A 38 year old Chinese national, identified only by his surname Li, is alleged to have orchestrated a cryptocurrency investment scam that defrauded investors in China of more than US$30 million (approximately RM123 million). After reportedly fleeing to Malaysia, he later approached local authorities claiming that he had himself become the victim of robbery and assault.
eToro, a United Kingdom-based brokerage entity, is facing serious user allegations concerning the basic facility a trader expects - Fund Withdrawal. Users worldwide are complaining about the lack of a withdrawal option, account restriction, and lack of customer support in real time. Many of their complaints appeared on credible broker review platforms such as WikiFX. In this eToro review, we have examined these complaints.
A Fortex white label can look like the fastest route to a modern branded trading environment, but a fast launch is not the same as a controlled launch. This 2026 broker guide explains what the Fortex platform is, where a Fortex broker solution can sit in a wider operating stack, and how to evaluate the difference between a white label, a server licence, and a connected CRM or Client Office setup. It also unpacks Fortex cost beyond the monthly headline, including implementation, integration, support, data, governance, migration, and exit assumptions. Use the practical questions, workflow tests, comparison table, and launch checklist to assess a Fortex provider without mistaking a feature demo for evidence that your brokerage can run the service safely at scale.
RBI's concessional forex swap facility had mobilised $40.82 billion by 31 July 2026, with FCNR(B) deposits providing $36.725 billion of the total. This India-focused analysis separates confirmed inflows from the $80–85 billion SBI Research projection, compares the 2026 programme with the 2013 FCNR(B) window, and explains what the numbers can—and cannot—do for the Indian rupee. It also shows how banks, NRI depositors, importers, exporters and institutional investors may be affected, while highlighting the oil, dollar, maturity and hedging risks that still matter for USD/INR and forex trading in India.
Multiple traders across several countries report that trade245 accepts deposits smoothly but blocks withdrawals, deactivates profitable accounts, and goes silent when payouts are requested. With unverified FSCA licences and a BAPPEBTI blacklist entry, the regulatory picture raises serious questions.
FXPesa, operated by Kenya-based EGM Securities Limited, holds a valid CMA licence but carries a low WikiFX score of 4.04. This review examines the regulatory standing, an unresolved $5,000+ withdrawal complaint, and what traders should verify before depositing.
Razor Markets is a South African forex broker offering MT5 access with deposits starting from R50, but a WikiFX score of 2.03 and a complex three-entity regulatory structure raise serious questions about fund safety and accountability for prospective traders.
JP Markets is a South African broker founded in 2016 with an FSCA licence and a low R100 entry point, but a WikiFX score of 4.95 and a history of regulatory friction (including a licence suspension, an attempted liquidation, and a 2023 fine) demand close scrutiny before depositing.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals readiness for further joint currency intervention with Japan after coordinated yen-buying operations reversed the currency's slide from a 40-year low against the dollar.
IG Group Holdings is acquiring US prediction markets operator Underdog Sports Holdings for up to approximately $1.3 billion, including an upfront enterprise value of $1.1 billion and a performance-based earnout. The deal, announced 30 July 2026, will be funded through new IG shares and debt, including a $450 million loan from Barclays and Goldman Sachs. Underdog, which averaged 952,500 monthly active users in H1 2026 and swung to positive EBITDA of $59.6 million, will operate as a standalone business under IG Group. Completion is expected in late 2026 or early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
TOPFX carries a valid Cyprus CYSEC license, but our investigation found a Malaysian Securities Commission unauthorized warning and multiple 2026 complaints alleging account termination, profit cancellation, and funds withheld after profitable trading. Traders should treat this broker review as a serious risk alert before depositing.
Saxo Bank carries major credibility signals, but our investigation found a mixed regulation picture: revoked records in Hong Kong and France, an unverified Australian record, four regulator disclosures, and 26 recent WikiFX complaints. Traders should verify the exact legal entity before sending funds.
IG shows strong regulatory coverage and a high WikiFX Score of 8.82, but the risk picture is not clean because the profile also lists revoked or unverified regulatory statuses, clone warnings, and a high volume of recent user complaints. The main practical risk for traders is not simply whether IG is regulated, but whether they are using the genuine IG channel and whether withdrawal or account-review disputes could affect access to funds.
SaracenMarkets holds an FSCA derivatives licence in South Africa but appears on Malaysia's SCM Investor Alert List for unlicensed capital market activities. With a $10 minimum deposit and MT4/MT5 access, it offers accessible trading , but user complaints about trade execution and the regulatory red flag warrant careful scrutiny.
Fear of missing out (FOMO) can warp your judgement when the Malaysian ringgit moves fast. This article explains how news-chasing triggers biases like confirmation and recency bias, and offers simple self-observation exercises to help you notice the impulse before you act – without telling you how to trade.
The Japanese yen strengthened significantly following a rare coordinated FX intervention by the U.S. and Japan, pushing USD/JPY lower and triggering broad U.S. dollar weakness. The article covers the intervention details, the Bank of Japan's interest rate hold, and the resulting ripple effects across major currency pairs ahead of U.S. labor data.
A WikiFX score of 1.58, multiple withdrawal-related complaints, and a 2024 warning from Russia's Central Bank raise serious questions about this Hong Kong-registered offshore broker.
AGILE GLOBAL LIMITED is an unregulated broker registered in Saint Lucia, offering MT5 trading with leverage up to 1:500 across six account types. A WikiFX score of 2.02 and a reported withdrawal issue from a Malaysian trader raise concerns that anyone considering this platform should examine carefully before depositing.
A WikiFX review of the broker operating as FxPro through fxprolingtld.com, examining its 1.80 score, absent regulatory oversight, and what traders should verify before depositing funds.
According to WikiFX, OANDA holds a WikiScore of 1.79 out of 10, placing it within a critically low tier despite holding licences from some of the most respected financial regulators globally. This unusual divergence between regulatory strength and overall score is a defining feature of the OANDA broker profile and warrants careful examination by any trader considering the platform.