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FXTM Announces Strategic Expansion Across the Middle East and Asia, Including UAE License Upgrade
FXTM announces strategic expansion in the Middle East and Asia, including a CMA license upgrade in the UAE and a partnership in Indonesia, while voluntarily returning its UK FCA license.
FP Markets Partners with Acuity Trading for AI-Powered Signals
FP Markets has partnered with Acuity Trading to launch FP Markets Intelligence, an AI-driven suite offering sentiment analysis, trading signals, and market insights across thousands of instruments on MT4/MT5.
Exness Launches New Partnership Website and Blog
Exness unveiled a dedicated partnership website and blog, offering a centralized resource for brokers, influencers, and trading mentors, with clear separation between IB and affiliate programs.
TMGM Supports UNICEF Australia's Humanitarian Efforts for Children in Gaza
TMGM has contributed to UNICEF Australia to support humanitarian efforts for children in Gaza, where over 100,000 children under five are at risk of malnutrition.
Spreadex Named Best Spread Betting Platform at 2026 ADVFN Awards
ADVFN announced the 2026 International Financial Awards winners, with AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown, IG, Interactive Brokers, and Plus500 among the top honorees across multiple categories.
New Commodities Launched at BlackBull Markets
BlackBull Markets launched new commodity symbols, including corn and soybean, available for trading on MT5, TradingView and cTrader.
eToro Unlocks Cryptoasset Investing for New Yorkers
eToro now offers cryptoasset trading for New Yorkers, covering 48 states. The expansion follows approval of a BitLicense and Money Transmitter License from NYDFS.
Appointment of Board Chair
IG Group confirmed that the FCA has approved the appointment of Andrew Barron as Board Chair.
XM Receives CFI.co 2026 Awards for Gold Trading and Customer Excellence
XM has been named Best Gold Broker and Best Customer Service for 2026 by Capital Finance International, citing over 700 million gold positions opened in 2025 and a global client base exceeding 20 million.
FTMO Founders to Become OANDA Co-CEOs
Otakar Šuffner and Marek Vašíček, co-founders of prop trading firm FTMO, will assume joint leadership of OANDA as co-CEOs following FTMO's acquisition of the retail forex broker.
Amana Sells UK Arm to 11:FS
Dubai-based Amana has sold its FCA-licensed UK arm to 11:FS Holdings, a consortium led by Max Koretskiy and David Brear. The unit will rebrand as Kinsworth Investments and expand into equities and fixed income.
AETOS Owners Completely Exit CFD Business by Selling Aussie Unit
Months after exiting global CFD operations, the owners of AETOS sold the last remaining Australian unit — including its Australian Financial Services Licence — to Dynamic Fintech Solutions. The deal marks the previous owners' full exit from the CFD business under the AETOS brand.
Eightcap Launches Redesigned Website
Australian CFD broker Eightcap has unveiled a redesigned eightcap.com website, rebuilt to improve page speed, simplify navigation, and offer a cleaner experience across desktop and mobile.
au Kabucom (Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities) to Eliminate Domestic Stock Trading Commissions From May 2026
Mitsubishi UFJ e-Smart Securities will make domestic stock trading fees free for SOR orders from May 18, 2026, and cut margin interest rates from June 1, 2026, targeting industry-leading low costs.
BlackBull Markets Explores Dual ASX/NZX Listing
Auckland-based forex broker BlackBull Markets has confirmed it is meeting with institutional investors, with reports it has mandated banks for a dual listing in New Zealand and Australia.
Trading 212 Pushes into Private Pensions After Five-Year Wait
Trading 212 secured FCA authorisation in February 2026 to offer Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs), with over 75,000 accounts opened during beta testing.
The Future of Trading: CMTrading Upgrades to MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
CMTrading will transition all client accounts to MetaTrader 5 by April 4, 2026, discontinuing MT4. The upgrade is free, with automatic migration of funds and open positions.
HFM and Arsenal Announce Multi-Year Global Partnership
Online trading platform HFM becomes an Official Global Partner of Premier League club Arsenal, gaining branding rights at Emirates Stadium and digital exposure.
FY-2025 Plus500 Annual Report
Plus500 published its FY 2025 Annual Report, detailing full-year financial results and the Group's expansion into new licences and geographies during the year.
CMTrading Recognized with 6 International Awards for 2026
CMTrading, a forex and online trading broker, has been awarded six international accolades for 2026, including Most Trusted Online Trading Platform Africa and Best Trading App Africa.
Competition Appeal Tribunal Dismisses Spreadex Appeal in Sporting Index Case
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has dismissed Spreadex’s application to review a CMA decision requiring it to sell Sporting Index due to competition concerns.
Annual results
IG announced its full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2025.
VT Markets and Newcastle United Clinch Double Wins at Forex Sports Awards 2026
VT Markets and Newcastle United have won two awards at the Forex Sports Awards 2026, recognising their partnership's excellence in brand alignment and fan engagement.
RoboForex Launches Swap-Free Trading for All Clients
RoboForex has introduced swap-free trading for all clients, eliminating overnight fees without hidden costs like increased commissions or wider spreads.