Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Bitspark Wins SWIFT Innotribe Startup Challenge, Heading to Finals at Sibos

Bitspark Wins SWIFT Innotribe Startup Challenge, Heading to Finals at Sibos

Bitspark Wins SWIFT Innotribe Startup Challenge, Heading to Finals at Sibos

Posted: 09 Jun 2015 06:43 AM PDT

Hong Kong-based remittance service Bitspark was the winner at the Innotribe Startup Challenge hosted by SWIFT.

Keep on reading: Bitspark Wins SWIFT Innotribe Startup Challenge, Heading to Finals at Sibos

Triad Securities Taps Ex-ConvergEx Vet Scott Daspin as Director of PB

Posted: 09 Jun 2015 06:11 AM PDT

Scott Daspin has joined Triad Securities after a lengthy tenure at ConvergEx - he will focus on the group's prime brokerage and sales.

Keep on reading: Triad Securities Taps Ex-ConvergEx Vet Scott Daspin as Director of PB

SEB Promotes Svante Hedin to Global Head of Electronic Markets

Posted: 09 Jun 2015 05:39 AM PDT

SEB has shaken up its leadership, promoting Svante Hedin as its Global Head of Electronic Markets, along with Erik Bauer as his replacement.

Keep on reading: SEB Promotes Svante Hedin to Global Head of Electronic Markets

Estonia's LHV Bank Testing Colored Coins-Based 'Cuber'

Posted: 09 Jun 2015 05:24 AM PDT

LHV Bank in Estonia is developing 'Cuber' (Cryptographic Universal Blockchain Entered Receivables) based on colored coins technology.

Keep on reading: Estonia's LHV Bank Testing Colored Coins-Based 'Cuber'

Menacorp Procures Trading and Clearing Membership for Nasdaq Dubai

Posted: 08 Jun 2015 07:56 AM PDT

Menacorp will receive a full mandate to act as a trading and clearing member for securities and derivatives in the Middle East.

Keep on reading: Menacorp Procures Trading and Clearing Membership for Nasdaq Dubai

Volante Technologies Launches Partnership with Access to Arabia in Jordan

Posted: 08 Jun 2015 06:43 AM PDT

The impetus behind the partnership is the fortification of financial messaging capabilities in Jordan given its central banking mandate.

Keep on reading: Volante Technologies Launches Partnership with Access to Arabia in Jordan

Report: Deutsche Bank to Explore Blockchain Technology

Posted: 08 Jun 2015 05:11 AM PDT

Deutsche Bank may be the next financial institution to look into how blockchain technology can streamline the processing of transactions.

Keep on reading: Report: Deutsche Bank to Explore Blockchain Technology

Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Regulation Achieves Milestone

Posted: 07 Jun 2015 01:23 PM PDT

Last week was a busy one for the regulation of digital currency.

Keep on reading: Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Regulation Achieves Milestone

Saxo Ditches MT4, Alpari Dubai and a Plus500 Bidding War?

Posted: 06 Jun 2015 02:22 PM PDT

Looking through the biggest news of the past week, M&A deals and partnerships took the top spot in the retail FX space once again

Keep on reading: Saxo Ditches MT4, Alpari Dubai and a Plus500 Bidding War?

Fifteen Canadian Binary Traders Lose Over $400,000 in May

Posted: 04 Jun 2015 05:22 PM PDT

The Alberta Securities Commission turned to a local news show to warn the public against off-shore brokers

Keep on reading: Fifteen Canadian Binary Traders Lose Over $400,000 in May

When Crowdfunding Platforms Crowdfund: iFunding Raises $2 Million

Posted: 04 Jun 2015 04:02 AM PDT

Real estate crowdfunding platform, iFunding, reaches its $2 million funding goal, raising capital from investors on the Crowdfunder platform.

Keep on reading: When Crowdfunding Platforms Crowdfund: iFunding Raises $2 Million

TechFinancials Reports $15.5 Mln Revenue for Fiscal 2014

Posted: 04 Jun 2015 02:13 AM PDT

The company added twelve new brands throughout the year, reporting the total number of white labels as of December 31st, 2014 at 48

Keep on reading: TechFinancials Reports $15.5 Mln Revenue for Fiscal 2014

Exclusive: Australian FX Payments Provider, Unitransact Is Shutting Down

Posted: 03 Jun 2015 11:37 AM PDT

A possible explanation of banks' fears about compliance with anti money laundering and tax evasion regulations that are tightening worldwide

Keep on reading: Exclusive: Australian FX Payments Provider, Unitransact Is Shutting Down

Deutsche Bank Partners with Microsoft, IBM and HCL to Launch Fintech Labs

Posted: 03 Jun 2015 09:54 AM PDT

Deutsche Bank is making a push into fintech innovation with the coming launch of three labs located in Berlin, Silicon Valley and London.

