Exclusive: GAIN Capital adds Mark Richards to its board, representing Michael Spencer’s IPGL LeapRate

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January 24, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: GAIN Capital adds Mark Richards to its board, representing Michael Spencer's IPGL

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that FX brokerage group Gain Capital Holdings Inc (NYSE:GCAP) has added one of the most connected people in the London electronic trading scene to its board of directors - Mark Richards (pictured above), the CEO of IPGL Limited. IPGL is the private holding company of Michael Spencer, founder and CEO of NEX…

January 23, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

How to master forex market structure in 3 simple steps

The following article was written by the team of https://www.bestonlineforexbroker.com. Dear traders, Have you ever felt puzzled seeing price action drastically change its course all of a sudden? This is of course a frustrating process for everyone but there is a silver lining even when this happens. Having a clear view of how the market…

January 23, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Saxo Bank adds New York and London infrastructure to bolster FX Prime-of-Prime offering

Copenhagen based multi asset broker Saxo Bank has announced a new capability in its FX Prime offering, catering for institutional clients. Running on dedicated infrastructure through Saxo Bank’s DMA liquidity hubs in London and New York, full amount execution ensures a better trade experience and lower market impact for large orders in FX and precious metals.…

January 23, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

IG Group reports record 1H-2018 Revenue, establishes Germany sub ahead of Brexit

UK online trading leader IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) has reported its results for the first half of fiscal 2018 (i.e. the six month period ended November 30, 2017), indicating record half-year Revenues for the company. IG Group has a May 31 fiscal year end. Beyond the numbers, IG Group also outlined a number of…

January 23, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Supreme Court rejects appeal against Israel Binary Options law

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned via court filings made in Israel (see source below) that the country's highest court has rejected an appeal made against the new Binary Options ban legislation. As such, Israel's Binary Options ban law takes effect today, January 23, 2018, as planned. All Binary Options activity, from offering binary trades to…

January 22, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Six CPAs charged with 'Stealing the Exam' ahead of KPMG audit inspections

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has announced charges against six certified public accountants, including former staffers at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and former senior officials at KPMG LLP, arising from their participation in a scheme to misappropriate and use confidential information relating to the PCAOB's planned inspections of KPMG. The SEC's…

January 22, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Dash takes South America leap with Mercury Cash cryptocurrency exchange partnership

Digital payments currency Dash has announced an integration with Florida-based cryptocurrency exchange Mercury Cash, providing users with an easy way of acquiring Dash with a linked debit/credit card. The partnership marks a major milestone for Dash, as Mercury Cash is rapidly growing in its mission to become a regulated bank for the digital generation. In…

Marex Spectron launches Marex Financial Products structured note business

January 22, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Commodities broker Marex Spectron hires Precious Metals trader Warren Capps from UBS

London based global commodities broker Marex Spectron has announced that it has further strengthened its Precious Metals business, with the appointment of Warren Capps, formerly of UBS. Warren Capps, who started in mid-January, was previously at the UBS Investment Bank unit of UBS AG (SWX:UBSN), where he managed the global spot metals team. Prior to…

January 22, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Who are the real beneficiaries of MIFID 2?

The following article was written by Bjorn Enqvist, Managing Director at Advanced Markets. I’m sure there aren’t many industry peers who have managed to escape the MIFID 2 avalanche this past year and, perhaps only the frenzy surrounding crypto currencies, ICO and Bitcoin comes close to the boiling hot MIFID 2 topic in 2017. For the…

Exclusive: GAIN Capital adds Mark Richards to its board, representing Michael Spencer's IPGL

How to master forex market structure in 3 simple steps

Saxo Bank adds New York and London infrastructure to bolster FX Prime-of-Prime offering

IG Group reports record 1H-2018 Revenue, establishes Germany sub ahead of Brexit

Exclusive: Supreme Court rejects appeal against Israel Binary Options law

Six CPAs charged with 'Stealing the Exam' ahead of KPMG audit inspections

Dash takes South America leap with Mercury Cash cryptocurrency exchange partnership

Commodities broker Marex Spectron hires Precious Metals trader Warren Capps from UBS

Who are the real beneficiaries of MIFID 2?

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