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Robinhood has reached a settlement after an investigation found “operational and technical failures” hurt retail investors. Robinhood came under the spotlight after platform outages in March 2020 left hundreds of thousands of investors unable to make trades. The brokerage will pay $10.2 million in penalties. State securities regulators from Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, South Dakota, […]

CMC Markets is going live with its soft launch of CMC Invest in Singapore. The firm has been eyeing expansion in Asia after recently obtaining a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The new platform is already available in the UK and Australia. Cost-Effective Investing CMC Invest will provide a suite of products […]

ASIC-regulated VT Markets has integrated TradingView, giving traders access to a top-rated platform for technical analysis. The software is also home to alerts, screeners, and a social media network. TradingView is already used by 30 million traders each month. TradingView is available under WebTrader+ in the client portal. The platform is free for all traders […]

Award-winning broker, OANDA, has bolstered its suite of CFDs beyond European stocks to include US and UK equities. Clients can trade the new products through the broker’s popular trading platforms, including MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and TradingView. Fresh Trading Opportunities The launch of the new contracts for difference was announced this week under the Global Markets […]

Part of the Finvasia Group, Fxview has secured a license from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. The regulatory approval will help the forex and CFD broker to expand its operations in the country and the wider African continent. Regulatory Coverage Fxview is authorised by the FSCA under registration number 2018/303451/07, license […]

Multi-regulated broker, Moneta Markets, has launched an ‘Ultra ECN’ account with competitive trading conditions. The new solution is available on the firm’s MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and PRO Trader platforms. Industry-Leading Conditions The Ultra ECN account offers spreads from 0.0 pips on forex and gold, plus commissions of $2 per round turn, notably lower than […]

IC Markets has teamed up with London-based Pelican Trading to provide a new social trading app, IC Social. Users can join active communities to learn from seasoned traders while copying strategies into their own accounts. The IC Social app is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Tools & Features The social trading […]

Multi-regulated broker, AvaTrade, is offering spread betting on popular global assets, including gold, Nasdaq, and GBP/USD. High leverage is available on spread bets, increasing purchasing power and potential returns. UK traders also do not pay capital gains or stamp duty on any profits. What Is Spread Betting? Spread betting is a derivative instrument that enables […]

Award-winning social investing platform, eToro, has secured a virtual currency license, known as a BitLicense, from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). eToro NY LLC, the broker’s US subsidiary, was also awarded a Money Transmitter License. The latest regulatory approvals come as the brand looks to expand its presence in the United […]

The award-winning forex and CFD broker has teamed up with Acuity to provide clients with a cutting-edge economic calendar. Powered by an AI big data engine, the powerful tool categorizes macroeconomic events based on their market impact, allowing Eightcap clients to make informed trading decisions. A Step Up From Traditional Economic Calendars The AI-enabled calendar […]