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China's Central Bank to Create National Clearing House for Digital Yuan
The People's Bank of China plans to establish a national clearing house for e-CNY transactions, modeled on UnionPay, to accelerate international adoption of the digital yuan.
Iran's Rezaei Accuses US President of Third Diplomatic Betrayal
Mohsen Rezaei, former IRGC commander and current military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that the US president is betraying diplomacy for the third time by maintaining a naval blockade and making excessive demands in negotiations.
Fed's Schmid Warns Inflation Still High, Warns Against Ignoring Energy Shock
Federal Reserve's Schmid cautions that U.S. inflation remains elevated and that dismissing the current energy shock as temporary is too risky for the central bank.
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
Trading 212's Head of Product Sergei Riabov departed the company to pursue AI-focused ventures.
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, the CMA-licensed Kenyan brand of Equiti Group, signed on as the official trading partner of basketball club Nairobi City Thunder for the 2026 season.
StoneX Approves Three-for-Two Stock Split
StoneX Group Inc., parent of FOREX.com and City Index, has declared a three-for-two stock split to enhance share accessibility for employees and investors.
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 stocks on its MT5 server starting May 25, 2026, expanding its product portfolio for clients.
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 launched trading access to more than 40 stocks listed on the Dubai Financial Market as a new trading member.
FPG Fortune Prime Global Marks 15th Anniversary
FPG Fortune Prime Global marks its 15th anniversary with over 100,000 clients across 30+ countries, emphasizing investments in trading infrastructure and system stability.
Swissquote Implements 1:10 Share Split
Following shareholder approval, Swissquote Group Holding implemented a 1:10 split of its registered shares, increasing the share count to over 153 million, with split shares trading on SIX Swiss Exchange from May 28, 2026.
AGM trading update
IG Group issued a scheduled trading update alongside its Annual General Meeting.