January volumes were $427 billion, February volumes $368 billion at Saxo Bank. LeapRate Exclusive.... LeapRate has learned that leading global FX broker Saxo Bank, a member of LeapRate's Approved List of regulated global FX firms, greatly exceeded its 2012 average volumes during the first two months of 2013. January volumes jumped to average $19.4 billion…
Read moreFX trading volumes continue to surge in 2013, led by Japan, as a global "risk-on" trade environment continues. LeapRate's Retail FX Volume Index, sponsored by Leverate, moved up another 2% in February following an rise 18% in January, to $206 billion per day. February's index figure was the highest ever, setting an all-time record. The increase also…
Read moreAlpari Group worldwide volumes exceeded $230 billion in February, a new record for the company. Global FX broker Alpari has joined a list of FX brokers and ECNs reporting strong or even record results of late. Alpari reported that its FX trading volumes for February exceeded $230 billion -- a record month for the company. that…
Read moreAnd it does appear that Alpari Russia does more than half the Group's volumes. As we estimated in our post last week once we saw Alpari Russia volume figures for January, the Alpari Group confirmed that it did globally, in total, more than $200 billion in volume for the month (more than $210 billion actually,…
Read moreFX Volumes make a big comeback in January, led by Japan, as a global "risk-on" trade brings back volatility. LeapRate's Retail FX Volume Index, sponsored by Leverate, spiked up 18% in January from December levels to $201 billion per day. January's index figure was the highest we've seen since August 2011, and represented one of the busiest…
Read moreHowever volume decrease was less than usual "December effect" drop. LeapRate's Retail FX Volume Index, sponsored by Leverate, was down 5% in December to $170 billion per day. However December volumes are usually significantly slower -- down typically 15-20% from a regular month -- due to the annual holiday season, so the 5% drop makes December 2012…
Read moreFor the year, FXCM retail FX volumes down 5% from 2011. Leading retail FX firm FXCM, the world's largest online FX broker, announced its December trading activity levels, with retail volumes down 16% from November coming in at $257 billion for the month, and institutional volumes down 11% to $80 billion. For the full 2012 year, FXCM saw retail…
Read moreIncreased volatility brought traders back in November, but just marginally. LeapRate's Retail FX Volume Index, sponsored by Leverate, was fairly flat in November, with global retail FX trading activity up 1% to $179 billion per day. However this marks the fifth consecutive month where volumes remained well below last year's levels, with the year-over-year declines in…
Read moreFigures reported were for Alpari Russia only, not entire Alpari Group. Our article Monday entitled Alpari volumes drop to $85 billion covering Alpari's press conference and press release regarding some of its 2012 figures reported that the numbers discussed -- specifically $85 billion in monthly trading volume -- were for the entire Alpari group. Alpari management…
Read moreFXCM sees best overall month for FX volumes since June. Leading retail FX firm FXCM, the world's largest online FX broker, announced its November trading activity levels, with retail volumes coming in at $305 billion for the month, and institutional at $90 billion. Comparatively (see chart below), retail volumes were down 6% as compared with October (but were…
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