Category: Brokers

CFDs online trading broker Mitrade upgrades its proprietary trading platform
October 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Mitrade Expands with South African Licence Acquisition

The acquired firm will be renamed Mitrade Markets Pty Ltd, marking Mitrade’s fifth licence globally. The move strengthens Mitrade’s long-term growth strategy across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, as it seeks to capture rising retail participation in emerging markets.  Mitrade noted that trading activity in regions such as MENA and LATAM has been…

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Formosa Financial integrates with BitGo
October 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

BitGo Wins VARA Broker-Dealer Licence For Regulated Institutional Crypto Trading in Dubai

The licence enables BitGo MENA to offer spot trading in thousands of digital assets and stablecoins through its integrated OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform.  The company said clients will gain aggregated access to liquidity from leading market makers and exchanges, benefiting from competitive pricing, fast execution, and institutional-grade security. “Receiving our broker-dealer licence…

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October 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

B2BROKER Partners With Finery Markets to Boost Institutional Crypto Trading

The collaboration integrates Finery Markets’ liquidity and infrastructure technology into B2TRADER, giving clients direct access to institutional-grade spot liquidity from top-tier providers.  The integration is said to allow anonymous trading, efficient credit intermediation and streamlined post-trade settlement, which the firm says delivers higher reliability and execution quality in digital asset markets. “We selected Finery Markets…

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October 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Deriv Secures UAE SCA Licence to Accelerate Growth in Region

The approval marks a strategic step in Deriv’s regional expansion as it seeks to offer regulated, locally compliant trading services in one of the world’s most dynamic financial centres.  The company, which has a 26-year heritage and serves more than 3 million clients worldwide, said the move aligns with its mission to democratise access to…

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October 02, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Public Unveils Fully Customisable Direct Indexing

The company said members can now build their own direct index from more than 100 indices provided by Solactive and S&P, including the S&P 500 and sector-specific benchmarks such as technology and healthcare.  Public explained that, unlike investing in ETFs, direct indexing allows investors to own individual shares within an index, opening the door to…

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September 29, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets Extends Strategic Partnership with Westpac

Under the new arrangement, CMC Markets Stockbroking, Australia’s second-largest stockbroker, will act as the preferred vendor for Westpac’s trading platforms.  Following a 12-month integration process, Westpac and St.George clients will gain access to CMC’s white-label web and mobile platforms, which will be integrated with the bank’s existing technology. CMC expects the costs of integration to…

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September 24, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Lightspeed Launches Trader Pro Platform

Built on the foundation of the Lightspeed Trader system, the company said the new platform introduces a modernised interface, advanced customisation and integrated intelligence tools.  The firm said it is now available for download across desktop and mobile devices, ensuring traders can operate seamlessly on the move. “Lightspeed Trader Pro represents the next evolution of…

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September 22, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Axi Chief Commercial Officer Louis Cooper to Retire After Nine Years

Cooper, who joined the trading and fintech group in 2016, is said to have played a central role in its transformation from a regional trading firm into a globally recognised broker with clients across more than 100 countries.  During his tenure, he focused on driving commercial growth, operational efficiency and enhancing customer value, helping position…

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