Retail trading
FXTM expands to South Africa after regulatory approval
Cyprus-based retail broker sees potential for new customers
Best Retail FX Platform: Oanda
The broker's clean record and investment in technology earns it the top spot
Monex closes Tradable platform
The retail-trading platform will be discontinued in July, only two years after launch
Saxo boosts China presence with partnership
Danish bank signs tri-party agreement with Wallstreet CN and LeanWork
Retail FX hots up in Australia as traders' risk appetite grows
Volatility in 2015 boosts retail activity, but traders prove fickle with platforms
Z.com Trade launches UK consumer drive
Japanese trading giant seeks to expand its retail client base
Retail brokers concerned about capital hit to CFDs
Brokers offering CFDs face the prospect of having to raise additional capital to hold against CFDs, leading them to question the product's future
Best retail platform: Spotware Systems' cTrader
Spotware Systems wins the retail award having successfully launched a platform that challenges the dominance of MetaTrader in the retail market
Further consolidation looms in retail FX
Retail FX continues to grow at a faster pace than the broader market, but brokers face the tough challenge of dealing with strict regulations and remaining competitive in an environment of aggressive consolidation. Miriam Siers reports
FXCM hits record trading volumes
Return of volatility brings traders back to market
MIG Bank launches subsidiary in Hong Kong under MIG Capital Asia
Online broker targets rapid growth in foreign exchange trading in Asia with the establishment of a licensed office in Hong Kong
CFTC files complaint against Banc de Binary for breaching off-exchange options trading ban
Regulator gets tough on online brokers of off-exchange options brokers
GKFX backs Rising Sum
Retail broker expands into equity-linked contracts-for-differences with new trading tool
Fair Trading Technology appoints four board members
Singh, Maasland, Vollemaere and Pounds join board of retail trading technology company
‘No panic’ as Nikkei volatility spikes, dealers say
Traders say no sign of short volatility hedging after Nikkei 225 plunges
Tradenext hires head of trading
Online broker makes senior hire from rival broker GKFX
Alpari New Zealand registers in St Vincent as new rules come into force
Retail broker changes jurisdiction to retain trading terms as new rules come into effect in New Zealand
Japan to drive 36% rise in retail foreign exchange volumes in 2013
Yen volatility to drive $380 million a day in global retail FX and CFD market in 2013
Retail brokers report record volumes in the Middle East
Local investors are turning to FX in search of better yields, and are becoming increasingly sophisticated about how they trade. FX Week talks to banks and brokers in the region
CVC-Betfair deal collapses
CVC’s potential takeover of gambling group Betfair has collapsed, with both sides unable to agree on financial terms.
FXCM and Gain Capital report sharp rise in Q1 revenues
Margin foreign exchange brokers signal a recovery in activity with a sharp rise in first quarter revenues
Monex to launch tradable in Japan
Trading app platform enters largest retail FX trading market
Gold ETFs can weather latest turmoil as speculative selling eases, say providers
The crash in the gold price in mid-April had dramatic effects on gold ETFs, but some providers say investors' allocations are holding firm
Interdin targets 25% share of Spanish retail foreign exchange market
More brokers look to rapid growth in retail margin foreign exchange trading in Spain