bank’s trading technology and platforms via a white-label arrangement for Australian clients.  The deal is expected to build on the existing partnership between the two firms in South Africa, the Netherlands, and the UK,…

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Brokeree Solutions releases major update to Ratings Module
February 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

FXBO Announces Brokeree Integration

The integration will offer brokers a solution that combines copy trading services with client management tools. The company explained that with the integration, brokers using cTrader can now access a copy trading platform and real-time client data monitoring, enhancing automation and engagement.  The system is said to let brokers set up automated workflows, notifying clients…

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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 analytics to both retail and corporate clients.  The company has a strong presence in key financial markets, including New York, London, Singapore, and Sydney.  Under CVC’s…

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IG Group office
February 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Group Starts Share Buyback Programme

The tranche, which began on 3 February 2025, is set to conclude by 10 June 2025. The buyback forms part of a broader programme first announced in July 2024, initially valued at £150 million. It was later extended by an additional £50 million in January 2025, bringing the total buyback amount to £200 million.  The…

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February 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Partners with WisdomTree on Commodities Smart Portfolio

The brokerage said the WisdomTree-Comm Smart Portfolio will offer eToro users exposure to a broad range of commodities while dynamically adjusting to market conditions. The partnership comes after a year of record-high prices for several commodities, including gold, which surged amid Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions, as well as cocoa and coffee, which…

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CME Group
January 30, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Futures to Launch on Robinhood

The firm said the rollout, which begins this week, will grant eligible US customers access to a range of futures contracts across multiple asset classes. Traders on Robinhood will able to access futures contracts linked to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as well as bitcoin and ether, major FX…

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Warsaw Poland fx leverage
January 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

EXANTE Opens New Office in Poland

The expansion is expected to strengthen the firm’s global presence, which now spans six jurisdictions, including the UK, Hong Kong, the UAE, Cyprus, and Malta. The company said its new local office will offer RTO and execution of orders for all financial instruments to Polish residents, providing access to over a million instruments across 50+…

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