Amid a widening regulatory probe into currency trading, State Street has asked its foreign exchange trading chief to stay away from the office, Dow Jones reported, citing unnamed sources. Simon Pepper, the London-based head of FX spot trading, has been away from the U.K. office for the past two weeks, sources told the publication. A…
Read moreIn total contrast to the majority of firms offering binary options to retail clients, Alpari has begun offering demo accounts for which clients do not need to register their details. Could this be the dawn of passive acquisition?
Read moreThe ruble fell past 38 against the dollar on Tuesday as weakness continues...
Read moreIn Swissquote’s Wednesday short term technical trading report, the research team outlines the major technical levels of popular currency instruments with forecasts, below is the outline for GBP/USD and GBP/JPY. To view and download the entire report, click here (PDF). GBP/USD: Approaching the resistance at 1.6340 • GBP/USD is getting closer to its resistance at…
Read moreDespite a 9% decrease in combined revenues over a sustained period, IG Group starts its financial year by investing in Swiss licensing and refining its stockbroking service, with the firm maintaining greater presence in UK and Europe rather than Asia Pacific, reflected in its revenues
Read moreThe ongoing international probe into alleged FX benchmark manipulation is drawing heavily on the resources of regulators and lawmakers. Has the FCA turned a blind eye to insider trading as a result?
Read moreWhilst American trade repositories seek recognition in Europe in order to serve London's requirements post-EMIR, ASIC signs an MOU with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to allow bilateral use of trade repositories between the two nations, a clear hint toward Australia's APAC aspirations
Read moreForex open interest stands at 2.6 million contracts; $309 billion in notional value
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