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The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has imposed three fines totaling €140,000 on DLT Securities GmbH for violations of the Money Laundering Act. The sanctions relate to inadequate internal safeguards, deficient monitoring, and a lack of updates to the firm’s risk management and due diligence processes.
UP Fintech Holding Limited reported a 56.3% jump in full-year 2025 revenue and a sharp increase in non-GAAP net income, driven by strong growth in key markets such as Hong Kong and Singapore. However, fourth-quarter figures showed flat sequential revenue and lower profits compared with the previous quarter, indicating a moderation in momentum.
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has outlined recent member expulsions and confirmed when Prospero Markets Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) will lose its membership. The update follows ASIC’s cancellation of Prospero’s AFS licence and Federal Court orders to wind up the firm.
ZX Capital Markets (ZXCM) reported over $100 billion in global trading volume for 2025, highlighting strong client engagement, technological growth, and expanding market presence in FX and CFDs. This milestone strengthens ZXCM’s competitive position and reflects rising trust in its trading infrastructure.
Gain Capital plans to surrender its UK FCA licence while strengthening its regulatory base in Dubai under the SCA. The move signals a strategic shift toward more flexible CFD jurisdictions and may impact protections for UK traders.
Russia’s central bank will sharply reduce forex interventions, likely weakening the rouble and increasing volatility. Lower liquidity could widen spreads, raise hedging costs for brokers, and reflects a broader global trend of reduced central bank market support.
EC Markets ended the year with record trading volumes, expanded global presence, and regulation under seven authorities, while winning 17 international awards—showing strong compliance, execution quality, and a competitive position aligned with industry trends toward stricter regulation and global growth.
Currency markets stayed stable on December 30, 2025, as traders awaited the Fed’s meeting minutes, with the U.S. dollar holding near key levels. Despite stability in the short term, the broader decline in USD and shifting interest-rate expectations shaped forex sentiment. This situation is crucial for forex brokers due to its impact on volatility, trading volumes, liquidity, and risk strategies.
VistaForex published a new ranking of top global forex brokers, focusing on firms regulated by tier-one bodies. The report stresses the importance of strong oversight, capital requirements, and client protection measures. This ranking reinforces the industry shift toward compliant, secure, and trusted brokers over offshore alternatives.
RBI has proposed new rules requiring brokers and FX providers to fully disclose all fees and margins before transactions. If approved, the policy will eliminate hidden charges and could reshape pricing transparency standards across India and the global forex market.
Trading.com has introduced a zero-commission investment account for clients across the EU and EEA. The new account operates under EU MiFID and CySEC regulation and targets long-term and retail investors. This move reflects a broader trend of brokers expanding beyond forex and CFDs into regulated investing.
Japan’s finance minister confirmed readiness to intervene in the FX market to counter extreme yen volatility. Such intervention signals can increase spreads, volatility, and hedging pressure for brokers offering yen pairs. Forex brokers with high JPY exposure must reinforce liquidity and risk management systems.
