Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Austrian Financial Watchdog Warns against a Binary Options Robot

Austrian Financial Watchdog Warns against a Binary Options Robot

Austrian Financial Watchdog Warns against a Binary Options Robot

Posted: 10 Jun 2015 04:59 PM PDT

The marketing video for the robot claims that all other robots sold in the same manner are scams working against the clients and that only it is the real deal

Keep on reading: Austrian Financial Watchdog Warns against a Binary Options Robot

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) Joins the BT Radianz Cloud Community

Posted: 10 Jun 2015 04:20 PM PDT

Traders are now able to reduce time to market, expand their reach into international markets and attract greater liquidity into the region

Keep on reading: Japan Exchange Group (JPX) Joins the BT Radianz Cloud Community

UK Regulators Reveal Financial Reforms Meant to Curb FX Market Abuse

Posted: 10 Jun 2015 01:01 PM PDT

The Fair and Effective Markets Review is a collaboration between the Bank of England, the Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority

Keep on reading: UK Regulators Reveal Financial Reforms Meant to Curb FX Market Abuse

SumUp Adds Newest Investor, Venture Incubator AG to Help Fund mPOS Adoption

Posted: 10 Jun 2015 12:15 PM PDT

Gaining new funds to help expand its mPOS technology and enter new markets, SumUp has announced Venture Incubator AG is a new investor.

Keep on reading: SumUp Adds Newest Investor, Venture Incubator AG to Help Fund mPOS Adoption

Alexis Tsipras' Absurd and Unreasonable Rejection

Posted: 10 Jun 2015 09:10 AM PDT

Being at rock bottom means that Greece can sit tight and insist on more favorable terms while the rest of the Eurozone feel the squeeze

Keep on reading: Alexis Tsipras' Absurd and Unreasonable Rejection

Two More Australian 'Big Four' Banks Considering Ripple

Posted: 10 Jun 2015 04:52 AM PDT

Another two of Australia's 'big four' banks are considering Ripple's protocol to speed up and bring down the cost of currency transfers

Keep on reading: Two More Australian 'Big Four' Banks Considering Ripple

Smart Securities Startup Symbiont Gets $1.25 Million, Series A Coming in Q3

Posted: 10 Jun 2015 04:10 AM PDT

Symbiont has secured $1.25 million in its first round of investment, with an additional Series A round slated for Q3 this year.

Keep on reading: Smart Securities Startup Symbiont Gets $1.25 Million, Series A Coming in Q3

Equal Odds for a Reserve Bank of New Zealand Rate Cut

Posted: 09 Jun 2015 02:42 PM PDT

Like the Reserve Bank of Australia, the RBNZ routinely jawbones their currency in order to help its depreciation and boost exports

Keep on reading: Equal Odds for a Reserve Bank of New Zealand Rate Cut

Where Is The Greece-EU Friction Heading - Grexit or Bankruptcy?

Posted: 09 Jun 2015 12:17 PM PDT

Will history repeat itself within the EU? And If Syriza fails, does Greece have an alternative but the Grexit and bankruptcy?

Keep on reading: Where Is The Greece-EU Friction Heading - Grexit or Bankruptcy?

GAIN Capital Retail FX Funds Rise in April, CFTC Data Shows

Posted: 09 Jun 2015 12:13 PM PDT

Meanwhile most of the other relevant brokers have suffered drops in the amounts of FX funds they held in April

Keep on reading: GAIN Capital Retail FX Funds Rise in April, CFTC Data Shows

UK Poised to Launch New Regulatory Board, Chaired by Elizabeth Corley

Posted: 08 Jun 2015 10:13 AM PDT

As a result of the recent scandals dominating London headlines, Mark Carney will create the Fixed Income Markets Standards Board (FMSB).

Keep on reading: UK Poised to Launch New Regulatory Board, Chaired by Elizabeth Corley

SunGard Set to Re-Enter Public Markets as they File IPO Prospectus

Posted: 04 Jun 2015 11:37 AM PDT

Nearly a decade after going private in an $11.4B LBO, SunGard Financial Systems has filed a prospectus of intentions to once again go public

Keep on reading: SunGard Set to Re-Enter Public Markets as they File IPO Prospectus

ICE's Trade Repository Approved in Europe for FX Derivatives

Posted: 04 Jun 2015 10:40 AM PDT

ICE Trade Vault Europe was already approved by ESMA in 2013 and processed over one billion OTC and exchange-traded derivatives reports since

Keep on reading: ICE's Trade Repository Approved in Europe for FX Derivatives

Exclusive: Executive VP, Muhammad Rasoul, Parts Ways with GAIN Capital

Posted: 04 Jun 2015 09:52 AM PDT

GAIN Capital has a key vacancy to fill, following the departure of Muhammad Rasoul, its Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer.

