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FP Markets Increases its Commodity Offering, Adding Brent Oil, Cotton and Sugar Futures

In response to increased client demand for flexibility in the commodities market and in line with its commitment to deliver comprehensive trading solutions, FP Markets has announced the expansion of its commodity offering. The move allows traders and investors at FP Markets to not only capitalise on new opportunities in the commodities sector but it also broadens the options available for portfolio diversification.

Complementing its existing range of Commodity CFDs, clients trading with FP Markets can now trade and invest in Brent Oil, Cotton and Sugar Futures CFDs:

• Symbol: BRENT
  Description: Brent Crude Oil Fut
  Contract size: 1000
• Symbol: COTTON
  Description: US Cotton No. 2 Fut
  Contract size: 100
• Symbol: SUGAR
  Description: US Sugar No. 11 Fut
  Contract size: 100

Available on cTrader, MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Trading Platforms, the newly added Commodity Futures CFDs are being introduced at a time when Brent Crude – a benchmark for global oil prices – is challenging year-to-date highs, and Cotton and Sugar are fast approaching their year-to-date lows. A comprehensive list of all available commodities can be found on the FP Markets website.

Commenting on the recent addition of trading products, FP Markets Head of Risk, Christodoulos Psomas, commented: ‘Aligned with our commitment to diversify offerings and enhance our clients’ trading experiences, we are glad to announce the addition of new futures instruments to our portfolio: BRENT, COTTON, and SUGAR. These new options are designed to complement our existing commodities portfolio and broaden the spectrum of trading opportunities available to our clients. We are dedicated to equipping our clients with comprehensive resources and unwavering support to help them manage these risks effectively and ensure a diversified investment strategy’.

Established in 2005, FP Markets is a Multi-Regulated Brand providing clients with over 10,000 tradable instruments across key asset classes and offers aggregate pricing across several top-tier liquidity providers. Additionally, FP Markets deliver Consistently Tight Spreads, Rapid Execution, Unmatched 24/7 Multilingual Customer Support, and various Account Types to suit all trading strategies and styles.

Brokersview Awards 2024 Singapore – Best Price Execution Award

FP Markets celebrates excellence with the Best Price Execution Award at the Brokersview Awards 2024 in Singapore.

We recently took home the Best Price Execution Award at the BrokersView Award ceremony in Singapore!

FP Markets would like to dedicate this award to all our clients and teams.

FP Markets Named Best In Class for Commissions & Fees, Algo Trading and MetaTrader

Celebrating nearly two decades in the Forex and CFDs industry, FP Markets continues to excel in meeting the needs of traders and investors, earning it repeated industry acknowledgement in numerous key areas. The Best-In-Class status for excellence was awarded to FP Markets in multiple prestigious categories at the Forexbrokers.com 2024 Awards on 23 January, marking an impressive series of consecutive accolades:

• Commissions and Fees (4th consecutive year)
• MetaTrader (4th consecutive year)
• Algo Trading (3rd consecutive year)

The Best-In-Class awards highlight and further cement FP Markets’ position as an industry leader in competitive pricing and market-leading technology that’s recognised for its extensive support for algorithmic, systematic traders. At FP Markets, clients can also choose from a wide selection of cost-effective Trading Accounts, accommodating both active and longer-term investors.

Founded in 2016, Forexbrokers.com is an online provider of impartial Forex Broker reviews. The company has published close to 200,000 words of research and has had more than 8 million views, establishing it as the number-one broker comparison website for traders and investors. As the demand for regulated and transparent brokers continues to grow, Forexbrokers.com offers a specialised website for the Forex space where traders and investors can receive in-depth, unbiased reviews on international Forex brokers. Their data-driven approach provides the most accurate reviews in the industry, meaning that companies recognised are leading global industry members. 

FP Markets offers access to over 10,000 trading instruments, providing traders access to CFDs across Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, ETFs, Bonds and Digital Currencies, making it one of the most extensive offerings in the industry on cutting-edge platforms, including MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView & Iress, all of which are available through iOS and Android. Over the past 19 years, FP Markets has learned that consistently tight spreads, fast execution, cutting-edge platforms, a wide product range, and first-rate customer support are the key ingredients that give serious traders the confidence to trade.

Singapore Traders Fair Expo 2024

FP Markets attended the Traders Fair Expo in Singapore on the 2nd of March, 2024.

