One month after adding the MetaTrader 5 trading platform, platform provider MetaQuotes has announced that international multi-asset broker HotForex is now offering hedging capabilities, as well as some more features. Features of the MetaTrader 5 offered by HotForex: Full set of financial instruments Support for multiple platforms — desktop, mobile and web versions are available…
Read more
Following the issuing of its Trading Update in early July it wasn't quite a surprise that online gaming and financial trading company Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC) reported declining profits (although increasing Revenues) for the first half of 2018. Overall, Playtech saw Revenue of €436.5 million for the first six months of the year, which was actually up by…
Read more
The international broker AMarkets has informed the public that it has successfully completed testing of the MetaTrader 5 platform on demo accounts. The company clients can now open live trading accounts in MetaTrader 5 -ECN or Standard: Standard accounts are suitable for all types of trading strategies and provide access to financial markets with any…
Read more
International broker JustForex has just announced that it has implemented new payment methods according to the wishes of the customers and current market trends. In August 2018, JustForex implements new payment methods for traders and partners on its website, such as Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash as well as the option of depositing at Vietnamese and…
Read more
LeapRate Exclusive… LeapRate has learned via regulatory filings that FCA regulated Forex and CFD brokerage GCM Prime Ltd has seen a drop in Revenues and a virtual evaporation of all client money held at the company during 2017. On the top line, Revenues for 2017 at GCM Prime were down 25% to $2.1 million, versus an…
Read more
Following a strong comeback in the second half of 2017 which followed nearly two years of weak results, Hong Kong retail forex broker KVB Kunlun Financial Group Ltd (HKG:8077) has released its 1H-2018 financials indicating that activity slowed somewhat during the first six months of the year. Overall, Revenues at KVB Kunlun for the first six…
Read more
LeapRate Exclusive Interview... One thing seems certain nowadays - the advent of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is going to change the world of finance in general, and the FX trading industry in particular. How that will happen, however, isn't quite as clear. One group which seems to have a vision is 180 Capital, which is launching…
Read more
Copenhagen based Retail FX and CFDs broker Saxo Bank has reported its results for the first half of 2018, indicating an overall slowdown in business. On the top line, in what the company said was a period with low market volatility and the introduction of a new competitive pricing structure, Revenue for the Group reached…
Read more
FCA regulated FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades has announced that it has received ISO 27001 certification, relating to its information security management systems (ISMS). ISO 27001 is an international industry standard governing how organisations establish, implement and monitor systems. A global symbol of reliability and trust, the certification recognises ActivTrades' ability to proactively manage its ISMS…
Read more
Gain Capital Holdings Inc (NYSE:GCAP) has just reported its operating metrics for the month of July 2018. After a very strong first half of the year, the numbers begin 2H-2018 a little slower at FOREX.com and City Index, Gain's two main Retail trading brands, though mainly due to typically slow summer trading and quieter market…
Read more