Friday, July 31, 2015

NFPs, BoE and RBA Will Stir Volatility Even If Risk Trends Hold Steady

NFPs, BoE and RBA Will Stir Volatility Even If Risk Trends Hold Steady


NFPs, BoE and RBA Will Stir Volatility Even If Risk Trends Hold Steady

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 05:36 PM PDT

We are facing increasingly disparate market conditions and the facade of quiet will eventually falter.

Strategy Video: Am I Over or Under Trading, And How Do I Correct It?

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 05:28 PM PDT

After a particularly quiet or active week of trading, it is good to look back and ask yourself: am I over/under trading?

US Firms Hold Cash as Dollar Rises, A Sign of Excess?

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 03:00 PM PDT

A rising dollar may reflect anticipation of higher rates, but the same lift for the currency can prove an anchor for equities.

Australian Dollar Looks to RBA, US Jobs Data to Drive Volatility

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 03:00 PM PDT

The Australian Dollar is likely to turn volatile anew as the RBA monetary policy announcement and much-anticipated US jobs data comes across the wires.

Monetary Policy Speculation Continues Next Week With NFPs, RBA and BoE

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 02:15 PM PDT

There is key monetary-policy related event risk next week in the US NFPs, RBA rate decision, and BoE’s first Super Thursday. Here’s what to watch.

Japanese Yen: Up or Down? Next Week Holds the Keys

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 01:50 PM PDT

Significant reversal in China and broader financial markets sparked a swift reversal and ultimately pushed the currency to fresh monthly lows. Here’s what to watch.

GBP Opening Monthly Range Hinges on BoE Vote Count, Inflation Report

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 01:05 PM PDT

The Bank of England’s (BoE) interest rate decision on August 9 is likely to heavily impact the British Pound and dictate the monthly opening range for GBP/USD

Gold Holds Key Support- NFPs to Shape August Opening Range

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 01:05 PM PDT

Gold prices are lower for a sixth consecutive week with the precious metal down 0.36% to trade at 1095 ahead of the New York close on Friday.

USDMXN: Banco de Mexico Increases Intervention

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 12:55 PM PDT

Mexico's central bank announced a commitment to sell 200 million USD daily, if needed. Price turned at a Fibonacci wave relationship on the news.

AUDUSD Ends Week and Month with Large Outside Daily Bar

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 10:40 AM PDT

On Friday, AUDUSD traded to its lowest level since April 2009 then reversed to take out Monday-Thursday’s trade. High volume (highest since 7/6) on the day indicates a possible inflection point.

EUR/USD Outlook Remains Mired by Bearish Trend, Dovish ECB

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 09:25 AM PDT

EUR/USD remains at risk of facing headwinds in the week ahead should the European Central Bank (ECB) show a greater willingness to further embark on its easing cycle.

The Weekly Volume Report: USD/CAD Turnover Supports Broader Trend

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 07:15 AM PDT

Instruments covered this week: EUR/USD, USD/JPY & USD/CAD

FX Reversals: GBPUSD News Breakout

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 07:12 AM PDT

The GBPUSD has attempted to breakout to a higher high on this mornings news. Learn today's trading values with the Chart of the Day!

USDCAD Falls Even After Significant Miss in CAD GDP Data

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 06:30 AM PDT

Canadian GDP for May came out weaker than expected with market expectations. Here’s what to watch.

Weakest Wage Growth Since 1982 Shocks USD Out of Intraday Rally

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 06:01 AM PDT

Traders are taking the data as an ominous sign for US consumption, thereby drawing into question the viability of a Fed rate hike in September.

Euro "Stutter Step"?

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 05:30 AM PDT

EUR/USD fails at key moving average...

EURNZD Trading Range

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 04:30 AM PDT

The EURNZD has been trading in a 400+ pip range for the last month. Trend traders will plan for a breakout above resistance.

