PFSOFT, the global fintech developer of multi-asset brokerage and trading solutions, announced that has added a set of new functionalities to its Protrader front end desktop terminal. Among all changes within the new upgrade, the major one is expanding tools available for FOREX and CFDs with a sophisticated set of volume analysis indicators which PFSOFT…
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that has established two new positions, Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Deputy CIO positions, and created the new IT and Platform Development Division which consolidates group-wide oversight of information technology (IT) management and platform development at HKEX and its major subsidiaries, including the London Metal Exchange…
Read moreSafe havens have strengthened across the board as the recent risk events have lifted markets’ risk off sentiment. Notably the London terror attack, gulf states cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, and the upcoming UK general election. On Tuesday, June 6th, spot gold rallied 0.8%, hitting a high of $1289.55, last seen on April 19. JPY…
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Moscow Exchange's (MOEX) announced that its total trading volumes amounted to RUB 71.1 trillion in May 2017. Turnover grew on the Money Market (+39.6% YoY), Equity and Bond Market (exclusive of short-term bonds) (+28.7%), and FX Market (+21.5%). Equity and Bond Market Total trading volumes on the Equity and Bond Market grew by 28.7% to…
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UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Stern Options. Stern Options is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which…
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Bats, a CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) company announced that has welcomed a new Amplify ETFs fund to the Bats ETF Marketplace. The Amplify YieldShares Oil Hedged MLP Income ETF (Bats: AMLX) seeks to provide a high level of current income as its primary investment objective and to provide returns from energy master limited partnerships with…
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The Exchange Council of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange unanimously elected Michael Rüdiger as its new Chairman. Rüdiger is CEO of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, and has been a member of the Exchange Council as representative of public law credit institutions since the last election on 1 December 2016. He takes over from Lars Hille, representative of…
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Well that didn't take long. Recovering fairly quickly from the 34% correction Bitcoin suffered in the last weekend of May, Bitcoin prices have started off the trading week with another surge taking the leading digital currency past its previous all-time high of $2,791. In early Tuesday trading Bitcoin rose as high as $2,877, and now…
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ASIC announced earlier today that has permanently banned Mr Shun Yuen Ken Li (also known as Leo Lee) from providing financial services. Mr Li was banned after pleading guilty and being convicted of two counts of dishonestly using his position as an employee of GAIN Capital Australia Pty Ltd with the intention of gaining an…
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USA Retail Forex Broker (the few which are left) assets just reported for April held steady with a total of $524,757,888 in customer funds. This is a slight 0.19% MoM increase from March's $523,750,637. With FXCM out of the market, selling its accounts to Gain Capital, the Gain Capital retail brand Forex.com remains the clear…
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