FX week in review: Sky Links Capital license, 9X Markets launch, exec moves at FXGlobe, TIOMarkets, XM, Markets.com
Where did Sky Links Capital, launched by former BDSwiss MENA CEO Daniel Takieddine, receive a new license?
Who is behind the launch of new Dubai based CFDs brokerage brand 9X Markets?
Which leading signals and research solutions provider to brokers is now integrated in cTrader?
Who is the new CTO at XM.com?
Some of the most read and commented-on FX/CFD industry news stories to appear over the past seven days on FNG included:
Top FX and CFDs industry news stories this week
CFDs broker Sky Links Capital gets UAE SCA license. Recently launched Dubai based CFDs broker Sky Links Capital has announced a major milestone in the company’s journey with the successful acquisition of a Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) license in the United Arab Emirates. The company said that this significant achievement marks a key step forward in the company’s commitment to providing cutting-edge financial services, maintaining the highest standards of compliance, and offering unparalleled client experiences in the market.
Exclusive: Vikas Lakhwani launches offshore CFDs broker 9X Markets. FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced MENA industry executive Vikas Lakhwani has launched a new offshore CFDs brokerage brand, called 9X Markets (at website 9xmarkets.com). Vikas Lakhwani was Chief Revenue Officer at online broker CPT Markets (formerly known as Citypoint Trading), before leaving last year. 9X Markets is registered in Mauritius, but will be operated from Dubai.
Acuity integrates with the cTrader trading platform. Trading signals and research provider Acuity Trading has announced the integration of its comprehensive suite of tools with the cTrader platform. The company said that this milestone partnership delivers cutting-edge data and analytics directly to brokers and traders, enhancing decision-making and revolutionising trading experiences.
Marqeta powers Trading 212’s launch into 20 countries in continental Europe. Marqeta (NASDAQ:MQ), a modern card issuing platform, today announced it is powering Trading 212’s launch into 20 countries in continental Europe. The company powers the Trading 212 card, a debit card that helps Trading 212 deepen its relationship and increase engagement with its over 3 million customers. Trading 212 selected Marqeta for its ability to act as a trusted ally for its customers and help them enter new countries with faster time-to-market, as opposed to launching in each region independently.
Top FX industry executive moves reported at FNG this week

❑ Exclusive: Former Spotware exec Andrew Mreana joins Xoala as Head of Growth.
❑ Markets.com adds Darius Anucauskas as Global Market Analyst.
❑ XM.com hires ex StubHub tech head Nasos Topakas as CTO.
❑ Rostro Group names Saul Knapp to head new Futures and Options unit.
❑ TIOmarkets hires IC Markets / IronFX alum Andreas Skianis as Head of Partners.
❑ Exclusive: Former OANDA analyst Craig Erlam joins Expana.
❑ Exclusive: FXGlobe hires IronFX exec Brett David to head Operations and Sales.