Breakout on Tap Next Week? USDOLLAR Index Eyes Flag Top

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 04:11 AM PDT

End of month rebalancing flows may curb the greenback's attempt to run much higher before the weekend.

Crude Oil Under Pressure Anew, SPX 500 Aims to Extend Recovery

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 02:32 AM PDT

Crude oil prices are back under pressure after a brief respite while the SPX 500 is aiming to extend recovery following a narrow break of chart resistance.

US Dollar May Rise on Rate Hike Bets, Euro to Look Past CPI Data

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 12:27 AM PDT

The US Dollar may rise if signs of rising employment costs boost Federal Reserve interest rate speculation while the Euro is likely to look past July CPI data.

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: Prices Set New Monthly High

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 11:50 PM PDT

US Dollar Technical Analysis: Monthly Highs Back in Play

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 11:50 PM PDT

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: Seeking Short Trade Opening

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 11:50 PM PDT

USD/CHF Technical Analysis: Probing Above 0.97 Figure

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 11:21 PM PDT

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Quiet Consolidation Continues

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 11:21 PM PDT

Christopher Woolard Appointed to FCA’s Board

Christopher Woolard Appointed to FCA’s Board


Christopher Woolard Appointed to FCA’s Board

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 04:37 PM PDT

The UK watchdog's Director of Strategy and Competition today joined the Board as an executive director.

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Greek Stock Market Poised to Reopen on Monday

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 03:04 PM PDT

The Greek stock market is expected to reopen early next week, after having been under lock-down for five weeks.

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SWIFT Data Shows Mounting RMB Popularity in South Africa

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 11:04 AM PDT

For the month ending June 2015, the RMB held the distinction as the fifth-most active currency for global payments by value in the world.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Course and the Aussie Exchange Rate

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 10:00 AM PDT

As the Chinese stock market collpases, the Australian dollar hits new multi-year lows, Jarratt Davis checks out the fundamentals

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RBC Brings In Martin Persson as Its FX Sales Specialist

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 09:35 AM PDT

In his new role at RBC, Mr. Persson will help direct the group's FX sales division – he will be based out of London.

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Killian O’Connor Joins the Ranks of JPMorgan in a Sales Role

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 09:23 AM PDT

The former associate portfolio manager has been appointed as Vice President, responsible for the FX Macro Hedge Fund Sales Desk

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Skrill Acquisition by Neteller Still Undergoing FCA Scrutiny

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 06:25 AM PDT

An official announcement issued by the bidder details that the Financial Conduct Authority has yet to approve the takeover deal

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DailyFX Adds David Joseph as Head of Business Development

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 05:52 AM PDT

David Joseph lands at DailyFX in New York, following a lengthy career at FXCM and having distinguished himself over a seven-year career.

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EBS BrokerTec Unveils Restructured Management Team

Posted: 31 Jul 2015 04:46 AM PDT

EBS BrokerTec Markets will be jointly led by Dan Cleaves and Darryl Hooker as Co-Heads, part of a flurry of changes at the executive level

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SFC Disciplines Nomura Hong Kong to the Tune of HK$4.5 Million

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 06:19 AM PDT

The firm has been publicly reprimanded and fined for its inadequate reporting of a trader's misconduct to the Hong Kong watchdog.

Keep on reading: SFC Disciplines Nomura Hong Kong to the Tune of HK$4.5 Million

Unlocking HFT at the Moscow Exchange: What the Numbers Say?

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 04:52 AM PDT

Russia's leading venue estimates HFT to account for 45% of total trading volume, but expects this figure to rise significantly.

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Brokers’ Update – July 29: Industry Training Center and Admiral Markets

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 10:36 AM PDT

The European Institute of Management and Finance gets Accredited Provider Status from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment UK.

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GKFX Ventures into Big Sponsorship Deals With Italian AC Milan

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 06:55 AM PDT

A three year deal with AC Milan is the latest football partnership in an industry that has been venturing deeper and deeper into football

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Traders Securities Awarded Best FX Broker at Finance Magnates' Tokyo Summit 2015

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 06:08 AM PDT

The Awards conclude a vibrant Summit hosting over 700 FX and fintech professionals for timely discussions and hands-on learning sessions.