Keep on reading: Deutsche Bank Partners with Microsoft, IBM and HCL to Launch Fintech Labs

Euronext Reports May 2015 Volumes, ETFs and Derivatives Explode

Posted: 03 Jun 2015 04:56 AM PDT

Euronext's May volumes have illustrated growth in a number of key areas, namely ETFs, commodities, and equity derivatives.

Keep on reading: Euronext Reports May 2015 Volumes, ETFs and Derivatives Explode

Moscow Exchange’s FX Trading Volume down 17.5% MoM in May 2015

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 11:30 AM PDT

This is a first setback for the Russian venue after three straight months of rise in volume. YoY comparison shows a positive 26.5% growth

Keep on reading: Moscow Exchange's FX Trading Volume down 17.5% MoM in May 2015

Fintech Spotlight: RevelTrade Connects Traders and Algorithmic Developers

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 10:36 AM PDT

Aiming to be the bridge between systematic trading developers and non-programmer is soon to be launched strategy marketplace, RevelTrade.

Keep on reading: Fintech Spotlight: RevelTrade Connects Traders and Algorithmic Developers

Content Flow and Its Counterpoint

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 09:21 AM PDT

Content flow plays a significant role in shaping the reader/viewer's experience. Ultimately, the impact of this experience can be critical.

Keep on reading: Content Flow and Its Counterpoint

Startups + Funding + Investors + Mobile App = Founderfox

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 07:58 AM PDT

Looking for funding? Have a video pitch handy? Founderfox may just be the app you need to to gain exposure for your startup.

Keep on reading: Startups + Funding + Investors + Mobile App = Founderfox

NFA Issues Complaint Against McElhannon Group Following Violations

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 07:54 AM PDT

GKFX Appoints Former Alpari UK Executive, Jacob Plattner, as Managing Director

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 06:46 AM PDT

One broker's loss is another's gain, as GKFX has hired Jacob Plattner as its newest London-based managing director.

Keep on reading: GKFX Appoints Former Alpari UK Executive, Jacob Plattner, as Managing Director

BitFury Acquiring 2 Million Sq. Ft Property for Tech Park

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:55 AM PDT

BitFury is acquiring a 185,000 sq. m (1.99 million sq. ft) land plot in Georgia to develop the 'Georgian Technology Park' project.

Keep on reading: BitFury Acquiring 2 Million Sq. Ft Property for Tech Park

E*Trade Financial’s CFO Matthew Audette Parts Ways with Group

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:19 AM PDT

E*Trade's Chief Risk Officer, Michael Pizzi, will step into the role vacated by Matthew Audette on June 15, 2015.

Keep on reading: E*Trade Financial's CFO Matthew Audette Parts Ways with Group

Interactive Brokers Reports May Metrics, Darts Fall MoM

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 12:25 PM PDT

Interactive Brokers has seen its DARTs fall in the month of May, despite scoring a number of key increases in other areas of its business.

Keep on reading: Interactive Brokers Reports May Metrics, Darts Fall MoM

Ripple Labs Recruits Ex-DTCC CEO Donald Donahue as Its Advisor

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 11:18 AM PDT

Donald Donahue has joined digital currency maven Ripple Labs as its newest advisor, having come over from DTCC.

Keep on reading: Ripple Labs Recruits Ex-DTCC CEO Donald Donahue as Its Advisor

Android Pay: Google Wallet 2.0 or Something Innovative?

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 08:08 AM PDT

Google introduces Android Pay, an innovative mobile payment systems that leaps ahead of its existing Google Wallet product.

Keep on reading: Android Pay: Google Wallet 2.0 or Something Innovative?

eToro’s James Hughes Talks Social Broking Capabilities, 2015 Strategy

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 05:08 AM PDT

James Hughes, eToro's Chief Market Analyst, provides a glance into the company's 2015 ambitions and utilities offered to clients.

Keep on reading: eToro's James Hughes Talks Social Broking Capabilities, 2015 Strategy

Commonwealth Bank of Australia to Use Ripple for Transfers

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 05:00 AM PDT

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has become the next financial institution to adopt the Ripple protocol for currency transfers.

Keep on reading: Commonwealth Bank of Australia to Use Ripple for Transfers

Breaking: Plus500 Ltd to Be Acquired by Playtech for £460 Mln

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:21 AM PDT

The deal is a significant blow to long-term investors in the shares of the company who will be getting 400 pence per share

Keep on reading: Breaking: Plus500 Ltd to Be Acquired by Playtech for £460 Mln

Circle's App Recognized as Best in Class at Google I/O

Posted: 31 May 2015 11:15 AM PDT

Circle's Bitcoin wallet app was showcased as the only finance app awarded as "best in class" at this year's Google I/O.