Keep on reading: Exclusive: Executive VP, Muhammad Rasoul, Parts Ways with GAIN Capital

Odey Asset Management Rejects “Opportunistic Bid” of Plus500 by Playtech

Posted: 04 Jun 2015 09:10 AM PDT

As Plus500's largest shareholder, Odey Asset Management has issued a statement that it won't support the 400p bid from Playtech.

Keep on reading: Odey Asset Management Rejects "Opportunistic Bid" of Plus500 by Playtech

Clients of Alpari UK Receiving Compensation Affected by Fees

Posted: 04 Jun 2015 07:23 AM PDT

KPMG has clarified to the bankrupt broker's clients that the amounts they receive into their bank accounts may be affected by bank fees

Keep on reading: Clients of Alpari UK Receiving Compensation Affected by Fees

OANDA's Louis Cooper Weighs the Australian FX Market, Mobile Growth

Posted: 03 Jun 2015 06:26 AM PDT

We are attracting and winning clients away from other providers and I think that will continue to happen moving forward.

Keep on reading: OANDA's Louis Cooper Weighs the Australian FX Market, Mobile Growth

Innovative Blockchain Applications Explored at Necker Island Summit

Posted: 03 Jun 2015 05:36 AM PDT

The Block Chain Summit brought together leading minds in the digital currency universe to yield innovative use cases for the blockchain.

Keep on reading: Innovative Blockchain Applications Explored at Necker Island Summit

Stellar Presents at UN Conference on Remittances

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 09:04 AM PDT

Stellar presented at the UN conference, "Harnessing Migration, Remittances and Diaspora Contributions for Financing Sustainable Development."

Keep on reading: Stellar Presents at UN Conference on Remittances

ShapeShift Improves Price Quote Model for Crypto Trades

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 08:03 AM PDT

Crypto brokerage service ShapeShift has announced the upgrading of its price quotation model for traders.

Keep on reading: ShapeShift Improves Price Quote Model for Crypto Trades

Eurex Group Reports May 2015 Volumes, ADV Exhibits Strong Growth

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 06:11 AM PDT

Eurex Group and its international web of derivatives exchanges have generally strong May 2015 volumes.

Keep on reading: Eurex Group Reports May 2015 Volumes, ADV Exhibits Strong Growth

Deutsche Börse’s Monthly Turnover Dives in May 2015

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:39 AM PDT

Deutsche Börse has reported its May 2015 figures across all its cash markets, underscoring an uneven performance.

Keep on reading: Deutsche Börse's Monthly Turnover Dives in May 2015

Reaction to Playtech/Plus500 Deal: Odey’s Power, Higher Bids and Synergy?

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 05:42 AM PDT

The week definitely started with a bang as Plus500 and Playtech appear ready to tie the knot, with us analyzing the $700 million deal.

Keep on reading: Reaction to Playtech/Plus500 Deal: Odey's Power, Higher Bids and Synergy?

FX Veteran, Beat Nussbaumer Parts Ways With BofA after Two Months

Posted: 29 May 2015 11:55 AM PDT

Beat Nussbaumer is once again on the move, parting ways with BofA Merrill Lynch despite landing as its Managing Director of FX on March 30.

Keep on reading: FX Veteran, Beat Nussbaumer Parts Ways With BofA after Two Months

Kraken Taps Howard Bernstein as Chief Compliance Officer

Posted: 29 May 2015 11:43 AM PDT

Kraken has fortified its compliance team with the addition of industry mainstay, Howard Bernstein.

Keep on reading: Kraken Taps Howard Bernstein as Chief Compliance Officer

FXCM Jettisons FXCM Hong Kong to Rakuten Securities

Posted: 28 May 2015 09:23 AM PDT

FXCM has sold off its Asiatic subsidiary, FXCM Hong Kong, to Japanese broker, Rakuten Securities.

Keep on reading: FXCM Jettisons FXCM Hong Kong to Rakuten Securities

ASIC Moves Forward With OTC Derivatives Reforms

Posted: 28 May 2015 07:47 AM PDT

ASIC took the lead with three proposals in an attempt to help implement mandatory central clearing requirements for OTC derivatives.

Keep on reading: ASIC Moves Forward With OTC Derivatives Reforms

Hotspot Introduces New Provisory Liquidity Protocol

Posted: 28 May 2015 07:41 AM PDT

Hotspot has introduced a new Provisory Liquidity Protocol with access to Firm Liquidity and Non-Firm Liquidity.