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Exclusive: Tradency Launches Tailored Algo Trading Service Smart Investor

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 05:28 AM PDT

The new product can increase volumes while retaining clients for the long haul with customized algorithmic trading

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Global Stock Market Still at Risk of Sharp Decline

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 02:46 AM PDT

After July 7th the DJIA and DAX had sharp rallies that ran out of steam, a clue of a potential deep decline in the coming weeks.

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All Eyes on Japan as Finance Magnates’ Tokyo Summit 2015 Kicks Off

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 12:46 AM PDT

It's finally here. Hundreds of top Forex and FinTech industry professionals are flocking to the most important industry event in the country.

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Brokers' Update – July 28: AFX Capital, Forexware and IC Markets

Posted: 28 Jul 2015 10:45 AM PDT

Today's announcements show the importance of China both as a market and as a volatility instrument.

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Tradier Is Growing Like Wildfire – Why the Trading Industry Should Care

Posted: 28 Jul 2015 08:19 AM PDT

Tradier might be a stocks and options broker, but their growth story reveals an important trend for the overall trading industry.

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Japanese Yen Little Changed as CPI Remains Within BOJ Expectations

Japanese Yen Little Changed as CPI Remains Within BOJ Expectations


Japanese Yen Little Changed as CPI Remains Within BOJ Expectations

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 06:57 PM PDT

The Japanese Yen was little changed versus the US Dollar after Japan’s CPI crossed the wires in line with BOJ expectations.

Dollar Rising on Back of GDP and FOMC but Not Enough for Breakout

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 05:41 PM PDT

Dollar traders absorbed a back-to-back release of high profile event risk.

Video: A Clean NZDUSD Technical View Awaits Fundamental Confirmation

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 05:00 PM PDT

Both technical and fundamental analysis are good filters for identifying strong trade opportunities.

USDOLLAR Median Line Provides Support

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

Crude Pops after Outside Day Reversal; Hits Median Line

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

Gold Bouncing from Long Term Trendline

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

USD/CHF Jams into Fibonacci Retracement

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

USD/CAD Turns Up Before March Low (former resistance)

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

USD/JPY Month-End Pump and Dump

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

NZD/USD Downtrend Resistance Break Fails

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

AUD/USD Consolidates; Resistance Up to about .7340

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

GBP/USD Fails Shy of Well-Defined 1.5700 Level

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

EUR/USD Drops Sharply from Slope Confluence

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:23 PM PDT

DailyFX Technical Focus: 7/30/2015 (USDCHF)

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:06 PM PDT

The slope situation remains bullish but USDCHF has pushed into the 61.8% retracement of the March-May decline so respect potential for a pullback.

Dollar Forecast Improves, Indicator Shows it May Rally Across the Board

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 08:25 AM PDT

The US Dollar has held key support levels versus the Euro, Sterling, and Japanese Yen. Here’s why it might continue higher against most major FX counterparts.

Gold Prices Remain at Risk for Weakness

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 08:20 AM PDT

Gold–Retail FX traders remain long gold versus the US Dollar, and a contrarian view of crowd sentiment acts as signal that gold prices may continue to decline.

New Zealand Dollar Reversal is Short-Lived, Declines Likely

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 08:20 AM PDT

Retail FX traders remain long the New Zealand Dollar versus its US namesake, and a contrarian view of crowd sentiment leaves near-term risks to the downside.

Australian Dollar Forecast to Fall Further

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 08:20 AM PDT

Retail FX crowds remain steadily long the Australian Dollar versus its US namesake, and a contrarian view of ‘herd’ sentiment leaves us with a similarly steady bearish trading bias. It currently trades just above key support at $0.7250, and further breakdown offers little in the way of concrete support until the psychologically significant $0.7000 level.

