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Important Notification – May Bank Holidays

We would like to inform you that due to several public holidays all of which take place in May, the trading hours of various instruments will be affected between 01 and 29 May 2024.

Trading Schedule Changes in May

As we move into May, staying informed about the holiday schedules that affect trading is essential. Here are the schedule changes to note for the upcoming month:

May 1, 2024, Labor Day

DE30, EU50, FR40, HK50, ES35, USDBRL, Paris Stocks, Frankfurt Stocks  – closed for the whole day.

May 2, 2024, Labor Day

EU50 – late opening at 00:15 (GMT+0).

May 3, 2024, Early May Bank Holiday

UK100 - early close at 20:00 (GMT+0).

May 6, 2024, Early May Bank Holiday

UK100, UK stocks – closed for the whole day.

May 14, 2024, Birthday of the Buddha

HK50 – early close at 19:00 (GMT+0).

May 15, 2024, Birthday of the Buddha

HK50 – closed for the whole day.

May 24, 2024, Spring Bank Holiday (UK)

UK100 - early close at 20:00 (GMT+0).

May 27, 2024, Spring Bank Holiday (UK) & Memorial Day (US)

XNGUSD, XTIUSD, XBRUSD, XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XAUGBP, XAUEUR, XAUAUD, XAGEUR, Platinum, Palladium  - early close at 17:15 (GMT+0).

JP225 - early close at 17:00 (GMT+0).

HK50 - early close at 08:30 (GMT+0).

US30, US100, US500, ES35 - early close at 17:00 (GMT+0).

UK100, UK Stocks, US Stocks - closed for the whole day.

May 30, 2024, Corpus Christi Day

USDBRL - closed for the whole day. 

Please take these changes into account when planning your trades next month!

May Day Holiday (UK) Trading Schedule 2024

Dear Client,

Please find our updated Trading schedule and general information related to the May Day Holiday on Monday, 06 May, 2024.

Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precaution to ensure that you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing.

All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +3).

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global.

Buddha’s Birthday Holiday Trading Schedule – 2024

Dear Client,

Please find our updated Trading schedule and general information related to the Buddha’s Birthday Holiday Day on Wednesday, 15 May, 2024.

Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precaution to ensure that you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing.

All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +3).

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global.

Ascension Day Holiday Trading Schedule – 2024

Dear Client,

Please find our updated Trading schedule and general information related to the Ascension Day on Thursday, 09 May, 2024.

Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precaution to ensure that you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing.

All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +3).

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global.

Constitution Day Holiday Trading Schedule 2024

Dear Client,

Please find our updated Trading schedule and general information related to the Constitution Day Holiday on Friday, 17 May, 2024.

Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precaution to ensure that you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing.

All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +3).

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global.

Victoria Day Holiday Trading Schedule 2024

Dear Client,

Please find our updated Trading schedule and general information related to the Victoria Day on  Monday, 20 May, 2024.

Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precaution to ensure that you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing.

All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +3).

Kind regards,

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.

World stock market holidays: May 2024

Dear clients,

Please get acquainted with upcoming changes in LiteFinance’s trading schedule this month.

The actual trading schedule for each trading instrument is always displayed in the “Info on the instrument” section in the Client area at LiteFinance.

This information is for guidance purposes and subject to change. Please check this announcement on our site to be informed about other possible changes in the trading hours.

If necessary, adjust your trading strategy to these changes. Please contact our support service if you need assistance.

Best regards,

LiteFinance

Join Fxview for valuable collaboration at FMAS:2024 in South Africa

On May 21 and 22, the Fxview team will participate in Finance Magnates Africa Summit - FMAS:24, one of the largest industry events in the African region. Every year, this event brings together investors and Forex industry leaders, offering an exceptional platform for collaboration and exploration of new business opportunities.

The Finance Magnates Africa Summit will delve into essential topics shaping the market landscape, including market technologies and services, digital assets and blockchain, payment solutions, affiliate marketing, and regulatory organizations. The summit organizers expect that the event will be attended by at least 50,000 guests and 2,000 companies from more than one hundred countries. Fxview is one of the main sponsors of the exhibition.

