True Forex Funds has shut down, just three months after its license was revoked by MetaQuotes. The firm had relaunched subsequently.

Andy Francos was formerly Head of SEO at IG Group and Commercial Marketing Director at Capital.com. His new firm - Be Franc - provides a range of services.

AvaTrade has launched a new futures offering called AvaFutures, becoming the latest CFD broker to branch out into offering exchange-traded derivatives.

ATFX has made several major hires since the start of the year, with combined experience in the FX/CFD industry that exceeds 100 years.