Keep on reading: Hotspot Introduces New Provisory Liquidity Protocol

Asian Gaming Giant 188BET Launches Binary Options from TRADOLOGIC

Posted: 27 May 2015 01:20 PM PDT

188BET is a leading online bookmaker, owned by Cube Limited, and considered to be the second biggest gaming site of its kind in Asia

Keep on reading: Asian Gaming Giant 188BET Launches Binary Options from TRADOLOGIC

Kantox Secures $11 Million Funding Round, Led by Three Firms

Posted: 27 May 2015 05:42 AM PDT

London-based FX FinTech company, Kantox, has just completed an $11 million Series B funding round.

Keep on reading: Kantox Secures $11 Million Funding Round, Led by Three Firms

FXCM Share Prices Explode After Heavy Options Purchasing

Posted: 27 May 2015 03:51 AM PDT

FXCM's share prices underwent a 33% gain yesterday, after heavy August call's were traded.

Keep on reading: FXCM Share Prices Explode After Heavy Options Purchasing

The Prestigious iFX EXPO International 2015 Kicks Off in Cyprus

Posted: 26 May 2015 12:01 PM PDT

The financial industry's biggest event has started with a welcoming party at Cyprus' largest venue, the Grand Resort in Limassol

Keep on reading: The Prestigious iFX EXPO International 2015 Kicks Off in Cyprus

Exclusive: Tradesmarter Launches “Wow”, an App Friendly Web Platform

Posted: 26 May 2015 11:13 AM PDT

There are currently apps that enhance content trading, social and telephone systems for both front end and back office

Keep on reading: Exclusive: Tradesmarter Launches "Wow", an App Friendly Web Platform

ActTrader Expands Technology, Platform Offering to Grupo AGSF & Mexico

Posted: 26 May 2015 11:08 AM PDT

ActTrader Technologies and Grupo AGSF have fostered a new partnership that expands trading capabilities to Mexican investors.

Keep on reading: ActTrader Expands Technology, Platform Offering to Grupo AGSF & Mexico

What Will Be the Next Catalyst to Drive the Markets?

Posted: 26 May 2015 08:56 AM PDT

One could questionably argue that the markets are 'bullet-proof' right now, turning back any news on ANY front.

Keep on reading: What Will Be the Next Catalyst to Drive the Markets?

BitGold Acquires GoldMoney for CAD $51.9M, Shares Jump 29%

Posted: 25 May 2015 01:56 PM PDT

BitGold has continued an eventful journey in its early life, announcing its acquisition of UK-based GoldMoney for CAD $51.9 million.

Keep on reading: BitGold Acquires GoldMoney for CAD $51.9M, Shares Jump 29%

Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Trading Gets a Boost, 21 Looks to Change the World

Posted: 25 May 2015 11:20 AM PDT

Last week saw the trend of Bitcoin's penetration into the publicly traded sphere continue.

Keep on reading: Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Trading Gets a Boost, 21 Looks to Change the World

CPattern Launches New Retention Tool for Binary Options Brokers

Posted: 25 May 2015 10:29 AM PDT

The company is aiming to automate and optimize processes which are normally time consuming for account managers

Keep on reading: CPattern Launches New Retention Tool for Binary Options Brokers

How Can Brain Science Dramatically Increase Sales and Revenues?

Posted: 25 May 2015 10:19 AM PDT

Neuromarketing is where marketing meets brain science and when marketers learn to push consumers' "buy button," sales skyrocketing as a result

Keep on reading: How Can Brain Science Dramatically Increase Sales and Revenues?

Morgan Stanley: P2P Lending in Australia to Hit $22 Billion by 2020

Posted: 25 May 2015 06:55 AM PDT

$22 billion by 2020 is Morgan Stanley's forecast for the size of the P2P lending market in Australia as the sector competes with banks.

Keep on reading: Morgan Stanley: P2P Lending in Australia to Hit $22 Billion by 2020

The Magic of Trading Competitions

Posted: 25 May 2015 04:20 AM PDT

Of all the channels that brokers and new clients meet through, none of these top the excitement of a trading competition.

Keep on reading: The Magic of Trading Competitions

FXPA Adds EBS-BrokerTec to Founders’ Council

Posted: 22 May 2015 08:50 AM PDT

The Foreign Exchange Professionals Association has welcomed its 21st member, inducting EBS-BrokerTec to its Founders' Council.