Under one roof, the Traders Fair Expo greeted the financial world at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore Expo and Convention Centre, an event delivering a wonderful opportunity for FP Markets to meet Traders and Introducing Brokers.

Our knowledgeable team welcomed all questions and shared advice and insights on our products and services.

Date & Time:    2 March 2024, 09:30 – 18:00

Booth:                Booth 12-1

Location:           Marina Bay Sands Singapore Expo and Convention Centre

Singapore Traders Fair Expo 2024

FP Markets is excited to announce that we will participate in the Singapore Traders Fair Expo on the 2nd of March 2024!

The expo is a unique opportunity for FP Markets Team to interact with attendees and discuss current and future market trends and gave them an in-depth look into the company’s philosophy.

Our knowledgeable team welcomes all questions and will gladly share advice and insights on our products and services.

Date & Time: 2 March 2024, 09:30 – 18:00.
Booth: Booth 12-1
Location: Marina Bay Sands Singapore Expo and Convention Centre

We look forward to meeting you there.

FP Markets Partners with Industry-Leading Platform Provider TradingView

To meet the ever-evolving demands of traders and investors, leading Forex and CFDs broker FP Markets has announced a new partnership with TradingView. Clients with an active Trading Account at FP Markets can now leverage TradingView’s cutting-edge charting solutions.

From Forex, Equities and Indices to Commodities, Bonds and Digital Currencies, TradingView is a world-renowned charting provider that delivers the financial markets from one platform and unlocks the door to the largest social trading community in the world. Combining Trading View with FP Markets’ consistently tight spreads, rapid market execution, Institutional-grade liquidity and award-winning multilingual Customer Support Team, will enhance the overall trading experience for clients at FP Markets, helping them maximise their trading potential.

Key Features of TradingView:

• Unmatched charting capabilities, suitable for beginners and advanced traders.
• Large social trading community of more than 50 million users.
• The ability to design your own indicators and strategies using TradingView’s Pine Script programming language.
• The option to validate trading ideas using TradingView’s bar-by-bar replay function.
• Wide selection of fundamental data.
• Real-time global news coverage.
• Available on Web, Browser and Mobile devices.

To get started with TradingView at FP Markets, clients can simply open a live Trading Account and create a TradingView Account. Once both accounts have been created, clients can link them together and start using TradingView to trade on the FP Markets platform.

FP Markets enhances its CSR programme

FP Markets, an Australian forex and CFDs broker, has announced a partnership with Cricket Brasil to support its thriving youth development programme which provides a pathway for children to finish schooling, attend university and build a future around the game.   In its initial phase, the sponsorship will focus on supporting 3 specific areas:

1. Education – Helping fund the university education of project leaders (known as the “Black T-shirts”) through the Cricket Brasil University Scheme providing young Brazilians access to higher education and providing life-changing opportunities as well as teaching them the key core values of Respect, Leadership and Community.
2. Infrastructure Upgrades – Completion of the Cricket Brasil indoor school and high performance center in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
3. Community Support – Supporting the development of local development officers to help grow the game in the local communities.

FP Markets sponsorship and donation initiatives aim to empower individuals and organizations striving to improve lives through community engagement, education and innovation, diversity and inclusion, ethical business practices and sustainability and hopes these collaborations can impart lasting effects.  

FP Markets is committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. The dedication to CSR is rooted in our values, and we strive to make a difference to current and future generations by supporting projects that actually deliver.

Established in 2005, FP Markets is a Multi-Regulated brand providing clients with over 10,000 tradable instruments across key asset classes and offers aggregate pricing across several top-tier liquidity providers. Additionally, FP Markets deliver Consistently Tight Spreads, Lightning Execution, Unmatched 24/7 Multilingual Customer Support, and various Account Types to suit all trading strategies and styles.

FP Markets Awarded FX Broker Licence in Kenya by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).

In a move that further reinforces its position as a truly global online Forex and CFDs broker, FP Markets has announced that it has been granted a non-dealing Foreign Exchange Broker License by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya for its locally formed subsidiary FP Markets Limited.
The Kenya regulation adds to FP Markets’ regulatory footprint in Africa having received a regulatory licence from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa on 10 May 2022 as it continues to strengthen its global regulatory presence across multiple continents.

