Cypriot regulator tells investment firms on IOSCO Alerts List to clear record LeapRate

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Cypriot regulator tells investment firms on IOSCO Alerts List to clear record

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today reminded Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs), that is binary and Forex brokers, of their responsibilities regarding their investment activities in third countries. In a circular out today, the Cypriot watchdog flashed its regulatory teeth at investment firms which it regulates but which have been included in the Investors…

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

eToro's Social Trading app for iOS now offers access to new markets

Social investment expert eToro on Sunday launched an updated version of its mobile applications for mobile devices based on both Android and iOS. eToro's Social Trading application (version 8.0) for iOS devices now provides access to new markets. Users of the solution can trade new stocks from Italy and Spain, as well as a new category…

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

BTCC introduces new blockchain service BlockPriority

BTCC, formerly known as BTCChina, on Friday announced the launch of BlockPriority, its new blockchain service that prioritizes bitcoin transaction confirmations for BTCC customers. BlockPriority provides expedited confirmations of Bitcoin transactions sent through BTCC’s services even when the Bitcoin network is under stress or undergoing a spam attack. The new service is automatically provided to…

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation starts accepting Bullion as collateral

Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC) is widening the lineup of assets it accepts as collateral. Starting from December 1, 2015, DCCC will accept Gold and Silver (referred to as “Bullion") DMCC Tradeflow Warrants towards Initial Margin and other deposits. Members shall pledge the Tradeflow Warrants in favor of DCCC through the DMCC Tradeflow system for…

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Playtech and Plus500 shares both plummet after merger called off

Following an announcement from this morning about the termination of the proposed acquisition of Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) by Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC) due to regulatory issues, shares in both companies opened way below Friday close levels. At London market open today, one share in Plus500 traded per 280p, much lower than the 400p per share that Playtech…

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Italy's Consob adds more Forex, binary options brokers to Warning List

Italy's financial markets regulator Consob has earlier today updated its Warning List of companies that are not authorized to target Italian investors but nevertheless do so. The latest additions include a binary options broker, two Forex brokers and one social trading network. In particular: The website www.bestocopy.com is not authorized to offer any investment services…

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Plus500 unveils plans for independent future, announces interim dividend, share buyback

Following the announcement of the termination of the proposed acquisition of Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) by Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC), the CFD and Forex broker unveiled its plans for an independent future. Interim Dividend Under the terms of the proposed acquisition by Playtech the Board agreed not to declare an Interim Dividend for 2015. However, after the termination…

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Playtech terminates Plus500 deal, still opposes CBI stance on AvaTrade acquisition

The mergers and acquisitions world is full of risks, with one more piece of proof just provided from Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC)... The company has been waiting for a nod of approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for the proposed acquisition of Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) but after an update from the UK regulator late on…

November 23, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

FX Blue introduces new dynamic charts

Provider of Forex software and analytical solutions FX Blue, formerly known as MT4i, on Saturday announced the addition of new dynamic charts to its lineup of analytical tools. The new charts display the number of lots traded on a monthly, weekly and daily basis. Traders can use the filtering on their results to show only…

November 22, 2015 BY LeapRate Staff

Leverate updates its BX8 binary options platform with long term options

It looks like Leverate's new management team will be putting some renewed effort into increasing Leverate's footprint in the binary platform business.