Keep on reading: FXPA Adds EBS-BrokerTec to Founders' Council

Plus500 Shares Suspended after Tanking as Technical Drop Gets Sharp Teeth

Posted: 22 May 2015 05:26 AM PDT

Aggressive selling has sent shares of Plus500 spiraling lower to a 52 week low causing trading to be temporarily suspended in the AIM market

Keep on reading: Plus500 Shares Suspended after Tanking as Technical Drop Gets Sharp Teeth

Tradimo Launches Chinese & Arabic, Partners with One Financial Markets

Posted: 22 May 2015 03:00 AM PDT

One Financial Markets is the only broker eligible to advertise on these new language websites until October 2016

Keep on reading: Tradimo Launches Chinese & Arabic, Partners with One Financial Markets

BNY Mellon Corp Settles FX Lawsuit Worth $180 Million

Posted: 22 May 2015 01:48 AM PDT

The regulatory fallout surrounding FX rates continues, with BNY Mellon settling a lawsuit for $180 million.

Keep on reading: BNY Mellon Corp Settles FX Lawsuit Worth $180 Million

John Schoen Joins State Street’s Currenex as Managing Director

Posted: 21 May 2015 11:58 AM PDT

John Schoen has relocated from London to New York, to assume the role of managing director at State Street's FX platform, Currenex.

Keep on reading: John Schoen Joins State Street's Currenex as Managing Director

Cantor Fitzgerald Revamps its Fixed Income Team With Twin Hires

Posted: 21 May 2015 11:00 AM PDT

Cantor Fitzgerald has secured the services of Kevin Bowen and David Ballard for its Fixed Income team.

Keep on reading: Cantor Fitzgerald Revamps its Fixed Income Team With Twin Hires

OptionNET Taps Tradier for Rollout of Trading Directly from Their Platform

Posted: 21 May 2015 09:56 AM PDT

Tradier has announced that OptionNET is the latest technology provider to integrate their brokerage API to provide trading to their users.

Keep on reading: OptionNET Taps Tradier for Rollout of Trading Directly from Their Platform

Fintech Spotlight: Hedgeable Wants to Take Robo Advisory to 2.0

Posted: 21 May 2015 09:06 AM PDT

In today's Fintech Spotlight we take a look at Hedgeable and their creation of what they call Robo-Advisory 2.0

Keep on reading: Fintech Spotlight: Hedgeable Wants to Take Robo Advisory to 2.0

eToro Fortifies Stock & CFD Offering with Three-Tiered Leverage System

Posted: 19 May 2015 09:38 AM PDT

eToro has made a number of changes to its recently launched stock and CFD offering, whilst mandating a new floor for all trade amounts.

Keep on reading: eToro Fortifies Stock & CFD Offering with Three-Tiered Leverage System

Stox Raises $8M to Make Stock Investing "Accessible to All"

Posted: 19 May 2015 09:26 AM PDT

Stox, a new social-centric stock trading broker has announced that it has raised $8 million as it nears its public launch in a few weeks.

Keep on reading: Stox Raises $8M to Make Stock Investing "Accessible to All"

BATS Chi-X Europe Restructures ETF Trading Tariffs for European Investors

Posted: 19 May 2015 08:11 AM PDT

The new trading tariffs from BATS represent a bid to foster deeper liquidity as it continues its agenda to fortify the European marketplace.

Keep on reading: BATS Chi-X Europe Restructures ETF Trading Tariffs for European Investors

CWM Managed Fund Offering 5% Monthly at the Center of Investigation

Posted: 19 May 2015 07:58 AM PDT

According to London Police members of the UK Gurkha and Nepalese communities have most likely fallen victims to a CWM fraud scheme

Keep on reading: CWM Managed Fund Offering 5% Monthly at the Center of Investigation

Stocks Aim for Record Highs …But Why the Nervousness?

Posted: 18 May 2015 05:04 PM PDT

New closing highs would normally be applauded but as time goes by, we have to deal with a resilient market trading in a range bound pattern.

Keep on reading: Stocks Aim for Record Highs …But Why the Nervousness?

Bitcoin Shop Invests $1.5M in Spondoolies, New Leadership Appointed

Posted: 18 May 2015 11:30 AM PDT

Bitcoin Shop and Spondoolies-Tech have disclosed new details of their proposed merger arrangement.

Keep on reading: Bitcoin Shop Invests $1.5M in Spondoolies, New Leadership Appointed

NYT Report: Nick Szabo May Be Satoshi Nakamoto

Posted: 18 May 2015 09:27 AM PDT

A recent New York Times report brings together some interesting evidence that may shed light on the greatest mystery in the Bitcoin world.

Keep on reading: NYT Report: Nick Szabo May Be Satoshi Nakamoto

LCH.Clearnet Taps Ali Hacket to Newly Created Global Head of Sales Role

Posted: 18 May 2015 06:08 AM PDT

Ali Hacket lands at LCH.Clearnet group in a newly created role, having served for decades in a number of senior sales positions.

