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CMC Markets Funded Sets 1 October 2026 Launch for Prop Trading Challenge Programme

The London-listed broker's new simulated trading evaluation platform will go live next year, but the legal structure behind it raises important questions about who traders are actually contracting with and what protections apply.

19 Sept 2026·989 views

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Poland's CFD Market Shrinks to Two Bank Brokers as mBank Exits Retail Forex

mBank will halt new forex and CFD accounts from October 1, leaving just two traditional Polish bank-affiliated brokers in a market where active OTC derivatives clients surged 50% to nearly 370,000 in 2025.

19 Sept 2026·738 views

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AMC CEO Challenges Robinhood Over Whether Tokenized Shares Remain Fully Collateralized After Lending

AMC Entertainment's Adam Aron publicly questioned Robinhood on whether the underlying shares behind its stock tokens are still intact when portions are lent out to short sellers, escalating a week-long dispute over the legality and transparency of the tokenized-equity model.

14 Sept 2026·4.4k views

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Spotware Unveils cFinancial and AI-Powered cTrader Upgrades at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

Spotware Systems will showcase its new institutional liquidity product cFinancial, AI-driven cTrader features, and fixed-fee cBridge bridge at Forex Expo Dubai on 22–23 September, offering brokers an end-to-end technology stack.

11 Sept 2026·4.6k views

CMC Markets Extends 24/5 US Equity Trading and Fractional Shares to CMC Invest

London-listed broker CMC Markets has opened its overnight US stock session to all order types on CMC Invest and enabled fractional-share positions in the extended window, a combination it says is uncommon among retail platforms.

11 Sept 2026·12k views

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Nigeria Drafts First CFD Rulebook, SVG Halts New Crypto Licensing, and Deriv Lands a Banking Charter

A wave of regulatory action in Nigeria and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Deriv's push into AI-driven operations, and shifting client-retention strategies are reshaping the retail brokerage landscape.

7 Sept 2026·5.1k views

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easyMarkets Brings Round-the-Clock Gold, Silver, and Oil CFD Trading to Clients

easyMarkets has introduced Gold24, Silver24, and Oil24, enabling traders to access three major commodity markets at any hour, a move driven by surging Q2 2026 trading volumes and Middle East geopolitical volatility.

3 Sept 2026·28k views

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XTB Shares Dip 5% After Polish Regulator Confirms $5.35M Penalty, Even as Stock Nears STOXX 600 Debut

The Polish financial watchdog's final ruling on a 20-million-zloty fine hit XTB's share price on Wednesday, yet the broker remains up roughly 143% year-to-date and is set for STOXX Europe 600 inclusion on September 21.

3 Sept 2026·7.6k views

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VIDA Markets Taps Michael Chen to Lead Asia-Pacific Expansion Push

FX and CFD broker VIDA Markets has named Michael Chen as Head of APAC, a move that follows earlier regional recruitment and underscores a growing commercial focus on markets across Asia and the Middle East.

3 Sept 2026·6.1k views

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Nippon Life Signals Willingness to Boost JGB Purchases in Coming Fiscal Year

Japan’s largest life insurer has announced that it is ready to increase its holdings of Japanese government bonds in the next fiscal cycle, citing the current attractive interest‑rate environment.

28 Aug 2026·9k views

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Gemini Secures Exclusive Partnership with Apex to Expand Crypto Event Contract Offerings

Gemini has announced an exclusive arrangement with Apex, positioning itself as the sole CFTC‑regulated venue for crypto event contracts available through Apex’s futures commission merchant platform.

25 Aug 2026·10k views

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Gemini to Offer Exclusive Crypto Prediction Markets via Apex Brokerage Platform

Gemini and Apex Fintech Solutions have agreed to make Gemini the sole regulated venue for crypto event contracts sold through Apex’s Futures Commission Merchant network, providing a new distribution channel for Gemini’s prediction‑market services.

25 Aug 2026·7.4k views