Keep on reading: Circle's App Recognized as Best in Class at Google I/O

Over Half of April's Reported OTC Trades under EMIR Are FX Related

Posted: 29 May 2015 09:45 AM PDT

Exchange-traded derivatives continue to have the biggest share of over 200 million trades reported to European trade repositories

Keep on reading: Over Half of April's Reported OTC Trades under EMIR Are FX Related

Organized Crime Group in UK Dealing with Share Fraud Jailed

Posted: 29 May 2015 07:45 AM PDT

The scheme was executed from Palma de Mallorca in Spain, targeting UK clients and stripping them of £3 million

Keep on reading: Organized Crime Group in UK Dealing with Share Fraud Jailed

The State of Bitcoin at iFX 2015: We’re Open, But Not Ready

Posted: 28 May 2015 02:47 PM PDT

Though at best a quasi-currency, bitcoin had reportedly become an instrument of increasing interest for FX brokers in the recent past.

Keep on reading: The State of Bitcoin at iFX 2015: We're Open, But Not Ready

QuantConnect Launches Brokerage Trading with Tradier

Posted: 28 May 2015 09:35 AM PDT

QuantConnect is launching its own brokerage services directly from its platform after partnering with Tradier's API brokerage services.

Keep on reading: QuantConnect Launches Brokerage Trading with Tradier

King Digital Entertainment Strong Value Despite Share Prices

Posted: 28 May 2015 08:23 AM PDT

The global proliferation of mobile devices and insatiable consumer appetite has propelled the company to stardom through its flagship game Candy Crush

Keep on reading: King Digital Entertainment Strong Value Despite Share Prices

ICM Capital Launches Institutional Trading Offering at iFX Expo

Posted: 27 May 2015 01:53 PM PDT

ICM Capital has structured its new business as an ECN-based solution for brokers interested in raw spreads and low commission

Keep on reading: ICM Capital Launches Institutional Trading Offering at iFX Expo

NetDania Launches the Five Star Chart, Proves HTML5 on Mobile Works

Posted: 27 May 2015 09:12 AM PDT

The company's Five Star Chart delivers a blazingly fast user experience on mobile, making it the first multi-platform HTML5 chart in the industry

Keep on reading: NetDania Launches the Five Star Chart, Proves HTML5 on Mobile Works

No Band-Aid for Greece

Posted: 27 May 2015 03:12 AM PDT

Things have gotten a little harder for Greece when it comes to negotiating additional, much-needed bailout funds.

Keep on reading: No Band-Aid for Greece

MAP S.Platis Appoints Demetris Taxitaris as Group General Manager

Posted: 25 May 2015 11:04 AM PDT

MAP S.Platis, has tapped Demetris Taxitaris as the newest Group General Manager of its operations.

Keep on reading: MAP S.Platis Appoints Demetris Taxitaris as Group General Manager

ISE Holdings Secures Two New Board Directors

Posted: 25 May 2015 08:14 AM PDT

ISE has brought in two new executives to serve on its board, whilst re-electing no less than eight existing members.

Keep on reading: ISE Holdings Secures Two New Board Directors

Time Running out Fast for Greece as Next $300 Mln IMF Repayment Looms

Posted: 25 May 2015 06:18 AM PDT

The balance sheet of Greece is stretched, as the opposition warned that failure to strike a deal with creditors would have dire consequences

Keep on reading: Time Running out Fast for Greece as Next $300 Mln IMF Repayment Looms

Bitfinex Warns of Possible Hot Wallet Attack, Covering Losses

Posted: 25 May 2015 05:20 AM PDT

Crypto exchange Bitfinex has warned that its hot wallet, used for the transfer and short-term storage of bitcoin, may have been compromised.

Keep on reading: Bitfinex Warns of Possible Hot Wallet Attack, Covering Losses

FXPRIMUS Complies Fully with All Australian Regulators' Requests

Posted: 22 May 2015 12:41 PM PDT

After the detailed statement issued by the regulator on Thursday, the company has issued an official communique to explain its stance

Keep on reading: FXPRIMUS Complies Fully with All Australian Regulators' Requests

Plus500 Investors Spooked by Short Selling Vigilantes Report

Posted: 22 May 2015 11:22 AM PDT

After a rather tumultuous week, shares of Plus500 are on the defensive once more after Gotham City Research Announces upcoming report

Keep on reading: Plus500 Investors Spooked by Short Selling Vigilantes Report

Gem and Elliptic to Offer Joint Multisig Solution

Posted: 21 May 2015 08:11 AM PDT

Gem and Elliptic are partnering to offer a joint multisignature bitcoin wallet solution.

