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XM Is Among the Top 3 Best Workplaces™ Hellas 2024

We have once again secured our place at the top of the Best Workplaces™ Hellas list, ranking third in the 250+ employee category for 2024.

Recognition in the top 3 of the Best Workplaces™ Hellas list by Great Place To Work®, the leading global organisation specialising in workplace culture, confirms that we’ve created an exemplary work environment in the broader technology sector, by focusing on well-being, continuous development, and inclusion.

This achievement comes right after XM ranked No. 1 on Cyprus’ Best Workplaces™ and Best Workplaces™ for Women lists, while also achieving the prestigious Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

Committed to our corporate values, ‘Big. Fair. Human.’, we continue to attract top talent and elevate the workplace status quo of our people by offering work-life balance, innovative development and well-being programs, state-of-the-art offices, a work model that encourages everyone to share their ideas, propose innovations, and take initiative, and above all, a unique corporate DNA that truly sets us apart.

Acknowledging our achievement in this year’s Best Workplaces™ Hellas, Maria Chatzipanteli, XM’s Group Chief People & Culture Officer, noted: “At XM, we fully recognise that our journey is closely intertwined with that of our people. The dynamic growth of XM in recent years is thanks to a team of highly skilled and talented people with a passion for technology, teamwork, and continuous improvement. By recognising their contributions and striving to advance each day together, we remain committed to our people-centric values and our ongoing endeavour to create the best possible working environment for our teams globally.”

VT Markets celebrates Maserati MSG Racing in Asia’s Formula E events

Global multi-asset broker VT Markets recently attended in the Tokyo E Prix in March, where their partner, Formula E team Maserati MSG Racing, achieved a remarkable podium finish at Japan’s inaugural Formula E race event.

Amidst the electrifying atmosphere, representatives from VT Markets joined enthusiastic spectators in cheering for Maserati MSG Racing, underscoring the camaraderie and excitement of the partnership.

“We’re dedicated to curating exceptional experiences, aligned with our mission of fostering accessible trading,” stated Sarah Yamamoto, Japan Country Manager at VT Markets. “The determination showcased by Maserati MSG Racing reflects our shared values of innovation and accessibility in a fiercely competitive landscape.”

With the Tokyo event concluding on a high note, the next big race in Asia will be the Formula E race in Shanghai in May, showcasing the capabilities of electric motorsport technology in a metropolitan setting. Clients and staff of VT Markets will also be there to cheer on their partner in the grandstands. The award-winning broker looks ahead with excitement to future opportunities, providing its clientele and team with access to such exceptional experiences, an extension of the brokerage’s emphasis on accessible trading.

The award-winning brokerage sees distinct parallels in its tie-in with Maserati MSG. Sharing a focus on achieving reliability and performance, the partnership was first announced in October last year and lately reaffirmed through a highly successful media event in April, attended by the Maserati MSG Racing drivers Maximilian Günther and Jehan Daruvala, as well as Scott Swid, the Chairman and Principal Owner of Maserati MSG Racing.  This was held by VT Markets as part of a series of exclusive experiences for guests and clients, in the same weekend as the Monaco E-Prix.

As VT Markets continues to expand its presence on the global stage, the company remains committed to driving innovation and sustainable growth, while delivering unparalleled experiences for its clients and partners alike.

FXTM Trading Schedule for Birthday of the Buddha

Due to the upcoming market holidays of the Birthday of the Buddha, we’ll be making some temporary changes to the FXTM trading schedule from 14.05.2024 to 16.05.2024. You can see the new schedule for all the affected instruments below. If your instrument isn’t listed, then trading will continue as normal.

*MT Server Time

In the event of decreased market liquidity, we might switch to “Close Only” trading on low-liquidity instruments or suspend all trading on them. Please be aware that spreads might also significantly increase from their normal average levels in the event of low liquidity. If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please don’t hesitate to contact FXTM’s dedicated Customer Support team. We’re always happy to help.

The schedule of service on May 15, 2024 (Holidays in the Hong Kong)

Dear Clients!

NPBFX notifies about changes in the trading schedule due to the holidays in the Hong Kong on May 15, 2024

— Index HSI50: 15 May – break in trading.

All other financial instruments – without changes.

Please consider this information when making trading decisions.

Scheduled Maintenance for cTrader Server

Dear Traders,

As part of our commitment to providing the best trading experience to our customers, we want to inform you of upgrades to our cTrader Servers on Sunday, 12 May 2024. 

During the upgrade, the cTrader backend and associate services may be unavailable for a short period, according to the times below:

• Start Date and Time: Sunday, 12 May 2024 10:00 (GMT+3) or Server time
• End Date and Time: Sunday, 12 May 2024 11:00 (GMT+3) or Server time

No action is required from your side, the cTrader servers will automatically be available once the maintenance is complete.

