Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) has just reported its operating metrics for November 2015 and although overall trading volumes rose in both monthly and annual terms, RMB futures volumes took a dive after a rather strong October. Overall trading volumes at the Exchange rose 27.2% against October 2015 levels to 25,646,980 contracts. The rise in annual…
Read moreSwissquote Group Holding SA (SWX:SQN) keeps enhancing the technological solutions available to Forex traders. After the launch of the first version of the FXbook Mobile application for Apple Watch in August this year, the company has released an update to the solution, focusing on its compatibility with the smartwatch developed by Apple. The latest version of…
Read moreThe British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced on Tuesday that it has imposed a fine and a lifetime ban from the province’s capital markets on Forex trader Hong Liang Zhong. A BCSC panel has sanctioned Mr Zhong over fraud, unregistered trading and promising clients false guarantees to reimburse them for eventual losses. The panel found…
Read moreSingapore Exchange Limited (SGX:S68) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), part of CBOE Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:CBOE), today officially launched “CBOE Options Institute at Singapore Exchange (SGX)”. Initially announced in July, “The CBOE Options Institute at SGX” forms part of Singapore Exchange's SGX Academy. Classes start today, December 9, 2015, led by Russell Rhoads, Director…
Read moreThe Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has imposed a monetary penalty on Etrade Australia Securities Limited (Etrade), a subsidiary of E*TRADE Financial Corp (NASDAQ:ETFC), over an order handling infringement. The company has paid a penalty of $65,000 to comply with an infringement notice issued by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP). The infringement refers to…
Read moreShortly after the release of MetaTrader 4 (MT4) build 920, MetaQuotes Software is ready to launch a new build of the popular MT4 platform. MT4 build 940 is set to be released on Friday, December 11, 2015. The update will feature some minor improvements, including better adaptation for high resolution screens. The terminal interface has…
Read moreInternational network of exchanges and clearing houses Intercontinental Exchange Inc (NYSE:ICE) has just provided an update regarding the acquisition of Interactive Data Corporation (Interactive Data), which was initially unveiled in October this year. ICE said today that it has secured all necessary regulatory approvals and now expects to close the deal on or around December…
Read moreSoftware developer PFSOFT has an exciting announcement for Forex traders. The company has developed a brand new platform called Protrader Multi-Connect, or PTMC. The name points to two main qualities of the new solution – its ability to get connected to any existing broker in short terms, as well as the fact that it combines…
Read moreAt LeapRate, we have closely monitored the development and growth of DailyFX, the Forex research and news service of FXCM Inc (NYSE:FXCM). In the summer, LeapRate reported about some major enhancements being introduced to the service, which has been there for traders for more than 13 years already. Today, FXCM announced that the upgraded DailyFX website…
Read moreHong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is implementing changes to the Code of Conduct for companies it regulates, with the changes to affect Forex brokers too. The new rules will oblige companies to insert an additional clause in client agreements. This clause will allow investors to claim damages if the intermediary is selling or…
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