The addition of the CMA license extends the group’s regulatory presence which now includes regulated companies authorised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB).

As a globally leading brokerage that prides itself on providing unparalleled trading conditions, traders and investors can access over 10,000 tradeable markets through trading platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader and Iress. From popular currency pairs such as the EUR/USD and USD/JPY to small-cap stocks across global exchanges, in addition to Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs and Digital Currencies, FP Markets looks forward to providing world-class trading services to clients throughout Africa.

Established in 2005, FP Markets is a Multi-Regulated Brand providing clients with over 10,000 tradable instruments across key asset classes and offers aggregate pricing across several top-tier liquidity providers. Additionally, FP Markets deliver Consistently Tight Spreads, Rapid Execution, Unmatched 24/7 Multilingual Customer Support, and various Account Types to suit all trading strategies and styles.

FP Markets Awarded Best Forex Trading Tools 2023 by FXScouts

FP Markets has again been recognised for its outstanding trading solutions, receiving the Best Forex Trading Tools 2023 award from FXScouts. This accolade complements the company’s growing list of awards received this year, including ‘Best Trade Execution’ and ‘Most Transparent Broker’ at the Ultimate Fintech Awards APAC 2023. These prestigious awards further establish FP Markets as a leading broker dedicated to providing clients with the best possible trading experience. The company’s dedication to innovation is evident in its cutting-edge Trading Tools, which deliver a wide selection of features to assist traders and investors in navigating global financial markets more efficiently.

Founded in 2019, FxScouts.com is a well-known and respected organisation that helps traders discover top-rated Forex brokers. Boasting a global presence renowned for its rigorous and unbiased evaluation process, the company has independently tested and reviewed nearly 200 brokers and published wide-reaching Forex broker reviews.

Clients can access various Trading Tools with FP Markets, including Trading Central and Autochartist. Both are globally recognised powerhouses that deliver automated analytics. Additionally, traders can access a comprehensive Trader Toolbox for MT4 and MT5, a Trading Calculator designed with the trader in mind, and a suite of Trading Platforms, including MT4, MT5 and cTrader.

Established in 2005, FP Markets is a Multi-Regulated Brand providing clients with over 10,000 tradable instruments across key asset classes and offers aggregate pricing across several top-tier liquidity providers. Additionally, FP Markets deliver Consistently Tight Spreads, Lightning Execution, Unmatched 24/7 Multilingual Customer Support, and various Account Types to suit all trading strategies and styles.

FP Markets expands its CFD offering on commodities

FP Markets, a leading provider of online Forex and CFDs, has announced the expansion of its commodity CFDs offering. In response to increased client demand, the move will allow traders and investors at FP Markets to capitalise on new opportunities in the commodities market and help facilitate diversification to a broader investment portfolio.

Complementing its existing range of commodity CFDs, clients trading with FP Markets can now trade and invest in several new and exciting commodities. This includes spot gold (XAU) versus several widely traded currencies, such as the British pound (GBP), the Singapore dollar (SGD) and the Chinese Renminbi (CNH), as well as other popular hard commodities traded against the US dollar:

• Lead (XPB/USD)
• Zinc (XZN/USD)
• Nickel (XNI/USD)
• Aluminium (XAL/USD)
• Copper (XCU/USD)

The CFDs are available on the FP Markets MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and cTrader platforms. A comprehensive list can be found on the FP Markets website.

FP Markets Launches New Look Client Portal with an Array of Enhanced Features

FP Markets, a leading broker in online trading for Forex and CFDs, has announced the launch of its redesigned Client Portal. This transformative upgrade features a fresh, intuitive platform, enhanced functionality, as well as a selection of new and exciting features designed to help traders and investors operate and trade more efficiently.

The Client Portal’s new design is a significant leap forward, offering an improved user experience and flexibility that provides traders and investors greater control. The newly developed Client Portal boasts the following features:

– A modern, user-friendly interface;

– A sleek design that ensures a seamless experience for all clients;

– Enhanced navigation;

– Streamlined features that permit access to a wide array of tools directly from the Client Portal’s Dashboard, including Accounts, Funding Operations, Platform Selection and Social Trading.

– Real-time notifications enable FP Markets’ clients to remain on top of their account operations and never miss a critical update.

– Instant access to real-time economic indicators allow users to stay abreast of any market-moving risk events.

