Tag: brexit

July 05, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Brexit: One step closer to the next British Prime Minister; asset managers retreat London

Sure we all are thrilled about everything that happens around Brexit. There's been lots of drama since David Cameron announced he was resigning shortly after the referendum. All news about the new British Prime Minister are almost as exciting as the referendum itself. Unfortunately we won’t know who will take Cameron's place until September 9. Until then…

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June 30, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

OANDA reports 4x normal FX trading volumes on Brexit Friday

Retail forex broker OANDA has reported that it saw a 340% increase in trading volumes last Friday, after the results of the Brexit referendum became known. OANDA's announcement seems to be in line with what we have seen from the few other retail brokers and institutional FX platforms, each reporting three to four times normal…

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June 24, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Malta's Tier1FX reports all systems go with 4% margin requirement remaining

Tier1FX, a leading Malta Financial Services Authority regulated broker confirms that its strict risk controls, advanced technology and preventive measures, taken well in advance, ensured that both clients’ and company’s assets were well protected and prepared to successfully meet any market challenges resulting from the EU referendum event of undoubted historical significance. The broker would…

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June 24, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Darwinex reports no issues thru Brexit vote, to keep margin requirements for now

Darwinex, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated FX asset manager and brokerage today was glad to inform clients that its safety measures worked as planned: and...it's business as usual at Darwinex after the EU referendum. The company stated that increased margin requirements will remain in place until the dust settles, which could take a few more days for…

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