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Global Forex Awards – Retail Winners Are Revealed
LONDON, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After months of nominations and voting, Holiston Media has announced the winners of the World’s Biggest Retail Forex Awards.
For five years running the Global Forex Awards – Retail have celebrated the top businesses who are pushing the boundaries of innovation in retail forex trading solutions.
“These awards are the biggest of their kind and the most transparent and trustworthy,” explains Mike Boydell, Director of Holiston Media. “This year we have received more business nominations and votes than ever before, which proves that winning one of these awards is a fantastic mark of trust and success in this highly competitive industry.”
The public voting process for the awards took place throughout July 2023 and tens of thousands of votes were cast from right across the global forex trading communities.
The winners are:
Award Category – Global |
Winners |
Best Affiliate Programme – Global |
Skilling |
Best Copy Trading Platform – Global |
INFINOX |
Best Customer Service – Global |
Tickmill |
Best EA – Global |
Forex Forest |
Best ECN Broker – Global |
EBC Financial Group |
Best Educational Broker – Global |
OctaFX |
Best Educational Resources – Global |
Hantec Markets |
Best Emerging Broker – Global |
HonorFX |
Best Fintech Broker – Global |
Mitrade |
Best Introducing Broker Programme – Global |
Errante |
Best Media Provider – Global |
Game Changers Magazine |
Best Mobile Trading Platform /App – Global |
ThinkMarkets |
Best MT4 Broker – Global |
Trade Nation |
Best MT5 Broker – Global |
Scope Markets |
Best Partnership Programme – Global |
Exclusive Markets |
Best Trade Execution – Global |
INFINOX |
Best Trading Experience – Global |
Tickmill |
Best Trading Platform – Global |
Skilling |
Best Trading Support – Global |
Scope Markets |
Best Value Broker – Global |
FP Markets |
Most Competitive Broker – Global |
FOREX.com |
Most Reliable Broker – Global |
HYCM |
Most Transparent Broker – Global |
Hantec Markets |
Most Trusted Broker – Global |
FairMarkets |
Global Newcomer of the Year |
EBC Financial Group |
Global Broker of the Year |
Eightcap |
Award Category – Africa |
Winners |
Best Introducing Broker Programme – Africa |
axi |
Best Trade Execution – Africa |
Scope Markets |
Most Trusted Broker – Africa |
Hantec Markets |
Award Category – Asia |
Winners |
Best Copy Trading Platform – Asia |
Forex4you |
Best Introducing Broker Programme – Asia |
INFINOX |
Best Partnership Programme – Asia |
FP Markets |
Best Trading Support – Asia |
FairMarkets |
Most Reliable Broker – Asia |
OctaFX |
Most Trusted Broker – Asia |
axi |
Best Broker – Asia |
Hantec Markets |
Award Category – Europe |
Winners |
Best Trading Experience – Europe |
IronFX |
Best Trading Platform – Europe |
FOREX.com |
Most Trusted Broker – Europe |
HYCM |
Best Broker – Europe |
FP Markets |
Award Category – LatAm |
Winners |
Best Copy Trading Platform – LatAm |
Forex4you |
Best Partnership Programme – LatAm |
Skilling |
Best Trading Experience – LatAm |
Hantec Markets |
Best Trading Platform – LatAm |
FOREX.com |
Most Reliable Broker – LatAm |
Hantec Markets |
Most Transparent Broker – LatAm |
Mitrade |
Most Trusted Broker – LatAm |
axi |
Best Broker – LatAm |
4XC |
Award Category – MENA |
Winners |
Best Copy Trading Platform – MENA |
axi |
Best Customer Service – MENA |
ThinkMarkets |
Best Trading Experience – MENA |
Century Financial Consultancy |
Best Trading Support – MENA |
Century Financial Consultancy |
Most Trusted Broker – MENA |
T4Trade |
Best Broker – MENA |
FOREX.com |
“Winning a Global Forex Award – Retail is a huge achievement and one that will set businesses apart, helping them to engage with new potential customers and retain current client trust and loyalty. Well done to all of this year’s winners,” adds Mike.