Keep on reading: Gem and Elliptic to Offer Joint Multisig Solution

Citi: UK Should Create Its Own Digital Currency

Posted: 21 May 2015 06:19 AM PDT

To the naked eye, Citi's involvement with digital currency until now has consisted mostly of bearish predictions on its price.

Keep on reading: Citi: UK Should Create Its Own Digital Currency

Citi Settles Class Action Lawsuit with Private FX Investors for $394M

Posted: 20 May 2015 03:38 PM PDT

This private settlement is on top of a fine for $925 million the U.S. Department of Justice levied on the banking group today

Keep on reading: Citi Settles Class Action Lawsuit with Private FX Investors for $394M

From Winning to Losing: Overreaction and the Availability Heuristic

Posted: 20 May 2015 06:40 AM PDT

Overreaction can cause winners to become losers, which upon further analysis can be explained by availability heuristics.

Keep on reading: From Winning to Losing: Overreaction and the Availability Heuristic

FIX API Not Just HFT and Algos, but a Fixture of Post-Trade Confirmations

Posted: 20 May 2015 05:57 AM PDT

Post -trade workflow is increasingly becoming streamline thanks to implementation of FIX API protocols between the buy-side and sell-side .

Keep on reading: FIX API Not Just HFT and Algos, but a Fixture of Post-Trade Confirmations

Pepperstone Relocates to New Headquarters in Melbourne

Posted: 20 May 2015 04:25 AM PDT

Pepperstone Group Limited has moved its base of operations to the site of the former Australian Stock Exchange.

Keep on reading: Pepperstone Relocates to New Headquarters in Melbourne

Gold-i and Confisio Launch Regulatory Reporting Tool for MT4 Brokers

Posted: 20 May 2015 03:00 AM PDT

Initial focus is on EMIR reporting, but Confisio's products deal with post-trade processing and reporting in every jurisdiction in the world

Keep on reading: Gold-i and Confisio Launch Regulatory Reporting Tool for MT4 Brokers

OzForex Appoints Versatile Executive, Richard Kimber as CEO

Posted: 19 May 2015 06:27 AM PDT

Mr. Kimber joins OzForex as its CEO, following a highly diverse career spanning 25 years.

Keep on reading: OzForex Appoints Versatile Executive, Richard Kimber as CEO

Japanese Binary Options Volumes Continued Stagnating in April

Posted: 19 May 2015 06:16 AM PDT

The Japanese regulator has provided its newest set of data on binary options which suggest that growth is not around the corner

Keep on reading: Japanese Binary Options Volumes Continued Stagnating in April

Mizuho Securities USA Strengthens Equity Team With Two Exec Hires

Posted: 19 May 2015 05:29 AM PDT

Mizuho Securities USA has brought in former Credit Suisse executives Patrick Moran and Richard Telesco to bolster its US equities team.

Keep on reading: Mizuho Securities USA Strengthens Equity Team With Two Exec Hires

TradeToolsFX Launches Binary Options Trading Via an MT4 EA

Posted: 19 May 2015 02:23 AM PDT

The most popular trading platform in the foreign exchange industry just got an even simpler binary options add-on from TradeToolsFX

Keep on reading: TradeToolsFX Launches Binary Options Trading Via an MT4 EA

Trading Central Launches Binary Options Signals for MT4

Posted: 18 May 2015 03:02 PM PDT

Trading Central also added two new languages to the MT4 indicator , Afrikaans and Norwegian, bringing the total to thirty languages

Keep on reading: Trading Central Launches Binary Options Signals for MT4

Understanding Natural Gas Market Part III - Supply

Posted: 18 May 2015 02:18 PM PDT

Gas is trapped in various rock formations, such as carbonates and sandstones that have good porosity and permeability characteristics

Keep on reading: Understanding Natural Gas Market Part III - Supply

Are Old Conventions Making You Think the Dollar Rally Will Resume?

Posted: 18 May 2015 01:42 PM PDT

Next time you can't decide on which side of the market you should be, flip your chart upside down

Keep on reading: Are Old Conventions Making You Think the Dollar Rally Will Resume?

Fusion, the Polytech Ventures Backed Geneva Fintech Accelerator Opens

Posted: 18 May 2015 07:56 AM PDT

Fusion, Switzerland's first fintech based accelerator has opened its application period to accept startups for its first class.

Keep on reading: Fusion, the Polytech Ventures Backed Geneva Fintech Accelerator Opens

Weekly Recap: Nasdaq Goes Blockchain, BitGold Pops But GBTC Calms

Posted: 17 May 2015 12:16 PM PDT

Progress on blockchain technology's quest to make it into the mainstream has continued to dominate headlines.

