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BlackBull's IPO Is Delayed until 2027, Not Dead
BlackBull's planned listing has been pushed back to 2027 but is not cancelled, amid a broader round of broker news covering LCG, CMC Markets, iFOREX, Equiti and eToro.
Trading 212 Taps Former Revolut Reg Expert to Lead Portugal Operations
Trading 212 has brought in a former Revolut regulatory specialist to head its Portugal operations, one of several broker developments that also saw CMC Markets add ChatGPT and iFOREX post a first-half loss.
Equiti Opens Second Walk-In Branch for UAE Traders, This Time in Al Ain
Equiti has opened a second walk-in branch for UAE traders, this time in Al Ain, extending the broker's physical presence in the country beyond its digital channels.
A Full Moon for Every Child: STARTRADER’s STARCARES…
STARCARES, the CSR programme of broker STARTRADER, marked the Mid-Autumn Festival at SOS Children's Village Ho Chi Minh City, delivering gift sets, supplies and cash support to 213 people.
eToro to Move Existing Clients to AI-Centred App from 4 October
eToro will move its existing client base onto a new AI-centred app from 4 October, one of several broker developments that also include a delayed BlackBull IPO and a second Equiti storefront in the UAE.
XS.com signs on as Strategic Influence Partner for Qatar Financial Expo 2026
XS.com will support QFEX 2026 in Doha as a Strategic Influence Partner, extending its MENA presence into Qatar through panels, meetings and industry networking.
Capital.com Appears to Be Making a Move for the UK's Crypto Market
A broker news roundup points to Capital.com preparing a UK crypto move, Devexperts securing Indonesian approval, Tickmill UK's revenue falling and BlackBull delaying its IPO to 2027.
Tickmill UK’s 2025 Trading Revenue Dropped 11% Despite Demand Increase
Tickmill's UK entity booked an 11% decline in trading revenue for 2025 despite rising demand, one of several broker and fintech developments reported in the same news round-up.
RBA-Direktorin Hunter befürwortet weitere Zinserhöhungen, da sich Inflationsrisiken verfestigen
Die stellvertretende Gouverneurin der RBA, Sarah Hunter, signalisierte Unterstützung für weitere Zinserhöhungen in diesem Jahr und ließ die Erwartungen an eine Zinserhöhung bei der Sitzung am 29. September steigen.
TMGM and Chelsea Football Club Extend Partnership into Fourth Year, Expanding into the Middle East
TMGM and Chelsea FC have extended their partnership into a fourth year, with the broker's regional rights expanding beyond Asia-Pacific into the Middle East.
Brokers Add AI Execution Tools, but Only 29% of CMC Markets Clients Trust Its Insights
Capital.com appears to be preparing a UK crypto push, Devexperts has secured approval in Indonesia and Tickmill's UK arm reported lower trading revenue, according to a daily broker news roundup.
XS.com adds Kasem Hekal to Dubai commercial team as Senior Business Development Manager
Multi-asset broker XS.com has appointed Kasem Hekal as Senior Business Development Manager in Dubai, adding more than 15 years of financial services experience to its MENA commercial team.
Scope Prime Hires LP Prime's Ashraf Mushasha to Sell Liquidity in MENA
Scope Prime has brought in Ashraf Mushasha from LP Prime to drive liquidity sales across the Middle East and North Africa, targeting brokers and institutional counterparties in the region.
Former IG, Citi and Stater Executive Ramy Soliman Launches Stablecoin Startup
Former Stater Global Markets CEO Ramy Soliman has co-founded Saleem, an Abu Dhabi stablecoin payments venture targeting aid and wage payouts to basic mobile phones, starting with Gulf-to-Levant and Pakistan corridors.
Alpari to Meet Traders and Partners at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
Alpari will take part in Forex Expo Dubai 2026 on 22–23 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, with MENA Regional General Director Nahid Yousefi representing the broker at Booth 147.
INFINOX rebrands around a provocative idea: Trading is not for everyone
INFINOX repositions its brand around the message that "trading is not for everyone", while Capital.com eyes UK crypto, Devexperts wins Indonesian approval and Tickmill UK revenue slips.
eToro and Alpaca Get SEC Staff Relief for Brokerage Accounts That Hold No Cash
SEC staff granted no-action relief to eToro USA Securities and Alpaca Securities for brokerage accounts that hold no customer cash, setting minimum net capital floors of $5,000 and $250,000 respectively.
Weekly Review: Trustpilot Flags One in Five Retail Brokers; iFOREX Cuts H1 EBITDA to $1.4m
Trustpilot placed warning banners on 21 of 100 retail broker profiles reviewed, iFOREX trimmed its first-half EBITDA estimate to about $1.4 million, and AvaTrade confirmed it is closing its Polish branch.
Taiwans Zentralbank hält Leitzins bei 2 % – hawkischer Ton, während Kapitalströme dominieren
OCBC-Stratege Christopher Wong sagt, Taiwans Zentralbank habe ihren Leitzins im zehnten Quartal in Folge bei 2 % belassen, ihre Wachstums- und Inflationsprognosen für 2026 angehoben und auf hartnäckige Dienstleistungsinflation hingewiesen.
Taiwans Zentralbank hält Leitzins zum zehnten Mal in Folge bei 2.0%
Taiwans Zentralbank beließ ihren Leitzins zum zehnten Mal in Folge bei 2.0% und wies zugleich auf Inflationsrisiken hin, so die Analysten der Commerzbank.
Koreanischer Won unter Druck durch ausländische Aktienabflüsse, so OCBC
OCBC-Stratege Christopher Wong sagt, der koreanische Won bleibe gegenüber dem US-Dollar belastet, da ausländische Investoren weiterhin koreanische Aktien verkaufen und erhöhte US-Renditen nach der FOMC-Sitzung zusätzlichen Druck ausüben.
Dovishe Zinserhöhung der BoJ drückt den Yen deutlich nach unten
Strategen der Scotiabank stellen fest, dass der japanische Yen gegenüber dem US-Dollar deutlich gefallen ist, nachdem die Bank of Japan eine Zinserhöhung um 25 Basispunkte mit einem dovish Ton vorgenommen hat.
CMC Markets to Launch Prop Trading Services on 1 October
CMC Markets Funded will open its simulated trading evaluation programme to the public on 1 October 2026, with Dubai-based True North Tech named as operator and CMC Markets Singapore as exclusive brokerage partner.
Hantec Prime Reports Trading Volume Up Over 300% in 2026 with 42+ Institutional Clients
Hantec Prime says year-to-date trading volume has climbed more than 300% in 2026 while it added 42 institutional clients since December, at a pace of two to three new firms per month.