November 10, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
November 10, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
IronFX courts British audience with new spread betting service
Interest among global firms in spread betting is increasing, with IronFX providing a new service on FX and precious metals, exclusively to British and Irish clients
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November 10, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
Alpari suspends trading of EUR/RUB following technical issue despite global interest in ruble
Alpari has announcement today that trading in EUR/RUB (Euro/Ruble), EUR/ILS (Euro/Shekel) and GBP/TRY (British Pound/Turkish Lira), is shifting to “Close Only” mode as a result of a technical matter which affected orders on Thursday of last week
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November 10, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
Russian ruble reaches Japan: FXCrown adds USD/RUB, EUR/RUB pairs
With effect from today, clients of Japanese firm FXCorwn using the TightFX service on the MetaTrader 4 platform, will be able to trade with two new pairs: USD/RUB and EUR/RUB.
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November 10, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
Social trading site Myfxbook receives CySEC CIF license
Myfxbook has been included in CySec's list of regulated brokerages, therefore allowing the firm to offer brokerage services in addition to copy and social trading facilities.
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November 10, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
Operation Tabernula is back! In the largest investigation in recent UK history, Julian Rifat pleads guilty to insider trading
Following an observation that the FCA had sidelined its pursuit of insider trading in favor of dedicating resources to the FX rate manipulation cause, the regulator has now resumed its Operation Tabernula, with former Moore Capital trader Julian Rifat admitting responsibility for netting £250,000 illegally
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November 10, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
Large Bitcoin mine burns to the ground, causing global disruption
In just half an hour, a Cowboyminers Bitcoin mine in Thailand burned to the ground, causing a vast decline in hashrate, and affecting the entire international virtual currency network.
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November 09, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
High flying employee accuses Tullett Prebon of harassment, files £1.5 million lawsuit
In a society where political correctness has pervaded every aspect, Tullett Prebon finds itself in a tribunal with a former senior executive who accuses his superiors of racism and harassment after senior management are accused of racist and sexist jibes
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November 09, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
ICE over Gold! IntercontinentalExchange takes over LMBA bullion price administration
Following ICE's mandate for LIBOR administration in February this year, the multinational exchange and clearing house conglomerate has now assumed responsibility for gold bullion benchmark administration
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November 07, 2014 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod
LeapRate Exclusive: City Index CEO Mark Preston likely to stand down post-acquisition by GAIN Capital
Just less than one week after GAIN Capital purchased British CFD and spread betting company City Index for $118 million, an industry insider close to City Index has explained that incumbent CEO Mark Preston may stand down as CEO and Chairman post-integtration
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