Keep on reading: Weekly Recap: Nasdaq Goes Blockchain, BitGold Pops But GBTC Calms

Exclusive: anyoption Acquired Over 17,800 New Clients in Q1, Profit Up 36%

Posted: 17 May 2015 10:41 AM PDT

While profit increased by 36% quarter over quarter turnover only increased by 11%, showing an incredible growth in net profit for Q1 2015

Keep on reading: Exclusive: anyoption Acquired Over 17,800 New Clients in Q1, Profit Up 36%

Honduras Testing Blockchain-Based Land Registry with Factom

Posted: 17 May 2015 09:38 AM PDT

Honduras is reportedly working with blockchain technology startup Factom on a new way of administering the country's land registry records.

Keep on reading: Honduras Testing Blockchain-Based Land Registry with Factom

Former Thomson Reuters CEO adds to Fintech Investments with Stake in Arachnys

Posted: 17 May 2015 09:29 AM PDT

Data analytics continues to be a place of interest for former Thomson Reuters CEO Tom Glocer as he has revealed a new investment in Arachnys

Keep on reading: Former Thomson Reuters CEO adds to Fintech Investments with Stake in Arachnys

Xapo Moves Headquarters to Switzerland

Posted: 17 May 2015 06:14 AM PDT

Bitcoin wallet and payment card services provider Xapo has announced that it is moving its headquarters to Zurich, Switzerland.

Keep on reading: Xapo Moves Headquarters to Switzerland

Axis Bank Evolving Banking with NFC Credit Cards and Facebook Payments

Posted: 17 May 2015 03:32 AM PDT

Axis Bank of India has introduced to new features to make payments easier for its customers; socialP2P payments and NFC enabled credit cards

Keep on reading: Axis Bank Evolving Banking with NFC Credit Cards and Facebook Payments

XForex Taps AU10TIX for Enhancing Customer ID Authentication and Onboarding

Posted: 15 May 2015 07:26 AM PDT

AU10TIX BOS is designed for online service providers in markets where regulations mandate the authentication and obtaining of ID documents

Keep on reading: XForex Taps AU10TIX for Enhancing Customer ID Authentication and Onboarding

New Zealand Firms Register Delists Capital Trust, Dodges Responsibility

Posted: 15 May 2015 06:44 AM PDT

This suggests that the FSPR does not intend to act against a firm that clients raise complaints about and simply wash its hands of it

Keep on reading: New Zealand Firms Register Delists Capital Trust, Dodges Responsibility

New FinTech Venture Capital Fund Modulus Launches in Arizona

Posted: 15 May 2015 02:11 AM PDT

The new fund will be investing between $100k and $10 million in each Fintech project it selects

Keep on reading: New FinTech Venture Capital Fund Modulus Launches in Arizona

U.S. Authorities Charge Investment Banker for Insider Information Trading

Posted: 14 May 2015 04:07 PM PDT

The insider trading scheme involving tips of key nonpublic information in coded email messages disguised as discussions about golf

Keep on reading: U.S. Authorities Charge Investment Banker for Insider Information Trading

QuantConnect Live Trading Integration with InteractiveBrokers Goes Public

Posted: 14 May 2015 12:46 PM PDT

QuantConnect has connected with InteractiveBrokers to allow for algorithmic strategies from the platform to be executed with the broker.

Keep on reading: QuantConnect Live Trading Integration with InteractiveBrokers Goes Public

E*TRADE Financial Release Weak April Volumes, DARTs Drop MoM

Posted: 14 May 2015 10:24 AM PDT

E*TRADE saw a number of key figures in negative territory, including sliding DARTs for the month of April.

Keep on reading: E*TRADE Financial Release Weak April Volumes, DARTs Drop MoM

Fintech Spotlight: Option Samurai Simplifies Options for Retail Traders

Posted: 14 May 2015 09:43 AM PDT

Aiming to simplify stock options to retail investors is Option Samurai and their option picking stock screener platform.

Keep on reading: Fintech Spotlight: Option Samurai Simplifies Options for Retail Traders

Sage Payment Solutions Launches Lending Program with Kabbage White Label

Posted: 14 May 2015 04:13 AM PDT

Kabbage has announced that Sage Payment Solutions is the first white label customer of its fully branded marketplace lending platform.

Keep on reading: Sage Payment Solutions Launches Lending Program with Kabbage White Label

EMIR Reporting - Further IT Challenges

Posted: 14 May 2015 03:18 AM PDT

This recent publication of the ESMA Q&A on April 27th dispelled a lot of rumours surrounding the Level 2 validation requirement.

