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FXTM is committed to providing innovative tools aimed at improving traders’ experience in the markets, and we are thrilled to introduce FXTM Pivot Points Strategy. This tool – unique to FXTM – has been designed and developed by the Head of Education, Andreas Thalassinos, as an extra layer of support and assistance for traders looking to identify market sentiment.

The characteristics of FXTM Pivot Points Strategy include:

• Integration of Pivot Points with three of the most popular technical indicators in forex: MACD, Moving Average and Momentum.
• The ability to download Pivot Point indicators directly on the MT4 trading platform.
• A choice of eight different timeframes, from 5-mins to monthly.
• Five pivot point calculation methods – Standard, Fibonacci, DeMark, Camarilla and Woodie.
• The capacity to assess potential profits using distance in pips from Support and Resistance levels.

Featuring real-time price updates, with commentary by Andreas Thalassinos, on all 250+ financial instruments offered by FXTM, the Pivot Points Strategy tool can become an essential part of a trader’s arsenal.

Visit the FXTM Pivot Points Strategy page for more details. Why not combine Mr. Thalassinos’ FXTM Trading Signals tool with the Pivot Points Strategy to provide even greater insight into market movements?

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FXTM wins prestigious new title at Global Investor MENA Awards.

FXTM has added a new trophy to its 2017 mantelpiece. We were named‘(Headline) Forex Broker of the Year’ at the Global Investor MENA Awards 2017, in honour of our global reputation for integrity, transparency and dedicated customer service.

Much of FXTM’s reputation as an authority in the FX industry , particularly in the MENA region,  is due to our Market Analysis team, who are acknowledged specialists in their field, and include renowned market expert and CNBC Arabia anchor, Hussein Sayed (who recently chaired the Middle East Family Office Investment Summit in Dubai).

Why FXTM is the ‘(Headline) Forex Broker of the Year’ for 2017:

• Our market commentary is regularly featured in media outlets including BBC, Forbes Middle East, Khaleej Times, CNN, and Newsweek.    
• FXTM prides itself on its exemplary customer service, with lightning fast execution speeds and superior trading environment. We currently process 84% of funds within 5 minutes, have driven an impressive 77% increase in global active clients, and our newly launched Live Chat feature regularly achieves monthly positive ratings over 90%.
• We have succeeded in growing total deposits by 45% over the last year.
• Our investment in client education and training has made us one of the most reputable brokers in terms of training and preparation, with regular on-location seminars and workshops, and an extensive library of resources, including articles, E-books and videos for both novice and experienced traders, all presented by FXTM’s Head of Education, Andreas Thalassinos.  
• Our localised solutions have increased our standing as the Global Broker with a Local Touch; with online webinars available in English, Arabic and other languages and customer support provided in 25+ languages.
• FXTM has established itself as a market leader thanks to its security and transparency. It introduced negative balance protection six years before it became a regulatory requirement, and its performance statistics are publicly displayed on the website and independently checked by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
• These performance statistics show a record 0.037 millisecond speed of execution on the Pro Account for professional traders and a 0.110 and 0.197 on the ECN and Standard accounts respectively in May, as well as a 92.55% of positive slippage in March and a low 0.97% of requotes in April.
• FXTM also offers innovative products, such as MT5 platform with a hedging option (one of the first brokers to introduce this new version) and FXTM Invest, the modern copy trading programme that now features over 1800 Strategy Managers and has found major popularity amongst Arabic and Chinese traders.

We are proud to be the recipients of the ‘(Headline) Forex Broker of the Year’ award and thank the awards body at the Global Investor MENA Awards for the honour.

For a full list of FXTM awards, please click here.

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NganLuong Now Available with FXTM for Deposits and Withdrawals!

FXTM is excited to announce that following the success of Baokim with our Vietnamese traders, NganLuong has just been added to our list of payment methods. Traders can now use one of the most well-known e-wallets in Vietnam for their deposits and withdrawals in VND.  