We thank you in advance for your understanding.

IC Markets Global.

Upcoming Weekly Adjustment on Index Dividend Notice

Dear Valued Client,

Please be advised that the dividends of the following index CFDs will be adjusted by upcoming ex-dividend dates. The comment for trading index CFDs will be in the following format “Div&<Product Name>&<Net Volume>” which show in the balance after the close of the day before the dividend payment date.

Please refer to the table below for more details:

*All dates are provided in GMT+3 (Server Time in MT4/MT5.)

Please note the above data are subject to changes. Please refer to MT4/MT5 for details.

Changes to Trading Schedule for May 14-16, 2024

Dear Clients,

Due to Birthday of the Buddha (HK), there will be the following changes in the trading hours (NordFX server time):

• 2024-05-14 Birthday of the Buddha (HK) HK50 early close 22:00
• 2024-05-15 Birthday of the Buddha (HK) HK50 closed
• 2024-05-16 Birthday of the Buddha (HK) HK50 late open 04:20

SANTOS crypto trading suspended

Dear Clients,

Due to the liquidity provider's decision to delist SANTOS, the SNTUSD cryptocurrency pair will be removed from the list of trading instruments on 13.05.2024 at 12:00 (server time GMT+3).

SNTUSD trading has been switched to "close only" mode. Placing new orders and modifying existing ones is not available. Please close your open positions as early as possible.

SANTOS trading will stop on 13.05.2024 at noon (according to LiteFinance server time). All remaining positions in the market on SNTUSD will be closed at the prevailing price at the time of liquidation.

Yours faithfully,

LiteFinance

CFD Rollover Notice for May

Dear Valued Client,

Please be advised that the following CFD instruments will be automatically rolled over as per the dates in the table below. As there can be a pricing difference between old and new futures contracts, we recommend clients to monitor their positions closely and manage positions accordingly.

Expiration dates:

Please note:

• The rollover will be automatic, and any existing open positions will remain open.
• Positions that are open on the expiration date will be adjusted via a rollover charge or credit to reflect the price difference between the expiring and new contracts.
• To avoid CFD rollovers, clients can choose to close any open CFD positions prior to the expiration date.
• Clients should ensure that take profits and stop losses are adjusted before this rollover occurs.

Buddha's Birthday Trading Hours Schedule

Dear Traders,

Due to the Buddha's Birthday Holiday on 15th May, you will experience the following changes in the trading hours schedule (all times are GMT+3):

Tuesday, 14th May

Indices CFD:

• #HSI: trading until 22:00.

Wednesday, 15th May

Indices CFD:

• #HSI - trading closed.

HK stocks CFD

• trading closed.

Thursday, 16th May

Indices CFD:

• #HSI - trading starts at 04:15.

All other financial markets will be traded as usual.

Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change.

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NordFX Named Best ECN/STP Forex Broker 2024

NordFX received its first award nearly 15 years ago, back in 2010. Since then, it has been honoured with more than 70 professional prizes and titles for achievements and innovations across various sectors of the financial industry. However, only once before, in 2015, were NordFX's merits in organizing ECN trading specifically recognized. Now, the esteemed international online portal FXDailyInfo has once again acknowledged the company as the Best ECN/STP Forex Broker.

FXDailyInfo is one of the leading resources providing daily news and analysis on the financial markets, including broker reviews, educational materials, and other useful information for traders. The portal also annually recognizes the best representatives of the financial industry with its awards. Winners of the FXDailyinfo Awards are determined through open voting by visitors to the website, which makes these awards particularly valuable as they objectively reflect the opinion of the professional community. This time, the high rating was given for the services NordFX offers its clients on Zero accounts on popular platforms such as MetaTrader 4 and 5.

A key feature here is direct access to interbank liquidity. The Electronic Communication Network (ECN) used on MT4 Zero and MT5 Zero accounts directs trader orders directly to liquidity providers, bypassing any additional intermediation. This reduces order processing time and provides the opportunity to trade at the most favourable prices with minimal commissions and spreads. On most popular pairs such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY, typical spreads are 0 pips. In addition to currency pairs, traders can also conduct transactions with cryptocurrencies, stocks, and exchange indexes, as well as oil, gas, and precious metals on these accounts. Notably, the spread for the gold pair XAU/USD is also zero. This pair is particularly favored by traders in NordFX's top three, largely thanks to which they were able to earn an impressive total of nearly $2.5 million USD in the previous year, 2023.

First Lucky Ticket Draw winners from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Dear clients,

We are pleased to announce the first three winners of a big raffle Lucky Ticket for traders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

The first prize, a Galaxy S24 Ultra, goes to Mr. Bek Temirbekov with account number MT4-ECN2-781407. His winning Lucky Ticket number is 0001.

