Last Week Recap: Updates on eToro, Plus500, Exness, Fortrade, CME Group and 2026 FastBull Gold Demo Trading Contest Global S1 Begins
Fazzaco continued extensively covering the latest trends in forex, crypto, fintech, and prop trading last week. The below is the selected highlights of last week.
AI and Defence Dominate Retail Trades as eToro Investors Crowd Into Key Themes
eToro data shows that retail investors in 2025 concentrated heavily on AI infrastructure, European defence, and emerging quantum computing stocks, reflecting a shift toward a narrower set of long-term themes.
Plus500 Pulls Back from Spain’s CFD Market as Regulations Tighten
Plus500 has halted the opening of new CFD trading accounts for residents of Spain, further restricting access to leveraged products in a market already governed by some of Europe’s most stringent regulatory rules.
Recently, forex trading platform Exness has once again been flagged by Asian regulators. Following a risk alert issued by Pakistan’s Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also publicly stated that Exness has not obtained local financial regulatory approval, and related investment activities carry significant risks.
Fortrade Expands Regulatory Presence with Dubai DFSA Licence
CFD broker Fortrade has secured regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), allowing the firm to operate from within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under its regulatory framework.
CME Group Fines HSBC Securities $50,000 Over Customer Position Reporting Issues
CME Group has issued a disciplinary notice against HSBC Securities Inc. following a settlement related to customer position reporting errors.
The highly anticipated 2026 FastBull Gold Demo Trading Contest Global S1 has officially commenced, drawing the attention of traders worldwide. Open to all gold (XAU/USD) trading enthusiasts, the event aims to provide a risk-free, fair, and professional competitive environment where trading skills and strategies can truly shine.
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