Retail trading
CME eyes retail growth with new weekly FX options
Exchange hopes to capture massive demand from the sector
Austria imposes permanent restrictions on CFDs, bans binary options
In making Esma’s curbs on CFDs lasting, the regulation follows action by the Netherlands and others
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
Esma renews ban on most binary options
European regulator excludes certain types of binary options
FXTM hires Webster as chief commercial officer
Alexis Webster joins Cyprus-based retail FX broker from Gain Capital
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
FCA sees 'serious risk of harm' in CFD products
In a letter addressed to the chief executives of CFD providers and distributors, the UK watchdog highlighted several areas of concern
Esma proposes crackdown on CFDs and binary options
Esma considers ban on binary options and tighter leverage limit rules for contracts for difference
RationalFX appoints Chris Humphrey as CEO
He replaces Paresh Davdra, who will focus on sister brand Xendpay
Oanda offers new core pricing model in Australia
Australian clients gain choice between spread-only pricing or reduced spread plus commission-pricing model
Saxo Bank CEO Kim Fournais: The technology artist
For 25 years, Saxo Bank has been introducing new trading technologies, thanks to Kim Fournais, its CEO
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
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
Sterling shorts could see sharp unwinding on Brexit day
As the start of the negotiation process between the UK and EU approaches, an already weak sterling faces more tests
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
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
Mahi looks to be strategic risk manager for retail brokers
Appointment of Nick Mortimer comes as technology company prepares to push its Compass offering to the retail segment