Keep on reading: EMIR Reporting - Further IT Challenges

GMO Click's Number of Losing Binary Accounts Crosses over 80% in April

Posted: 12 May 2015 05:03 AM PDT

Figures from the Japanese online trading giant reveal interesting data not available in other regions about binary options success levels.

Keep on reading: GMO Click's Number of Losing Binary Accounts Crosses over 80% in April

Bitcoin Researcher Ed Felten Named White House Technology Officer

Posted: 12 May 2015 04:50 AM PDT

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has named Dr. Ed Felten as Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer.

Keep on reading: Bitcoin Researcher Ed Felten Named White House Technology Officer

Australian Watchdog Cancels One Broker’s Licence, Promises More to Come

Posted: 12 May 2015 03:01 AM PDT

Rainbow Legend is accused of promoting a $2.5 million compensation scheme for clients that does not exists in Australia.

Keep on reading: Australian Watchdog Cancels One Broker's Licence, Promises More to Come

Markit Taps Ranjit Moses as Chief Marketing Officer

Posted: 11 May 2015 01:25 PM PDT

Industry veteran Ranjit Moses has landed at Markit as its Chief Marketing Officer.

Keep on reading: Markit Taps Ranjit Moses as Chief Marketing Officer

Deutsche Bank Loses Its Head of Fixed Income & Currencies

Posted: 11 May 2015 11:59 AM PDT

"For a short period of time at least, to quote Samuel Jackson in Pulp Fiction, I'm going to 'walk the Earth."

Keep on reading: Deutsche Bank Loses Its Head of Fixed Income & Currencies

Ullink Extends DMA Partnership with Nordic Liquidity Provider, Remium

Posted: 11 May 2015 11:46 AM PDT

Remium has once again tapped Ullink for its connectivity solutions, helping build off an existing partnership between the two firms.

Keep on reading: Ullink Extends DMA Partnership with Nordic Liquidity Provider, Remium

China's Oil Demand Insatiable, Surpassed U.S Imports for First Time Ever

Posted: 11 May 2015 11:45 AM PDT

Over the past decade, oil producing countries had to reorient toward China as its imports increased by 700% and U.S imports dropped over 30%

Keep on reading: China's Oil Demand Insatiable, Surpassed U.S Imports for First Time Ever

Four Burning Questions Headed into Boeing’s Investor Meeting

Posted: 11 May 2015 11:44 AM PDT

Key questions remain for Boeing, including the potentially catastrophic software bug that has continued to plague its 787 Dreamliner.

Keep on reading: Four Burning Questions Headed into Boeing's Investor Meeting

Citigroup Eying Guilty Plea Amidst FX Manipulation Allegations

Posted: 11 May 2015 10:08 AM PDT

Citigroup is reportedly eying a guilty plea in relation to a US Department of Justice investigation alleging FX manipulation.

Keep on reading: Citigroup Eying Guilty Plea Amidst FX Manipulation Allegations

Reports: 21 Inc to Give Away Free Toasters to Mine Bitcoin

Posted: 11 May 2015 09:01 AM PDT

21 Inc is reportedly planning on giving away free devices to stimulate the bitcoin mining economy.

Keep on reading: Reports: 21 Inc to Give Away Free Toasters to Mine Bitcoin

Italian Regulator Warns Against Unauthorized Binary Options Clone

Posted: 11 May 2015 07:06 AM PDT

Binary options brokers operating illegally in the European Union continue tarnishing the ailing reputation of the industry

Keep on reading: Italian Regulator Warns Against Unauthorized Binary Options Clone

Nasdaq Joins Blockchain Party, Testing on Private Market

Posted: 11 May 2015 06:12 AM PDT

Nasdaq has become the latest financial heavyweight to be toying with blockchain technology.

Keep on reading: Nasdaq Joins Blockchain Party, Testing on Private Market

Chinese Yuan WisdomTree Vs USD Bull Run - Who's Stronger?

Posted: 11 May 2015 05:48 AM PDT

Whether the $ maintains its strength or not, the Yuan/USD relationship presents relative stability in an ocean of currency volatility.

Keep on reading: Chinese Yuan WisdomTree Vs USD Bull Run - Who's Stronger?

Exclusive: Teddy Sagi's Playtech Eyes Buying Forex Broker AvaTrade

Posted: 10 May 2015 10:00 PM PDT

Finance Magnates has learned that gaming giant owning Markets.com is setting its sights on a merger and acquisition deal with AVA Trade.

Keep on reading: Exclusive: Teddy Sagi's Playtech Eyes Buying Forex Broker AvaTrade

Robinhood is Commission-Free but Still Raises $50 Million

Posted: 10 May 2015 07:56 AM PDT

Robinhood has announced that they have raised $50 million in funding that will be used to help them expand internationally.

