Finance Magnates

Finance Magnates The worldโ€™s trusted multi-asset trading knowledge hub, offering news, research and events.

Finance Magnates is an online and offline content provider in the field of global finances, with a strong emphasis on trading and investment-related content. Everything from financial to blockchain technology, online payment systems & trading news are available on our website. Our main focus is on the industry aspect of these subjects, although it definitely caters to the needs of traders who wish

to expand their knowledge in order to advance in their trading performance or to get a better understanding of the market they operate in. Finance Magnates also allows its readers to contribute content in the form of an article, which is subjected to some editorial standards as well but is not counted as its staff content. Our research department offers a range of periodical and custom reports, while our Finance Magnates Summit Events, held in Tokyo and London, offer the global trading industry the possibility to meet and network with their peers to increase transparency and improve business. Lastly, Finance Magnates operates an online industry directory, mostly targeting the global Forex industry. The directory allows companies to list themselves under various categories. Each listing contains texts, contact information and, in some cases, direct links to the companyโ€™s page.

04/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Market Recap

๐Ÿ”น Nigeria introduces new FX and CFD rules
The regulator has issued its first dedicated framework for the sector, banning binary options and setting a 1:2 leverage cap for crypto while tightening rules around social media promotions.

๐Ÿ”น Saint Vincent freezes new virtual asset applications
The regulator has paused new applications for virtual asset businesses, while submissions filed before September 1 will continue under the existing review process.

๐Ÿ”น XTB founder sells another $410M in shares
Jakub Zabล‚ocki's investment vehicle sold 9.4 million XTB shares, reducing his stake from 35.78% to 27.78% and marking at least his fifth reduction since 2023.

๐Ÿ”น FTMO enters futures prop trading
The Prague-based prop firm has launched a futures beta with challenges offering up to $450,000 in simulated capital across Growth and Pro account structures.

๐Ÿ”น Revolut moves closer to US banking licence
The fintech secured conditional approval for a US national bank charter, but still needs to complete regulatory steps with the OCC, FDIC and Federal Reserve.

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โฐ Only 1 week left to nominate!The countdown is on for the Finance Magnates Awards 2026.If your brand is making an impac...
04/09/2026

โฐ Only 1 week left to nominate!

The countdown is on for the Finance Magnates Awards 2026.

If your brand is making an impact across Online Trading, Prop Trading, Fintech & Payments now is the time to make sure it is part of this year's awards.

The Finance Magnates Awards bring together industry recognition, community voting and an expert panel to celebrate the companies making their mark on the financial industry.

๐Ÿ† Nominations close soon.

Don't let your brand miss the chance to be considered.

There are only 7 days left to submit your nomination. Once nominations close, your opportunity to take part in the Finance Magnates Annual Awards 2026 is gone.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Nominate your brand today and secure your place in this year's awards process.

The winners will be announced at the Finance Magnates Annual Awards Gala Dinner in Cyprus on 6 November 2026.

โณ The clock is ticking. Submit your nomination before the deadline: https://bit.ly/4cZcIdD

Your iFX EXPO Asia 2026 pass unlocks more than just the expo floor. ๐Ÿ‘€Three days of business, connections and industry in...
03/09/2026

Your iFX EXPO Asia 2026 pass unlocks more than just the expo floor. ๐Ÿ‘€

Three days of business, connections and industry insights are waiting in Hong Kong. All thatโ€™s left is to secure your place.

Choose the pass that matches your business and register early so you can start planning your iFX EXPO Asia 2026 experience.

Claim your pass now ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4xg5sSc

๐Ÿ“ Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

๐Ÿ“… 7-9 October 2026

01/09/2026

Letโ€™s be real: nobody looks forward to their annual CPD requirements. ๐Ÿ˜…

Continuing Professional Development is an important part of staying up to date in finance, but completing those requirements doesnโ€™t have to be a boring box-checking exercise.

At FM Academy, CPD courses are designed to be more engaging, informative and practical, so professionals can actually use what they learn.

Explore FM Academy: https://bit.ly/3T8tr7A

28/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Market Recap

๐Ÿ”น IG clients report login issues
IG clients reported login failures across multiple platforms ahead of the US market open, while the broker's main website remained accessible.

๐Ÿ”น ASIC prepares CFD leverage consultation
Australia's regulator will consult on CFD leverage rules in Q4 ahead of their 2027 expiry, with current caps set at 30:1 for major FX and 2:1 for crypto CFDs.

๐Ÿ”น Dukascopy H1 profit falls 58%
The Geneva-based bank reported CHF 1.38 million in profit as trading and net interest results declined, despite customer deposits rising 25% to CHF 239.3 million.

๐Ÿ”น Plus500 launches second $100M buyback
The company has started a new share repurchase programme of up to $100 million, following another $100 million programme launched in February.

