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Posts published in February 2018
Industry Insight: On FCA Capital Requirements, ESMA Regulations and Their PoP Impact
The past year was one of the most difficult ones for the industry as the wider regulatory crackdown in the EU signalled to the FX…
British Pound Slips to New Lows on Weak UK Construction Data
The British pound today declined against the US dollar staring in the early European session after the release of disappointing UK construction data. The pound’s decline gained traction during the early North American…
US Dollar Climbs Against Major Peers on Broad Job Gains in January
After spending most of the day trading sideways, the US dollar quickly climbed higher against most of its major peers on Friday following the latest update to jobs gain. Broad gains in the private…
NZ Dollar Falls with Building Permits
The New Zealand dollar fell today against most-traded counterparts, including the US dollar, against which the kiwi was rising during the previous three trading sessions. The New Zealand currency behaved…
Alpari Announces Changes to CFD Margin Requirements
International brokerage group Alpari has announced that it will implement changes to its CFD margin requirements on February 5, in an effort to create an…
Australian Dollar Doesn’t Find Help from Positive PPI
The Australian dollar declined against its major rivals today despite a positive economic report released in Australia during the current trading session. Australia’s Producer Price Index rose 0.6% in the December…
NEX Markets’ EBS Volumes Soar in January as FX Volatility Returns
NEX Markets has released its EBS electronic trading platform volumes for the month ending January 2018. The latest figures reflect a substantial rebound to start…
Don’t get Fooled by Trading Bonuses
While bonuses and incentives offered by brokers have become a common practice, it is a fact that not all bonus programs are created equal. Trading…
Eight Chinese Banks Connect to London FX Market via R5-SHCH Connect
The interbank London FX market has just opened to eight Chinese banks as the R5-SHCH Connect went live. The service is part of the Belt…