Category: Exclusive

walbrook capital markets fxcm
November 10, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: ITI Group brings in gaming investor John Barker as Chairman of Walbrook (formerly FXCM Securities)

LeapRate Exclusive… LeapRate has learned that Russia-focused brokerage ITI Group, which earlier this year bought control of FCA regulated broker Walbrook Capital, has named gaming and technology expert John Barker as Non Executive Chairman, also adding Mr. Barker to the board of Walbrook. John Barker was Managing Director and Head of International at institutional dark pool…

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Francisco Heredia State Street
November 08, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Molten Markets founder Francisco Heredia joins State Street as MD of Global Link

LeapRate Exclusive... He's back in the FX game again. After more than two years out of the business, LeapRate has learned that seasoned FX industry executive Francisco Heredia has joined State Street Corp (NYSE:STT), as a Managing Director with State Street's Global Link trading services in Boston. Global Link, or more formally State Street Global Markets, provides specialized…

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cTrader LeanWork
November 08, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Spotware expands cTrader trading platform reach in China with Lean Work agreement

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that Spotware Systems, the developer of the popular cTrader trading platform has entered into a new partnership with Lean Work, China’s leading SaaS provider. The new Spotware-Lean Work partnership will see the integration of Lean Work products and cTrader. As part of the agreement, Lean Work will be opening an office…

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Investoo Group fx affiliate credit line
November 02, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: FX affiliate group Investoo secures £7.5 million credit line to pursue further acquisitions

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that VC-backed Investoo Group, which has grown to become one of the largest affiliates to FX and cryptocurrency brokers, has secured a £7.5 million (USD $10 million) credit line, allowing it to pursue further acquisitions and diversify its business. We expect the company to make a formal announcement shortly. Investoo…

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Andrew Edwards Saxo Bank
November 01, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Andrew Edwards out as CEO of FX broker ETX Capital

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that the longtime CEO of London-based FX, CFDs and spreadbetting broker ETX Capital, Andrew Edwards (pictured above), has resigned. We also understand that Mr. Edwards has left ETX to take a similar job at a rival firm, which will be unveiled shortly. Replacing Mr. Edwards as CEO of ETX Capital,…

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Alpari Latvia license
October 27, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Alpari back in the EU, receives Latvia license

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that Russia based Retail FX broker Alpari has initiated its return to the EU market, receiving an investment brokerage license from Latvia's financial regulator FKTK. Alpari has established Latvian subsidiary Alpari Europe IBS AS, which will be part of the international financial brand Alpari. The FKTK license was received earlier…

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Tradency RoboX Mirror Trader
October 24, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Tradency and m-FINANCE add three Asia FX / Commodities brokers to RoboX and Mirror Trader

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that financial trading technology provider Tradency's partnership with Hong Kong based FX and bullion platform provider m-FINANCE has continued to bear fruit. The partnership has signed up three additional Asia focused retail brokers to Tradency's RoboX and Mirror Trader copy and auto trading services. The three brokers are New Zealand based…

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