October 23, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

ANNA launches Technology Taskforce on digital assets

The Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) has announced today the launch of a new Technology Taskforce (TF-22) on Digital Assets to help examine how ISINs may be able to help identify possible harmonisation of standards. TF-22 will examine the identification of digital assets such as tokens and cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and its’ associated evolution…

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October 23, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

ASIC suspends KP International Group Australia's AFS licence

Australian regulator ASIC has announced earlier today that it has suspended the Australian financial services (AFS) licence of Sydney-based financial services provider KP International Group Australia Pty Ltd (KP International) until 23 September 2020. According to the regulator, KP International did not adequately address systemic issues identified by the Financial Ombudsman Service (now Australian Financial…

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October 22, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily Market News: Brexit dominates

Mati Greenspan, Senior Market Analyst at FX broker eToro, has provided his daily commentary on traditional and crypto markets for October 22, 2019. The text below is an excerpt and does not contain the full analysis. Hi Everyone, The prolonged low volume consolidation period has claimed her first victim and it's a big one. To…

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social trading
October 22, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

GPW starts a crowdfunding programme for brokers

Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) has today approved the GPW Partner Firm – GPW Crowdfunding Partner Programme for crowdfunding and crowdinvesting . The Programme is addressed to local and international brokers who offer crowdfunding and crowdinvesting services. Izabela Olszewska, Member of the GPW Management Board, commented: The Exchange assists businesses in raising capital for growth. Our…

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Doo Tech launches MT5 bridge connection to HKEX
October 22, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Doo Tech launches MT5 bridge connection to HKEX

Doo Tech, a global trading solutions provider, has just announced that it has released the Bridge Cloud service for connection to the Hong Kong Exchange. By connecting the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform to HKEX, forex brokers will now be able to extend their business, start offering futures instruments and receive real-time quotes without delay. The…

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ATFX UK hires Marc Taylor as Institutional Senior Sales
October 22, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

ATFX UK hires Marc Taylor as Institutional Senior Sales

FX and CFD broker ATFX has just announced that it has added a senior sales head to its new institutional arm, ATFX Connect. Marc Taylor joins the team to bolster leads and partnerships for the company’s brand new institutional venture. ATFX Connect is a transition from retail trading to institutional trading and has been created…

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