Valentina Kirilova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced independent writer and journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the global online trading sector.
September 26, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

MetaTrader 5 Android mobile platform launches new version, includes multiple charts on smartphones and tablets

The new version of the MetaTrader 5 Android mobile platform features the optimized use of price charts: The application supports the multi-window mode allowing traders to monitor price changes on multiple symbols simultaneously. Added the ability to change an indicator subwindow height. The mobile platform features a symbol fast selection button and a separate menu…

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September 26, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

SIX Securities Services and Clearstream join forces

SIX Securities Services and the banking company Clearstream have announced their intention to enter into a partnership to provide services to the Swiss and European markets. In the months to come they will work on the exact details of the partnership and intend to launch in the beginning of 2017. The partnership comes in the context…

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September 26, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Alpari’s Forex turnover marks another 3% MoM rise in August 2016

Retail FX broker Alpari Limited’s trading turnover for August in comparison with that of July increased by 3% to $84.2 billion. During this time, the turnover for GBPUSD and USDJPY currency pairs rose. Alpari has also released the English language version of the Alpari Options application for smartphones using Android last month. Alpari Options in…

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September 26, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

ASIC bans former Westpac financial adviser

ASIC has banned Adelaide financial adviser Michael Mahoney from providing financial services for a period of four years. Mr Mahoney was employed by the BT Financial Group Pty Ltd (BTFG) in the Westpac Scaled Advice Insurance business from October 2013 to July 2014 to provide general advice only to retail clients on insurance products. ASIC's…

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September 19, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

ICAP reports a drop of 22% in August ADV data volumes YoY

Markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services ICAP plc (LON:IAP) has transferred a total of 22,246 shares as follows: · 21,170 ordinary shares at £2.72 per share to participants in its 2013 Sharesave Scheme; and · 1,076 ordinary shares at £3.02 per share to a participant in its 2014 Sharesave Scheme. These…

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September 19, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns on Global Escrow Exchange firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Global Escrow Exchange. The company is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK.   To see the official FCA warning,…

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September 19, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

SGX and ICBC sign MOU to enhance capital market links between Singapore and China

Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a range of areas that will enhance the links between Singapore and China’s capital markets. Under the MOU, SGX and ICBC will work together to promote Singapore’s capital markets and support Chinese companies looking…

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