Janis Anastassiou, Managing Director Finvasia Capital, commented: "We are totally excited about upcoming opportunities and new partnerships. Year after year, the FMAS:2024 brings together investors and Forex industry leaders, offering an exceptional platform for collaboration and exploration of new business opportunities. This year will be no different. We are ready to introduce new affiliate programs and terms to all customers. We are looking forward to seeing you at FMAS:2024."

We are honored to see you at FMAS:24 and invite you to visit the Fxview Booth #11 and get top tools that will help advanced traders reach a new level. The exhibition will be hosted at Sandton Convention Centre.

The schedule of service on April 30, May 1 and 2, 2024 (Holidays in Hong Kong and EU)

Dear Clients!

NPBFX notifies about changes in the trading schedule due to the holidays in Hong Kong and EU on April 30, May 1 and 2, 2024

— Index CAC40: 30 april — early close at 20:00 GMT, 1 may — break in trading, 2 may — late opening at 06:00 GMT;
— Index STOXX50: 30 april — early close at 20:00 GMT, 1 may — break in trading, 2 may — late opening at 00:15 GMT;
— Index CAC40, DAX30, HSI50, IBEX35, STOXX50: 2 may — break in trading.

All other financial instruments – without changes.

Please consider this information when making trading decisions.

MT5 Server Version Upgrade Notice

Dear Valued Client,

PU Prime would like to launch MT5 Server Version Upgrade to the latest version from 27 April 2024 00:00 hrs. to 27 April 2024 01:59 hrs. Server Time (GMT+3) to provide a better and more reliable trading environment.

Latest MT5 Server: Version 4150

Please make sure your MT5 trading platform is up to date with latest version after 27 April 2024. You could check the version as follows:

PC: Open MT5 trading platform – “Help” – “About”
IOS: Open MT5 trading platform – “Settings” – “Settings”
Android: Open MT5 trading platform, then click in the navigation bar upper left – “About”

If it’s not the latest version, we recommend you uninstall the old version and download it again from PU Prime official website:
https://www.puprime.com/mt5/

We would like to advise clients to manage their accounts and trades. Do ensure that there are enough funds in your trading account to maintain your open positions to prevent your positions from forced liquidation due to a margin stop out.

Election Day Holiday Trading Schedule 2024

Dear Client,

Please find our updated Trading schedule and general information related to the Election Day on  Monday, 29 May, 2024.

Liquidity over the holidays is expected to be particularly thin so please take the necessary precaution to ensure that you are not affected by increased volatility, spreads and intermittent pricing.

All times mentioned below are Platform time (GMT +3).

Kind regards,

IC Markets Global.

Prizes awarded to first winners of Lucky Ticket Ghana 2024

Dear Clients,

The first stage of Lucky Ticket contest for Ghanaian traders has come to an end, and it's time to announce the results.

We are pleased to announce three Lucky Ticket winners:

• Mr. Emmanuel Edmund receives a Macbook Pro;

• Mr. Reuben Daliwe Agyegelone won a Sony Playstation 5 gaming console;

• Mr. Gyamerah Apau Kofi receives a Samsung 4K Smart TV.

We congratulate the winners and wish them profitable Forex trading!

There are two more stages of the Lucky Ticket Ghana contest ahead. Don't miss your chance to win a valuable prize from LiteFinance!

To take part in the draw:

• Fund your trading account with at least $300 in one transaction and activate the LUCKYGH promotional code.

• Receive a unique Lucky Ticket for every deposit of $300 or more.

• Get a 40% deposit bonus and actively trade on your LiteFinance account.

• Automatically take part in an online drawing of valuable prizes.

After activating the promotional code, you will receive an email with a Lucky Ticket, which is assigned a unique number. Three winners will be determined randomly using a transparent algorithm:

The lucky number of winners will be formed according to the last digits of the quotes of the EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY currency pairs at the time specified in the schedule. The participant whose ticket number matches the lucky number will win and receive one of three valuable prizes.

The number of tickets is unlimited. The more lucky tickets you have, the higher your chances of winning a valuable prize!

Best regards,

LiteFinance team

Holidays in the following week

Holidays

08.05.2024

trading will be disabled:  SE Equity CFD

09.05.2024

trading will be disabled:  CH20.pro, DK Equity CFD, FI Equity CFD, SE Equity CFD

10.05.2024

trading will be disabled:  DK Equity CFD

20.05.2024

trading will be disabled:  CH20.pro, DK Equity CFD