Retail
IG research explores correlation between politics and FX data levels
New timeline of global historic politics impacting forex offered online
IG opens for online FX trading in US
Retail FX broker launches new subsidiary after navigating regulatory hurdles
Saxo Capital Markets: Esma leverage limits on CFDs good for industry
The policy will reward well-behaved retail FX brokers
FCA mulls restrictions on CFDs
The restrictions are fundamentally similar to those imposed by Esma earlier this year, but would have permanent effect
Asia: the new frontier for global payments
With regulatory barriers lowered, the region is ripe for new entrants
Esma renews ban on most binary options
European regulator excludes certain types of binary options
Peso volatility pulls millennials to currency trading
Interest is incentivising local and international companies to invest in education initiatives to meet budding demand
Esma to restrict promotion of CFDs from August 1
Under new rules, retail FX brokers will need to provide prominent warnings on the risks involved in CFD trading
Gain Capital expands cryptocurrency offering
Customers can trade the digital coin against the euro, pound and Australian dollar
ADS Securities adds more cryptocurrencies to Orex platform
The firm reduces spreads on bitcoin and ethereum to lower clients’ trading costs
Esma bans binary options, cracks down on CFDs
New measures aim to improve security and protection for retail FX investors
Esma proposes crackdown on CFDs and binary options
Esma considers ban on binary options and tighter leverage limit rules for contracts for difference
BitFlyer launches US-based platform
BitFlyer USA is designed for professionals trading $100,000-plus in virtual currency each month
Oanda offers new core pricing model in Australia
Australian clients gain choice between spread-only pricing or reduced spread plus commission-pricing model
ADS Securities rolls out bitcoin CFD trading, upgrades platform
Product available to broker's Mena clients on MT4 platform; new version of Orex includes spread-betting for UK clients
FCA warns on currency converter tools
UK watchdog follows up on investigation into payment institutions and their use of interbank rate in online tools
Esma warns it may intervene to regulate CFDs and retail products
Two years since Esma set up a task force to supervise risky products such as CFDs, rolling spot FX and binary options
Saxo Capital Markets exits CFD lobbying group and sides with FCA
UK subsidiary breaks ranks with big spread-betting firms amid dispute over proposal for tougher rules on CFD products
Oanda expands partnership with TradingView
Building on the integration of TradingView’s advanced charting solution with Oanda’s fxTrade web and desktop platforms
Bafin toughens rules on CFDs
New directive for August 10 requires implementation of negative balance protection for CFD products in Germany
Retail brokers hike margins ahead of French election
IG Group, FXCM and Saxo take first steps to reduce risk for clients, while others will take action later this week