robomarkets
December 27, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

RoboMarkets launches R Trader mobile

RoboMarkets has announced that it has launched a mobile version of its R Trader proprietary web platform. RoboMarkets' clients will now be able to perform trading operations such as charts, account selection, position and account management, and viewing history. RoboMarkets has also improved the terminal’s updating algorithm, which will be barely noticed by clients and…

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ECB rate move
December 26, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

ECB proposes "Controllable Anonymity" crypto payment system

The European Central Bank has proposed a new model to deal with cryptocurrencies, especially the AML risks associated with them. The ECB also clarified that it it not looking to creating its own coin. The new proposed payment system is called EUROchain and is a simplified CBDC payment type of service. Under this new model, all…

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China to carry out the initial real-world trial of its central bank digital currency
December 25, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

China seizes 7,000 crypto mining machines

The fight against the mining of cryptocurrencies continues with full force. It is a well-known fact that the mining of Bitcoin and other digital coins drains a huge amount of electricity and this cost often comes at the expense of the respective government. While in China it's no longer a crime to found mining operations,…

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Five steps to become Forex broker
December 25, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

Belarus has its first approved FX prime broker - B2Prime

Belarus has its first FX prime broker in the face of B2Prime, which is part of B2Broker - a broker technology provider. The news comes from Forex Magnates Russia. B2Prime stands for Prime Brokerage Services Limited. The broker offers a wide range of prime brokerage services for its clients with more than 800 trading instruments…

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acquisition
December 24, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Marex Spectron acquires Marquee Oil Broking Limited

Global commodities broker Marex Spectron has just announced that it has acquired the company Marquee Oil Broking Limited, a specialist provider of physical fuel oil broking services. The acquisition includes the founder Adam Trehane, who set up the business in 2014, one director and two senior brokers. Marex Spectron energy has a share across multiple…

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Daily Market analysis
December 24, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: The Pound’s losing streak continues

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for December 24, 2019. This is not a trading advice. See details below: FOREX The Pound’s losing streak continues, for the 8th consecutive session, as the market’s post-election hopes turn into apprehension. Many investors supported Sterling in the immediate aftermath of the…

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Impeachment aftermath - Facts Vs Trump, what’s the Markets bet?
December 24, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Impeachment aftermath - Facts Vs Trump, what’s the Markets bet?

The following market analysis was prepared for LeapRate by Ramy Abouzaid, ATFX (AE) Head of Market Research. Faced with a historical impeachment, Trump tweeted “I’m not worried!” Democrats: “We did not choose this impeachment”, Republicans answer “oh come on”. On Wednesday the 18th of December - a Democratic-led US House of Representatives impeached US President Donald…

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December 23, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

ASIC secures regulatory proceedings against USGFX representatives

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced that the Federal Court in Sydney has issues asset restraint orders against Corporate Authorised Representatives of OTC derivatives provider USGFX, or Union Standard International Group Pty Ltd. ASIC has sought to issue the restraint orders in order to protect customers while an investigation against USGFX is underway. The Federal…

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December 23, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

FINRA fines Robinhood with $1.25m for dubious execution processes

FINRA has recently fined Robinhood with a $1.25 million for execution lapse processes. The California-based unicorn that offers commission-free trading servings to its clients has reportedly violated certain execution processes. What FINRA found out is that the execution price on the app was not updated in the proper way, an act that caused price disruptions…

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