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And the figures are much lower than previously estimated.

LeapRate has learned that the previously announced acquisition of Geneva-based ACM (Advanced Currency Markets AG) by Swissquote was an all-cash transaction, priced at CHF 41.7 million ($43 million).

Saxo Bank’s revenues from trading activities fell by 37% in the second half of 2010 from the first half, while profits fell by 82%.

Now that both FXCM and Gain Capital have announced their final results for 2010, what exactly have we learned about these firms, and the overall state of the global Forex market?

Or, the US$ is no longer the Manchester United of Currencies. (thanks to football fan Andre R. for the analogy!)

Is your online Forex firm LeapRate Approved?

What exactly does the rising unrest in the Arab world have to do with Forex?

FXCM numbers underwhelm - but why didn't the analysts see this coming???!!!

After more than a decade of steady growth, it seems as though the online retail FX world has hit a speed bump.

Our research shows that traders do just as well at Market Maker firms, if not better.