Ms. Khanisa Kudabekova wins a trading deposit worth $1,000 with her Lucky Ticket number 0097. Her account number is MT4-ECN2-794966.

A trading deposit worth $500 goes to Mr. Abdulborii Kamilov with account number MT4-ECN2-712139 and Lucky Ticket number 0300.

We heartily congratulate the winners and wish them success in trading.

Remember that there are eight more drawings to come, which means you have a chance to win valuable prizes from LiteFinance.

Prizes to be raffled off by year-end:

• main prize – $10,000 in real money;
• premium holiday trip to Belek, Türkiye;
• 1 iPhone 16 Pro Max 512 GB;
• 3 iPhone 15 Pro Max 512 GB;
• 2 Galaxy S24 Ultra 512 GB;
• 1 trading deposit worth $2,000;
• 6 trading deposits worth $1,000 each;
• 6 trading deposits worth $500 each.

How do I participate in the contest?

1. Activate the promo code LUCKY24 every time you deposit $1000 or more.
2. Check your email for a unique Lucky Ticket number and get a 30% deposit bonus as a gift.
3. Trade at least two lots while participating in the context.

The number of Lucky Tickets is not limited! The more Lucky Tickets, the more winning chances!

Please note that a participant whose Lucky Ticket has won a prize cannot claim other contest prizes except the main prize of $10,000.

With best regards,

LiteFinance

The schedule of service on May 6 and 7, 2024 (Holidays in the UK)

Dear Clients!

NPBFX notifies about changes in the trading schedule due to the holidays in the UK on May 6 and 7, 2024

— Index FTSE100: May 6 — break in trading, May 7 — late opening at 00:00 GMT;

All other financial instruments – without changes.

Please consider this information when making trading decisions.

VT Markets wraps up exclusive Monaco event

VT Markets, a leading multi-asset brokerage and official team partner of Maserati MSG Racing, has successfully concluded a series of exclusive events held in Monaco, in tandem with the 2024 Monaco E-Prix, offering an intimate and prestigious setting for a select group of VIP guests, partners, and media representatives. 

The media event kicked off on April 26th with partners, clients and general, finance and motorsports media, as well as Maserati MSG Racing’s drivers, Maximilian Günther and Jehan Daruvala, in attendance. Ludovic Moncla, Head of Affiliates at VT Markets outlined VT Markets’ vision for the partnership, highlighting shared values such as innovation, performance, accessibility, and sustainability. Scott Swid, Chairman and Principal Owner of Maserati MSG Racing, warmly welcomed VT Markets to the Maserati MSG Racing partner family and underscored the significance of aligning with partners who share similar values. Both parties also conducted a ceremonial exchange of tokens.  

“The Monaco E-Prix is the most iconic event on the Formula E calendar, and being able to share the experience of our home race with our partners is always very meaningful. VT Markets is an integral part of our family at Maserati MSG Racing, and as an extension of the team, play a critical role in shaping our journey for the future. Experiences such as this only enrich our relationship, and I’m looking forward to continuing our already exciting and rewarding journey together for the remainder of Season 10,” remarked Scott Swid.  

Attendees received signed caps from the drivers and captured moments with the Season 10 Gen3 Maserati Tipo Folgore on display. Following the media event, attendees embarked on a luxury catamaran excursion along the Monegasque coastline for an enjoyable afternoon of networking. 

“Our partnership with Maserati MSG Racing enriches our commitment to providing our clients with experiences that resonate well beyond traditional trading, connecting with fans globally,” commented Ludovic Moncla. 

On race day, VT Markets attendees cheered for Maserati MSG Racing in La Rascasse and the grandstands. Despite facing challenges during the race, the team secured a commendable ninth-place finish, adding two points to their season tally. 

The event garnered positive feedback from attendees. “The networking opportunities, luxurious ambience, and superb hospitality exceeded my expectations,” commented a VIP client of VT Markets. “I hope to be invited to attend another VT Markets event again”.  

CHANGES TO TRADING SCHEDULE ON MAY 6-7 AND 9

Dear Traders,

Due to the summer bank holiday in the United Kingdom, there will be a change in the trading schedule for the FTSE 100 Index (#FTSE100):

*EEST - Eastern European Summer Time, UTC+3 - Company's trading server time

Additionally, on May 9, trading in MOEX stocks will be unavailable due to state holidays in Russia.

During this time, you can trade other indices and stocks from NYSE and NASDAQ exchanges, as well as CFDs on indices listed in the CFD Specifications. Please check the heatmap on the website to see which instruments are the most profitable.

Starting from May 10, 2024, trading returns to regular trading hours.

Please take this information into account when planning your activities in the financial markets.