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How To Trade Futures in The UK
Trading In Futures At A Glance 👉 Futures are a financial contract where a commodity or financial instrument is bought or sold for a fixed price at a certain date 👉 Futures can be futures on stock indexes, commodities, precious metals and US Treasury (e.g. bonds) 👉 Futures can be traded at a futures market
Why brokers need National Insurance & Tax Identification Numbers
Trading platforms like eToro and Trading 212 need your national insurance number when you open an account to help identify you and reduce the risk of money laundering. If you’ve recently received a communication from your broker asking for your National Insurance number and still want to trade with them, best thing to do is
What different types of client need a prime broker?
There are may different types of prime broker, which all offer very specific services to very specific types of customers. Many prime brokers will develop products that suit their customer’s needs. This guide explains what different types of prime brokers do. Boutique Prime Brokers Boutique prime brokers can provide an entire operational framework and reading
What is a prime broker?
Prime brokers provide an all-in-one trading and investing account for institutional traders and hedge funds. In this guide to prime brokers we will explain what a prime broker does, who they do it for and which type of prime broker is more appropriate for specific types of client. What does a prime broker do? Prime
5 UK defence industry stocks that could be good investments
If this past couple of weeks has taught us anything it’s that when it comes to security and defence DEI and ESG has to take second place. For too many years global investors have had to contend with these well-intentioned but hopelessly naïve investment guidelines that actively encouraged cash to flow in the opposite direction
5 Essential FX Trading Strategies & Useful Indicators For Trading Ranges
Technical indicators are essential for traders to analyze market trends and price movements. This guide covers moving averages, ADX, Bollinger Bands, CCI, and RSI, explaining their roles in identifying trends, reversals, and market conditions. Moving Averages Moving averages are helpful in determining whether the market is in a strong uptrend, strong downtrend or is range
Are pub stocks a good investment?
To put it bluntly, no, pubs are not a good investment. There are a few large pub companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), each with a significant presence in the UK’s hospitality sector, and all of them have performed badly over the past five years. Investors would have also lost money in four
Three funds that could reduce risk in your ISA
With stock and bond markets showing marked volatility recently, savers might want to consider how they can diversify their investments to protect their money from potential losses. The need for such caution was highlighted last month as the launch of Chinese AI app DeepSeek led the S&P500 to plunge 1.5% in one day, as shares
Revolut reduces the cost of weekend foreign exchange fees
Revolut is changing its weekend FX fee schedule a move that’s good news for some customers, but not for others. In a move that could shake up weekend currency conversion services, leading fintech Revolut has unveiled a new fee structure, that significantly reduces FX costs for its premium customers. The changes, which take effect from
Freetrade launches Gilt investing in 9 UK Government bonds
You can now buy Gilts on Freetrade, the investing app recently acquired by established stock broker IG. The great thing about adding gilts to a portfolio is that they are much lower risk than dealing in shares, and they are income-paying bonds backed by the UK government. Freetrade also launched UK Treasury bill investing, which
How To Buy UK Gilts: Best Platforms, ETFs & Risks
Buying gilts has become more popular among investors as the economy and interest rates have seen increased volatility. In this guide, we explain how to buy Government Gilts, what they are, where to buy them and the potential risks and rewards of buying “gilt-edge” government bonds. Our picks of the best gilt investment accounts Add
6 ways to best use your ISA allowance, according to expert advice
Cash ISAs are more than just a way to keep a bit of your money. Used wisely, in certain circumstances, the annual ISA allowance can save you from tax bills running into thousands of pounds. Below, we share the top tips on how to use them most effectively from Hargreaves Lansdown head of personal finance
Fund communication platform Doceo to merge with Kepler Partners
Doceo, a communications platform which provides investors access to videos from fund managers, has struck a partnership with research publication Kepler Trust Intelligence. Under the terms of the deal, all of Doceo’s content will be available for view through the Kepler Trust Intelligence website. Once the transition is completed, Doceo’s current website doceo.tv will become
FX veteran Harry Geller’s E-Money Markets gets £700,000 in funding
E-Money Markets, a new white label foreign exchange (FX) platform led by sector veteran Harry Geller, has attracted £700,000 in pre-seed funding. The funding round for the start-up was led by CH-1 Investment Group and other angel investors. Targeting small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), E-Money Markets is integrating FX and payment APIs into a
eToro’s ISA gives you 2% cashback in partnership with Moneyfarm
eToro doesn’t have its own ISA, but eToro, the multi-asset trading platform, entered the UK ISA market in March 2023 via a collaboration with online wealth manager Moneyfarm. eToro’s UK clients are able to open a stocks and shares ISA with Moneyfarm via the eToro platform and at the moment, you can get 2% cash
Best Places To Invest £5000 In The UK
What’s the absolutely cheapest, safest way to invest £5000 in the stock market for 10 years? When looking for the safest and cheapest way to invest £5000 in the stock market for ten years many investors would turn to professional advisors. However, few money managers would take on a £5000 portfolio. Luckily there is a
Capital.com enhances its trading platform with LSEG data integration
Capital.com, the online trading platform that processed over $1.7 trillion in trading volume during 2024, has announced a collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). LSEG & Capital.com partnership The partnership, announced on February 13, 2025, aims to provide traders with enhanced access to real-time market data, news, and advanced analytics. The integration comes
Charles Schwab launches 24-hour trading to its UK clients
Charles Schwab, one of the world’s largest online brokerages, with a $146.0 billion market cap has launched 24-hour trading in US equities, to its international client base, including those in the UK. 24 hour US trading In a move that could help to reshape the landscape of international equity trading, Charles Schwab announced access to
