Why Seeing Is No Longer Believing: How AI Is Making Romance and Investment Scams More Dangerous
For years, online fraud relied on stolen photographs, fake identities and text conversations. Victims often noticed inconsistencies when scammers refused to appear on camera, avoided phone calls or struggled to maintain believable conversations. These warning signs helped expose many fraudulent schemes before money changed hands. Generative AI now allows scammers to create realistic profile photos, produce fluent conversations in multiple languages, clone voices and even generate convincing videos.
Spread Cheating: The Invisible Trading Cost That Could Be Working Against You
For many traders, the spread is little more than a number displayed on a trading platform. It is accepted as the price of entering the market and rarely questioned. But experienced traders know that not every spread reflects genuine market conditions. When that happens, it could be something called spread cheating.
Forex Rebates: How Introducing Brokers and Rebates Work
A clear explanation of how Introducing Brokers earn rebates from your forex trades and how rebates can lower your net cost, but are not a trading strategy.
SuperEther Review: Flagged by the FCA and AMF, What Traders Need to Know
SuperEther presents itself as a forex and crypto broker but holds a WikiFX score of 1.35 and has been publicly warned by both the FCA and AMF for operating without authorisation.
BRAC EPL Review: Operating Since 2009 with No Regulatory Oversight, What Traders Should Know
BRAC EPL has operated in Bangladesh since 2009 but holds no regulatory licence from any recognised authority. Its 2.06 WikiFX score reflects the absence of oversight, and the product range is limited to equity trading via a mobile-only platform.
LQH MARKETS Review: Multiple Traders Report Withdrawals Blocked and Accounts Terminated
LQH MARKETS scores 1.80 on WikiFX and holds no regulatory licences. Multiple user complaints from Nepal, Indonesia, and Iraq describe a recurring pattern: profits are withheld, accounts are terminated, and withdrawal requests go unpaid with vague justifications.
FCA Cuts £108M in Reporting Costs but Keeps CFDs in Scope
The FCA has finalised rules cutting UK transaction reporting costs by £108 million annually, reducing the industry bill from £493 million to roughly £385 million. CFDs and spread bets remain in scope due to their leveraged nature and susceptibility to market abuse, while FX derivatives and EU-only instruments are removed. The rules take effect on 3 April 2028.
"They Want to See Your Face": Inside ATFX Cambodia's Rise
ATFX Cambodia CEO Alexander Lessells explains how the broker became the country's top derivatives firm by trading volume, built on local licensing, face-to-face trust, and a young retail market dominated by FX and gold trading.
Born2trade Adds Copy Trading on 1:5000 Leverage Accounts
Born2trade has launched a copy trading service powered by Brokeree Solutions' Social Trading system, its third vendor-sourced product in 2026. The service allows followers to replicate trades into accounts offering leverage of up to 1:5000, more than 160 times the EU and UK retail cap. Neither performance fees nor provider verification methods were disclosed.
Building a Global Presence: The Story Behind ACCM
Founded in Sydney in 2007, AC Capital Markets has evolved from a local institutional provider into a global CFD broker with an active presence across Australia, Europe, Africa, and Asia. In June 2025, the company officially rebranded as ACCM to anchor its international identity. Reaching its latest milestone in July 2026, ACCM opened a new office in Singapore, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.
57 Booked in Pune Forex Scam Probe: The Fake Trading App Checklist Every Indian Investor Needs
A fresh Pune police probe has reportedly booked 57 people in connection with an alleged forex investment scam involving a trading platform. This India-focused report separates the allegation from confirmed regulatory rules, explains how fake trading app scams use social media, fabricated profits, third-party bank accounts and blocked withdrawals, and shows how investors can verify an online forex trading platform through RBI and SEBI resources. It also places the case within Pune's wider pattern of online investment fraud and provides an immediate response checklist, including the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and helpline 1930.
TickTrader White Label in 2026: Can You Add Liquidity Depth Without Adding Operational Blind Spots?
A TickTrader white label can look like the fastest route to a modern branded trading environment, but a fast launch is not the same as a controlled launch. This 2026 broker guide explains what the TickTrader platform is, where a Soft-FX broker solution can sit in a wider operating stack, and how to evaluate the difference between a white label, a server licence, and a connected CRM or Client Office setup. It also unpacks TickTrader cost beyond the monthly headline, including implementation, integration, support, data, governance, migration, and exit assumptions. Use the practical questions, workflow tests, comparison table, and launch checklist to assess a Soft-FX TickTrader provider without mistaking a feature demo for evidence that your brokerage can run the service safely at scale.
RBI Holds Rate at 5.50% as Forex Reserves Near $700 Billion
The Reserve Bank of India held its repo rate at 5.50% with a neutral stance in October 2025, upgraded its GDP growth forecast to 6.8%, and lowered its inflation projection to 2.6%. Forex reserves rose to $698.19 billion, while Q1 GDP grew 7.8%, the fastest pace in seven quarters.
Rupee Flat Despite Oil Slump as Importers Rush to Hedge
The Indian rupee closed at 95.3375 per US dollar on Monday, barely changed from the previous close of 95.38, as heavy dollar buying by importers and state-run banks erased early gains driven by falling oil prices. Brent crude slumped after President Trump called off an attack on Iran, with US-Iran talks scheduled. Attention now turns to the RBI policy decision on Wednesday.
How Malaysian Companies Get Caught by USD Exchange Rate Risk
This article explains how Malaysian companies become exposed to USD exchange rate risk through real-world trade and borrowing scenarios, using a simple hypothetical example.
US Yield Spike Threatens Carry Trades
The US 30-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high following a hawkish split at the Federal Reserve, raising the cost of capital. Falling oil prices provided brief relief, but sustained high yields now threaten to force sudden unwinds in leveraged foreign exchange carry trades.
Onshore Yuan Slips 35 Pips to 6.7560 Against the Dollar
China's onshore yuan closed at 6.7560 per US dollar in the 4 August 2026 Beijing night session, down 35 pips from the previous Friday close, with trading volume reaching US$39.099 billion, according to Cailian Press.
Ringgit Flat Near RM4.09 After US Factory Data Surprise
The Malaysian ringgit opened nearly flat at RM4.0935/4.1000 against the US dollar on August 4, 2026, after the ISM Manufacturing PMI beat forecasts at 55.6 points, reinforcing US rate hike expectations. Analysts expect the pair to stay within a RM4.08–RM4.10 range, with upcoming US labour market data seen as the week's key risk event.
Yen Retreats After Coordinated Intervention
The Japanese yen slightly weakened against the dollar following a confirmed joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention, while broader Asian markets traded mixed amid conflicting reports on U.S.-Iran talks and anticipation of key U.S. labor data.
Universal Markets Review: Is Your Deposit Safe?
Universal Markets presents itself as a multi-asset broker with forex, crypto, and stock trading, but no regulatory licence was found for the platform. A KNF public warning from September 2024 confirms criminal proceedings are underway , here is what traders need to know before depositing.
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