FP Markets Wins ‘Best Trading Conditions’ and ‘Most Trusted Broker’ at the Ultimate Fintech Awards Global 2023

FP Markets, a leading broker for Forex and CFDs, continued to set the standard at the Ultimate Fintech Awards Global 2023, receiving awards for ‘Best Trading Conditions’ and ‘Most Trusted Broker’. The awards add to the company’s impressive record of accolades this year, including ‘Best Trade Execution’ and ‘Most Transparent Broker’ at the Ultimate Fintech Awards APAC 2023 in June this year.

The Ultimate Fintech Awards Global 2023 was held in Limassol, Cyprus, at the glitzy Columbia Beach on 21 September and welcomed a large gathering of industry leaders. Acknowledged as an exclusive benchmark for top B2C and B2B brands in online trading and Fintech, the awards ceremony is a global recognition program celebrating the achievements of the best and brightest brokerages from all over the world. The event recognised several award categories, rewarding the winning companies for attributes such as innovation, transparency, trading conditions, excellence and quality customer service. It was a celebration of the tireless efforts and remarkable achievements of the organisations that have consistently gone above and beyond to meet the needs of their traders and investors.

FP Markets Claims a Hat-Trick for a Second Time in a Row at the Global Forex Awards 2023

FP Markets Claims a Hat-Trick for a Second Time in a Row at the Global Forex Awards 2023 for ‘Best Value Broker – Global’, ‘Best Broker – Europe’ and ‘Best Partners Programme – Asia’

Leading Forex and CFDs broker FP Markets continued to raise the bar at the prestigious Global Forex Awards 2023 event in Limassol, receiving multiple awards. Crowned ‘Best Value Broker – Global’ for a fifth consecutive year, as well as ‘Best Broker – Europe’ and ‘Best Partners Programme – Asia’ for a second time in a row, these accolades represent a further significant milestone for the company and follows a series of recent prominent industry awards. FP Markets was awarded the ‘Best CFD Broker in Africa’ at the FAME Awards 2023 earlier in the year, followed by awards for ‘Best Trade Execution’ and ‘Most Transparent Broker’ at the Ultimate Fintech Awards APAC 2023 in June.

FP Markets Awarded ‘Best Trade Execution’ and ‘Most Transparent Broker’ at the Ultimate Fintech Awards APAC 2023

23 June 2023 – FP Markets, a leading Forex and CFDs broker, has been crowned ‘Best Trade Execution’ and ‘Most Transparent Broker’ at the prestigious Ultimate Fintech Awards APAC 2023 on 23 June. The much sought-after awards mark the establishment of FP Markets as a primary Forex and CFDs broker in Asia. These awards mark a strong start to 2023 for FP Markets, having already been awarded the ‘Best CFD Broker in Africa’ at the FAME Awards 2023 earlier in the year and following an impressive series of accolades in 2022.

The Ultimate Fintech Awards is an industry-recognised exclusive benchmark, a coveted award recognising excellence in online trading and Fintech for B2B and B2C companies. Located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World hosted the celebrated event, welcoming a large turnout and attracting leading companies in the industry. In addition to several highly praised award categories, winners were nominated for their innovative leadership, transparent approach and outstanding service.

FP Markets Expands Its Exotic Currency Pairs Offering

Through the FP Markets MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Trading Platforms, Traders and Investors can now trade a range of additional emerging currencies against the US Dollar. 

Continued growth in the foreign exchange market has triggered increased client demand for choice and flexibility. In response, FP Markets has expanded its exotic currency pairs offering.  Traders and investors are now able to trade the Mexican Peso (MXN), Brazilian Real (BRL) and South African Rand (ZAR) against the US Dollar. The additional offering increases the total number of currency pairs available to trade at FP Markets to more than 70 currency pairs, bolstering FP Markets’ wide range of existing CFD products, including Commodities, Shares, Indices, Digital Currencies, Bonds, and ETFs. 

CEO Craig Allison commented: ‘The launch of the additional currencies is part of a wider effort by FP Markets to develop its Forex offering and deliver greater diversity when trading the FX market. At FP Markets, in addition to our broad range of currency pairs available, clients can now gain exposure to MXN, BRL and ZAR as base currencies versus the USD, opening the door for those looking to diversify their portfolios and capitalise on the growth potential of emerging markets.