Keep on reading: LCH.Clearnet Taps Ali Hacket to Newly Created Global Head of Sales Role

Russian Bitcoin Site Ban Lifted

Posted: 17 May 2015 08:11 AM PDT

A court has overturned the ban of several Bitcoin related sites in Russia.

Keep on reading: Russian Bitcoin Site Ban Lifted

Greatest Threat Facing the Industry and Setting Up a Hedge Fund #Askfinmag

Posted: 16 May 2015 03:01 AM PDT

This week our social media followers at #Askfinmag wanted to know what can derail the industry and how to set up a hedge fund

Keep on reading: Greatest Threat Facing the Industry and Setting Up a Hedge Fund #Askfinmag

CySEC Slaps Banc de Binary With Yet Another Fine

Posted: 15 May 2015 12:17 PM PDT

The company has provided additional trading instruments without prior approval and and failed to disclose association with a different firm

Keep on reading: CySEC Slaps Banc de Binary With Yet Another Fine

Pimco’s Equities Head, Maisonneuve, Parts Ways With Group

Posted: 15 May 2015 10:16 AM PDT

Virginie Maisonneuve has left her role as Pimco's equities head, after the group effectively liquidated a number of its equities operations.

Keep on reading: Pimco's Equities Head, Maisonneuve, Parts Ways With Group

CMC Markets Adds Ex-Alpari UK CEO, David Hodge as CCO

Posted: 15 May 2015 06:17 AM PDT

David Hodge has joined CMC Markets, following a tenure at Alpari UK, which saw him rise to the rank of CEO.

Keep on reading: CMC Markets Adds Ex-Alpari UK CEO, David Hodge as CCO

Morgan Stanley Benefits From Wealth Pivot

Posted: 14 May 2015 03:22 PM PDT

While no major changes to monetary policy are imminent, longer-term we could see a deep correction in share prices to the low-to-mid $30s

Keep on reading: Morgan Stanley Benefits From Wealth Pivot

ETX Capital Extends a Credit Line to Alpari UK Traders

Posted: 14 May 2015 08:49 AM PDT

Traders who have chosen their Alpari UK deposits to be repaid directly into their ETX Capital trading accounts will get 30% ahead

Keep on reading: ETX Capital Extends a Credit Line to Alpari UK Traders

FXPrimus IPO Valuing the Broker at AU$225 Mln Challenged by ASIC Report

Posted: 14 May 2015 07:07 AM PDT

Australian newspaper has dispelled the prospects for an IPO by forex broker FXPrimus due to the regulator protecting its authority

Keep on reading: FXPrimus IPO Valuing the Broker at AU$225 Mln Challenged by ASIC Report

Liquidnet Brings in Executive Mark Taylor to Fortify Fixed Income Division

Posted: 14 May 2015 06:54 AM PDT

Mark Taylor, a former bond specialist at HSBC, has landed at Liquidnet to help steer its fixed income division.

Keep on reading: Liquidnet Brings in Executive Mark Taylor to Fortify Fixed Income Division

Moscow Exchange Announces Whopping First Quarter Results

Posted: 14 May 2015 02:47 AM PDT

Net interest and other finance income has contributed the most to the record quarter despite a 23% decline in fees and commissions

Keep on reading: Moscow Exchange Announces Whopping First Quarter Results

French Watchdog Lists 223 Unauthorized Binary Options Brands

Posted: 13 May 2015 02:58 PM PDT

Autorité des Marchés Financiers has added 34 websites offering binary options without authorisation to provide financial services in France.

Keep on reading: French Watchdog Lists 223 Unauthorized Binary Options Brands

Cantor Exchange President on API Traders, U.S Regulations and More

Posted: 13 May 2015 12:30 PM PDT

In the first part of our interview with Rich Jaycobs he talks about cooperating with leading platform developers and accessing new markets.

Keep on reading: Cantor Exchange President on API Traders, U.S Regulations and More

Things Looking up for The Eurozone - Is It Just QE?

Posted: 13 May 2015 11:00 AM PDT

It isn't all rainbows in the Eurozone just yet. There are a few problem children in the family and Greece might will have another meltdown.

Keep on reading: Things Looking up for The Eurozone - Is It Just QE?

