Digital payment solutions provider Paysafe Group Plc (LSE:PAYS) has opened a new office on Victoria Street in Douglas. The Isle of Man registered business is extending its presence on the island where it has been based since 2003. Paysafe provides digital payments and transaction-related solutions to businesses and consumers around the world. The company provides…
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LeapRate met up with popular Danish based FX technology provider NetDania Markets CEO Jonas Nielsen this week to discuss what the company has been up to and all its latest offerings. Jonas breaks down the evolution of the company from being a charting provider to a developer in the platform space. He also unveiled upcoming…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published the third and final ‘sunlight remedy’ data set, showing the lowest interest rates available from 32 providers of cash savings accounts and easy access cash ISAs. This is part of the FCA’s work to shine a light on firms’ strategies towards their long-standing customers. The sunlight remedy…
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) risk assessment has updated its Risk Dashboard for the third quarter of 2016. The overall assessment of risk levels in EU markets under ESMA’s remit, remains unchanged for the time being, characterised by continued very high credit and market risks. The risk outlook is stable across all risk…
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The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) imposed an order for incremental penalty payments of €2,000 per business day on Alfred Sturz, trading under the name of Sturz Financieel Advies in Zoetermeer. Sturz operates a financial consultancy, licensed by the AFM. Being under the supervision of the AFM, Sturz is required to complete the…
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Here are some easily implemented tips that are proven to amplify the number of conversions that your website will be able to produce, courtesy of Yael Warman from Leverate. So you’ve just registered your forex brokerage. Congratulations! But before you pop open the champagne, let’s give a thought to what your landing page, the front…
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OANDA, an online multi-asset trading services company, has announced that Neil McDonald has joined the firm as Global Head of Trading and Quantitative Analytics. Based in New York, Neil McDonald will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of OANDA’s electronic trading business as well as leading the global trading, quantitative analytics, and research groups. Ed…
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The NZX Stock Exchange (NZX:NZE) has announced it has settled all outstanding matters regarding the NZX Ralec litigation following the High Court’s decision released 16 November 2016. As a result, there will be no appeal by either party of the High Court’s decision. The litigation related to the acquisition of the Clear Grain Exchange from…
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LeapRate broke the story of CySEC's plan to ban bonus schemes provided as enticements to retail traders more than a week ago. When CySEC formally announced their plans yesterday, which also covers leverage limits and withdrawal procedures, initial industry reaction was swift. Although different constituencies had different opinions, one thing was clear - this is going…
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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 Templegate Investment Ltd. Templegate Investment Ltd is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…
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