Category: News

Trump tower with US flag
June 23, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Markets shrug off US involvement

US Markets US stock index futures gapped lower overnight as traders responded to the weekend news. President Trump wrongfooted everyone by authorising US involvement in Israeli-Iranian hostilities. US action has been limited so far to bombing sorties aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The strikes targeted key facilities in Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz surprising many…

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June 23, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Swiss Franc balances on the thin ice

The interesting situation, however, might be building on a Swiss Franc. The SNB had cut interest rates by quarter a point (exactly as anticipated) and brought monetary policy to zero. At the same time, the net position for speculators had reached the peak, indicating the “safe haven” narrative in play. Options for “risk-reversals” (bearish bets…

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June 20, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

BMO Agrees $625m Deal to Acquire Burgundy Asset Management

The move expands the bank’s wealth management services for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The transaction will see Burgundy, an independent wealth manager with around $27 billion in assets under management as of May 31, integrated into BMO Wealth Management.  Burgundy’s expertise is said to be in its discretionary investment management for private clients, foundations, pensions,…

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June 11, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

The Trump-Musk pattern

The markets now seem to be influenced by “social media wars” and statements. The beginning of the week was affected by US president Donald Trump claiming China was not easy to negotiate (that strengthened the Japanese Yen against the greenback). The second part of the week was mostly dominated by Elon Musk and his statements…

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June 03, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Exness wins big at FMAS:2025 and leads conversation on the future of trading in Africa

FMAS:25 brought together industry professionals, partners, and thought leaders from across the continent and beyond. Paul Margarites, Exness Regional Commercial Director, joined the Leaders Roundtable alongside other industry executives to share Exness’ approach to product reliability, financial security, and local partnership. He spoke about the broker’s core strengths, instant withdrawals, tight and stable spreads, and…

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May 19, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

A closer look at Exness’ high-performing partnership models

The models that consistently deliver results So, let’s talk about the six partnership models that are performing best.  Direct acquisition marketing: These IBs mainly focus on onboarding and guiding new traders.  Educators: Coaches and course creators who help referred clients become better traders. Expert Advisor (EA) providers: Some partners offer algorithmic trading services or trading…

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May 14, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

iFX Expo LATAM 2025 recap: Exness Affiliates sets the bar for affiliate programs in Latin America

iFX Expo LATAM 2025 highlights from Exness Affiliates: Exclusive LATAM CPA Offer: The Exness booth showcased a limited-time, tailored CPA offer with attractive conditions and payouts up to 750 USD per unique user. This generated significant interest from potential affiliate partners. Networking opportunities: The Exness Affiliate team effectively engaged with local partners, strengthening relationships and…

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April 29, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Exness takes the spotlight at Money Expo Abu Dhabi 2025

The two-day event brought together financial experts, brokers, fintech pioneers, and traders from across the region for a deep dive into the future of finance.  During the expo, Wael Makarem, Exness Senior Market Strategist, participated in two standout sessions that sparked strong engagement from attendees. In a panel discussion titled “AI & Blockchain: The Future…

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