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GBE Prime and Tools for Brokers partner to combine institutional liquidity with Trade Processor technology for integrated broker trading infrastructure solutions. GBE Prime has partnered with Tools for Brokers (TFB) to provide brokers with a more integrated approach to liquidity and trading infrastructure. The collaboration combines GBE Prime’s institutional liquidity and pricing capabilities with TFB’s Trade Processor bridge, bringing the two firms’ technologies together within a single operational framework. The partnership is aimed at simplifying the technology setup required by brokers while improving connectivity between liquidity and trading systems.

ThinkMarkets appoints Will Burnham as Executive Director of Growth Marketing, adding extensive marketing experience to its London-based leadership team. ThinkMarkets has appointed Will Burnham as Executive Director of Growth Marketing, adding an experienced marketing executive to its London team. Will Burnham joins the trading firm after spending nine months as Chief Marketing Officer at MultiBank Group. Before that, he held several senior marketing positions at Capital.com, where he progressed from Global Head of Digital Marketing to Senior Director of Growth.

ePlanet Brokers appoints Mutasem Abu Hamdeh as MENA Country Manager, bringing over 17 years of forex and CFD industry experience. ePlanet Brokers has appointed Mutasem Abu Hamdeh as its new MENA Country Manager, adding an experienced industry professional to its regional leadership team. Mutasem Abu Hamdeh brings more than 17 years of experience in the forex and CFD sector, with professional exposure across Jordan and the GCC. Before joining ePlanet Brokers, Mutasem Abu Hamdeh was associated with CFI Global, where he held business development responsibilities.

GC Exchange appoints Alya Marrakchi as Managing Director after VARA approval, strengthening the firm’s leadership and institutional expansion across GCC markets. GC Exchange FZE, the Dubai-based subsidiary of digital prime brokerage GCEX, has received VARA approval for Alya Marrakchi to become its Managing Director. Alya Marrakchi joined GCEX in June 2025, focusing on institutional business development across the UAE and wider GCC region. In her new role, she will oversee the Dubai business as GCEX continues developing its presence in the Middle East.

APC Prime appoints Shadi Salloum as Global CEO, tasking him with leading international expansion and strengthening operations across new markets. APC Prime has appointed Shadi Salloum as Global Chief Executive Officer, with the new executive set to lead the company’s international expansion beyond its established MENA market. Shadi Salloum brings around 15 years of experience in the online trading industry, having held senior positions at Alpari UK, Axi, Equiti, Exness and XS.com. At APC Prime, Shadi Salloum will oversee global operations, identify new market opportunities and help develop teams and partnerships to support international growth.

TradingView MCP Server enables direct connections between TradingView accounts and compatible AI assistants through the Model Context Protocol. TradingView has launched the TradingView MCP Server, allowing users to connect their TradingView accounts with compatible AI assistants through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The new integration enables users to retrieve market quotes and historical price data, run the TradingView Screener, review company fundamentals, access news and filings, check economic calendars, and manage watchlists and alerts through AI-powered conversations. The TradingView MCP Server currently supports MCP-compatible clients, including Claude across web, desktop and mobile, as well as Claude Code.

TMGM has signed a three-year partnership with Vanuatu Paralympic Committee, supporting para-sport programmes and athlete development through 2028. TMGM has entered into a three-year partnership with the Vanuatu Paralympic Committee (VPC), providing annual support for para-sport programmes from 2026 through 2028. The partnership was announced on September 9 during a para-sport awards ceremony held alongside the Vanuatu National Games. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat attended the event, with TMGM representatives also participating in the presentation of awards to athletes.

Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has withdrawn the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) licence of Eurotrade Investments RGB Ltd, which operated the Eurotrader CFD brokerage business in the European Union. The regulator said the company failed to meet requirements concerning the effective management of its activities and its organisational arrangements, meaning it no longer satisfied the conditions attached to its authorisation. Eurotrader had held its CySEC licence since 2015. The group’s EU-facing websites now appear to be offline, while the brand has also previously lost its UK FCA authorisation.

Dolphin Markets partners with Trading Bull to deliver timely trade ideas and market updates through personalised push notifications, email, and client portals. Dolphin Markets has partnered with Trading Bull to provide clients with more timely market insights, trade ideas and updates through multiple channels. The collaboration will integrate Trading Bull’s event-driven research into Dolphin Trade Hub, allowing users to receive personalised push notifications when notable market developments occur. The partnership is designed to make market information more accessible while encouraging clients to stay engaged with relevant developments.

AvaTrade appoints Nir Iter as Cyprus business unit director, tasking him with expanding affiliate relationships and strengthening strategic partnerships across markets. AvaTrade has appointed Nir Iter as director of its Cyprus business unit, adding an experienced digital marketing and partnerships professional to its leadership team. In the new role, Nir Iter will focus on expanding the broker’s affiliate and partnership network, with particular attention to introducing brokers, signal providers and media partners. He joins AvaTrade after spending nearly eight years at Exness, where he most recently worked as affiliate commercial lead until June 2026.