PFSOFT, which provides trading software platforms, has completed an integration with ACTIV Financial. PFSOFT will now offer data from ACTIV on the Protrader platform. This expansion joins the recent announcement from PFSOFT: it offers Alpari UK’s Liquidity. For more on the integration with ACTIV, here is the official press release: New York, NY – May XX, … “ACTIV Financial Market Data Integrated into PFSOFT”
Category: Forex Bits
Tradenext Adds Jason Gibson as Head of Trading
Indian owned forex broker Tradenext hired Jason Gibson as a strategic hire. Gibson will work as the head of trading in the company. He has around 20 years of experience, working in RBS among other firms. Tradenext recently won the “Best New Company” award at City of London Wealth Management Awards 2013. Here are more details … “Tradenext Adds Jason Gibson as Head of Trading”
MahiFX asks public if to add MetaTrader 4 to its
New Zealand based forex broker MahiFX is considering adding support for MetaTrader 4 in addition to its proprietary platform, and is conducting a short online survey about this. Here is how it looks like, and there is some more background information below: MahiFX is in process of its latest development phase for its proprietary platform, developing features … “MahiFX asks public if to add MetaTrader 4 to its”
Tradenext wins “Best New Company” award at City of
Forex broker Tradenext won the “Best New Company” award at the City of London Wealth Management Awards for 2013. The company recently partnered with tradable. For more about the prize, here is the official press release: LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tradenext, a London based financial services firm that specialises in the FX and CFD markets has been awarded … “Tradenext wins “Best New Company” award at City of”
FXCM Reports Record Revenue in Q1, High Trading Volume
US based Forex Broker FXCM reports its quarterly financial report, which saw revenues of $122.9 million, 20% more than the same quarter in 2012. The company also released operating metrics for April, which saw retail customer volume jump 48% in comparison with April 2012 and institutional volume leap 78%, and reach the highest levels ever … “FXCM Reports Record Revenue in Q1, High Trading Volume”
Rajesh Yohannan Named OANDA Managing Director and CEO in
Rajesh Yohannan, who formerly worked at Citibank will manage OANDA’s Asia Pacific operations. The region does not include Japan, which has a unique market. Mobile trading will be in focus. OANDA recently launched a shiny new mobile trading application. For more on the appointment, here is the official press release: LONDON – May 7, 2013 … “Rajesh Yohannan Named OANDA Managing Director and CEO in”
For what it’s worth
With apologies to the ‘60s rock group Buffalo Springfield, “There’s something happening here, and what it is ain’t exactly clear.” I’m confused. Maybe confused is the wrong word. I’m baffled. We have two economies, the United States and the Eurozone. One economy appears to be making its way out of the economic doldrums it has … “For what it’s worth”
USD/JPY aiming at 100 once again
Once again the USD/JPY is aiming towards the 100.00 level, having tested resistance at the 99.44 level in overnight trading. The JPY is lower against most currencies. Japan was closed today for a banking holiday (Children’s Day). A break of the 99.45 level could see a quick move towards the 99.70 area and that would … “USD/JPY aiming at 100 once again”
April US Non-Farm Payroll rose 165,000
The April US Non-Farm Payroll number rose 165,000.Unemployment rate fell to 7.5%, the lowest since December, 2008 Average earning up 0.2%March number revised up from 88,000 to 138,000February number revised up from 268,000 to 332,000
“Buy the rumor, sell the fact” mentality ahead of Non
A very busy week of economic releases and central bank meetings comes to an end this morning with the release of US April non-farm payroll and that month’s unemployment rate. Analysts are calling for a increase in jobs of 155,000 in April compared to March’s increase of 88,000. Traders however, are a bit more skeptical … ““Buy the rumor, sell the fact” mentality ahead of Non”