Why use NganLuong?                   

• Make quick deposits and withdrawals.
• A simpler, faster and more secure way of paying and getting paid online.
• Wallets can be funded with Debit and Credit cards, as well as electronic debits from a bank account.

As a committed broker, we are always looking for ways to enhance our clients’ experience. The addition of NganLuong to our growing list of payment solutions, is a testament of our mission and dedication to our Vietnamese traders. 

If you already have a NganLuong account, simply login to MyFXTM to make a deposit or withdrawal.

Or you can create a NganLuong account now.

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On Tuesday, 7 November and Wednesday, 8 November, 2017, FXTM Research Analyst Lukman Otunuga met with Tier 1 local and regional media in Jakarta, Indonesia for an in-depth series of interviews.

The interviews and Q&A’s focused on a mix of local, regional and international market topics, and contributed to FXTM’s ongoing commitment to provide information and market insights tailored to the needs of our traders in each region. The financial outlets participating in the tour included print media titles, Bloomberg Business Week, Koran Jakarta and Bisnis Indonesia, as well as online outlets like Jawapos.com, Merdeka.com and Kompas.com.

Some of the topics discussed during the tour included:

• Growth of the Indonesian economy.
• President Jokowi’s 16th economic package. 
• China’s economic policies and how they may impact Indonesia.
• The current state of the international currency market.
• Trump’s policies and the recent appointment of Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve.
• Geopolitical risks caused by US tensions with North Korea and Iran.
• Brexit and OPEC issues, and how they continue to impact the international market.

The tour was a huge success, with Mr. Otunuga mastering all of the questions presented to him – including sensitive subjects such as the Paradise Papers scandal. Mr. Otunuga also provided a Q1 outlook for 2018 specifically for the domestic market in Indonesia.

To get in-depth analysis of the markets, be sure to bookmark FXTM’s Daily Market Analysis page.

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On 3 November, 2017, FXTMPartners sponsored another fantastic IB event in South Korea. Held at the lavish Lotte City Hotel Daejeon 1F Ruby room in the heart of Daejeon, this latest World Economy BAND Seminar was very well attended, with the packed room eager to absorb all the information from the presentations.

Starting at 17:00 local time and lasting well into the evening, the seminar featured keynote presentations from successful Introducing Brokers. They discussed the work of online group World Economy BAND, the state of the global economy in Q4 2017, and networked with attendees over dinner and drinks later in the night.

The highlight of the event was an hour-and-a-half presentation by the FXTM team. Topics covered include:       

• Information about FXTM as a global broker.
• An overview of the world of currency trading and forex.
• The importance of implementing correct risk management tactics.
• Why people choose forex trading and its potential for turning a profit.
• The benefits of copy-trading programme FXTM Invest, and its new features in 2017.

The event was a resounding success, with participants expressing a keen interest to see more FXTM and FXTMPartners events in South Korea. Many emphasised the value and importance that educational workshops and seminars would bring to the region.

We congratulate FXTMPartners for hosting another successful event in Daejeon, and look forward to continuing the development of our presence in South Korea.

Underscoring FXTM’s growing status as an industry leader, Chief Market Strategist Hussein Sayed was recently invited to chair the Middle East Family Office Investment Summit in Dubai  The event took place on 25 and 26 October at the Four Seasons Hotel & Resort at Jumeirah Beach. This prestigious conference fosters an environment where ideas are shared about the Gulf, International High Net-Worth Families ($ Billions), Single Family Offices, Private Investors and Thought Leaders.

Mr. Sayed chaired the entire conference over the two days, as well as moderated two panels, "Insight for Investors: How to prepare for 2018" & "Family Businesses Share Stories of Success"

The issues discussed in the conference, included:

• Key objectives of today’s private high-net worth families, private investors and thought leaders
• The ongoing geopolitical risks that have dominated headlines throughout the year
• The different types of investment styles that are prominent in today’s markets
• Next-generation succession planning and strategy
• Various philanthropic activities