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FXTM continues to expand its footprint in the UAE with a successful run of media interviews, featuring our VP of Corporate Development and Market Research, Jameel Ahmad. Conducted between 7 and 10 September, 2017, the media tour focused on market analysis, with particular interest paid to the local markets within the region.

Mr. Ahmad’s tour consisted of a series of broadcast interviews with some of the most distinguished media outlets in the UAE, and an exclusive meeting with Gulf News, the most widely read English-language newspaper in the Middle East.

Read on for clips and highlights of talking points from each interview:

Bloomberg Turkey

• The impact of major geopolitical events on markets today.
• Predictions for oil prices.
• The proliferation of cryptocurrencies in 2017 and how they are affecting the forex industry.
• The state of the Turkish lira.

CNN Arabic

• How the Qatari Riyal handled the recent crisis.
• GCC currencies and VAT.
• Egypt’s central bank on interest rates.

https://arabic.cnn.com/business/2017/09/22/bs-220917-jameel-ahmad-egypt-currency-interest-rates

https://arabic.cnn.com/business/2017/09/21/buss-210917-jameel-ahmad-qatari-riyal-gcc-currencies#autoplay

CNBC Arabia

• Reactions to ECB’s decision on interest rates.
• The state of the USD and risk of further declines.
• Outlook for the Japanese yen.

Sky News

• Analysis of ECB’s interest rate decision.
• The impact of ECB’s decision on financial markets.
• The outlook for future market movements.

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

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As the 2017 Formula One™ racing season comes to a close, FXTM is excited to announce that traders have the opportunity to win a genuine, one-of-a-kind helmet, designed exclusively for FXTM and painted by Troy Lee Designs.

The carbon helmet was manufactured  by Arai, the same company that makes helmets for F1™  drivers, including Verstappen, Vettel and Ricciardo. It has been made with the exact specifications as all F1™ driver helmets – making it an exclusive item to own.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Register with FXTM, read and accept the T&Cs of the contest.
2. Make a minimum deposit of $1,000 into your selected trading account.
3. Trade at least 2 lots within the contest period.
4. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner!

Contest ends on November 30.

The winner will be selected from a lucky draw and announced across all of FXTM’s social channels in December.

Are you ready? Trade to win! Enter the lucky draw today.

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*T&Cs apply

FXTM is committed to educating its traders across the world, especially when it comes to new trading products. As such, the latest seminar in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, entitled ‘Trade with FXTM’ delivered essential information on cryptocurrency trading, which FXTM recently introduced through Cryptocurrency CFDs. The seminar was a resounding success, from the turnout to attendees’ fantastic reception. 

Presented by FXTM’s Chief Market Strategist, Hussein Sayed, the one-day seminar was held at the Metropole Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh on 23 September, and the venue was packed to capacity with participants eager to learn from a market expert.

Highlights of the event include:

• Mr. Sayed’s presentation on Bitcoin; its origins and the reasons behind the increased attention the coin has been getting in 2017.
• In-depth market analysis of Q3 in 2017.
• An interactive Q&A session with Mr. Sayed.
• A special presentation on FXTM’s latest trading feature: Cryptocurrency CFDs.
• Networking and photo opportunities with Hussein Sayed after the seminar.

The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, and they all expressed keen interest in FXTM’s new trading feature, requesting similar events in the future.

In observance of the upcoming national holidays in Germany and Hong Kong, FXTM’s trading schedule will be changed.

Please refer to the table below for the schedule of all the instruments that are subject to changes.

*All hours are provided in EET (Eastern European Time) – Server Time in MT4.

In the event of decreased liquidity in the market, FXTM may switch trading on low-liquidity instruments to "Close Only" mode or close trading on these instruments altogether.

Additionally, in the event of low liquidity, kindly note that spreads might significantly increase from their normal average levels.

If you have any questions or concerns about these changes, please don’t hesitate to contact FXTM’s dedicated customer support team.

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FXTM’s educational series of seminars and workshops continued its successful run in South Africa, with recent Ultimate Trading Formula events. Presented by FXTM’s Head of Education, Andreas Thalassinos, the events included a one-day seminar on 16 September, and a 3-day workshop from 19-21 September, in Johannesburg, as well as a one-day seminar in Durban on 23 September.

All three events exceeded our expectations in terms of turnout, packing the venues to full capacity, while all attendees responded with great enthusiasm to Mr. Thalassinos’ renowned and entertaining style of teaching.  

The seminar and workshop in Johannesburg were held at the beautiful Balalaika Hotel, right in the heart of South Africa’s financial center. A few days later, the seminar in Durban was presented at the aha Royal Palm Hotel, filling the room with forex enthusiasts. 

Some of the topics* covered in the event were:

• How to develop effective trading strategies.
• Mastering the Ultimate Trading Formula for potential success in the markets.
• Learning the importance of proper risk management.
• Identifying high probability entry and exit points.
• Maximise trading results and learning how to trade with more confidence.

During the coffee and lunch breaks, participants had the opportunity to meet and interact with Mr. Thalassinos, while networking with local traders and fellow enthusiasts.

Following recent news about FXTM’s Strategy Account merging with ECN Zero, we are excited to offer the popular ECN Account for FXTM Invest. New and existing clients can now become Strategy Managers with our flexible copy trading programme by using the powerful features of the ECN Account on MT4.

Join the ranks of our 600+ Strategy Managers, and seize your moment to potentially earn more on your successful trades by having investors follow your trading strategies.

 The ECN Account boasts the following trading conditions:

• Low spreads from 0.1.
• Flexible leverage.
• No Dealing Desk (NDD) technology, which means no requotes.
• Hedging and scalping allowed.

For full account specifications, please click here.

Open an ECN Account today to activate FXTM Invest’s Strategy Manager feature. You’ll get the opportunity to:

• Earn extra profit on successful trades through commission fees that you set.
• Have your trading strategy promoted on your own dedicated Manager page.
• Use tools to boost your social media profile and attract more followers.
• And much more!

Learn more about becoming a Strategy Manager with FXTM Invest here.

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