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Finance Magnates Intelligence Forum brings trading Leaders Together in Cyprus. October 08, 2026, 09:12 GMT Industry leaders met in Limassol to discuss market data, trading volumes, AI, regulation, growth and competitiveness. The Forum gave us the opportunity to put our data and research in front of industry professionals and, just as importantly, hear how they see the market." - Ramzi Ahmad, Director of Intelligence at Finance Magnates LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, October 8, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Finance Magnates brought senior leaders from across the trading and financial services industry together for the first Finance Magnates Intelligence Forum, held on September 30, 2026, at the Amara Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. The invite-only forum created a space for executives, data specialists and industry professionals to discuss how market intelligence, trading data and technology can support better business decisions. The event was opened by Neophytos Papageorgiou, CEO of Finance Magnates, who welcomed guests and introduced the vision behind Finance Magnates Intelligence. The opening session was followed by an Intelligence Brief led by Ramzi Ahmad, Director of Intelligence at Finance Magnates, examining the relationship between broker website traffic and actual trading volumes. The session looked at how different data points can provide a broader view of broker performance and market activity. The programme then moved into the way financial data is collected and verified. Demetris Koutsomichalis, Data Analyst at Finance Magnates, explained the data collection and verification process, including the importance of data quality, validation and context when using market information. The Forum also looked at the technology supporting financial data. Maciej Szeląg, CEE FinTech Lead at AWS, discussed the infrastructure behind financial data, the role of cloud technology and the importance of reliable data infrastructure as businesses adopt AI. The discussion continued with Philios Petrides, Data & Business Intelligence Consultant, who focused on how firms can use data to support growth and compliance. The session also examined the limits of internal business data and the value of combining information across areas such as sales, marketing, operations, compliance and finance. Executive Discussion on Regulation, Growth and Competitiveness A key part of the Forum was the executive discussion and Intelligence Leadership Circle roundtable, where participants shared their experiences and views on some of the main issues facing the trading industry. Topics included regulation, trading volumes, liquidity, data quality, AI, compliance, business intelligence, marketing performance, differentiation and competitiveness. The roundtable gave attendees the opportunity to discuss these topics openly, compare experiences and challenge some of the assumptions that are often made when looking at market data. AI was also a major part of the conversation, with participants discussing the role of data infrastructure, how AI can be used within financial businesses and where greater care is needed when dealing with sensitive financial and regulatory information. During the Forum, Finance Magnates Intelligence also presented FMIQ, an algorithm-driven quantitative system using Finance Magnates Intelligence data and hosted on AWS and Amazon Bedrock. Bringing Industry Leaders Together The first Finance Magnates Intelligence Forum brought together representatives from companies including Tickmill, VS Markets, LMAX, Capital.com, JustMarkets, Complyport, Libertex Group, IC Markets, Trading 212, TMGM, Dealio, Truvian, HFM and many more. Finance Magnates Intelligence thanked all attendees for taking part and for sharing their views during the presentations and roundtable discussions. The Forum reflects the wider development of Finance Magnates Intelligence, which provides market data, research, trading volume information, benchmarks, regulatory updates and industry analysis for financial services businesses. The Finance Magnates Intelligence platform brings together market data and industry insights covering areas including FX, CFDs, crypto, prop trading, broker activity, payments and regulation. "Data is most useful when it can be understood in the context of what is happening in the market," said Ramzi Ahmad, Director of Intelligence at Finance Magnates. "The Forum gave us the opportunity to put our data and research in front of industry professionals and, just as importantly, hear how they see the market." The first Finance Magnates Intelligence Forum marked the start of a new gathering for senior industry professionals, with the discussions providing feedback and views that will continue to inform the work of Finance Magnates Intelligence. About Finance Magnates Intelligence Finance Magnates Intelligence provides data, research and market insights for the financial services industry. Its offering includes trading volume data, market benchmarks, regulatory intelligence, industry research and analysis. The platform is designed for brokerages, fintech companies, compliance and legal teams, payment providers, prop firms, investors and analysts. Dora Christofi Finance Magnates Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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Capital.com goes beyond CFDs, launches stocks and ETFs in Europe. Monday, 28/09/2026 | 01:02 GMT-7 by Arnab Shome * The broker has launched commission-free direct investing in stocks and ETFs for eligible clients across nearly all of its EEA markets, covering more than 2,280 instruments across US and European markets. * The UAE and UK are next in the rollout, due in the coming months, though the company gave no specific dates. Capital.com has launched direct investing in stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for clients across its European markets, adding long-term ownership to a platform that has so far focused on short-term trading. Announced today (Monday), the broker described it as a step toward becoming a multi-asset trading and