๐Ÿ”น Revolut launches euro stablecoin
Revolut has launched EURR, a MiCA-regulated euro stablecoin issued by Stripe-owned Bridge, with the token currently available on Ethereum and Polygon.

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How would your payment stack respond if a PSP went down mid-transaction?Join Finance Magnates and Paytiko for a live web...
26/08/2026

How would your payment stack respond if a PSP went down mid-transaction?

Join Finance Magnates and Paytiko for a live webinar with Razi Saleh, CEO of Paytiko, on how failover works and how multi-PSP smart routing shifts traffic in real time based on approval rates, cost, and geography.

What we'll discuss:
โœ” How failover works when a PSP goes down mid-transaction
โœ” What happens behind the scenes when a transaction gets routed in Paytiko's system
โœ” How routing shifts traffic in real time based on approval rates, cost, and geography

๐ŸŽŸ Secure your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UQC8IG4dReqsc7_lshb60Q #/registration

Can your business benchmark its approval rates against industry norms?Join Finance Magnates and Paytiko for a live webin...
24/08/2026

Can your business benchmark its approval rates against industry norms?

Join Finance Magnates and Paytiko for a live webinar with Razi Saleh, CEO of Paytiko, to learn how businesses can audit their payment stack and spot single points of failure before they cause real damage.

Inside the session:

โœ” Benchmark approval rates against industry norms
โœ” Audit your current payment stack for single points of failure
โœ” Understand what happens when a transaction is routed in Paytiko's system
โœ” See how failover works when a PSP goes down mid-transaction

๐Ÿ“… Sep 16, 2026 | ๐Ÿ•‘ 11:00 AM CY Time
๐ŸŽŸ Secure your spot:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UQC8IG4dReqsc7_lshb60Q #/registration

B2B or B2C? Your place in the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 depends on who your business serves.๐Ÿ† B2C for brokers, prop f...
24/08/2026

B2B or B2C? Your place in the Finance Magnates Awards 2026 depends on who your business serves.

๐Ÿ† B2C for brokers, prop firms and brands working directly with traders.

๐Ÿ† B2B for fintech, payments, technology and service providers supporting the financial industry.
And this year, it is not only about your company.

Your CEO can also be nominated in the Brokerage & Prop Firm CEO or Fintech CEO categories.
Swipe through to see where you fit.

โณ Nominations close in September 2026.

Nominate your company. Nominate your CEO: https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=carousel&utm_campaign=b2b-b2c-fit

Make sure you are part of the Awards.

21/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Market Recap

๐Ÿ”น Matt Basi and Dave Worsfold take ownership of LCG
The duo acquired the London Capital Group stakes from FlowBank's creditors, as the broker continues its shift toward an exclusive introducing broker model for IG.

๐Ÿ”น payabl. reportedly agrees โ‚ฌ100M+ deal
ECM Partners is set to acquire a 50% stake in the Cyprus-based payments firm, with Group CEO Ugne Buraฤienฤ— retaining the remaining half and continuing to lead the business.

๐Ÿ”น iFOREX cuts EBITDA outlook
The CFD broker lowered its adjusted EBITDA forecast after July income plunged 77%, although new customers increased 40% during the month.

๐Ÿ”น KNF keeps XTB review open
Poland's financial regulator says its review of XTB remains ongoing, with no timetable or proposed restrictions disclosed as the broker's shares fell nearly 7%.

๐Ÿ”น Capital. com separates UAE crypto operations
The broker will offer spot crypto through its newly licensed Capital Vault affiliate, keeping its crypto and CFD businesses under separate entities.

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๐Ÿšจ As merchants scale, relying on one processor turns into a liability rather than a convenience.One outage can mean thou...
19/08/2026

๐Ÿšจ As merchants scale, relying on one processor turns into a liability rather than a convenience.

One outage can mean thousands of failed transactions and customers who never come back to retry.

Join Finance Magnates and Paytiko for a live webinar with Razi Saleh, CEO of Paytiko, on why online merchants are moving from single-provider setups toward multi-PSP smart routing.

Webinar Topic: Beyond the Single Processor: Why Multi-PSP Routing Is Becoming Non-Negotiable

๐Ÿ“… Sep 16, 2026 โฐ 11:00 AM CY Time

What youโ€™ll learn:
โœ” Why online merchants are moving from single-provider setups to multi-PSP smart routing
โœ” How routing shifts traffic in real time based on approval rates, cost, and geography
โœ” What happens behind the scenes when a transaction gets routed in Paytiko's system
โœ” How failover works when a PSP goes down mid-transaction
โœ” How businesses can benchmark approval rates against industry norms

Attendees will leave with a practical framework for auditing their current payment stack and spotting single points of failure before they cause real damage.

๐ŸŽŸ Register now: https://paytiko-x-financemagnates-zoom-webinar.zapier.app/?utm_source=social_post&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=paytiko_webinar

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