Tag: British Pound Flash Crash

October 10, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

Why is the FTSE 100 pushing record highs as the GBP drops?

anyoption analyst Joshua Rodriguez takes a look at the different directions UK equities and the UK's currency are going, especially in light of last week's British Pound flash crash. For more of Joshua's research see the anyoption blog. [divide] The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) had an incredible week last week, and for good reasons. Concerns with regard…

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October 09, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

Forex Industry Week Review: Belgium FX ban backfires, ZuluTrade exits US, LMAX layoffs, and lots more…

In a week which will be mostly remembered for the British Pound Flash Crash, Forex Industry News at LeapRate seemed to center on one of the underlying themes driving the sector in recent months - over-reaction of regulators. There certainly is need to regulate the online trading sector. However regulators demonstrated once again that when they…

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