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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking a hard-line approach with spread betting brokers in a bid to stamp out practices considered risky, limiting the vulnerability of traders, particularly those less experienced. For many years, considerable sums of money have been lost by inexperienced traders spread betting across all types of markets, from forex and […]
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The big spread betting and CFD brokers have taken a bit of a hit today as the FCA has stepped in and put caps on new client incentives and leverage for inexperienced customers. The new rules are in place to protect inexperienced traders, but should not have that much of an effect on institutional or
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Spreadex that lovely spread betting broker with a reputation for good customer service and innovative bonues schemes will give you a little something on your birthday. If you’re a forex trader, footie spread betting punter, a long/short equity hedger or whatever, if you have an account with Spreadex you may well find yourself with a
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One of the world’s largest forex brokers has announced the launch of a brand new ‘themed investment’ scheme. eToro, the social trading network, has revealed their new offering CopyFunds; investments that work by bundling together financial assets by strategy or theme. The investments will be created and traded on eToro, widely recognised as one of
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It has been a manic three months for one of the web’s newest and best CFD brokers. ayondo, the Zurich-based social trading platform, has launched an update of its website as well as moving to new offices as it continues its growth. ayondo offers a wide range of services to both retail and institutional clients.
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One of the top CFD broker services in the UK has been shortlisted for a prestigious internet award. eToro, one of the largest CFD brokers in the country, has been named in a three-company shortlist for the Good Web Guide’s ‘Website of the Year’ award, in the finance category. The eToro social trading network –
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The news comes a year after the gambling software form ditched its attempt to buy Plus500, one of the top CFD brokers in the UK. Playtech – the Israeli business owned by billionaire Teddy Sagi – has agreed to acquire Consolidated Financial Holdings (CFH), a technology company with products including a leading Straight Through Processing
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Investment Trends, the leading brokerage research house has published its list of the best spread betting brokers, based on in-depth analysis. Investment Trends’ 2016 UK Leverage Trading Report is based on a survey of more than 12,000 UK investors and has revealed that IG and CMC Markets lead the way with investors. According to the
Shares in the parent company of City Index, one of the best CFD brokers have risen sharply after their latest financial results. Gain Capital, the owner of top CFD broker City Index, saw their shares rise by more than 10 per cent on the back of a landmark $30 million buy-back program. City Index are
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No doubt as part of the “best execution” policy brokers must now adhere to Saxo has introduced order driven execution. In a nutshell, this means that client trades could be crossed up with other Saxo customers as well as secondary markets. Order driven execution will go live on the 15th Nov for SaxotraderGo clients and
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