Keep on reading: Robinhood is Commission-Free but Still Raises $50 Million

Grand Prize at iFX EXPO 2015 - Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet

Posted: 09 May 2015 05:39 AM PDT

Attendees at the prestigious event will have a chance to win over $100,000 in prizes including a Las Vegas trip and a Champions League tour.

Keep on reading: Grand Prize at iFX EXPO 2015 - Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet

Short-Term Volatility Aside UK Elections May Impact the FX Industry

Posted: 07 May 2015 01:05 PM PDT

The U.K. election has long been discounted as an uncertain event, but as the day has come its worth looking at political risks for business

Keep on reading: Short-Term Volatility Aside UK Elections May Impact the FX Industry

Parker FX Index Yields Rise of 1.53% MoM In March

Posted: 07 May 2015 10:34 AM PDT

The Parker FX Index witnessed a muted performance in March 2015, despite 74% of programs in the index showing positive results.

Keep on reading: Parker FX Index Yields Rise of 1.53% MoM In March

PayPal Founder Backs Affirm, Borrows $275 Million to Lend It Out

Posted: 06 May 2015 01:11 PM PDT

Affirm has raised $275 million from Spark Capital Growth, Jefferies, Andreessen Horowitz, and others to bolster their online lending

Keep on reading: PayPal Founder Backs Affirm, Borrows $275 Million to Lend It Out

Moscow Exchange's FX Volume up 16.8% MoM In April 2015, 38.1% YoY

Posted: 06 May 2015 11:17 AM PDT

This is the third month straight of rises in volume for MOEX since trading collapsed to just RUB 14.3 trillion in January 2015.

Keep on reading: Moscow Exchange's FX Volume up 16.8% MoM In April 2015, 38.1% YoY

Finance Magnates Tokyo Summit 2015, Your Gateway to the Japanese FX Market

Posted: 06 May 2015 10:35 AM PDT

Finance Magnates' third Summit will take place on July 29th at the Mandarin Hotel, where business converge with insightful learning.

Keep on reading: Finance Magnates Tokyo Summit 2015, Your Gateway to the Japanese FX Market

Euronext Reports Mixed Q1 Metrics, April Volumes Soar YoY

Posted: 06 May 2015 09:12 AM PDT

Euronext has released a tranche of financial metrics across both Q1 2015 and April, highlighting a mixed bag of figures.

Keep on reading: Euronext Reports Mixed Q1 Metrics, April Volumes Soar YoY

ICAP’s EBS Volumes Drop In Line With Industry Trends in April

Posted: 06 May 2015 07:59 AM PDT

The lower volatility in April has taken its toll on the activity at ICAP in April when compared to last month, still perky year-on-year

Keep on reading: ICAP's EBS Volumes Drop In Line With Industry Trends in April

Disrupting the Disrupters? Goldman Sachs to Enter Marketplace Lending

Posted: 05 May 2015 05:37 AM PDT

Goldman Sachs announces hiring of former Discover Card executive to lead the investment bank's move into the hot marketplace lending sector.

Keep on reading: Disrupting the Disrupters? Goldman Sachs to Enter Marketplace Lending

Fin and Tech - Strangers turned Friends with Benefits

Posted: 05 May 2015 02:06 AM PDT

Eran Nachson from BondIT shares 'The short tale of the CFO and CTO romance and their legitimate love-child we know as FinTech'

Keep on reading: Fin and Tech - Strangers turned Friends with Benefits

Content Marking Part II: Who Utilizes it and How?

Posted: 04 May 2015 10:38 AM PDT

Recognizing that an increase in sales or marketing efforts doesn't necessarily result in more customers.

Keep on reading: Content Marking Part II: Who Utilizes it and How?

Cisco Appoints Chuck Robbins as CEO, Succeeding John Chambers

Posted: 04 May 2015 10:14 AM PDT

Cisco has seen the end of an era with longtime CEO John Chambers stepping down - he will be replaced by Chuck Robbins.

Keep on reading: Cisco Appoints Chuck Robbins as CEO, Succeeding John Chambers

Saxo Bank Unveils Versatile SaxoTraderGo Platform in Paris

Posted: 04 May 2015 09:49 AM PDT

Saxo Bank aims to provide technology to traditional banks and fundamentally change the user experience.

Keep on reading: Saxo Bank Unveils Versatile SaxoTraderGo Platform in Paris

How Can The UK Election Impact The Currency Markets?

Posted: 04 May 2015 08:47 AM PDT

The upcoming election seems to be concluding an erratic period for the GBP. What does the next month hold for traders?

Keep on reading: How Can The UK Election Impact The Currency Markets?

