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Mitrade flags oil and gold volatility in 2026 outlook

29 Jan 2026

Mitrade flags oil and gold volatility in 2026 outlook

A market outlook from Mitrade said sharp swings in oil and gold prices are set to shape trading in 2026 as geopolitical risks and supply pressures continue to move markets.

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Eightcap integrates TradeLocker for CFD trading

28 Jan 2026

Eightcap integrates TradeLocker for CFD trading

Eightcap has integrated the TradeLocker platform into its suite to offer the tool for retail CFD trading.

Regulation
ASIC's CFD compliance review secures AU$40m for investors

20 Jan 2026

ASIC's CFD compliance review secures AU$40m for investors

The Australian regulator points to widespread breaches of the product intervention order and shortcomings in distribution practices across 52 issuers.

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Siranogroup floats unified multi-asset CFD trading platform

05 Jan 2026

Siranogroup floats unified multi-asset CFD trading platform

The unified platform integrates forex, stock and crypto contracts for difference (CFD) trading into a single, streamlined interface.

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Fortrade stresses demo accounts, trader education amid gold volatility

09 Dec 2025

Fortrade stresses demo accounts, trader education amid gold volatility

Brokerage firm underscored risk awareness and strategy development amid sharp volatility in precious metals.

Regulation
FCA flags fair value concerns at CFD providers

14 Nov 2025

FCA flags fair value concerns at CFD providers

The UK’s financial regulator has warned contracts for difference (CFD) providers to improve how they deliver fair value after a review found several firms falling short of Consumer Duty standards.

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Latest: Halo rolls out portfolio tool, Spain’s regulator heightens structured deposit monitoring

28 Jul 2025

Latest: Halo rolls out portfolio tool, Spain’s regulator heightens structured deposit monitoring

New functionality is targeted at advisors seeking to evaluate structured notes, simulate risk and communicate impact.

Regulation
Australian regulator calls for product issuers to review distribution practices

10 Oct 2024

Australian regulator calls for product issuers to review distribution practices

The watchdog finds that more improvements for distribution practices are needed following its surveillance of 19 product issuers.

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Latest: HNWIs show renewed interest in alternatives, structured products

17 Jun 2024

Latest: HNWIs show renewed interest in alternatives, structured products

According to new research from Capgemini, wealthy global investors have an increased appetite for private equity, structured products and digital assets in 2024, alongside rising allocations to fixed income.

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Latest: Leonteq issues profit warning, BMO adds higher leverage to ETN range

12 Dec 2023

Latest: Leonteq issues profit warning, BMO adds higher leverage to ETN range

The Swiss structured products specialist struggles to leave behind allegations of shortcomings in the prevention of money laundering, tax evasion and terrorist financing.

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Latest: Numerix buys PolyPaths to expand into fixed income

03 Aug 2023

Latest: Numerix buys PolyPaths to expand into fixed income

Also, Whitehorse Liquidity Partners raises US$5.3 billion; CME revenues rise in Q2; India regulator clarifies proposal on retail participation in equity derivatives.

Regulation
AFM: we asked the industry first to come up with solutions

12 Jul 2021

AFM: we asked the industry first to come up with solutions

The Dutch watchdog becomes the first national regulator in Europe to impose restrictions on the sale of turbos.