The Global Forex Awards 2023 – Retail are sponsored by: 4XC, axi, Century Financial, EBC Financial Group, Eightcap, Errante, Exclusive Markets, FairMarkets, FOREX.com, Forex4you, Forex Forest, FP Markets, Hantec Markets, HonorFX, HYCM, INFINOX, IronFX, MiTrade, Muinmos, OctaFX, Scope Markets, Skilling, T4Trade, ThinkMarkets, Tickmill and Trade Nation.
To find out more about the awards, the winners and the voting process go to https://www.globalforexawards.com
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa met this week with Zambia’s former Vice President and Special Envoy Enoch Kavindele to discuss SADC’s candidate for the AfDB
President Mnangagwa, who is SADC Chairperson, reaffirmed his own country’s and SADC’s enthusiastic support for Zambian candidate Sam Maimbo
LUSAKA, Zambia, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Special Envoy Kavindele released the following statement following the meeting:
“I am elated to witness the growing success and momentum of Sam Maimbo’s candidacy to become the next President of the African Development Bank. I am filled with gratitude to our friends across both SADC and COMESA for their continued support and good wishes.
Sam has garnered such wide consensus due to his being uniquely qualified to deliver the transformative change and empowerment our continent needs. Sam’s 30 years in development work is defined by driving outcomes, improving processes, and investing in people. The AfDB needs a hands-on leader who is laser focused on delivering results and who is unafraid of making tough decisions in order to best serve our continent. Sam is that leader. Sam has the track record and experience to drastically enhance the pace, scale, and impact of the Bank’s work in service of the people and governments of Africa.
Our region has a proud history of supporting fellow Southern Africans. For example, we all recall Lusaka’s role in hosting the African National Congress’ headquarters during the dark days of Apartheid oppression.
It therefore gives me no pleasure to observe my South African brothers, who have themselves leant on Zambia’s steadfast friendship over many decades, fail to rally behind both SADC and COMESA’s chosen candidate for the AfDB. Africa’s urgent economic development challenges demand transformational leadership at the AfDB, it is all of our responsibility to put forward the best candidate for the job. This is not the time or place for a government to act with narrow self-interest, we all must act in the continent’s and AfDB’s best interest.
I thank Sam Maimbo for his lifelong service to our entire continent, and I am eager to witness his enormous impact as President of the AfDB.”
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Stay Cyber Safe This Holiday Season: Heimdal’s Checklist for Business Security
LONDON, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Heimdal Security shares a practical holiday cybersecurity checklist, offering expert insights to help businesses safeguard against cyber threats this festive season.
With reduced staffing, remote work setups, and a surge in online shopping creating heightened vulnerabilities, this guide offers actionable tips to enhance business security.
Going beyond basic advice, the checklist also highlights the most common holiday scams and features videos showcasing real-life examples of Christmas-themed cyber scams and effective prevention strategies.
Key Tips to Protect Businesses This Holiday Season:
- Strengthen endpoints: Ensure devices are updated with antivirus and endpoint protection software; consider Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and application whitelisting.
- Prepare for phishing spikes: Train staff to identify suspicious emails, enforce robust email filters, and establish protocols for reporting unusual activity.
- Secure remote access: Mandate VPN usage, monitor unusual logins, and deactivate inactive accounts temporarily.
- Segment and shield networks: Isolate sensitive areas, deploy DNS security and advanced firewalls, and maintain full visibility over network traffic.
- Apply timely patches: Regularly update all systems and test patches in a controlled environment to minimize disruptions.
- Mitigate supply chain risks: Assess vendors thoroughly and limit their access to essential systems.
- Have a response plan ready: Tailor incident protocols for the holidays, create an on-call rotation for the IT team, and enable rapid action against suspicious activity.
