Retail
Spread-betting groups look east amid regulatory crackdown
As regulators toughen up on spread-betting firms, the race is on to replicate the Japanese model
Ireland proposes ban on CFD trading
Central Bank of Ireland's consultation paper addresses concerns about retail clients losing money on high-risk products
New interim CEO for FXCM, renamed Global Brokerage
Founding members Niv and Ahdout resign following US ban from the CFTC and NFA. Meanwhile, the publicly traded company that owns FXCM Group will trade under a new name
Court fines FXCM over SNB undercapitalisation
CFTC filed a complaint after having to reach out to FXCM to learn of the $200 million shortfall
FXCM hit by two class action complaints
At least 14 law firms start investigating FXCM; CFTC order provides backbone for lawsuits
Law firm starts recruiting clients for case against FXCM
Securities law firm calls for shareholders and those with information to get in touch
FXCM’s US story ends: no-dealing desk claims false
FXCM, Niv and Ahdout banned from CFTC registration, and also by the NFA, effectively closing the broker in the US
UK watchdog proposes tougher rules on CFDs
Leverage limit of 25 times for inexperienced retail clients and a cap of 50 times for all clients are among the suggestions
Retail brokers tighten margins ahead of US election
FXCM, IG Group and Saxo Bank take steps to reduce risk for their clients, while others stand ready to act
Saxo ups margin requirements ahead of US election
Margin requirements for most major FX pairs will go up to 2–3%, with RUB and MXN rising to 10% and 15%, respectively
Oanda rolls out its fastest trading engine
The improved v20 packs an execution speed of 1.3 milliseconds
Interactive Brokers to leave US retail FX
Move will see the number of firms in the space dwindle to four
FXTM expands to South Africa after regulatory approval
Cyprus-based retail broker sees potential for new customers
Best Retail FX Platform: Oanda
The broker's clean record and investment in technology earns it the top spot
Retail brokers tighten margins ahead of EU referendum
Saxo, FXCM and IG Group have already taken the first steps to reduce risks for their clients, while others stand ready to act
Record submissions for this year's awards
Shortlist of the 13th FX Week e-FX awards announced
Monex closes Tradable platform
The retail-trading platform will be discontinued in July, only two years after launch
Brexit would make London lose out in FX, says Agrawal
Khan's business adviser says Chinese and EM investors would rather develop a presence on the continent in that case
Saxo boosts China presence with partnership
Danish bank signs tri-party agreement with Wallstreet CN and LeanWork
Market participants expect BIS survey to show FX slowdown
The bank’s 11th triennial survey is under way, with the results due in September
Retail FX hots up in Australia as traders' risk appetite grows
Volatility in 2015 boosts retail activity, but traders prove fickle with platforms
FXCM set for name change after new deal with Leucadia
Retail broker extends credit agreement with bail-out investor
FXCM to stop offering Hong Kong dollar on February 26
Mindful of last year's SNB shock, the US broker decides to stop quoting HKD amid fears over peg
FXCM study underlines segregated pricing advantages
Retail clients gain better or equal prices than on interbank and futures platforms more than 90% of the time