FinTech Sandbox Announces Fifth Startup Member, Volos Portfolio Solutions

Posted: 04 May 2015 05:49 AM PDT

FinTech Sandbox has announced the acceptance of their fifth startup, Volos to receive free financial data from their member partners

Keep on reading: FinTech Sandbox Announces Fifth Startup Member, Volos Portfolio Solutions

Industry Roundtable: BitLicense Needs to Change

Posted: 03 May 2015 10:35 AM PDT

A roundtable discussion involving leading companies in the Bitcoin industry reiterated that the current BitLicense proposal is unacceptable.

Keep on reading: Industry Roundtable: BitLicense Needs to Change

Macquarie Group Eyes Jeffries Precious Metals Staff to Grow their Business

Posted: 03 May 2015 10:28 AM PDT

Macquarie Group is reportedly eyeing the precious metals unit of Jeffries Group which was not part of the sale of Bache Futures to SocGen

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Weekly Roundup: More Public Trade for Crypto, High Stakes for Circle

Posted: 03 May 2015 09:02 AM PDT

This past week saw crypto further make its way into publicly traded circles.

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Developing Proper UX Protocols for Mobile Finance

Posted: 03 May 2015 07:27 AM PDT

Providing a perspective of UX design for mobile consumer finance products, Igal Roitman from Finvox provides experience from the field.

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Bitcoin Mining's Delicate Equilibrium and Inevitable Day of Reckoning

Posted: 03 May 2015 05:43 AM PDT

Miners play a key role in validating and securing bitcoin transactions, in return receiving a reward in the form of newly minted coins.

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Symphony’s ‘Bloomberg Messaging Killer’ Launches in Beta to 50,000 Users

Posted: 03 May 2015 04:53 AM PDT

With 50,000 users on its Alpha product, Symphony has launched its beta messaging version as a potential competitor to Bloomberg.

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CME Blocks Market Access to Two Spoofing Gold Futures Traders

Posted: 01 May 2015 11:10 AM PDT

On multiple occasions Heet Khara and Nasim Salim, two Comex futures contracts traders, coordinated efforts to engage in disruptive activity.

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Sucden Financial Limited Promotes Michael Davies to Senior Sales Manager

Posted: 01 May 2015 10:37 AM PDT

Sucden Financial Limited has promoted Michael Davies as its newest Senior Sales Manager, following a lengthy tenure with the firm.

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Citi Taps Murray Roos as Global Head of Sales

Posted: 01 May 2015 08:23 AM PDT

Citi (NYSE:C) has appointed Murray Roos as its newest Global Head of Sales for both its Equities and Prime Finance divisions.

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KCG Holdings Reports Q1 2015 Earnings, Revenues Soar QoQ

Posted: 01 May 2015 07:53 AM PDT

KCG Holdings has released its Q1 2015 earnings report, leaving investors with mixed feelings despite soaring revenues.

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Payments Provider ECommPay Gets MasterCard Principal Member Status

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 05:18 AM PDT

The announcement follows up on a VISA principal member status which the company obtained earlier this year in February.

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Currency Trader Arrested in London on Suspected Links to Ponzi Scheme

Posted: 30 Apr 2015 03:53 AM PDT

The City of London Police suspects a linkage to a globally operating Ponzi scheme which has solicited millions from over 375 investors

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TRADOLOGIC Focuses on Asian Gaming Industry, Reports 45 New Brands in Q1

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 03:49 PM PDT

The binary options technology firm reports it has signed strategic agreements with fifteen major operators from the Asian gaming industry.

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Russian Broker Forex-Market Launches New Binary Options Brand

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 03:14 PM PDT

The Forex-MBinary's website does not claim to be licensed for binary options trading in Russia, the UK or Cyprus.

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GWAZY Launches New Interface for Trading Competitions - GWAZY League

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 02:18 PM PDT

The GWAZY League offers traders ongoing demo competitions with prizes and brokers the chance to boost their business performance.

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Money Management is Probably the Most Important Part in Trading

Posted: 16 Apr 2015 03:54 PM PDT

Money management is probably the most important and most overlooked part of building a successful career in trading.

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"My Way" - Grexit Chances Increase

Posted: 14 Apr 2015 03:13 AM PDT

Cuneyt Akdemir analyzes the rising potential of a Greece 'Grexit' to take place as the interest rate markets appear to be pricing it in.

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XTB UK Adds Single Stocks CFDs from Spain, France, Germany and U.S

Posted: 07 Apr 2015 02:20 PM PDT

Greece Commits to Stay in Line With Obligations to IMF.. For Now

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 04:30 AM PDT

As Greece claims to be in line with repaying to the IMF €450 million on the 9th of April, it still has to find €9 bln by end 2015.

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