Easy-to-use smart contracts creation platform Etherparty has announced it will be partnering with Singapore-based Global DCX, an innovative digital currency exchange that will be launching in October. We are excited to be partnering on technology with DCX who are strategically positioned in the rising markets in India and Asia, which are perfectly suited for the…
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As was exclusively reported by LeapRate over the summer months, some of the recent changes at fast-growing FCA regulated FX broker GKFX have included the hiring of Rod Martenstyn from Core Spreads as CFO, and the appointment of former Saxo Bank UK Chairman and FxPro board member Nick Beecroft as an independent board member and Chairman.…
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TransFICC, the specialist provider of low-latency connectivity for fixed income and derivative markets, announced that has secured €1 million in early stage investment from capital markets specialists, Illuminate Financial and Frankfurt based early stage investor in FinTech, Main Incubator. TransFICC provides banks and asset managers with an alternative to maintaining connectivity to multiple e-Trading venues,…
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LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned from industry sources that FCA and CySEC regulated global forex broker FxPro has received a license to operate in the UAE from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). And, the company is in final preparations to open a new office in Dubai, as we first reported back in June. Organizing the…
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ASIC regulated Retail Forex broker IC Markets has announced today its partnership with Autochartist. Clients of IC Markets will have access to Autochartist’s automated technical analysis and content through the MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms. In addition to seeing potential trade opportunities automatically mapped to their trading platforms, clients will further be able to place…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Walter E. Jospin, Regional Director of the agency’s Atlanta office, is leaving the agency. Mr. Jospin will remain in his position until his successor is selected. Walter and I met many years ago and I was taken with his wisdom, expertise, and care. He has brought those…
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FCA and ASIC regulated retail FX and CFD broker ThinkMarkets has announced that it has extended its footprint in the popular digital currency trading space, adding a new range of Cryptocurrency financial derivatives contracts. After we reported last month about ThinkMarkets launching trading for its clients in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP) and Litecoin (LTC) CFDs, the London…
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After seeing fairly strong trading volumes during the summer months of July and August, retail forex broker FXCM, the operating unit of Global Brokerage Inc (NASDAQ:GLBR), has reported a 12% MoM decline in FX trading volumes during the month of September. FXCM volumes were $196 billion in September, down 12% from August but down just…
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ASIC regulated Retail FX broker GO Markets has announced the launch of its new GO Plus+ account, providing an advanced trading experience targeted at high volume traders. This brand-new account option seeks to reduce spreads, and therefore clients’ overall trading costs, with the addition of aggregated Bank, Non-Bank, and ECN pricing on Margin FX (Forex) and Metals.…
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LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that FCA regulated FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades has added Patrick Storey as an independent director on its Board. Patrick Storey is a Chartered Accountant and a Founding Member and Senior Partner of Grant Thornton’s Financial Services group, and head of its regulatory team. Mr. Storey has 30 years’ experience with Grant Thornton…
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