{"id":917186,"date":"2026-07-03T10:12:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/cmc-markets-in-2026-funding-the-retail-push\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:12:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:12:49","slug":"cmc-markets-in-2026-funding-the-retail-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/cmc-markets-in-2026-funding-the-retail-push\/","title":{"rendered":"CMC Markets in 2026: Funding the Retail Push"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-v-054f66d5>\n<p><span data-v-0e507f65><\/p>\n<h4 data-v-0e507f65>\n      FM Daily Brief \u2013 3 July 2026<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    FM Daily Brief \u2013 3 July 2026<br \/>\n  <\/span> <\/span><span data-v-0e507f65><\/p>\n<h4 data-v-0e507f65>\n      FM Daily Brief \u2013 3 July 2026<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    FM Daily Brief \u2013 3 July 2026<br \/>\n  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-v-0e507f65><\/p>\n<h4 data-v-0e507f65>\n      Today\u2019s Friday, the 3rd of July 2026, and these are our main stories: Esma warns that prediction markets may still fall under the EU\u2019s binary options ban, prediction markets surpass 50 billion dollars in monthly trading volume and brokers rethink client engagement in a tougher regulatory landscape.<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    Today\u2019s Friday, the 3rd of July 2026, and these are our main stories: Esma warns that prediction markets may still fall under the EU\u2019s binary options ban, prediction markets surpass 50 billion dollars in monthly trading volume and brokers rethink client engagement in a tougher regulatory landscape.<br \/>\n  <\/span> <\/span><span data-v-0e507f65><\/p>\n<h4 data-v-0e507f65>\n      Today\u2019s Friday, the 3rd of July 2026, and these are our main stories: Esma warns that prediction markets may still fall under the EU\u2019s binary options ban, prediction markets surpass 50 billion dollars in monthly trading volume and brokers rethink client engagement in a tougher regulatory landscape.<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    Today\u2019s Friday, the 3rd of July 2026, and these are our main stories: Esma warns that prediction markets may still fall under the EU\u2019s binary options ban, prediction markets surpass 50 billion dollars in monthly trading volume and brokers rethink client engagement in a tougher regulatory landscape.<br \/>\n  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-v-054f66d5>\n<li data-v-054f66d5>\n<div data-v-054f66d5>\n<p><span data-v-0e507f65><\/p>\n<h4 data-v-0e507f65>\n      Why FX Brokers Lose Deposits: SPAYZ.io CCO on Payments, Conversion &#038; 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Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer at SPAYZ.io, about why payment strategy has become one of the biggest drivers of broker growth.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview, Tatjana explains why local payment methods, regional expertise, and close cooperation between brokers and payment providers are essential for improving deposit conversion rates and expanding into emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why brokers lose deposits before clients even start trading<br \/>\n&#8211; The importance of local payment methods and local currencies<br \/>\n&#8211; Why card payments often fail in emerging markets<br \/>\n&#8211; Mobile money, QR payments, and regional payment preferences<br \/>\n&#8211; How brokers can improve payment conversion rates<br \/>\n&#8211; The role of analytics in payment optimisation<br \/>\n&#8211; Why payment success is a shared responsibility between brokers and PSPs<br \/>\n&#8211; The value of long-term partnerships in global payments<\/p>\n<p>Key Quote:<br \/>\n&#8220;Everything starts with partnership&#8230; We are focusing on growth through partnerships, close cooperation, fast reaction, improvements and developments.&#8221; \u2014 Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer, SPAYZ.io<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a broker, fintech company, payment provider, or industry professional looking to improve client deposits and payment performance, this interview is packed with practical insights.<\/p>\n<p>#FinanceMagnates #iFXEXPO #Forex #Payments #Fintech #Brokers #PSP #PaymentGateway #Trading #FX #EmergingMarkets #SPAYZ #ConversionRate #PaymentMethods<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    Are your payment flows costing you clients?<\/p>\n<p>At iFX EXPO International, Finance Magnates&#8217; Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer at SPAYZ.io, about why payment strategy has become one of the biggest drivers of broker growth.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview, Tatjana explains why local payment methods, regional expertise, and close cooperation between brokers and payment providers are essential for improving deposit conversion rates and expanding into emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why brokers lose deposits before clients even start trading<br \/>\n&#8211; The importance of local payment methods and local currencies<br \/>\n&#8211; Why card payments often fail in emerging markets<br \/>\n&#8211; Mobile money, QR payments, and regional payment preferences<br \/>\n&#8211; How brokers can improve payment conversion rates<br \/>\n&#8211; The role of analytics in payment optimisation<br \/>\n&#8211; Why payment success is a shared responsibility between brokers and PSPs<br \/>\n&#8211; The value of long-term partnerships in global payments<\/p>\n<p>Key Quote:<br \/>\n&#8220;Everything starts with partnership&#8230; We are focusing on growth through partnerships, close cooperation, fast reaction, improvements and developments.