In the light of the recent events around the Swiss Franc, the Russian Ruble crisis might seem to many as a long-forgotten dream. And yet, trading with RUB pairs remains suspended or heavily restricted at numerous Forex companies. The situation with Ruble liquidity seems to be getting back to normal at Russia's Forex broker Alpari,…
Read moreAlpari UK has released the following announcement on its website. We are still unsure if this covers just Alpari UK (which it seems to), or what if any effect this has on the entire Alpari Group. Either way, it is the biggest fallout announced so far from yesterday's incredible trading activity around the Swiss Franc…
Read moreHowever CHF spreads remain high at Alpari and other brokers, at double digit pips.
Read moreThe decision by the Swiss National Bank has prompted the biggest FX broker in Russia to switch trades with CHF pairs to “Close Only” mode.
Read moreAlpari's new formula for PAMM accounts is considerably more complex and features a number of logarithms and coefficients
Read moreWith effect from January 12, 2015, Alpari will move the EURCHF pair to a new group designated FX Special, which includes amended margin requirements
Read moreA look back at the most intriguing and popular forex industry news stories from the past week at LeapRate. To make sure that you receive timely access to all LeapRate articles, sign up to our Daily Forex Industry Newsletter on the right. → The ruble drama calmed down in a shortened week due to holiday festivities,…
Read moreWhilst many retail FX companies continue to solicit Canadian clients, Alpari has ceased, taking a prudent step as Canadian ruling requires firms to be registered broker dealers in Canada to solicit business
Read moreAlpari has confirmed that it has resumed trading in the USD/RUB pair as of today
Read moreA notice on Alpari RU's website attributes a temporary suspension in trading ruble pairs to absent liquidity relating to USDRUB and EURRUB
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