“In the Last 18 Months, Brokers Have Been Moving Toward ODP Licenses,” FMAS: 25 Insights on Regulation
“In the Last 18 Months, Brokers Have Been Moving Toward ODP Licenses,” FMAS: 25 Insights on Regulation
By Finance Magnates
“In the Last 18 Months, Brokers Have Been Moving Toward ODP Licenses,” FMAS: 25 Insights on Regulation
At Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2025, a pointed discussion between industry legal and compliance leaders underscored a growing consensus: regulatory shortcuts may offer early gains, but they incr...
FMAS:25
Lebowa Capital
Hidden Road Partners
Norton Rose Fulbright SA
MultiBank’s MEX Orient CEO Exits, Launches Institutional Finance Platform Fuchase
MultiBank’s MEX Orient CEO Exits, Launches Institutional Finance Platform Fuchase
By Finance Magnates
MultiBank’s MEX Orient CEO Exits, Launches Institutional Finance Platform Fuchase
Niki Saki has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of MEX Orient. She shared the update in a LinkedIn post today (Friday), confirming the end of her involvement with the project.
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MOVE
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executive move
MultiBank Group
MEX
“Costs Could Reach 25%”: FMAS:25 Panel Urges Cheaper Cross-Border Solutions for Africa's $50B Remittances
“Costs Could Reach 25%”: FMAS:25 Panel Urges Cheaper Cross-Border Solutions for Africa's $50B Remittances
By Finance Magnates
“Costs Could Reach 25%”: FMAS:25 Panel Urges Cheaper Cross-Border Solutions for Africa's $50B Remittances
Africa’s digital finance accelerates as FMAS:25 panel urges inclusion, cheaper remittances, real-time payments, and AI fraud protection.
FMAS:25
fintech
Africa
cross-border payments
This Financial Advisor Who Called Bitcoin's Rise Just Made Another Bold $500K Price Prediction
This Financial Advisor Who Called Bitcoin's Rise Just Made Another Bold $500K Price Prediction
By Finance Magnates
This Financial Advisor Who Called Bitcoin's Rise Just Made Another Bold $500K Price Prediction
Ric Edelman predicts Bitcoin price could hit $500K by 2030 as institutional adoption accelerates. Latest BTC price analysis and crypto portfolio allocation tips.
Bitcoin (BTC)
BTC
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Bitcoin news
Bitcoin Price
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Robinhood Offers Crypto Trading “at the Lowest Cost,” but Is It False Advertising?
Robinhood Offers Crypto Trading “at the Lowest Cost,” but Is It False Advertising?
By Finance Magnates
Robinhood Offers Crypto Trading “at the Lowest Cost,” but Is It False Advertising?
Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) is facing an investigation by Florida’s top prosecutor for claiming that it offers crypto trading “at the lowest cost on average.
robinhood
crypto
Markets.com Cyprus Appoints Andreas Kyriacou as the New CEO
Markets.com Cyprus Appoints Andreas Kyriacou as the New CEO
By Finance Magnates
Markets.com Cyprus Appoints Andreas Kyriacou as the New CEO
The Cyprus-based operator of Markets.com has appointed Andreas Kyriacou as the new Managing Director and CEO, days after Stavros Anastasiou's departure as the CEO of the Markets.
A Busy Time for Grok 4—Tesla, Baseball and Antisemitic Rants
A Busy Time for Grok 4—Tesla, Baseball and Antisemitic Rants
By Finance Magnates
A Busy Time for Grok 4—Tesla, Baseball and Antisemitic Rants
Grok 4 is coming to Tesla, but after strange predictions and antisemitic content, questions remain about its readiness—and its risks.
Grok
AI
artificial intelligence
tesla
elon musk
Devexperts and Forex CRM Provider EAERA Merge Trading and Client Management
Devexperts and Forex CRM Provider EAERA Merge Trading and Client Management
By Finance Magnates
Devexperts and Forex CRM Provider EAERA Merge Trading and Client Management
Devexperts has integrated EAERA’s customer relationship management (CRM) system into its DXtrade platform, allowing brokers to access CRM tools directly within the trading environment.
dxTrade
Webull Broke Up with Crypto, But Coinbase Sparks the Return in Brazil
Webull Broke Up with Crypto, But Coinbase Sparks the Return in Brazil
By Finance Magnates
Webull Broke Up with Crypto, But Coinbase Sparks the Return in Brazil
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL) has resumed its cryptocurrency business by allowing users to trade digital assets directly on its main platform.