“ Cybercriminals thrive on holiday distractions, but with proactive measures like phishing training, secure endpoints, and network segmentation, businesses can stay ahead of potential threats,” said Alex Panait, System Administrator at Heimdal Security.
Common Holiday Scams That Businesses Should Watch For:
Cybercriminals often tailor their tactics to exploit the festive season. The most common scams include:
- Spear phishing: Emails disguised as holiday bonuses or event invitations that steal credentials or spread malware.
- Malicious holiday E-Cards: Festive greetings that contain links deploying ransomware or spyware.
- Fake E-Commerce sites: Fraudulent websites offering discounts to steal payment information.
- Insider threats: Distracted or disgruntled employees mishandling or exploiting sensitive data.
- Corporate travel scams: Fake booking platforms targeting business travelers.
- Business email compromise (BEC): Fraudulent requests for urgent wire transfers during year-end financial rushes.
For more, read the full article here or watch the video on YouTube to see how these threats unfold and learn actionable prevention strategies.
About Heimdal:
Established in Copenhagen in 2014, Heimdal® empowers CISOs, security teams, and IT administrators to improve their security operations, reduce alert fatigue, and implement proactive measures through a unified command and control platform.
Heimdal’s award-winning cybersecurity solutions span the entire IT estate, addressing challenges from endpoint to network levels, including vulnerability management, privileged access, Zero Trust implementation, and ransomware prevention.
For further press information:
Madalina Popovici
Media Relations Manager
[email protected]
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According to Tickmill survey, 3 in 10 Britons in economic difficulty: Purchasing power down 41% since 2004
The people who have the most problems are women (30%) and are between 35 and 49 years old (39%)
ROME, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The purchasing power in the UK has dropped by 41% over the last 20 years. Today, £100,000 left in a bank account since 2004 without being invested would now be worth £59,021.
This figure is one of the findings from a study conducted by Tickmill, an international online trading broker that compared the economic situation in the UK and the European Union through the infographic “Purchasing Power and Cost of Living: UK vs EU”.
The analysis reveals a slight decline of 0.4% in the UK’s purchasing power, which currently stands at £41,573. In contrast, the European Union has seen a modest rise of 0.1%, reaching £40,874.
Why is purchasing power declining in the UK? One key factor is the cost of living. If the UK were still part of the European Union, it would rank as the fifth most expensive country, behind Ireland, Luxembourg, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
Unsurprisingly, 3 in 10 Britons are struggling with the cost of living. Women (3 in 10, compared to 25% of men), those aged between 35 and 49 (4 in 10), households earning less than £15,000 (6 in 10), and single parents (1 in 2) are among the most affected groups.
Among UK nations, Northern Ireland is the hardest hit, with 34% of its population facing financial difficulties, followed by Wales (31%), England (28%), and Scotland (22%). In England, the North East has the highest percentage of people struggling, with 4 in 10 residents affected. Even in London, the high costs impact 1 in 4 adults.
In response to these challenges, Britons are making significant adjustments:
- 53% have cut back or delayed spending on smaller items like eating out, entertainment, subscriptions, clothing, toys, books, etc.;
- 52% have reduced household energy consumption;
- 48% have decreased their grocery spending;
- 41% have scaled back or postponed major expenditures, such as holidays, cars, and weddings;
- 26% are working longer hours, taking on overtime, or pursuing additional jobs to earn extra income.
The British also made changes on the financial side. One in four adults has been forced to dip into their savings or investments to cover daily expenses. Moreover, 44% have stopped saving or investing entirely or have reduced their savings and investments—a 4% increase compared to 2023.
The lack of investment is another critical factor contributing to the decline in purchasing power. It is estimated that 13 million UK residents hold £430 billion in cash deposits but do not invest. The reasons? Seventy-four percent say they cannot compare investment products effectively, and 43% are afraid of losing their money.
A lack of knowledge and fear are preventing many savers from taking advantage of an important opportunity: preserving or increasing their purchasing power in the long term.
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