&#8221; \u2014 Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer, SPAYZ.io<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a broker, fintech company, payment provider, or industry professional looking to improve client deposits and payment performance, this interview is packed with practical insights.<\/p>\n<p>#FinanceMagnates #iFXEXPO #Forex #Payments #Fintech #Brokers #PSP #PaymentGateway #Trading #FX #EmergingMarkets #SPAYZ #ConversionRate #PaymentMethods<br \/>\n  <\/span> <\/span><span data-v-0e507f65><\/p>\n<h4 data-v-0e507f65>\n      Are your payment flows costing you clients?<\/p>\n<p>At iFX EXPO International, Finance Magnates&#8217; Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer at SPAYZ.io, about why payment strategy has become one of the biggest drivers of broker growth.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview, Tatjana explains why local payment methods, regional expertise, and close cooperation between brokers and payment providers are essential for improving deposit conversion rates and expanding into emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why brokers lose deposits before clients even start trading<br \/>\n&#8211; The importance of local payment methods and local currencies<br \/>\n&#8211; Why card payments often fail in emerging markets<br \/>\n&#8211; Mobile money, QR payments, and regional payment preferences<br \/>\n&#8211; How brokers can improve payment conversion rates<br \/>\n&#8211; The role of analytics in payment optimisation<br \/>\n&#8211; Why payment success is a shared responsibility between brokers and PSPs<br \/>\n&#8211; The value of long-term partnerships in global payments<\/p>\n<p>Key Quote:<br \/>\n&#8220;Everything starts with partnership&#8230; We are focusing on growth through partnerships, close cooperation, fast reaction, improvements and developments.&#8221; \u2014 Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer, SPAYZ.io<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a broker, fintech company, payment provider, or industry professional looking to improve client deposits and payment performance, this interview is packed with practical insights.<\/p>\n<p>#FinanceMagnates #iFXEXPO #Forex #Payments #Fintech #Brokers #PSP #PaymentGateway #Trading #FX #EmergingMarkets #SPAYZ #ConversionRate #PaymentMethods<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    Are your payment flows costing you clients?<\/p>\n<p>At iFX EXPO International, Finance Magnates&#8217; Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer at SPAYZ.io, about why payment strategy has become one of the biggest drivers of broker growth.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview, Tatjana explains why local payment methods, regional expertise, and close cooperation between brokers and payment providers are essential for improving deposit conversion rates and expanding into emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why brokers lose deposits before clients even start trading<br \/>\n&#8211; The importance of local payment methods and local currencies<br \/>\n&#8211; Why card payments often fail in emerging markets<br \/>\n&#8211; Mobile money, QR payments, and regional payment preferences<br \/>\n&#8211; How brokers can improve payment conversion rates<br \/>\n&#8211; The role of analytics in payment optimisation<br \/>\n&#8211; Why payment success is a shared responsibility between brokers and PSPs<br \/>\n&#8211; The value of long-term partnerships in global payments<\/p>\n<p>Key Quote:<br \/>\n&#8220;Everything starts with partnership&#8230; We are focusing on growth through partnerships, close cooperation, fast reaction, improvements and developments.&#8221; \u2014 Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer, SPAYZ.io<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a broker, fintech company, payment provider, or industry professional looking to improve client deposits and payment performance, this interview is packed with practical insights.<\/p>\n<p>#FinanceMagnates #iFXEXPO #Forex #Payments #Fintech #Brokers #PSP #PaymentGateway #Trading #FX #EmergingMarkets #SPAYZ #ConversionRate #PaymentMethods<br \/>\n  <\/span> <\/span><span data-v-0e507f65><\/p>\n<h4 data-v-0e507f65>\n      Are your payment flows costing you clients?<\/p>\n<p>At iFX EXPO International, Finance Magnates&#8217; Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer at SPAYZ.io, about why payment strategy has become one of the biggest drivers of broker growth.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview, Tatjana explains why local payment methods, regional expertise, and close cooperation between brokers and payment providers are essential for improving deposit conversion rates and expanding into emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why brokers lose deposits before clients even start trading<br \/>\n&#8211; The importance of local payment methods and local currencies<br \/>\n&#8211; Why card payments often fail in emerging markets<br \/>\n&#8211; Mobile money, QR payments, and regional payment preferences<br \/>\n&#8211; How brokers can improve payment conversion rates<br \/>\n&#8211; The role of analytics in payment optimisation<br \/>\n&#8211; Why payment success is a shared responsibility between brokers and PSPs<br \/>\n&#8211; The value of long-term partnerships in global payments<\/p>\n<p>Key Quote:<br \/>\n&#8220;Everything starts with partnership&#8230; We are focusing on growth through partnerships, close cooperation, fast reaction, improvements and developments.&#8221; \u2014 Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer, SPAYZ.io<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a broker, fintech company, payment provider, or industry professional looking to improve client deposits and payment performance, this interview is packed with practical insights.