Webull
retail
crypto
cryptocurrency
FCA Issues Alert Over Unregistered Broker Using XTB Branding
FCA Issues Alert Over Unregistered Broker Using XTB Branding
By Finance Magnates
FCA Issues Alert Over Unregistered Broker Using XTB Branding
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned consumers not to engage with “XTB Online,” a firm it says is offering financial services without authorization while using the branding of legitimat...
Kraken Now Offers Global Money Transfers via New Finance App
Kraken Now Offers Global Money Transfers via New Finance App
By Finance Magnates
Kraken Now Offers Global Money Transfers via New Finance App
Kraken has launched a new global finance app, expanding its push into the payments space as crypto exchanges look to diversify beyond trading, Reuters reported.
Emails Tell a Different Story; Tribunal Backs FCA Ban on Former Barclays CEO
Emails Tell a Different Story; Tribunal Backs FCA Ban on Former Barclays CEO
By Finance Magnates
Emails Tell a Different Story; Tribunal Backs FCA Ban on Former Barclays CEO
The Upper Tribunal has upheld a decision by the FCA to ban Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays, from senior management roles in financial services.
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Barclays
FunderPro’s Next Chapter — A Unified Brokerage, Daily Rewards & Fully-Custom Challenges
FunderPro’s Next Chapter — A Unified Brokerage, Daily Rewards & Fully-Custom Challenges
By Finance Magnates
FunderPro’s Next Chapter — A Unified Brokerage, Daily Rewards & Fully-Custom Challenges
FunderPro unveils a regulated FX broker, continuation of daily rewards, a new trading platform, and customizable challenges—built from trader feedback.
FunderPro
London Market in “Terminal Decline”: Don’t Worry, IG Group’s Got a Rescue Plan
London Market in “Terminal Decline”: Don’t Worry, IG Group’s Got a Rescue Plan
By Finance Magnates
London Market in “Terminal Decline”: Don’t Worry, IG Group’s Got a Rescue Plan
IG Group (LON: IGG), the well-known contracts for differences (CFDs) and spread betting broker, has launched a bold campaign to encourage British people to invest in local companies.
IG Group
london
London Stock Exchange
eToro Adds Six New Portfolios with Franklin Templeton for Long-Term Retail Investors
eToro Adds Six New Portfolios with Franklin Templeton for Long-Term Retail Investors
By Finance Magnates
eToro Adds Six New Portfolios with Franklin Templeton for Long-Term Retail Investors
Franklin Templeton and eToro have launched six new target-date UCITS ETF portfolios, offered under eToro’s “Smart Portfolios” brand .
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eToro News
fintech
Franklin Templeton
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Taurex Prime Makes Strong Debut at iFX Expo International 2025
Taurex Prime Makes Strong Debut at iFX Expo International 2025
By Finance Magnates
Taurex Prime Makes Strong Debut at iFX Expo International 2025
Institutional Trading Gets a Strategic Boost in Cyprus
ATFX Connect Showcases Institutional Strength at APPMC 2025 in Singapore
ATFX Connect Showcases Institutional Strength at APPMC 2025 in Singapore
By Finance Magnates
ATFX Connect Showcases Institutional Strength at APPMC 2025 in Singapore
Participation at APPMC 2025 aligns with ATFX Connect’s strategic roadmap
Capital.com Adds $1M EU Client Fund Insurance on Top of CySEC’s €20K Protection
Capital.com Adds $1M EU Client Fund Insurance on Top of CySEC’s €20K Protection
By Finance Magnates
Capital.com Adds $1M EU Client Fund Insurance on Top of CySEC’s €20K Protection
Capital.com, regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), has stepped up its efforts to protect client funds in the European Union with a new private insurance policy.
EC Markets Makes Waves at the iFX Expo International 2025 in Limassol
EC Markets Makes Waves at the iFX Expo International 2025 in Limassol
By Finance Magnates
EC Markets Makes Waves at the iFX Expo International 2025 in Limassol
EC Markets brought a sense of momentum, one that echoed throughout their booth.
