FXall reports Q3 results – margins under pressure
Business is up. But margins are being squeezed.
Read moreBusiness is up. But margins are being squeezed.
Read moreLeapRate is pleased to announce the first major update to our Online Forex Industry Report, which we originally published in December 2010. For those of our clients who purchased the original report, you should have already received the update.What is new in the update? Market size – we have revised (downward) our estimate of…
Read moreNow that both Gain Capital and FXCM have announced their final results for 2010 (as well as recent results releases and announcements by others such as IG Group, London Capital Group, and FxPro), what exactly have we learned about these firms, and the overall state of the global Forex market?A few observations: It is possible…
Read more As July 15 approaches, US Forex firms and foreign banks continue to scramble for solutions.
Saxo Bank and Citigroup announced yesterday that Saxo Bank will service all US clients through CitiFX Pro. This announcement comes amid a flurry of other similar notices, as firms doing business in the US prepare for the next phase in the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act on July 16 – although since Friday July 15 is the last “business day” before July 16, the rules are now commonly being referred to as the “July 15 rules”.
US Retail Forex Volumes are down significantly from 2010 levels.
Read moreGain Capital (Forex.com) announced its Q3 results late last week, confirming what we have seen from other firms such as FXCM and FxPro – trading volumes were way, way up during Q3, in the wake of tremendous volatility in both the FX and equity markets. However, Gain's Q3 report did include some surprises, including:
Read moreWhich Forex firm should I trade with? Which firms should I avoid? LeapRate can help you address these issues, with our list of Approved Forex Trading Firms If you are trading with a firm which is not on this list, you might be taking a big risk with the safety of your money, the quality…
Read moreAs July 15 approaches, US Forex firms and foreign banks continue to scramble for solutions. Saxo Bank and Citigroup announced yesterday that Saxo Bank will service all US clients through CitiFX Pro. This announcement comes amid a flurry of other similar notices, as firms doing business in the US prepare for the next phase in…
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