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- Feb 10ForexIC Markets Showcases Global Presence at iFX Expo Dubai 2026IC Markets participated in iFX Expo Dubai 2026 as an Elite Sponsor, with General Manager Jason Hughes speaking on margin optimisation and responsible leverage models.
- Feb 9ForexElev8: A New Global Brokerage Brand RevealedEntities previously operating under the Octa brand in Mauritius and Comoros withdrew from the brand-sharing agreement and launched Elev8 as an independent global brokerage brand, with client accounts transferred automatically.
- Feb 9ForexPlus500 FY 2025 Preliminary ResultsPlus500 reported FY 2025 revenue of $792.4m (up 3%), EBITDA of $348.1m, and announced $187.5m in shareholder returns. The company completed its acquisition of Mehta Equities in India and saw its non-OTC business exceed $100m in revenue for the first time.
- Feb 5ForexLMAX Group Integrates MetaQuotes' Ultency to Enhance Institutional OfferingLMAX Group has integrated MetaQuotes' Ultency matching engine into its institutional ecosystem, enhancing execution speed and stability for MT5 clients while supporting its expansion into perpetual futures.
- Feb 5ForexHantec Markets to Promote CFD and Prop Brands with New UFC APAC SponsorshipHantec Markets became the official trading partner of the UFC across the Asia-Pacific region in a new multi-year sponsorship deal, with activity kicking off around UFC 325 in Sydney.
- Feb 4ForexWe're Attending iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 as Platinum SponsorFinance Magnates Summit London will return to Old Billingsgate on 24 November 2026 for its 15th edition, preceded by an opening networking event at The Folly on 23 November.
- Feb 4ForexLMAX Expands Perps Beyond BTC and ETHLMAX Group has expanded its perpetual futures offerings to include 21 cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, catering to institutional demand for diverse digital asset derivatives with round-the-clock access.
- Feb 4ForexTradu Begins Customer Migration to FXCM BrandFXCM began migrating CFD trading accounts from its Tradu platform onto FXCM's own systems, completing by March 20, as part of a restructuring that included layoffs of 100+ staff.
- Feb 4ForexEquiti Group Partners with Checkout.com to Expand Worldwide PaymentsEquiti Group has partnered with Checkout.com to expand Equiti Pay's global payment capabilities, enabling faster deposits, withdrawals, and support for digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Feb 3ForexLibertex Hires FXGT Executive Georgia Pissaridou as Product ManagerCyprus-based broker Libertex has hired longtime FXGT executive Georgia Pissaridou as Product Manager, marking a key addition to its product team.
- Feb 3ForexChanges in the Management Board of Admirals Group ASAdmirals Group AS has recalled Andrey Koks from its management board, effective Feb. 1, 2026. The brokerage says the change won't affect its daily operations or strategy.
- Feb 2ForexJustMarkets Starts 2026 with New Regulatory Status, Premium Awards and Refined IB ConditionsGlobal broker JustMarkets enters 2026 with a 5th regulatory license from BVI FSC, over 50 industry awards, and 3 million clients across 160 countries, while enhancing IB conditions and educational resources.
- Feb 2ForexBlueberry Appoints Head of Marketing MENA Following COO PromotionBlueberry appoints Magdy Mohamed as Head of Marketing for MENA, promotes Christopher Nelson-Smith to COO, and partners with SailGP ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Final.
- Feb 2ForexeToro Deepens Its Connection With Retail Investors Through New Shareholder Engagement InitiativeeToro has partnered with Stockperks to offer eligible retail shareholders exclusive educational content, events, and direct access to company leaders, deepening its community ties.
- Feb 1ForexMarkets.com Parent Safecap Names Andreas Kyriacou CEO; Giorgos Stylianou Head of ComplianceA roundup of the latest broker industry appointments: Match-Prime names a MENA head, Markets.com a compliance chief, IC Markets a CTO, plus moves at GCEX, BridgeWise, Capital.com and Xoala.
- Jan 30ForexTwo Offshore Octa Entities to Exit Brand-Sharing Model, Plan New Broker LaunchOcta announced its Mauritius- and Comoros-based entities would discontinue their brand-sharing arrangement and launch a new broker identity, keeping trading infrastructure unchanged.
- Jan 29ForexEXANTE launches Omni Screener for multi-asset market analysisGlobal prime broker EXANTE has launched Omni Screener, a new analytical module for its proprietary trading platform. The tool allows professional traders to search and evaluate equities, ETFs, and bonds using smarter filters, with plans to add more asset classes.
- Jan 27ForexEightcap Becomes First Major Broker to Launch TradeLocker for CFD TradersEightcap has integrated TradeLocker into its platform suite, becoming the first CFD broker regulated in multiple jurisdictions to offer the next-generation trading platform. New clients can access exclusive credits and rebates via a dedicated launch page.
- Jan 27ForexAvaTrade Named Best in Class in ForexBrokers.com 2026 Annual AwardsForexBrokers.com announced its 2026 Annual Awards, marking a decade of broker reviews and naming IG #1 Overall Broker. It says rankings are based on hands-on testing, not payments.
- Jan 27ForexPepperstone Dominates Global Forex Awards: Three Major Wins Kick Off 2026Pepperstone announced it has received three Global Forex Awards in 2026. The broker did not disclose the award categories or the organizer.
- Jan 26ForexADSS Announces Partnership with SGX FXADSS announced a partnership with SGX FX, acting as a market maker on SGX FX platforms including MaxxTrader and BidFX to expand its liquidity distribution across EMEA and MENA.
- Jan 23ForexFxPro Named Best in Class for Algo Trading in ForexBrokers.com 2026 AwardsForexBrokers.com's 2026 Annual Awards named FxPro Best in Class for Algo Trading, recognizing its MetaTrader 4/5 and cTrader algorithmic trading support.
- Jan 22ForexSwiss IP Institute Wins 'Swissness' Lawsuit Against BDSwiss AGA Swiss commercial court has ruled that Zug-registered broker BDSwiss AG misused the Swiss cross and 'Swiss' in its branding, marking the first judicial enforcement of the Swissness rules.
- Jan 22ForexNordFX Wins Two Major International Titles at the Forex Awards 2025NordFX took home Best Forex Broker Asia and Best Cryptocurrency Broker at the Forex Awards 2025, citing its expansion in Asian markets and growth in digital-asset trading.