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Déjà Vu at XTB: Founder Jakub Zabłocki Cashes In $410 Million More
Warsaw-listed CFD broker XTB confirmed yesterday (Wednesday) that its largest shareholder completed a sale of company stock through an accelerated bookbuilding process, the latest in a series of reductions stretching back three years. XX ZW Investment Group S.A., a Luxembourg-registered investment vehicle majority owned by XTB co-founder Jakub Zabłocki, sold 9,405,540 ordinary bearer shares, equal
XTB Slips on Final $5.3M Fine Despite STOXX 600 Entry, Still Up 140% This Year
XTB shares slipped 5% today (Wednesday) after the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) upheld a PLN 20 million (about $5.35 million) fine. The sanction covers customer checks, product targeting, conflict controls and CFD risk disclosures. Even after Wednesday's decline, XTB was up about 143% this year and only 6.7% below its August intraday record. The selloff also came as XTB announced th
Tickmill's Ingmar Mattus: The "Mindset Problem" Killing CFD Brokers Who Won't Diversify
"You could almost argue that risk is my middle name." Ingmar Mattus, who co-founded Tickmill in 2014 and has spent close to two decades making risk management decisions inside brokerage firms, was explaining what drew him to TradersYard, the Vienna-based proprietary trading firm he has backed since 2023 through his Swiss private equity vehicle, Andromeda Capital Partners. It was precisely that exp
After Nearly Five Years at Vantage, Charlie Walker Moves to Dupoin for Regional Role
Charlie Walker has left Vantage Markets and joined Dupoin as Regional Director, according to an announcement he shared on LinkedIn today (Wednesday). Walker said he was “excited to share that I’ll be moving on to my next chapter, joining Dupoin as Regional Director as they continue their global expansion.” Walker’s Career Spans Vantage, Ebury, OANDA Walker spent nearly five years at Vantage UK. Hi
CFI Names Federico Cirulli Chairman as Founders Become Non-Executive Directors
CFI Financial Group appointed Federico Cirulli as chairman today (Wednesday), replacing co-founder Hisham Mansour at the head of its board. Co-founder Eduardo Fakhoury will leave his vice-chairman role. Mansour and Fakhoury will remain on the board as non-executive directors. CFI said its executive team and business plans are unchanged. The handover puts an independent director in charge of the bo
easyMarkets Expands Commodity Offering with 24/7 Gold, Silver and Oil Trading
easyMarkets has expanded its multi-asset offering with the launch of Gold24, Silver24 and Oil24, giving clients the ability to trade Gold, Silver and Oil CFDs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The launch comes as Gold and Oil continue to attract significant trading activity among easyMarkets clients. Gold was the platform's most traded instrument in Q2 2026, while Crude Oil ranked second, with Oi
Deriv Gains Banking License in SVG
Deriv has obtained a banking license from the regulator in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Its CEO, Rakshit Choudhary, highlighted that the move is “part of a broader push” to expand the contracts for differences (CFD) broker’s jurisdictional reach globally. The move did not come as a surprise, as Finance Magnates reported earlier this year that the broker had applied for the same license . It has
IG's Karman Wong Set to Join Trade Nation as Commercial Director, Emerging Markets
Finance Magnates has learned that Karman Wong is leaving IG Group to join Trade Nation as Commercial Director, Emerging Markets. Wong is based in Australia, where Trade Nation operates as a regulated broker through Trade Nation Australia Pty Ltd, licensed by ASIC under AFSL 422661. At IG , Wong built her career around Greater China. She joined as a sales trader in 2013, was promoted to Vice Presid
Taurex UK Returns to Profit as Turnover Nearly Triples to £5.6 Million
London-based online trading company Taurex Limited, formerly known as Zenfinex Limited, returned to profit in 2025 after a loss-making year, with a sharp increase in turnover helping to improve its financial performance. The company generated a profit of £148,561 for the year ended 31 December 2025, according to its latest profit and loss account. That compares with a loss of £1.71 million in 2024
Pepperstone Hires Veteran FX Executive to Lead Its Africa Strategy
Pepperstone has appointed Andrew Turnbull as Head of Africa to lead its strategy across the continent as trading activity grows, and Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Turnbull comes with more than two decades of experience in financial services, having previously held senior positions at firms such as ODL Securities and FXCM Europe. Before his current role, he was Director and Co-founder of Wellesley Group
MEX Exchange Names David Ogg Vice Chairman, Brian Andreyko as CEO
MEX Exchange, the institutional electronic trading platform operated by MultiBank Group, has announced two senior leadership appointments as the company looks to build out its institutional trading capabilities. David Ogg has been promoted to Vice Chairman, while Brian Andreyko has been named Chief Executive Officer. Ogg brings more than four decades of experience in foreign... The post MEX Exchan
Meet XTB Institutional at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
XTB Institutional has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming Forex Expo Dubai 2026, where the company will meet with brokers, banks and other regional and global institutional partners from across the Middle East and neighbouring markets. The Warsaw-based institutional liquidity firm will have a visible presence on the expo floor, with senior members of the XTB Institutional team operating from
