LeapRate Exclusive... The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is a branch of the Federal Reserve that is responsible for discussing and establishing US monetary policy. They meet eight times a year (although they can meet more frequently if needed) to debate any necessary policy changes. Most traders mark these dates on their economic calendars due…
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Moscow Exchange (MOEX)’s Supervisory Board has just confirmed that Yury Denisov is the new Chief Executive Officer of Moscow Exchange, effective immediately. Former CEO Alexander Afanasiev announced that he will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer back in April 2019. Yury Denisov has been already recommended by the Board as CEO, pending…
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TP ICAP plc has released a trading update in relation to the three month period from 1 January 2019 to 31 March 2019. Revenue in the three months to March 2019 of £469m was 1% higher YoY on a reported basis and 2% lower at constant exchange rates. Energy & Commodities, Institutional Services and Data…
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LeapRate Exclusive... This article is courtesy of Anya Aratovskaya, VP of Institutional Sales at Advanced Markets and Fortex, Inc. FIX API has been a trending phrase amongst Forex professionals for the past decade. The technology has proven to be the fastest and one of the most secure ways to trade in FX. What is a FIX…
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The 16th event of the financial business to business expo, iFX EXPO, will be held once again at the Palais des Sports Spyros Kypriannou, Limassol, Cyprus and will happen next week, on May 21-23. iFX EXPO is focused on the retail Fintech industry. The event's aim is to connect technology, blockchain and liquidity providers with…
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It's been a while since Tradays' last economic calendar geographical expansion - Spain and Italy were added back in January 2019. MetaQuotes Software Corp. announced today that 80 indicators have been recently added for Brazil, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. The relevant index readings are collected in real time directly from public sources, including…
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Forex and CFD broker ATFX has just released a 23-page market outlook Q2 report, incorporating unique data on forex outlooks, the stock markets, metals, energy, and the hot topic of cryptocurrencies. The report includes regional information as well as regulatory information. Alejandro Zambrano, Global Chief Market Strategist of ATFX UK, Ramy Abouzaid, Head of Market…
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LeapRate Exclusive... ISAM Capital Markets, the parent company of IS Prime, announced exclusively for LeapRate that it is expanding its Agency Execution business and bolstering its team in Sydney through the appointment of two senior financial markets professionals, Angus Malone and Cal Portway. Angus Malone has 15 years’ experience at Macquarie Bank, progressing from trainee…
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Global Kapital Group just announced that it has decided not to on-board new retail and elective clients to GKFX UK. GKFX UK will continue to serve institutional and professional clients through GKFX UK platform. Given this change in GKFX segmentation strategy, Global Kapital Group decided to re-brand GKFX UK as GKPRO starting 1st of June…
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Online trading services provider, CFI Financial Group, has just announced a partnership with Formula E rookie Oliver Rowland. Rowland who races in the all electric championship for Nissan E.Dams, will become a CFI brand ambassador for the next two years. The agreement, brokered by Blackcastle Sport, sees the investment and trading corporation join forces with…
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