German P2P Lender Zencap Partners and Sparda-Bank Berlin Join Forces

Posted: 13 May 2015 10:51 AM PDT

With a goal of providing a new source of investment supply to the German P2P lending market, Zencap has partnered with Sparda-Bank Berlin

Keep on reading: German P2P Lender Zencap Partners and Sparda-Bank Berlin Join Forces

Top Foreign Exchange Broker-Dealers Maintain Dominant Position

Posted: 13 May 2015 10:45 AM PDT

While rising competition prompted a 2 percent shift in market share between the top 5 and the rest, SNB may have dented this trend

Keep on reading: Top Foreign Exchange Broker-Dealers Maintain Dominant Position

Mitek Introduces Photo Verify for Mobile Drivers License KYC Verification

Posted: 13 May 2015 08:11 AM PDT

Mitek, a provider of mobile imaging tools has announced the coming launch of Photo Verify to provide mobile KYC verification for banks.

Keep on reading: Mitek Introduces Photo Verify for Mobile Drivers License KYC Verification

Nomura Abandons Swaps Clearing for US and European Clients

Posted: 13 May 2015 07:25 AM PDT

Regulatory uncertainty prompts another major investment bank to leave swaps clearing until clarity returns to the market

Keep on reading: Nomura Abandons Swaps Clearing for US and European Clients

Powerful Sell Signal on Russell 2000?

Posted: 13 May 2015 07:06 AM PDT

Usually when markets are range bound for an extended period of time, a breakout is on the horizon and the big question is which way.

Keep on reading: Powerful Sell Signal on Russell 2000?

Investing Reaches Bloatware Apps, Xiaomi Launches Bundled Money Market Fund

Posted: 13 May 2015 05:38 AM PDT

Xiaomi has partnered with E Fund Management to provide investing products directly to customers through a bundled finance app.

Keep on reading: Investing Reaches Bloatware Apps, Xiaomi Launches Bundled Money Market Fund

BitGold Going Live Today on TSX Venture Exchange

Posted: 13 May 2015 04:27 AM PDT

BitGold, which recently rolled out the full version of its platform, will go live for public trade today on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Keep on reading: BitGold Going Live Today on TSX Venture Exchange

Bitcoffee Shop Good Example of Potential in Argentina

Posted: 12 May 2015 12:16 PM PDT

Bitcoin has been envisioned for Argentinians to extricate themselves from a broken financial system and a crumbling currency.

Keep on reading: Bitcoffee Shop Good Example of Potential in Argentina

Zopa Gets Cloned as Fraudsters Entering P2P Lending Market

Posted: 12 May 2015 09:59 AM PDT

Popular UK P2P lending firm, Zopa, gets hit with a clone site using a similar name and offering unauthorized lending to potential customers.

Keep on reading: Zopa Gets Cloned as Fraudsters Entering P2P Lending Market

Dogecoin Price Soars 35% to 1-Month High

Posted: 12 May 2015 08:38 AM PDT

Dogecoin's traded price has soared to its highest level since early April, gaining 35% to 50 satoshi.

Keep on reading: Dogecoin Price Soars 35% to 1-Month High

Does Belgian Bitcoin Derivative Ban Include CFDs?

Posted: 12 May 2015 07:04 AM PDT

The FSMA Decree pointed to risks related to investing in virtual currency, and that the layering of derivatives compounds their riskiness.

Keep on reading: Does Belgian Bitcoin Derivative Ban Include CFDs?

Nasdaq Reports April Metrics, US Equity Volumes Dive MoM

Posted: 09 May 2015 05:41 AM PDT

On the heels of a lackluster Q1 release, Nasdaq has released its April volumes, characterized by waning volumes across FICC and US equities

Keep on reading: Nasdaq Reports April Metrics, US Equity Volumes Dive MoM

Broadridge Financial Solutions Reports Strong Q3 Metrics

Posted: 09 May 2015 05:40 AM PDT

Broadridge Financial Solutions released its Q3 metrics, illustrating robust growth across revenues and other measures.

Keep on reading: Broadridge Financial Solutions Reports Strong Q3 Metrics

FXCM Inc Faces Class Actions over Risk, Volatility Statements

Posted: 08 May 2015 09:22 PM PDT

Two law firms allege that "false and/or misleading statements" by FXCM Inc (FXCM:NYSE) failed to reflect wild market movements' risks.

Keep on reading: FXCM Inc Faces Class Actions over Risk, Volatility Statements

Trading Volumes at FXCM Mildly Lower in April as Accounts Grow

Posted: 08 May 2015 05:29 PM PDT

The company's monthly metrics revealed that albeit trading volumes declined the number of retail and institutional customers has increased

Keep on reading: Trading Volumes at FXCM Mildly Lower in April as Accounts Grow

Québec Watchdog Warns Against New Scam Targeting Binary Traders

Posted: 08 May 2015 07:51 AM PDT

The AMF' cybersurveillance team, noticed that companies based mainly in Cyprus, BVI and UK were using new tactics to target Quebeckers.

