Category: Forex

Market commentary and analysis from Clifford Bennett
January 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ACY Securities Expands Copy Trading to MT5 via Tradingcup

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, with 3,321 total signals, $53.2 million in invested funds, and $176,100 in performance fees paid out. There has also been $13,200 in total subscription fees. With the…

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ASIC ban
December 23, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Australian Federal Court Says CFD Issuers EuropeFX and TradeFred Engaged in Systemic Unconscionable Conduct

The court is said to have ruled that collapsed Union Standard International Group Pty Ltd (USG), along with its former authorised representatives BrightAU Capital Pty Ltd (trading as TradeFred) and Maxi EFX Global AU Pty Ltd (trading as EuropeFX), engaged in systemic unconscionable conduct and other legal breaches, resulting in customer losses exceeding $83 million…

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December 20, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

easyMarkets and Real Madrid Renew Collaboration Agreement

The renewal was celebrated at an event attended by Nikos Antoniades, CEO of easyMarkets, and Emilio Butragueño, Real Madrid's Director of Institutional Relations. The renewed alliance aims to deliver exclusive experiences for clients in key markets while promoting a shared ambition and a winning mentality. Real Madrid, the most valuable football club in the world…

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ActivTrades
November 29, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

ActivTrades Secures New Regulatory License in Mauritius

Brokerage ActivTrades said Thursday that it has obtained a new regulatory licence from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius, bolstering its capacity to serve international clients.  The latest move is said to align with the firm’s ongoing expansion strategy and further enhance its position in key global markets. The Mauritius licence is the fifth…

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November 28, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

ACY Securities Welcomes Phil Kim as Director of Institutional Sales, Asia, at ACY Connect

In his new position, Phil will be responsible for achieving ACY Connect's sales growth objectives by cultivating new institutional client relationships throughout the region. His focus will include researching, identifying, and creating sales opportunities in the global market. Phil will report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with all facets of ACY Connect to…

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November 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets Reaffirms Commitment to StrikeX Partnership

The company’s CEO, Lord Peter Cruddas, clarified recent reports about a write-off of the initial investment in StrikeX. Cruddas stressed that the write-off was merely an accounting decision and did not reflect a change in CMC Markets' belief in StrikeX's potential or their strategic partnership.  CMC said the change does not reflect our belief in…

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CMC markets
November 21, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets Posts Pre-Tax Profit, Jump in Net Operating Income

The financial services firm reported a pre-tax profit of £49.6 million, a stark contrast to the £2 million loss recorded in the same period last year. The company said this was due to the combination of robust net operating income and disciplined cost management. Net operating income surged 45% to £177.4 million, which the company…

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November 21, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Obtains New York License, Announces Launch

The company announced its launch in New York on Tuesday, making its services available to eligible investors in all 50 states. This development was confirmed by a tweet from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of eToro's entry into the state.  “Major news from @eToro — the world’s largest social…

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