Capital.com UK Revenue Halves as Group Moves Staff to Separate Entity
Capital.com’s UK regulated business reported a sharp fall in revenue and profit for 2025, after an internal group reorganisation moved some employees and operational activities into a separate group service company. The FCA-regulated entity reported a weaker set of headline figures for 2025, with net trading revenue falling to £18.8 million from £40.9 million a year earlier . Profit also declined,
eToro Follows Nottingham Forest Deal with Leeds Men’s and Women’s Partnership
eToro has entered into a multi-year partnership with Leeds United Football Club, becoming the Official Trading Partner of the club's men's and women's teams from the 2026/27 season. The partnership extends eToro's existing presence in sports sponsorship. In August 2025, the platform signed a multi-year agreement to become the Official Trading Partner of Nottingham Forest , covering the club's men'
eToro Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Leeds United
eToro, the multi-asset trading and investing platform, has announced a new multi-year partnership with Leeds United, becoming the club s Official Trading Partner starting with the 2026/27 season. The agreement covers both Leeds United s men s and women s teams. As part of the deal, eToro will receive prominent visibility at Elland Road on matchdays, including branding on... The post eToro Signs Mu
Ex-AvaTrade Executives Secure CySEC Licence for Retail Broker Godo
The European trading landscape has gained a new regulated participant with the arrival of Godo. The now CySEC-regulated broker was co-founded by Mohamed Ahmed and Ebieraja Alex, who served as Chief Executive Officer and Head of Business Development, respectively, at AvaTrade's Dubai operations. The two men left to launch Godo in 2021 under a licence from Mauritius, operating from a regional hub in
XS.com Named Global Sponsor of The Trading Show Casablanca
XS.com will take part in The Trading Show Casablanca as Global Sponsor. The event runs on 5 and 6 September at the Hyatt Regency in Casablanca, Morocco. The two-day event brings together brokers, technology providers, market specialists and other financial professionals to discuss developments in trading and financial services. XS.com will host visitors at Booth... The post XS.com Named Global Spo
Darwinex Launches Direct Forex and CFD Trading on TradingView
Darwinex, the London-headquartered broker and asset manager, has integrated its trading services directly into TradingView, allowing clients to place forex and CFD orders straight from Supercharts without switching platforms. The move is designed to close the gap between chart-based analysis and trade execution, enabling users to act on their technical setups in real time from... The post Darwinex
OneRoyal Appoints Nicole Heinrich as Global Head of Sales
Leading global financial services provider, OneRoyal , announces the appointment of Nicole Heinrich as Global Head of Sales, further strengthening the company’s commercial operations and ensuring a strong foundation for continued long-term growth and expansion. Over a Decade of Driving Business Growth Nicole brings more than 10 years of sales leadership experience to the role, having held senior c
Plus500 Starts Second $100 Million Share Buyback of 2026
Plus500 started a new $100 million share buyback today (Thursday), its second repurchase program of that size. The London-listed broker is authorized to buy up to 5,759,572 shares. The allocation is the buyback portion of the $182.5 million shareholder return announced with first-half results on August 10 . Dividends account for the remaining $82.5 million. Repeated repurchases have reduced the sh
Another Italian Club Partners with CFD Broker, This Time AC Milan and FPG
AC Milan has announced a partnership with CFD provider FPG Fortune Prime Global, naming the financial broker as a Premium Partner and Official Online Trading Partner of the Italian football club. FPG is not the first trading brand to work with AC Milan. In 2024, CFI Financial Group also became the Italian club's Official Online Trading Partner , adding the club to its sports sponsorship activities
IG Buys Premier League Airtime Alongside bet365 in First Season without Betting Shirts
IG will advertise through every live Premier League broadcast on Sky Sports for the next three seasons, under a deal announced on Friday. It starts with the first campaign since Premier League clubs withdrew betting brands from the front of their shirts. Neither IG nor Sky Media disclosed the value. The company called it one of its biggest UK marketing investments to date. The slot lands a UK-regu
FXDD's Malta Broker Surrenders License After 16 Years
Malta accepted Triton Capital Markets Ltd.'s voluntary license surrender yesterday (Tuesday), ending the former FXDD Malta broker's authorization after 16 years. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) said the exit did not result from regulatory action. Triton had used its Malta authorization to provide investment services across the European Economic Area under MiFID passporting rules. Tha
Dukascopy Profit Falls 58% as Trading Income Drops in First…
Why Did Dukascopy’s First-Half Profit Fall? Dukascopy Bank reported a 58.1% decline in first-half consolidated profit as weaker trading and interest income outweighed higher commissions, even as customer deposits and total assets grew sharply. The Geneva-based bank posted consolidated profit of CHF 1.38 million for the six months ended June 30, down from CHF 3.29 million a year earlier. The result