Keep on reading: Québec Watchdog Warns Against New Scam Targeting Binary Traders

Ex-Apple Vice President, Ron Johnson, Launches Startup, Enjoy

Posted: 08 May 2015 06:44 AM PDT

Ron Johnson has founded a startup company, Enjoy, that affords buyers a new hands-on utility for purchased products.

Keep on reading: Ex-Apple Vice President, Ron Johnson, Launches Startup, Enjoy

Alibaba Appoints Daniel Zhang as CEO, Replacing Jonathan Lu

Posted: 07 May 2015 11:20 AM PDT

Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba, has tapped Daniel Zhang as its newest CEO.

Keep on reading: Alibaba Appoints Daniel Zhang as CEO, Replacing Jonathan Lu

Tullett Prebon Adds Andrew Kolchins as Its Managing Director

Posted: 07 May 2015 09:49 AM PDT

Tullett Prebon has fortified its operations by bringing in Andrew Kolchins as its New York-based newest managing director.

Keep on reading: Tullett Prebon Adds Andrew Kolchins as Its Managing Director

24option Opens New UK Office in the City of London

Posted: 06 May 2015 04:01 PM PDT

The firm is marking the opening of its London office by launching a city-wide taxi advertising campaign.

Keep on reading: 24option Opens New UK Office in the City of London

France Unveils New Restrictions on Cash, Gold Use

Posted: 06 May 2015 09:23 AM PDT

France's Finance Minister Michel Sapin has announced a set of changes in how cash, gold and other "off-ledger" instruments can be used.

Keep on reading: France Unveils New Restrictions on Cash, Gold Use

Update: Dukascopy Trading Platform Recovers, Website Remains Offline

Posted: 06 May 2015 09:09 AM PDT

The Swiss broker's website and trading platforms have gone offline minutes before Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks

Keep on reading: Update: Dukascopy Trading Platform Recovers, Website Remains Offline

Seed Equity Adds Venture Capital with Crowd Funding

Posted: 06 May 2015 08:49 AM PDT

Seed Equity has announced the launch of an investment fund to invest in technology startups raising money on the crowdfunding platform.

Keep on reading: Seed Equity Adds Venture Capital with Crowd Funding

GAIN Capital Post Conference Call Financial Report Analysis

Posted: 06 May 2015 07:22 AM PDT

Following GAIN Capital's Q1 financial report that saw month to month income decline, today we take a closer look at the firm's operations.

Keep on reading: GAIN Capital Post Conference Call Financial Report Analysis

Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong Q1 2015 Financial Results

Posted: 05 May 2015 07:55 AM PDT

First quarter 2015 consolidated revenues, less transaction-based expenses, increased 7% to $850 million compared to the same period in 2014.

Keep on reading: Intercontinental Exchange Reports Strong Q1 2015 Financial Results

UK Watchdog Warns Against Ebor Trustees Binary Options Clone

Posted: 05 May 2015 06:42 AM PDT

Ebor Option claiming dual supervision by the UK Financial Services Authority and the Monetary Authority of New Zealand is in fact a scam.

Keep on reading: UK Watchdog Warns Against Ebor Trustees Binary Options Clone

Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin Tops Hedge Fund Rich List for 2015

Posted: 05 May 2015 05:44 AM PDT

The managers of the top twenty-five most successful hedge funds in the world for 2015 earned a pitiful $11.62 billion in 2014.

Keep on reading: Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin Tops Hedge Fund Rich List for 2015

DigitalBTC Launches AirPocket as "Uber" for Remittances, Shares Spike

Posted: 05 May 2015 05:03 AM PDT

DigitalBTC has announced its launch of "AirPocket", a blockchain-based system that is envisioned to function like an "Uber" for remittances.

Keep on reading: DigitalBTC Launches AirPocket as "Uber" for Remittances, Shares Spike

The Eurozone Has Beaten the Deflation Scare

Posted: 05 May 2015 03:47 AM PDT

While inflation made minor progress in February and March, it ended out flat in April with the help of the ECB's stimulus.

Keep on reading: The Eurozone Has Beaten the Deflation Scare

Binary8.com Partners with Chinese F1 Racing Star Ho-Pin Tung

Posted: 04 May 2015 10:01 AM PDT

Ho-Pin Tung is a Dutch-born Chinese auto-racing driver. In 2010, he made history by becoming the first-ever Chinese F1 driver.