Amid Circle’s IPO Success in the US, Hong Kong Gears Up with Stablecoin Regulation
Amid Circle’s IPO Success in the US, Hong Kong Gears Up with Stablecoin Regulation
By Finance Magnates
Amid Circle’s IPO Success in the US, Hong Kong Gears Up with Stablecoin Regulation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has confirmed that it will implement the Stablecoin Ordinance on 1 August 2025. This law will allow fiat-pegged stablecoin issuers to apply for licences in t...
hong kong
stablecoin
EXANTE’s CMO on Tech, Growth and the AI Challenge
EXANTE’s CMO on Tech, Growth and the AI Challenge
By Finance Magnates
EXANTE’s CMO on Tech, Growth and the AI Challenge
Adrian Coxon shares EXANTE’s tech plans, AI use, and client-first strategy at iFX EXPO International 2025 in Limassol, Cyprus.
Kraken Gains MiCA Licence from Ireland as Euro-Denominated Crypto Trading Doubles
Kraken Gains MiCA Licence from Ireland as Euro-Denominated Crypto Trading Doubles
By Finance Magnates
Kraken Gains MiCA Licence from Ireland as Euro-Denominated Crypto Trading Doubles
Kraken has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to receive a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) licence from the Central Bank of Ireland.
Kraken
Ireland
XRP Price Analysis: These Analysts Predict Breakout by September as Price Holds Key Support
XRP Price Analysis: These Analysts Predict Breakout by September as Price Holds Key Support
By Finance Magnates
XRP Price Analysis: These Analysts Predict Breakout by September as Price Holds Key Support
The XRP market is showing signs of strength that some crypto analysts say look similar to Bitcoin’s chart just before it exploded past $100,000 in late 2024.
FX Clients Switching Less as Vendor Turnover Drops from 51% to 22%, Says Citi
FX Clients Switching Less as Vendor Turnover Drops from 51% to 22%, Says Citi
By Finance Magnates
FX Clients Switching Less as Vendor Turnover Drops from 51% to 22%, Says Citi
Citi’s latest FX Vendor Review points to institutional clients that foreign exchange vendors must invest in better integration, smarter execution tools, and compliance with industry standards, or r...
retail FX
Exegy Launches Nexus for Institutions; Retail Brokers Could Benefit Down the Chain
Exegy Launches Nexus for Institutions; Retail Brokers Could Benefit Down the Chain
By Finance Magnates
Exegy Launches Nexus for Institutions; Retail Brokers Could Benefit Down the Chain
Exegy, a provider of market data and trading infrastructure, has launched Nexus, a new FPGA-powered market data platform designed to meet the demands of high-volume and high-volatility trading envi...
Exegy
institutional
retail
data centres
“UK’s Tough Regulations Driving Crypto Institutional Clients Offshore” iFX EXPO International 2025 Takeaways
“UK’s Tough Regulations Driving Crypto Institutional Clients Offshore” iFX EXPO International 2025 Takeaways
By Finance Magnates
“UK’s Tough Regulations Driving Crypto Institutional Clients Offshore” iFX EXPO International 2025 Takeaways
Strict crypto regulations in the United Kingdom are prompting institutional clients to seek offshore routes for digital asset exposure, according to Jason Keogh.
iFX EXPO International
The Real-Time Advantage: Why Brokers Need to Move as Fast as Their Traders
The Real-Time Advantage: Why Brokers Need to Move as Fast as Their Traders
By Finance Magnates
The Real-Time Advantage: Why Brokers Need to Move as Fast as Their Traders
From hyper-personalised market alerts to a 166% surge in trading volume. Solitics is powering the next generation of trading experiences.
Solitics
"I Blew Up Three Retail Accounts": Scope Markets SA CEO Shares Hard Trading Lessons at FMAS:25
"I Blew Up Three Retail Accounts": Scope Markets SA CEO Shares Hard Trading Lessons at FMAS:25
By Finance Magnates
"I Blew Up Three Retail Accounts": Scope Markets SA CEO Shares Hard Trading Lessons at FMAS:25
Retail trading is becoming more popular around the world, with many people drawn in by the idea of quick profits, freedom, and advanced trading tools.
Scope Markets
events
FMAS:25
retail
retail FX
Marex and NatWest Enable Cross-Margining Between FX Futures and Prime Brokerage
Marex and NatWest Enable Cross-Margining Between FX Futures and Prime Brokerage
By Finance Magnates
Marex and NatWest Enable Cross-Margining Between FX Futures and Prime Brokerage
Marex and NatWest have announced a new cross-margining arrangement that enables FX clients to reduce collateral requirements by linking futures and prime brokerage positions.