US Dollar Expected to Gain Further versus Japanese Yen

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 08:20 AM PDT

Retail FX traders continue to hold USD-long positions against the Japanese Yen, and this would normally act as contrarian signal that USD/JPY could decline. Yet we have seen sentiment shift notably since last week; long positions are down 14 percent while short positions are down a lesser 4 percent.

British Pound Remains a Sell until we see this Change

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 08:20 AM PDT

Retail forex traders have bought steadily into British Pound weakness, and a contrarian view of crowd sentiment acts as signal that the GBP/USD may continue lower.

Euro Forecast Unclear – Here’s What we Need to See

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 08:20 AM PDT

The Euro continues to trade in a choppy price range versus the US Dollar, and our retail FX positioning data shows that ‘the crowd’ remains net-short.

USD flirting with important pivot

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 06:45 AM PDT

USD flirting with important pivot

US Dollar Rally Stalls as Q2’15 US GDP Brings Mixed Bag

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 05:59 AM PDT

Q2’15 US GDP just missed expectations, but with other data improved, the reaction in EURUSD was quite fickle.

FX Reversals: EURUSD Support Update

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 05:46 AM PDT

The EURUSD has been declining since yesterday’s FOMC event. As price approaches support, learn today’s trading values with the chart of the day.

Price & Time: Big Moment For Kiwi

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 05:30 AM PDT

NZD/USD tests internal trendline...

Ethereum Finally Here, Command Line Frontier First Release

Ethereum Finally Here, Command Line Frontier First Release


Ethereum Finally Here, Command Line Frontier First Release

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 06:53 PM PDT

Ethereum, the highly anticipated protocol envisioned to revolutionize the internet, has finally arrived.

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IMF Could Back-Away from Third Greek Bailout Program

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 06:32 PM PDT

The European institutions will have to cope without the International Monetary Fund's when designing the third bailout for Greece

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3D FinTech Challenge To Acceletare Firms' Regulatory Reactions

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 11:52 AM PDT

In 2015, the focus will be on those budding firms who seek to provide innovative solutions to regulatory impacts across the industry.

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Former Rabobank Trader Banned From FCA Following LIBOR Fallout

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 10:37 AM PDT

Mr. Stewart's ban is the product of a string of allegations and verdict, "lacking honesty and integrity following a criminal conviction".

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BitGold Rebrands to Name of Subsidiary, GoldMoney

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 09:13 AM PDT

BitGold has taken on the name of its recently acquired subsidiary, UK-based GoldMoney.

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Sneak Peak: BlockEx, a Crypto Exchange with a Binary Options Provider Model

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 09:10 AM PDT

Taking a page from binary options provider comes BlockEx, a turnkey cryptocurrency trading platform targeted at binary and forex brokers

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Daniel Hawke Steps down as SEC’s Chief of Market Abuse Unit after 16 Years

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 08:10 AM PDT

The SEC veteran pioneered the unit's high-tech crack-down on market structure violations and complex insider trading schemes.

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Michael Geiger Elevated to CEO of FOREX CLUB Group of Companies

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 07:13 AM PDT

In his new role as CEO, Mr. Geiger will help manage the Group of Companies, while bolstering FOREX CLUB's market position.

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Acuity Trading Brings in Brad Alexander as VP of Sales in London

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 06:59 AM PDT

In his new role, Mr. Alexander will be based out of the firm's new office in London, tasked with spearheading all sales efforts.

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Bitcoin Market Overview: Notable Moments in the History of BTC

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 05:55 AM PDT

From its early days as little more than a proof-of-concept, Bitcoin has grown to become a respected and powerful alternative currency model.

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FXTM's VP Outlines Chinese Growth Ambitions, Trader Education in H2 2015

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 05:37 AM PDT

FXTM's Jameel Ahmad, VP of Corporate Development, spoke to Finance Magnates about developments in the pipeline and the firm's H2 strategy.

