July 13, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Invast chooses identity specialist GBG for client on-boarding

GBG, the global specialist in identity data intelligence today announced it is providing identity verification technology to Australia based multi-asset brokerage and prime services provider, Invast Global. The partnership brings an enhanced level of identity intelligence to Invast’s on-boarding process, supporting its comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) program and driving expansion into major growing international markets…

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July 13, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Blockchain company SolidX files with SEC for new Bitcoin ETF

SolidX Partners Inc., a New York based blockchain technology company, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed launch of the SolidX Bitcoin Trust. The ETF will seek to provide shareholders with exposure to the daily change in the U.S. dollar…

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July 12, 2016 BY Mike Fox

FxGrow partners with SignalTrader

CySEC regulated broker FxGrow announced today their new partnership with SignalTrader, the premier choice for forex trading signals and automated trading systems. If you are a trader, like many others, that struggles to find time to trade the markets, then SignalTrader is the solution you’ve been hoping for. Using clear and concise statistics and performance…

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July 12, 2016 BY Mike Fox

CBOE launching SPX Monday-expiring Weeklys options

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that it plans to list S&P 500 Index (SPX) Monday-expiring Weeklys options, beginning August 15, 2016, pending regulatory approval.  With the expected introduction of SPX "Monday Weeklys," CBOE will now offer SPX options with Monday, Wednesday and Friday weekly expirations. CBOE's new SPX Monday Weeklys options will generally have the same…

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July 12, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Exclusive: Forex broker Tickmill redesigns website with mobile friendly back office

FSA Seychelles regulated Forex broker Tickmill has redesigned their homepage including positive changes for their brand new and improved website which has officially gone live today. Tickmill was relaunched from Armada Markets for retail traders a couple of years ago, and has seen positive reviews from the trading community for their professional service and execution. As a result, the broker has been…

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July 12, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

FCA warns against unlicensed binary options broker Limited Binary

UK financial regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning regarding unlicensed binary options broker Limited Binary. The FCA believes that Limited Binary has been providing financial services or products in the UK without its authorisation. The FCA warns investors to be especially wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm and to learn how…

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July 12, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

FXSpotStream reports rise in June volumes to $20.7 billion ADV

Multibank FX aggregation service FXSpotStream has reported that June volumes on its system are steady at $20.7 billion (single count) daily, much higher than May’s $16.1 billion. FXSpotStream’s best-ever month was this past February, at $21 billion ADV, but June almost beat its record. FXSpotStream is a wholly owned subsidiary of LiquidityMatch LLC (which is…

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