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Turkey’s central bank cut rates by 100bps in November 2021, which was expected by the market and Bloomberg consensus. However, given Turkey’s economics fundamentals, the rates cuts were not necessary, leading the country to another currency crisis.     Why did markets throw a tantrum? They didn’t want the CBRT (Turkey’s central bank) to cut […]

HSBC Singapore is partnering with Saxo Bank to bolster its online trading platform for retail banking customers. The integration will help HSBC provide a seamless, user-friendly experience for its local and overseas consumers. The news comes as Saxo announced a 24 percent increase in client onboarding at its Singapore entity in the first half of […]

London Stock Exchange-listed CMC Markets (LON: CMCX) is debating splitting into two entities. Discussions are still in the early stages, but the Board is considering the respective benefits and risks before making a final decision. Read on for the details. Seperation Plans The move, should it go ahead, will see the company create a leveraged […]

The FTSE 250-listed brokerage has completed a debt refinancing exercise to support its long-term funding structure. The IG Group issued £300 million in senior notes bonds, rated BBB by Fitch Ratings, that will be due in 2028. The move will enable the company to continue its global expansion, following the acquisition of tastytrade earlier this […]

With clients increasingly looking for a slick user experience, OANDA has partnered with CONVRS to allow customer onboarding through leading messaging platforms. Prospective traders will be able to open demo accounts directly from their mobile devices through the likes of WhatsApp. New Onboarding Solutions OANDA’s integration with CONVRS, a tailored customer engagement platform, will make […]

In this article, we’re going to cover high-inflation investing and how to profit from inflation. First, let’s start with the basics. Cash is the worst in an inflationary environment Cash seems like the safest investment because its value doesn’t move around much. But over the long run it’s the riskiest considering where the value of […]

Inflation is the highest in the US and most parts of developed Europe in more than three decades, so everyone is seeing their existing level of wealth being eroded. Even for those seeing wealth increases, the real value of that wealth isn’t what is used to mean. Those on fixed-benefit plans and/or those who hold […]

The ASIC and FCA-regulated broker recently announced the launch of its copy trading platform. Available to Axi customers via a downloadable platform or mobile app, the software lets users mirror the strategies of successful investors. Read on for the latest details. Copy Trading Platform Developed in conjunction with Pelican Trading, the new platform offers access to […]

On November 3rd, 2021, Robinhood suffered a serious security incident that saw a third-party gain access to the personal data of customers. Whilst an investigation is underway and the relevant authorities are involved, the breach is the latest in a series of events that have done little for the broker’s reputation. Seven Million Customers Affected […]

The Swiss forex and derivatives broker Dukascopy has rolled out two enhancements to its trading experience, with more competitive overnight swap charges on DeFi assets and ten new cryptocurrency instruments. The new tokens will bring the total number to 19 and will be available to European and global clients through both Dukascopy Bank and Dukascopy […]