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Seedrs to Conduct Its Own Crowdfunding Campaign as It Raises £10 Million

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 05:30 AM PDT

Seedrs is raising £10 million in a series A round of funds contributed by both crowdfunding and institutional investors.

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Fintech Startups and Performance Marketing

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 04:55 AM PDT

In this contributor's post, Frank Ravanelli walks us through the importance of performance marketing for startups and the game plan he uses.

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Broadridge Financial Reports Q2 Retail Performance, ETF Growth Gap Widens

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 04:47 AM PDT

Highlighting the quarterly figures were a standout performance across retail channels, which continued to fuel ETF growth through Q2 2015.

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Ripple Names Former US Treasury Official as Advisor

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 04:19 AM PDT

Ripple Labs has named former US Department of the Treasury official Michael S. Barr as advisor.

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24option Invests in International TV Advertising Campaign

Posted: 30 Jul 2015 02:04 AM PDT

The humorous ads were aired on some of the biggest channels in Europe and aimed to strengthen 24option's brand presence across the continent.

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FCA Urges Firms Using Benchmarks to Move Quicker to Oversee Practices

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 11:27 AM PDT

The UK regulator concluded a thematic review of benchmark practices for financial firms and has published a list of conclusions

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London Capital Group Pays Over $175,000 for LCG.com

Posted: 28 Jul 2015 08:11 AM PDT

Considering all the clones targeting brokers it is easy to see why the group found it so important to bring the domain under its control.

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Playtech PLC Shareholders Seal the Deal with AvaTrade

Posted: 28 Jul 2015 07:21 AM PDT

Only 6,323 shares or 0.01 percent were cast in the vote against the acquisition of the brokerage holding the keys to the Japanese market for Playtech

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Swissquote's H1 Revenues Rise, Manchester United Deal Worth up to $3M

Posted: 28 Jul 2015 01:44 AM PDT

Brokers Update - July 27: AxiTrader, Admiral Markets, FXPro

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 11:38 AM PDT

Brokers have continued to update their offerings by adding and removing features and instruments.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

BGC Partners Shopping Trayport Platform, but FENICS to Remain

BGC Partners Shopping Trayport Platform, but FENICS to Remain


BGC Partners Shopping Trayport Platform, but FENICS to Remain

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 05:41 PM PDT

BGC Partners announced that it expects to complete a sale of the Trayport energy and commodities trading platform by the end of the year.

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Tamir Porat Appointed Chairman of Smart Capital

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 04:37 PM PDT

Porat has served in various senior management roles in the Israeli capital market and managed investments in the tens of billions.

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EUR/CHF Starting a Bull Trend?

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 01:03 PM PDT

If you expect the euro to weaken and the CHF to make a come back from recent lows, hence the EUR/CHF to move lower, you may buy a Put option.

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State Street Global Exchange Elevates Lou Maiuri to Global Head

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 12:53 PM PDT

Prior to the promotion, Mr. Maiuri served as the Executive Vice President – Securities Finance at State Street, dating back to October 2013.

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Bitnet Partners with Payment Solutions Platform Zooz

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 11:14 AM PDT

Bitcoin payment services provider Bitnet has partnered with Zooz, a payment services platform, allowing its clients to now accept bitcoin.

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Thomson Reuters Reveals Q2 2015 Results, Currencies Stymie Revenues

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 09:37 AM PDT

Revenues at Thomson Reuters took a tumble of -3.8% YoY during Q2 2015, having been weighed down by currencies.

Keep on reading: Thomson Reuters Reveals Q2 2015 Results, Currencies Stymie Revenues

Russian Media Watchdog Tells Website: Edit Bitcoin Article or Get Banned

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 08:40 AM PDT

Russia's media watchdog is reportedly demanding that a website edit or remove an article about Bitcoin, or otherwise face getting banned.

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FastMatch Sale Nears, Which Exchange Will Emerge as the Buyer?

