Sunday, June 14, 2015

Indian P2P Lender, Faircent, Raises $250K Funding from M&S Partners

Indian P2P Lender, Faircent, Raises $250K Funding from M&S Partners

Indian P2P Lender, Faircent, Raises $250K Funding from M&S Partners

Posted: 14 Jun 2015 09:20 AM PDT

Faircent, a P2P lender in the India market, has secured its latest round of funding, raising $250,000 from Singapore based M&S Partners.

Keep on reading: Indian P2P Lender, Faircent, Raises $250K Funding from M&S Partners

Swiss Crowd Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Seedrs

Posted: 14 Jun 2015 06:54 AM PDT

Raising capital for its real estate crowdfunding platform, Swiss Crowd taps Seedrs to launch a campaign with a GBP 240,000 goal.

Keep on reading: Swiss Crowd Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Seedrs

Two More Firms Added to Japanese Regulator’s Blacklist

Posted: 12 Jun 2015 11:07 AM PDT

Japan's Financial Services Agency today added another two firms to its growing 'blacklist' continuing its quest to protect local investors

Keep on reading: Two More Firms Added to Japanese Regulator's Blacklist

SWIFT Inducts Eddie Astanin to Its Board of Directors

Posted: 12 Jun 2015 04:27 AM PDT

Eddie Astanin, Chairman of the Executive Board of National Settlement Depository (NSD), has been elected to SWIFT's Board of Directors.

Keep on reading: SWIFT Inducts Eddie Astanin to Its Board of Directors

GoCoin and Ziftr Announce Partnership

Posted: 11 Jun 2015 06:20 AM PDT

GoCoin has announced a new partnership with Ziftr that envisions a combined platform for payment processing and loyalty programs.

Keep on reading: GoCoin and Ziftr Announce Partnership

Chinese Broker Guotai Junan to Get Listed in China at $4.8 Bln

Posted: 11 Jun 2015 01:58 AM PDT

Aiming for the second biggest IPO in the world for 2015, the Chinese securities firm will be getting listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange

Keep on reading: Chinese Broker Guotai Junan to Get Listed in China at $4.8 Bln

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

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

CLS' CEO David Puth Reveals Group's Role in FX and Future Developments

Posted: 10 Jun 2015 04:01 AM PDT

"The FX market has undergone an evolution over the last few years - key emerging market currencies have become more predominant"

Keep on reading: CLS' CEO David Puth Reveals Group's Role in FX and Future Developments

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

Is the Perfect Storm Brewing?

Posted: 09 Jun 2015 04:43 AM PDT

A lot is going on in the domestic and international markets and most of these occurrences are making history.

Keep on reading: Is the Perfect Storm Brewing?

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

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

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."

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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

Parker FX Index Notches Decrease of -0.8% MoM in April

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 12:00 PM PDT

The Parker FX Index reported a negative performance in April 2015, however 72% of programs in the index showed positive results.

Keep on reading: Parker FX Index Notches Decrease of -0.8% MoM in April

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?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia to Use Ripple for Transfers

Posted: 01 Jun 2015 05:00 AM PDT

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

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

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

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

Are Israel’s Days as a Center of the Retail Forex Industry Numbered?

Posted: 26 May 2015 01:07 PM PDT

With Israel ushering in a new era of forex regulation, it brings up the questions of where the country sits within the overall global industry.

Keep on reading: Are Israel's Days as a Center of the Retail Forex Industry Numbered?

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

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

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

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

Australian Regulator Clarifies FXPrimus License Status and IPO

Posted: 21 May 2015 01:58 AM PDT

The company has not been authorized to provide financial services in Australia and has agreed to cease targeting Australian residents

Keep on reading: Australian Regulator Clarifies FXPrimus License Status and IPO

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

Odey Asset Management Sees Value in Plus500 as Prices Decline

Posted: 19 May 2015 08:19 AM PDT

Shares of Plus500 have been lower due to compliance related news which has led shares to attract value buyers like Odey Asset Management.

Keep on reading: Odey Asset Management Sees Value in Plus500 as Prices Decline

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

FXCM Inc Share Price Tanks 17% after Activist Investor Publication

Posted: 14 May 2015 10:02 AM PDT

A publication on Seeking Alpha by VMK Investment Research rings alarm bells optimistic FXCM shareholders estimating 55% downside

Keep on reading: FXCM Inc Share Price Tanks 17% after Activist Investor Publication

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

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

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

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?

Market Rundown: A Brief Look Behind and the Week Ahead

Posted: 11 May 2015 09:18 AM PDT

The main theme of the week is the same as of late, and that is trading individual plays around a range-bound market.

Keep on reading: Market Rundown: A Brief Look Behind and the Week Ahead

GAIN Capital April Trading Volumes Higher Amid City Index Inclusion

Posted: 11 May 2015 08:25 AM PDT

Net of special factors the retail trading metrics have decreased by about 10% when compared to the previous month

Keep on reading: GAIN Capital April Trading Volumes Higher Amid City Index Inclusion

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

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

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

Dukascopy Server Crash on Wednesday Caused by DDoS Attack

Posted: 07 May 2015 03:17 AM PDT

The company has contracted a third party specializing in such threats in order to prevent further attacks from happening

Keep on reading: Dukascopy Server Crash on Wednesday Caused by DDoS Attack

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

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

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

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

Australian RBA-Spike Investigation Focuses on FX and CFD Platforms

Posted: 04 May 2015 01:48 AM PDT

A lack of liquidity distorted the execution logic in the algorithms of some systems giving trades a more pronounced impact on price.

Keep on reading: Australian RBA-Spike Investigation Focuses on FX and CFD Platforms

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

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

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

OANDA Cancels Interest on Cash Balances due to Management Costs

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 04:44 PM PDT

With current interest rate environment of rates near or below zero, OANDA resets cash balance rates to zero as of April 30, 2015.

Keep on reading: OANDA Cancels Interest on Cash Balances due to Management Costs
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