FP Markets launches cTrader to compliment its existing market-leading offering

FP Markets has increased its suite of trading platforms in another move to meet the evolving needs of its traders and investors, providing its clients with a range of choices to suit trading styles and preferences, and giving them the professional tools they need to succeed. cTrader is an all-in-one trading experience that caters to short-term traders and longer-term position investors seeking access to multiple asset classes, including Forex, Stocks, Commodities, Indices, ETFs, Bonds and Digital Currencies.

The innovative cTrader Platform can be used through either FP Markets Demo or Live Accounts and is accessible on both Desktop and Mobile devices, allowing for flexibility and convenience. The FP Markets cTrader Trading Platform delivers a unique experience for novice and experienced traders, allows traders the ability to hedge, scalp, and the use of automated or manual trading strategies and is recognised for its fast execution speeds, customisable interface, advanced charting capabilities, and a broad selection of technical indicators.

Thailand Traders Fair Expo 2023

FP Markets attended the Traders Fair Expo in Thailand on February 25th, 2023. The expo was a unique opportunity for FP Markets Team to interact with attendees and discuss current and future market trends and gave them an in-depth look into the company’s philosophy.

Thailand Traders Fair Expo has been an insightful experience, which boosted our expertise and enriched our understanding of our clients’ needs.

We are aiming to sustain a high level of service for our clients and partners.

Leading Forex and CFDs Broker FP Markets Increases its Forex Offering in Africa, LATAM & Asia

New Exotic Currency Pairs are now available through the FP Markets’ MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) trading platforms.

2022 witnessed trading in the foreign exchange market record an eye-popping US$7.5 trillion per day, up from US$6.6 trillion three years earlier. In response, FP Markets – a global leader in the Forex and CFDs business – is expanding its exotic currency pairs offering.

The following currencies can now be traded against the US dollar:
* Kenyan shilling
* Ugandan shilling
* Chilean peso
* Colombian peso
* New Taiwan dollar
* Zambian kwacha
* Botswana pula

The decision to add additional exotic currency pairs, bringing the total offering in the Forex space to more than 70 currency pairs, complements FP Markets’ broad range of financial products, such as commodities, equity indices, individual equities, cryptocurrencies, bonds, ETFs and more.

FP Markets Launches the Upgraded and Redesigned Introducing Broker (IB) Portal

The FP Markets IB program is one of the leading partners programs in the FX industry and is designed to remunerate and reward introducers and partners that refer clients to FP Markets. 

With the new and updated IB portal, IBs have access to view their clients’ traded volumes and Sub-IB networks, and the ability to produce bespoke reports using advanced analytics tools. Partners can closely follow the client journey from approval status to deposits and withdrawals, ensuring full transparency.

Project Manager Kim Reilly stated:  “Introducing Brokers rely on transparency, excellent reporting and marketing tools to effectively manage their referrals. It is essential that partners have a point of reference to view their generated rebates and the commission rates they receive. We have transformed our IB Portal and provided upgrades IBs will really enjoy. The redesign was guided majorly by our partners’ feedback. What we have delivered is enhanced business intelligence, providing them with reporting tools that are second to none so that every type and level of IB will benefit.”

FP Markets claims a hat-trick of awards at the 2022 Global Forex Awards

FP Markets has been awarded the “Best Global Value Broker 2022” for an unprecedented 4th consecutive year. FP Markets claimed two further awards for “Best Forex Partners Programme” in Asia 2022 and “Best Forex Broker” in Europe 2022.

The Global Forex Awards 2022 celebrated its 5th ceremony on Thursday 22 September 2022, at the glamorous Marina in Limassol, Cyprus. The ceremony brought together a wide range of global businesses that offer cutting-edge technology, comprehensive market research tools, superior educational programs and world-class customer service.

FP Markets offers over 10,000 trading instruments offering traders access to CFDs across Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, and Cryptocurrencies, making it one of the largest offerings in the industry with eight platforms, including MT4, MT5 & Iress. Over the past 17 years, FP Markets has learned that the combination of consistently tight spreads and fast executions, coupled with cutting-edge platforms, a wide product range, and first-rate customer support are the key ingredients that give serious traders the confidence to trade. Since the year of its establishment in 2005, Australia’s Best Forex Broker 2020 continues to expand its product offering, giving traders the ability to trade under some of the best trading conditions in the industry.