investment platform. The offering covers more than 2,280 stocks and ETFs across the US and European markets, including a range of local European companies. Capital.com charges no commission on stock or ETF investments. Eligible clients can access them across nearly all of the company's European Economic Area markets. Execution-Only, alongside existing tools. Capital.com offers stocks and ETFs on an execution-only, non-advised basis, which means it does not recommend which ones to buy. Clients gain access through the standard onboarding process that the company applies to new products. The new products sit alongside the research, charting, and portfolio tools already on the platform. The broker said clients can apply the same information to a long-term holding as they would to a short-term position. According to the broker, the launch reflects how clients use markets. Some act on a short-term view, while others build positions they plan to hold for years. Direct ownership of stocks and ETFs gives the second group a dedicated product, sitting next to the short-term trading instruments already offered. Christoforos Soutzis, CEO Europe at Capital.com, said clients often span both approaches. "Many trade on short-term views and build long-term positions within the same week," Soutzis said. He added that the company decided to become a multi-asset provider so clients in Europe have "a genuine choice between the two, in one place." Sasha Gubochkin, Chief Product Officer at Capital.com, said every product added to the platform, on web and app, has to pass one test. "Does it help a client understand their situation more clearly before they act?" Gubochkin said. He said the design principles will stay the same as the product range grows, with less noise, less urgency and information presented so that the decision belongs to the client. UAE and UK Next in Line. Europe is the first region to receive the offering. Capital.com said stocks and ETFs will be rolled out across its other markets, including the UAE and the UK, in the coming months. The announcement did not give specific dates for those launches or list which EEA markets are excluded. The company said the wider move reflects its aim to serve a range of client needs, from traders acting on short-term views to investors building long-term positions, within a single platform. Arnab Shome is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He holds a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Agartala. He entered the retail trading industry about a decade ago, covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates, and later expanded his coverage to include forex and CFDs as well. His work at Finance Magnates includes C-level interviews, data-driven analysis, opinion pieces, and scoops of industry exclusives. He also contributes to Finance Magnates' quarterly industry report. Area of coverage: 1. CFD broker-related news 2. Industry-related Regulatory updates and developments 3. New retail trading trends 4. Prop trading industry updates 5. Executive interviews Education: Bachelor of Technology - National Institute of Technology, Agartala (India) * 7452 Articles * 142 Followers

ThinkMarkets hires former MultiBank CMO to lead Growth Marketing. Thursday, 17/09/2026 | 13:01 GMT-7 by Tanya Chepkova * Burnham spent two years and eight months at Capital.com, leaving as Senior Director of Growth. * ThinkMarkets has not disclosed whether the growth marketing position is new. ThinkMarkets has appointed former MultiBank Group Chief Marketing Officer Will Burnham as Executive Director of Growth Marketing. According to his LinkedIn profile, Burnham joined the broker in September. The appointment returns him to a growth-focused role after nine months as MultiBank's CMO. He served as MultiBank's Chief Marketing Officer from November 2025 until July 2026. MultiBank currently identifies Johny Giacaman as its Chief Marketing and Business Operations Officer. Nearly three years at Capital.com. Before joining MultiBank, Burnham spent two years and eight months at Capital.com. He joined the broker as Global Head of Digital Marketing before becoming Marketing Director, Paid Growth in January 2024. Capital.com promoted him to Senior Director of Growth in May 2025, a position he held for six months before moving to MultiBank. His earlier experience includes almost six years in digital marketing and user acquisition at mobile and online games company Miniclip. Role scope remains undisclosed. ThinkMarkets has not disclosed Burnham's reporting line or said whether the position is newly created. It is also unclear how his responsibilities will be divided within the broker's existing marketing leadership. Finance Magnates contacted ThinkMarkets to clarify the scope of the role and whether Rusty Karp remains Chief Marketing Officer. The company had not responded by the time of publication. The appointment follows several additions to ThinkMarkets' proprietary ThinkTrader platform during 2026, including Guaranteed Stop Loss orders, round-the-clock gold and silver trading and the ChelseaAI trading interface. The broker has not said whether Burnham will focus on ThinkTrader or oversee growth marketing across its wider group of brands and markets. Tanya Chepkova is a News Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 16 years of experience in financial journalism, covering forex, crypto, and digital asset markets. Her work spans daily industry reporting and data-driven, long-form explainers focused on market structure, trading models, and regulatory shifts. Before joining Finance Magnates, she led the editorial team of a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet for six years. Her reporting combines analytical depth with clear storytelling, with particular attention to how structural changes in trading, stablecoin infrastructure, and emerging products such as prediction markets reshape the broader financial ecosystem. She covers global developments and provides additional insight into CIS markets. Areas of Coverage: Crypto and digital asset markets Prediction markets Stablecoins and cross-border payments Industry analysis and long-form explainers * 474 Articles * 3 Followers