iSAM Securities Launches CFDs on Futures to Meet Growing Client Demand

Following on from his interview with eForex magazine, we decided to dig deeper into the world of APIs with a full interview with Barry Flanigan. Read below as the Head of Asia Pacific, iSAM Securities, delves into the effect of APIs on the world of e-FX trading.

We’re pleased to announce that iSAM Securities (HK) Limited has moved to a new office in Hong Kong to support our continued global expansion and meet the growing demand across the APAC region.

iSAM Securities, a leading global technology provider, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Limassol, Cyprus.

Financial markets have been forced to adjust rapidly and with heightened volatility - will trade negotiations bring meaningful stability, or are they simply a pause in an escalating trade war?

With recent events including geopolitical instability and inflation concerns, risk appetite is at the forefront of our minds. What should institutional investors be doing to balance risk and opportunity in the coming months?

Last week’s (Wednesday 16th April) CPI (Consumer Price Index) revealed a decline in inflation to 2.6%, down from 2.8% in February, landing below the BoE’s forecast of 2.7%. Core CPI, which excludes energy and food, eased slightly to 3.4%, down from 3.5% the previous month.

Oil prices surged while global financial markets fell after President Trump warned the US could strike Iran “extremely hard” within weeks, dampening hopes for a quick resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Brent crude jumped 6.6% to nearly $108 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, tightening supply.

Asian markets staged a sharp rebound, with stocks posting their biggest gain in a year and bonds extending their rally, as investors grew optimistic that the US–Iran conflict may soon de-escalate. The surge followed comments from President Donald Trump suggesting the war could end within weeks, boosting global risk appetite. Asian equities jumped 4.7% after a prolonged slump...

Global markets swung on reports that President Donald Trump may be willing to end the US military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Equity-index futures rose in the US and Europe on optimism about a potential de-escalation, while oil prices reversed earlier gains as traders bet tensions could ease.