September 01, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Equinix invests $42M in London Data Center expansion

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, announced that it has completed the second phase expansion of its LD6 International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Slough, London. This new phase further supports businesses expanding in the UK, providing customers with the critical IT infrastructure required to gain competitive advantage. With $42M…

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September 01, 2016 BY Mike Fox

ED&F Man Capital Markets partners with Algorithmic Traders Association

ED&F Man Capital Markets, the global financial brokerage business and the financial services division of ED&F Man, today announces a key partnership with the Algorithmic Traders Association (ATA).  The ATA is the world’s leading professional organization and resource center that traders rely on to fortify their automated trading strategies.  Under the partnership, ED&F Man traders will…

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September 01, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Interactive Brokers sees DARTs decline 4% MoM in summer trading lull

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IBKR) an automated global electronic broker and market maker, today reported its Electronic Brokerage monthly performance metrics for August. The summer trading lull hit the multi-asset brokerage house in the same manner volumes have come in weak across the board so far in August for FX platforms and brokers as volume reports starting to trickle in…

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September 01, 2016 BY Mike Fox

FXTM announces Skrill & NETELLER VIP Program

Retail Forex broker FXTM today announced that Skrill & NETELLER VIP programs are now available for its clients. Skrill and NETELLER offer a VIP programs to loyal customers who are use the payment services frequently. Skrill VIPs receive lucrative benefits like: Fully verified account with no deposit and pay-out limits Free Skrill MasterCard Free Skrill security token Dedicated…

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September 01, 2016 BY Mike Fox

FXPRIMUS launches debit Mastercard for clients

CySEC regulated Forex broker FXPRIMUS announced today that the company has extended the range of services offered to clients and is now offering a Prepaid MasterCard through which clients can easily utilize in their accounts. This card can be used worldwide wherever you see the MasterCard Acceptance mark, including ATMs for cash withdrawal and in-store or…

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September 01, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Singapore’s share of global FX volumes grows to 7.9%, remains 3rd overall

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that Singapore remains the largest foreign exchange (FX) centre in the Asia-Pacific region and third largest globally after London and New York, according to the 2016 Triennial Central Bank Survey of the global FX and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The average…

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September 01, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

Leucadia takes a direct interest in FXCM Inc operating units as loan deal reworked

Retail forex broker FXCM Inc (NYSE:FXCM) and investment company Leucadia National Corp (NYSE:LUK) have announced a renegotiation of their loan and 'letter' agreements, which will see Leucadia take a direct 49.9% interest in FXCM's operating companies. FXCM will retain the other 50.1%. The other major changes to the original deal (which was renegotiated once already, to…

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September 01, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

LCH.Clearnet gets Hong Kong regulatory approval to provide automated trading services

International clearing house LCH.Clearnet, majority owned by London Stock Exchange Group Plc (LON:LSE), has announced that it has been authorised by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to provide automated trading services in Hong Kong via its SwapClear and ForexClear services. LCH has also been approved as a designated central counterparty in respect of…

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