<\/p>\n<p>#FinanceMagnates #iFXEXPO #Forex #Payments #Fintech #Brokers #PSP #PaymentGateway #Trading #FX #EmergingMarkets #SPAYZ #ConversionRate #PaymentMethods<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    Are your payment flows costing you clients?<\/p>\n<p>At iFX EXPO International, Finance Magnates&#8217; Editor-in-Chief Yam Yehoshua speaks with Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer at SPAYZ.io, about why payment strategy has become one of the biggest drivers of broker growth.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview, Tatjana explains why local payment methods, regional expertise, and close cooperation between brokers and payment providers are essential for improving deposit conversion rates and expanding into emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p>In this interview:<br \/>\n&#8211; 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Is Greece becoming a stronger alternative to Cyprus? And could prediction markets become the next major growth area for the trading industry?<\/p>\n<p>In this exclusive interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Nicos Kezarides, CEO of A.P. Standard Chartered Corporate Services Ltd, about the biggest licensing and compliance challenges facing brokers today.<\/p>\n<p>Nicos Kezarides explains:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why A.P. 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Is Greece becoming a stronger alternative to Cyprus? And could prediction markets become the next major growth area for the trading industry?<\/p>\n<p>In this exclusive interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Nicos Kezarides, CEO of A.P. Standard Chartered Corporate Services Ltd, about the biggest licensing and compliance challenges facing brokers today.<\/p>\n<p>Nicos Kezarides explains:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why A.P. Standard Chartered operates as a one-stop shop for licensing and compliance<br \/>\n&#8211; The biggest regulatory challenges facing brokers in Cyprus, Seychelles, Mauritius, and beyond<br \/>\n&#8211; Why some firms are considering selling their licences<br \/>\n&#8211; Greece&#8217;s growing appeal as a licensing destination<br \/>\n&#8211; Why the UAE continues to attract brokers and industry talent<br \/>\n&#8211; How brokers should approach international expansion<br \/>\n&#8211; Common compliance mistakes during licence applications<br \/>\n&#8211; Why customer support remains a key part of AP&#8217;s business<br \/>\n&#8211; His prediction for the next major trend after prop trading<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re launching a brokerage, expanding into new markets, or following regulatory developments, this interview provides practical insights from someone with more than 20 years of industry experience.<\/p>\n<p>#BrokerLicensing #Forex #CFD #Crypto #Compliance #Regulation #TradingIndustry #IFXExpo #FinanceMagnates #CySEC #UAE #Greece #PropTrading #PredictionMarkets<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    Are tougher regulations making broker licences too expensive? Is Greece becoming a stronger alternative to Cyprus? And could prediction markets become the next major growth area for the trading industry?<\/p>\n<p>In this exclusive interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Nicos Kezarides, CEO of A.P. Standard Chartered Corporate Services Ltd, about the biggest licensing and compliance challenges facing brokers today.<\/p>\n<p>Nicos Kezarides explains:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why A.P. 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Is Greece becoming a stronger alternative to Cyprus? And could prediction markets become the next major growth area for the trading industry?<\/p>\n<p>In this exclusive interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Nicos Kezarides, CEO of A.P. Standard Chartered Corporate Services Ltd, about the biggest licensing and compliance challenges facing brokers today.<\/p>\n<p>Nicos Kezarides explains:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why A.P. Standard Chartered operates as a one-stop shop for licensing and compliance<br \/>\n&#8211; The biggest regulatory challenges facing brokers in Cyprus, Seychelles, Mauritius, and beyond<br \/>\n&#8211; Why some firms are considering selling their licences<br \/>\n&#8211; Greece&#8217;s growing appeal as a licensing destination<br \/>\n&#8211; Why the UAE continues to attract brokers and industry talent<br \/>\n&#8211; How brokers should approach international expansion<br \/>\n&#8211; Common compliance mistakes during licence applications<br \/>\n&#8211; Why customer support remains a key part of AP&#8217;s business<br \/>\n&#8211; His prediction for the next major trend after prop trading<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re launching a brokerage, expanding into new markets, or following regulatory developments, this interview provides practical insights from someone with more than 20 years of industry experience.<\/p>\n<p>#BrokerLicensing #Forex #CFD #Crypto #Compliance #Regulation #TradingIndustry #IFXExpo #FinanceMagnates #CySEC #UAE #Greece #PropTrading #PredictionMarkets<br \/>\n    <\/h4>\n<p> <span data-v-0e507f65><br \/>\n    Are tougher regulations making broker licences too expensive? Is Greece becoming a stronger alternative to Cyprus? And could prediction markets become the next major growth area for the trading industry?<\/p>\n<p>In this exclusive interview from iFX Expo International 2026, Adonis Adoni, News Editor at Finance Magnates, speaks with Nicos Kezarides, CEO of A.P. Standard Chartered Corporate Services Ltd, about the biggest licensing and compliance challenges facing brokers today.<\/p>\n<p>Nicos Kezarides explains:<br \/>\n&#8211; Why A.P. 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