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IG Group raised its full-year revenue and medium-term outlook after reporting a strong first quarter, supported by growth in OTC derivatives, crypto and Freetrade. The FTSE 100 broker also increased its 2026 organic revenue guidance and net interest income outlook.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has reported significant progress in its regulatory simplification program, highlighting a sharp expansion in electronic lodgement options and website redesigns. The initiative runs alongside record enforcement outcomes and aligns with broader regulatory reforms in the UK.
Dubai is advancing regulatory reforms to support fintech, FX and payments activity as the UAE currency market grows from $4.15 billion in 2024 toward a projected $7.39 billion by 2033. New frameworks, open finance rules and specialised licences aim to deepen cross-border financial services while reinforcing oversight.
KVB has opened a new office in Bangkok that will act as a regional hub for Thailand and neighboring Southeast Asian markets. The launch event highlighted the broker's plans to build a local presence, though details on staffing, licensing, and existing Thai client numbers were not disclosed.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a €40,000 settlement with ASP Bridge Global Solution Services Ltd following preliminary findings indicating reasonable suspicions of violations related to anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules. The settlement, decided by CySEC’s board on 20 April 2026 and announced on 11 May 2026, has already been paid and will be transferred to the Treasury of the Republic.
Plus500's UK CEO Mark Winton sold almost £1.85 million in company shares and transferred about £1 million in shares to Julie Winton in transactions disclosed via RNS. The moves come as Plus500 reports strong share price gains since its IPO and solid Q1 2026 financial results.
Freetrade has appointed Jenny Zhao as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval. She will replace co-founder Viktor Nebehaj at the London-based retail stockbroker, which was acquired by IG Group and manages over £4 billion in client assets.
OANDA Japan will discontinue MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 web terminal services at the end of May, directing clients to desktop and mobile platforms. The move is part of a broader phase-out of MT4, driven by cybersecurity requirements and the platform’s lack of ongoing maintenance.
Pepperstone, Capital.com and Trade Nation have established the Bahamas Institute of Forex and CFD Issuers (BIFCI) to coordinate industry efforts and engage with regulators in the Bahamas. The broker-led association aims to address shared regulatory and market conduct challenges in the offshore jurisdiction.
AUSTRAC has released companion documents to its 2024 national risk assessments, highlighting artificial intelligence and virtual assets as new accelerants in financial crime. The move comes ahead of tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms that will extend regulation to tens of thousands of additional entities.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has reached a €40,000 settlement with ASP Bridge Global Solution Services Ltd. The agreement relates to possible violations of Cyprus anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing legislation, and the amount has been paid to the Treasury of the Republic.
The CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) aims to divide U.S. crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC, clarifying federal rules for digital assets. A new 309-page Senate draft released on May 12, 2026, moves toward markup as lawmakers debate market structure and a CBDC ban.
