Category: Brokers

Interactive Brokers
August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Interactive Brokers Rolls Out True Zero-Commission US Stock Trading for Singapore Investors

The launch provides Singaporean investors with what the firm describes as “true cost transparency,” avoiding the additional charges often associated with so-called zero-commission offerings.  IBKR Lite allows trading without minimum balances or hidden fees, while also giving access to the broker’s award-winning platforms, tools and global markets. “We’re pleased to bring zero-commission US stock trading…

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August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Q2 Earnings: Funded Accounts and AUM Rise YoY

Net contribution rose 26% year-on-year to $210 million, driven by higher trading activity.  Assets under administration increased 54% to $17.5 billion, while funded accounts climbed 14% to 3.63 million, boosted by continued user acquisition, retention efforts, and the 2024 purchase of Australian app Spaceship. Adjusted EBITDA was up 31% to $72 million, supported by increased…

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TradeStation
August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

TradeStation Links with MultiCharts for Automated Trading Access

The move is said to give traders commission-free equities trading, low-cost futures access, and API connectivity through MultiCharts, which offers advanced charting, built-in indicators, high-precision backtesting and multi-broker automated trading tools.  Futures will be priced at $0.85 per standard contract and $0.50 for micro contracts. TradeStation said the integration expands its advanced trading capabilities, allowing…

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ATFX UK to allow more deposit and withdrawal options via Trustly
August 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ATFX Connect Appoints Professor Trevor Williams as Consultant Economist

The firm said that Williams will provide economic commentary and strategic analysis to strengthen the firm’s thought leadership and equip clients with a deeper understanding of a rapidly changing global economy. A well-known figure in financial circles, Williams served as chief economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking for more than a decade.  He is also…

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August 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Ultima Markets Secures FCA Licence

The Mauritius-based firm said the licence marked a “significant step” in its strategy to establish a regulated presence in the UK, one of the world’s largest financial hubs with an estimated 19 million active traders in 2024. “We’re incredibly proud to take this step,” said Gareth Derbyshire, spokesperson for Ultima Markets. “Becoming FCA-regulated reflects our…

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Plus500
August 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Plus500 Revenue, Active Customers Edge Higher in H1

The London-listed fintech group posted revenue of $415.1m for the six months to June 30, up 4% from $398.2m a year earlier.  EBITDA edged 1% higher to $185.1m, representing a margin of 45%. Active customers rose 2% to 179,931, while the average revenue per user increased 2% to $2,307.  Average deposits per active customer more…

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August 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Unveils AI-Powered Marketplace and Companion to Transform Social Investing

The company said its new offerings, including a public API, AI-powered dashboards, and algorithmic trading tools, will allow vetted users known as Popular Investors to build and share bespoke strategies.  “We’re enabling our Popular Investors to innovate like top quantitative hedge funds,” said CEO Yoni Assia. The rollout includes Tori, eToro’s AI companion, which delivers…

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August 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Fiinu to Acquire Everfex in £12 Million Deal

The acquisition, subject to shareholder approval, will constitute a reverse takeover under AIM rules, prompting a temporary suspension of Fiinu’s shares from 7.30 a.m. on 7 August. The deal includes an initial payment of £8 million through the issue of 80 million new shares at 10p each.  A further £4 million in shares may be…

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August 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

XS.com and Centroid Solutions Partner to Provide Tier-1 Liquidity for Retail Brokers

The collaboration will see Centroid integrated into XS.com’s liquidity distribution network, enabling clients to access XS.com’s premium liquidity across multiple asset classes, including forex, metals, energy, commodities, indices and CFD shares. Wael Hammad, Chief Commercial Officer at XS.com, said: “We look forward to this partnership with Centroid to deliver even greater value and satisfaction to…

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