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 07:42 AM PDT

A sale of FastMatch for around $200 million may be imminent, with exchange operators believed to be front runners of an acquisition.

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Linear Investments Taps Norman Hartmann as CTO, European Head

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 06:12 AM PDT

Leading the new operations in Germany will be Norman Hartmann, Linear's newest Chief Technology Officer and head of the European office

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Barclays Plc Axes Trifecta of European ABS Heads

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 05:57 AM PDT

Barclays has been downsizing a number of its operations in a cost-cutting strategy that has seen the scaling back of its global business.

Keep on reading: Barclays Plc Axes Trifecta of European ABS Heads

George Galloway: Let’s Track London’s £17 Billion Budget on ‘Mayor Chain’

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 05:49 AM PDT

Outspoken UK politician George Galloway has come up with a profound idea to track London's £17 billion budget: put it on the 'Mayor Chain'.

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IS Prime Grants White Label Offering of End-to-End Capabilities

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 05:40 AM PDT

IS Prime has extended its PoP service and front and back end offering to clients via a white label offering.

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Lawsky at Blockchain 2015: I Can’t Advise on Getting a BitLicense

Posted: 29 Jul 2015 04:25 AM PDT

Former superintendent of NYDFS, Benjamin Lawsky, cannot help you get a BitLicense in his new private practice.

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FINRA Levies $1.8 Million Fine on Goldman Sachs Subsidiary

Posted: 28 Jul 2015 09:06 AM PDT

FINRA's latest order stems from a systemic Order Audit Trail System (OATS) reporting violation at Goldman Sachs

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AETOS Capital Exposes Chinese Affiliate's Blackmail Attempt

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 08:04 AM PDT

The plan was to put pressure on the local government and police by contacting the media after hanging protest banners in ten cities.

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Is the End of Self-Deposits the Beginning of Automated Account Onboarding?

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 04:15 AM PDT

Automated account verification software streamlines the customer onboarding process. This comes at a good time with KYC rules becoming tougher.

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Gain an Edge with The Benchmark Quarterly Trading Industry Report (QIR)

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 04:01 AM PDT

The Q2 2015 report offers unique insight into multi-asset trading, with a full breakdown of retail and institutional players' performance.

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Monex Group Revenue Up Over 30% YoY in Latest Quarter

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 03:28 AM PDT

On a quarter by quarter comparison the results are far more tame, as revenue increased by less than a percent.

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The Worst Market to Trade Right Now — a Trend Follower's Nightmare

Posted: 26 Jul 2015 10:29 AM PDT

In the event that you are positive in your ongoing trade, and suddenly there is big news that could go against your trade, what do you do?

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South African Watchdog Accuses Pastor of Operating a Forex Scam

Posted: 26 Jul 2015 04:43 AM PDT

Authorities seized 138 million rand worth of property, allegedly bought with investors money, including houses, BMWs, Jaguars and more.

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IB & FXCM Shares Dip, Playtech Synergies, CySEC Clamps Down on Call Centres

Posted: 26 Jul 2015 03:04 AM PDT

The past week saw the shares of two brokers take a dive, despite upbeat comments from execs. Playtech also discussed recent acquisitions.

Keep on reading: IB & FXCM Shares Dip, Playtech Synergies, CySEC Clamps Down on Call Centres

Voting Has Started for Tokyo Summit Finance Magnates Awards

Posted: 25 Jul 2015 03:00 AM PDT

The prestigious event returns for another year at the Japanese capital where only attendees select the industry's top performers.

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MF Global Liquidation Nearing End with New Agreement

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 03:52 PM PDT

A new agreement made by the bankrupt brokerage's liquidator will enable creditors to recover up to 95 percent of their claims.

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Arena Capital in Liquidation Following FX Trading Scam

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 03:14 PM PDT

With investigations well underway, KordaMentha has officially been appointed liquidator of the fraudulent New Zealand FX broker.

Keep on reading: Arena Capital in Liquidation Following FX Trading Scam