BGC Brokers L.P. has been officially authorised as a UK-registered benchmark administrator by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the UK Benchmarks Regulation. This licence allows BGC Brokers to operate as a recognised benchmark administrator within the UK financial markets, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for benchmark administration. Forex traders should note that this development reinforces BGC Brokers’ position and credibility in providing benchmark-related services, potentially impacting the reliability and governance of benchmarks used in trading activities. Original Source: FX News Group

Annual trading volume at CFI surged from $3.4 trillion in 2024 to $6.4 trillion in 2025, marking an 85% year-on-year increase. Notably, trading volumes exceeded $2 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, setting a new record for the company. Original Source: FX News Group

Gold crossing $5,000 is a major moment for the markets. It highlights shifting liquidity conditions, rising demand, and why execution quality matters when price enters new territory. Here is what our members should know, and how to access gold through our preferred broker partner.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cancelled the Part 4A permission of Invicta Capital Ltd. This permission is required for firms to carry out regulated financial activities in the UK. As a result, Invicta Capital Ltd is no longer authorised to conduct such activities. Forex traders should take note of this development, as it reflects the FCA’s ongoing oversight and enforcement actions within the financial sector. Working with FCA-regulated firms is crucial for ensuring legal compliance and protection in trading. Original Source: FX News Group

China is expected to lower its 2026 growth target amid a global economic slowdown, signalling continued caution in its policy approach. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) reinforced this stance by setting the yuan’s USD/CNY reference rate at 6.9929, the strongest midpoint since May 2023 and the first time the pair has traded below the key 7-per-dollar level in over half a year. Additionally, the PBOC injected a record 1 trillion yuan of liquidity in January through reverse repos and its Medium-Term Lending Facility, underscoring its easing bias ahead of increased cash demand for Lunar New Year. In Japan, headline [...]

China is expected to lower its official economic growth target for 2026, signalling an increasing acceptance in Beijing that both global and domestic challenges will limit rapid expansion. Reports indicate policymakers are likely to set the growth target between 4.5% and 5%, down from the 5% goal that was achieved in 2025. Last year, China’s $19 trillion economy met its growth target despite weak domestic demand and renewed external pressures, including trade tensions under the Trump administration. Growth in 2025 was largely supported by a record trade surplus of approximately $1.2 trillion, with exporters redirecting shipments to alternative markets to [...]

The European Union is nearing an agreement with the United States and Ukraine on a unified prosperity framework designed to support Ukraine’s long-term recovery. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced progress towards a coordinated approach that aligns European and US funding with Ukraine’s reform and reconstruction priorities. This joint framework aims to streamline financial support, reduce duplication, and encourage private-sector investment as Ukraine moves from emergency aid to economic normalisation. In addition to this recovery plan, the EU is increasing its focus on Arctic security. Von der Leyen highlighted the Union’s intention to deepen engagement in the region, [...]