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John Murphy Takes Over Scope Markets Leadership, Pavel Spirin Now CGO
Scope Markets parent Rostro Group has appointed John Murphy as Managing Director of the brokerage, while former CEO Pavel Spirin transitions to Group Chief Growth Officer.
Exness Wins Two Industry Awards at FMAS 2026
Exness took home Best Multi-Asset Broker and Most Reliable Broker at the Finance Magnates Africa Summit in Cape Town, highlighting the broker’s focus on infrastructure and consistent execution.
XS.com Wins "Best IB Program" at Wealth Expo Colombia 2026
XS.com received the 'Best IB Program' award at Wealth Expo Colombia 2026, highlighting its Introducing Broker infrastructure and partner-focused ecosystem.
ThinkMarkets Launches MCP Server: AI Can Execute Trades, but Not Access Funds
ThinkMarkets has launched a Model Context Protocol server called ChelseaAI, enabling traders to connect any AI LLM to execute trades on ThinkTrader without logging into the platform.
OANDA Europe Names New CEO as FTMO Founders Step into Co-Leadership
OANDA Europe has appointed Lucian Lauerman as its new CEO. The move comes as FTMO founders take over as co-CEOs of OANDA following the acquisition, and OANDA Prop Trader is transferred to FTMO.
Capital.com Redesigns Mobile App Platform and Brand
Capital.com has unveiled a redesigned mobile app and brand identity centered on helping clients make better trading decisions, featuring an AI assistant, trading analytics, and refined navigation.
It Took ICM.com 2 Years to Give Up Its FCA License
ICM.com (formerly ICM Capital) formally surrendered its UK Financial Conduct Authority licence on 2 April 2026, nearly two years after applying to cancel its UK authorisation. The broker completed its UK exit while remaining regulated in offshore jurisdictions including the UAE, Mauritius and Seychelles.
Trading 212 Head of Product Sergei Riabov Leaves to Focus on AI
Sergei Riabov, Head of Product at retail broker Trading 212, has left the company to focus on artificial intelligence. No successor or transition details were disclosed.
AvaTrade Gets License in Kenya
AvaTrade has secured a non-dealing online foreign exchange brokerage license from the Kenyan Capital Markets Authority, becoming the 14th broker to hold such a license in the country.
FXPesa Signs Nairobi City Thunder as Its 2026 Trading Partner
FXPesa, Equiti Group's Kenyan brokerage, is the official trading partner for basketball club Nairobi City Thunder for the 2026 season.
StoneX Approves Three-for-Two Stock Split
StoneX Group, parent of FOREX.com and City Index, approved a three-for-two stock split. Shareholders of record by July 7, 2026, receive one extra share per two held.
AMarkets Recognized as 'Most Reliable Broker India' by Blue Crown Awards
AMarkets has been awarded the 'Most Reliable Broker India 2026' title by Blue Crown Awards, recognizing its commitment to security, stability, and innovation in the financial sector.
STARTRADER Launches 39 New US Stocks and ETFs
STARTRADER has expanded its trading platform with 39 new US stocks and ETFs across ten sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy, space economy and institutional digital assets.
Is Jefferies Preparing to Offload FXCM?
Jefferies Financial Group is reportedly considering selling Stratos, the parent of the FXCM and Tradu CFD brands.
Eightcap Names Bryn Newell CEO
Eightcap has promoted Bryn Newell to CEO after Alex Howard’s departure, while UK CEO Ollie Rosewell has left the firm after seven years.
XTB among the leaders in the Digital Champions CEE 2026 Ranking
XTB has been named a 'Digital Phoenix' in the Digital Champions CEE 2026 ranking, recognizing its valuation above $1 billion and its leading role in the Central and Eastern European fintech sector.
XS.com Named "Best Investment Platform" at Rankia Event in Mexico
Global multi-asset broker XS.com received the 'Best Investment Platform – Mexico 2026' award at Rankia Mexico 2026, its third consecutive recognition in the Rankia LATAM series.
ATFX Appoints Dany Mawas as CEO Africa
ATFX has appointed Dany Mawas as CEO for Africa, reinforcing its expansion strategy across the continent. The broker operates multiple regulated entities globally, including a South African FSCA license.
D Prime Holds Professional Indemnity Insurance for Client Protection
Global broker D Prime announced it holds professional indemnity insurance (PII) underwritten by Lloyd’s Certain Underwriters, providing an additional layer of client protection against professional errors or omissions.
EXANTE launches Allocator to streamline asset manager workflows
EXANTE introduces Allocator, a new desktop trading module that enables asset managers to replicate investment strategies across multiple client accounts with automated calculations and real-time tracking.
Spreadex Sports Expands UK Racing Sponsorship to 22 Courses
Spreadex Sports has expanded its Starting Stalls sponsorship from 20 to 22 racecourses for the 2026 flat season, bucking a trend of bookmakers cutting back on racing partnerships.
PU Prime Adds 39 New US Stock CFDs to MT5
PU Prime will launch 39 US stock instruments on MT5 from 25 May 2026, giving clients a broader product portfolio. Times are quoted in GMT+3 server time.
Darwinex Launches Open-Source 'Order Splitter' Tool
Darwinex Labs has released a free, open-source MQL5 library that splits large market orders into smaller child orders with a time delay, helping DARWIN providers improve capacity scores and reduce slippage.
CFI Launches Dubai Financial Market Stock Trading
CFI Financial Group has opened trading in more than 40 Dubai Financial Market stocks, expanding regional investor access across key sectors.