Marex
NatWest
Fusion Capital on Crypto Liquidity: Insights from iFX EXPO International 2025
Fusion Capital on Crypto Liquidity: Insights from iFX EXPO International 2025
By Finance Magnates
Fusion Capital on Crypto Liquidity: Insights from iFX EXPO International 2025
Finance Magnates spoke with Jason Keogh, Sales Director at Fusion Capital, a new yet rapidly rising name in institutional crypto trading.
fusion capital
Worldline Stocks Lost Over 41% after Client Fraud Cover-Up Allegation
Worldline Stocks Lost Over 41% after Client Fraud Cover-Up Allegation
By Finance Magnates
Worldline Stocks Lost Over 41% after Client Fraud Cover-Up Allegation
Shares in Worldline (EPA: WLN) plunged by more than 40 per cent today (Wednesday) before showing some recovery following an investigation by 21 European media outlets, which alleged that the paymen...
Worldline
Global Payments
From IPOs to Buyouts: Why Are Retail FX Brokers Changing Hands?
From IPOs to Buyouts: Why Are Retail FX Brokers Changing Hands?
By Finance Magnates
From IPOs to Buyouts: Why Are Retail FX Brokers Changing Hands?
From Hunters to Hunted . Irish trading broker AvaTrade has reached a preliminary agreement with a group of investors for a capital injection into the company.
saxo bank AvaTrade
china
retail brokers
While the World Burns, Germany Gets Its Act Together
While the World Burns, Germany Gets Its Act Together
By Finance Magnates
While the World Burns, Germany Gets Its Act Together
As the rest of the world spirals, the German economy is quietly dusting itself off—thanks to business optimism, a fiscal boost, and steady demand.
germany
economy
UF AWARDS Global 2025: Announcing the Industry's Elite
UF AWARDS Global 2025: Announcing the Industry's Elite
By Finance Magnates
UF AWARDS Global 2025: Announcing the Industry's Elite
Highlighting the global trailblazers in online trading and financial technology.
UF AWARDS
Benzinga Partners with WNSTN to Power Benzinga AI Across Its Platform
Benzinga Partners with WNSTN to Power Benzinga AI Across Its Platform
By Finance Magnates
Benzinga Partners with WNSTN to Power Benzinga AI Across Its Platform
The partnership represents a significant step forward in making AI-driven insights.
B2BROKER Enhances B2CORE Platform with Three New Payment Provider Integrations
B2BROKER Enhances B2CORE Platform with Three New Payment Provider Integrations
By Finance Magnates
B2BROKER Enhances B2CORE Platform with Three New Payment Provider Integrations
This latest integration follows a series of strategic enhancements to the B2CORE platform throughout 2025.
Breaking News: XBO Awarded “Best Crypto Payment Gateway”
Breaking News: XBO Awarded “Best Crypto Payment Gateway”
By Finance Magnates
Breaking News: XBO Awarded “Best Crypto Payment Gateway”
XBO’s core values of trust and simplicity combine with innovative solutions, giving clients access to an award-winning Crypto Payment Gateway
best crypto gateway
Russia and Stablecoin Use: Ruble-Pegged A7A5 Moved $9B on One Crypto Exchange
Russia and Stablecoin Use: Ruble-Pegged A7A5 Moved $9B on One Crypto Exchange
By Finance Magnates
Russia and Stablecoin Use: Ruble-Pegged A7A5 Moved $9B on One Crypto Exchange
When the success of Circle’s public listing made headlines on Wall Street, a lesser-known ruble-pegged stablecoin—launched by a fugitive Moldovan oligarch and a Russian defence-sector bank—was bein...
Russia
stablecoin
PayRetailers Named ‘Best Payment Solution Provider’ at UF AWARDS Global 2025
PayRetailers Named ‘Best Payment Solution Provider’ at UF AWARDS Global 2025
By Finance Magnates
PayRetailers Named ‘Best Payment Solution Provider’ at UF AWARDS Global 2025
This recognition reinforces PayRetailers’ position on the global payments scene.
PayRetailers
Axiory Named “Best Value Broker” in Recognition of Its Client-Centric Model
Axiory Named “Best Value Broker” in Recognition of Its Client-Centric Model
By Finance Magnates
Axiory Named “Best Value Broker” in Recognition of Its Client-Centric Model
How a commitment to service and transparency earned Axiory the title.