Keep on reading: Binary8.com Partners with Chinese F1 Racing Star Ho-Pin Tung

GAIN Capital's Glenn Stevens Talks City Index, Future Acquisition Ambitions

Posted: 04 May 2015 06:51 AM PDT

GAIN Capital's Glenn Stevens discusses the group's impetus behind the acquisition of City Index as well as its UK and global ambitions.

Keep on reading: GAIN Capital's Glenn Stevens Talks City Index, Future Acquisition Ambitions

Dogecoin Falls to 36 Satoshi on Increased Volume

Posted: 04 May 2015 06:32 AM PDT

At least Dogecoin got its long-awaited surge in trading volume. But for dogecoin holders, this was not the kind they were looking for.

Keep on reading: Dogecoin Falls to 36 Satoshi on Increased Volume

CEX.io Officially Enters US Market with MSB Licensing

Posted: 04 May 2015 04:20 AM PDT

UK-based crypto exchange CEX.io says it has now officially entered the US market.

Keep on reading: CEX.io Officially Enters US Market with MSB Licensing

Bitcoin Price Extends Mini-Streak, Challenging 3-Week Highs

Posted: 03 May 2015 12:53 PM PDT

Bitcoin's traded price has edged higher again, challenging 3-week highs of $244 set late last week on BTC-e.

Keep on reading: Bitcoin Price Extends Mini-Streak, Challenging 3-Week Highs

SyndicateRoom Holds Investor Conference, then Launches Own Crowdfunding

Posted: 03 May 2015 03:40 AM PDT

At its 'Hype or Hit: What's next for Crowdfunding' conference, SyndicateRoom concluded the evening by announcing its own crowdfunding.

Keep on reading: SyndicateRoom Holds Investor Conference, then Launches Own Crowdfunding

FinFX Gets Acquired and FXDD Starts Offering 500:1 Leverage

Posted: 03 May 2015 03:05 AM PDT

Regulators inspected two offices of one forex broker as another broker is forced to pay for a trust fund's loss - all in this week's recap.

Keep on reading: FinFX Gets Acquired and FXDD Starts Offering 500:1 Leverage

Is Everything Just a Scam? #Askfinmag

Posted: 03 May 2015 02:40 AM PDT

For the first week of #Askfinmag, our social media followers wanted to know if Greek brokers pose a risk and if the SNB crisis is just a lie

Keep on reading: Is Everything Just a Scam? #Askfinmag

FCStone Ordered to Pay Civil Monetary Penalty by CFTC

Posted: 01 May 2015 01:00 PM PDT

FCStone found itself on the hook for a $140,000 civil monetary penalty for failing to provide an adequate program of supervision.

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SafeCharge Teams Up with 2C2P For Bid at Strengthening Asian Base

Posted: 01 May 2015 05:55 AM PDT

SafeCharge has combined forces with South-East Asian payments provider, 2C2P, in an effort to expand their technology offering.

Keep on reading: SafeCharge Teams Up with 2C2P For Bid at Strengthening Asian Base

The SEC Passes Regulation A+ Rules

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 12:10 PM PDT

The new rules will allow for businesses to raise millions without going public too soon.

Keep on reading: The SEC Passes Regulation A+ Rules

Braveheart Moves Crowdfunding Investments from CrowdCube to Seedrs

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 10:01 AM PDT

Braveheart's crowdfunding investment fund is moving to Seedrs after initially launching their funding endeavor with CrowdCube.

Keep on reading: Braveheart Moves Crowdfunding Investments from CrowdCube to Seedrs

UK P2P Lending Industry Grows 37% in Q1 2015

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 07:16 AM PDT

According to data from the Peer-to-Peer Finance Association, new lending rose 37% in the UK during Q115, with total loans of £2.64 Billion

Keep on reading: UK P2P Lending Industry Grows 37% in Q1 2015

SEB Names Svante Hedin as Head of eTrading FX and Commodities

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 06:27 AM PDT

Sweden's SEB has undergone a management shuffle in its foreign exchange and commodities division, prompting Svante Hedin as its newest head.

Keep on reading: SEB Names Svante Hedin as Head of eTrading FX and Commodities

Cinnober Launches Quality Initiative for Trading IT Industry

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 04:56 AM PDT

Cinnober aims to provide greater cooperation of fintech industry standards through the launch of their Financial IT Quality Assessment.

Keep on reading: Cinnober Launches Quality Initiative for Trading IT Industry

Bank of America Settles Antitrust FX Rigging Case for $180 mln

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 02:04 AM PDT

The U.S. bank has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit which was alleging manipulation of foreign exchange rates

Keep on reading: Bank of America Settles Antitrust FX Rigging Case for $180 mln
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