GAIN Capital's FOREX.com Expands Offering to Include Equity Index CFDs; Launches New Website With Enhanced Web and Mobile Trading Capabilities
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Posted on June 23, 2010 at 4:07:02 AM
GAIN Capital's FOREX.com Expands Offering to Include Equity Index CFDs; Launches New Website With Enhanced Web and Mobile Trading Capabilities
LONDON, June 23, 2010--
GAIN Capital, a global provider of online trading services, today
announces the addition of equity Index CFDs to its FOREX.com offering and the
launch of a new website for its international clients, featuring enhanced web
and mobile trading capabilities.
FOREX.com's equity Index CFDs give clients access to trade popular global
equity markets, representing major indices in the UK (UK100), Germany
(GER30), France (FRA40) and the US (SPX500).
"We are excited to announce the launch of new equity Index CFDs to our
clients across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, along with the rollout of
enhanced web and mobile trading capabilities." said Glenn Stevens, CEO, GAIN
Capital. "Our ambition is to offer our clients access to the world's most
exciting global markets. The addition of Index CFDs alongside our existing
forex, metals and oil products is an important milestone in that regard."
Over the coming months, the range of Index CFDs will be further extended
to include other popular Asian, European and US markets. To help clients
develop trading ideas and strategies for these new markets, the FOREX.com
research team will expand their commentary and analysis to include equity
indices within daily, weekly, and longer term research.
Web Trading
FOREX.com's newly revamped website (http:/www.forex.com) features
comprehensive web trading capabilities along with enhanced educational
resources.
With web trading, FOREX.com clients have access to a simplified,
intuitive interface with easy-to-use trading and order management tools,
interactive charts, an economic calendar and daily and weekly research. Web
trading complements the company's award-winning FOREXTrader PRO platform for
active traders.
Mobile Trading
FOREX.com has also released a mobile version of the new website,
optimised for popular smart phones and web-enabled devices, including iPhone
and Google Android. The mobile site, which offers trading and account
management alongside access to real-time rates, market information and
research, is accessible to every client and registered practice account user
through their usual account login. To access the mobile website, simply go to
http://www.forex.com from any supported mobile device.
Trader Education
New educational resources available on FOREX.com include a full library
of "video tutorials," training modules, articles and other text-based
content, as well as an expanded schedule of webinars and events. Prospective
customers are encouraged to take advantage of the complimentary resources
along with a 30-day practice account in preparation for opening a live
account.
*FOREX.com's Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are offered through GAIN
Capital - FOREX.com UK, Ltd, a subsidiary of GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc., and
are not available to US residents or where otherwise prohibited by local
regulation. The CFDs are offered with a margin requirement of just 1% and are
commission free, with the trading cost built into the spread.
About GAIN Capital
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. is a global provider of online trading
services, specializing in foreign exchange (forex or FX) and contracts for
difference (CFDs). Customers and trading partners in more than 140 countries
have utilized the company's award-winning trading platform which transacts
nearly US$250 billion per month.
A pioneer in online forex trading, GAIN Capital operates FOREX.com, one
of the largest and best-known brands in the retail forex industry. It also
provides execution, clearing, custody and technology products and services to
an institutional client base including asset managers, broker/dealers and
other financial services firms.
With offices in New York City; Bedminster, New Jersey; London; Sydney;
Hong Kong; Tokyo and Seoul, GAIN Capital and its affiliates are regulated by
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the United States, the
Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom, the Financial
Services Authority (FSA) in Japan, the Securities and Futures Commission
(SFC) in Hong Kong, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
(ASIC) in Australia.
GAIN's investor group includes private equity firms 3i, VantagePoint
Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures, Edison Venture Fund and Cross Atlantic
Capital Partners. For company information, visit http://www.gaincapital.com or
http://www.forex.com.
Source: GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.
In North America: Christa Conte, +1-212-808-4902, or Savannah Tikotsky, +1-212-808-4903, both of Feintuch Communications, gain@feintuchpr.com, or In Europe: Sorrel Beynon, +44-(0)20-3047-2368, or Laura Cocker, +44-(0)-20-3047-2365, both of Edelman, gain@edelman.com
LONDON, June 23, 2010--
GAIN Capital, a global provider of online trading services, today
announces the addition of equity Index CFDs to its FOREX.com offering and the
launch of a new website for its international clients, featuring enhanced web
and mobile trading capabilities.
FOREX.com's equity Index CFDs give clients access to trade popular global
equity markets, representing major indices in the UK (UK100), Germany
(GER30), France (FRA40) and the US (SPX500).
"We are excited to announce the launch of new equity Index CFDs to our
clients across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, along with the rollout of
enhanced web and mobile trading capabilities." said Glenn Stevens, CEO, GAIN
Capital. "Our ambition is to offer our clients access to the world's most
exciting global markets. The addition of Index CFDs alongside our existing
forex, metals and oil products is an important milestone in that regard."
Over the coming months, the range of Index CFDs will be further extended
to include other popular Asian, European and US markets. To help clients
develop trading ideas and strategies for these new markets, the FOREX.com
research team will expand their commentary and analysis to include equity
indices within daily, weekly, and longer term research.
Web Trading
FOREX.com's newly revamped website (http:/www.forex.com) features
comprehensive web trading capabilities along with enhanced educational
resources.
With web trading, FOREX.com clients have access to a simplified,
intuitive interface with easy-to-use trading and order management tools,
interactive charts, an economic calendar and daily and weekly research. Web
trading complements the company's award-winning FOREXTrader PRO platform for
active traders.
Mobile Trading
FOREX.com has also released a mobile version of the new website,
optimised for popular smart phones and web-enabled devices, including iPhone
and Google Android. The mobile site, which offers trading and account
management alongside access to real-time rates, market information and
research, is accessible to every client and registered practice account user
through their usual account login. To access the mobile website, simply go to
http://www.forex.com from any supported mobile device.
Trader Education
New educational resources available on FOREX.com include a full library
of "video tutorials," training modules, articles and other text-based
content, as well as an expanded schedule of webinars and events. Prospective
customers are encouraged to take advantage of the complimentary resources
along with a 30-day practice account in preparation for opening a live
account.
*FOREX.com's Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are offered through GAIN
Capital - FOREX.com UK, Ltd, a subsidiary of GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc., and
are not available to US residents or where otherwise prohibited by local
regulation. The CFDs are offered with a margin requirement of just 1% and are
commission free, with the trading cost built into the spread.
About GAIN Capital
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. is a global provider of online trading
services, specializing in foreign exchange (forex or FX) and contracts for
difference (CFDs). Customers and trading partners in more than 140 countries
have utilized the company's award-winning trading platform which transacts
nearly US$250 billion per month.
A pioneer in online forex trading, GAIN Capital operates FOREX.com, one
of the largest and best-known brands in the retail forex industry. It also
provides execution, clearing, custody and technology products and services to
an institutional client base including asset managers, broker/dealers and
other financial services firms.
With offices in New York City; Bedminster, New Jersey; London; Sydney;
Hong Kong; Tokyo and Seoul, GAIN Capital and its affiliates are regulated by
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the United States, the
Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom, the Financial
Services Authority (FSA) in Japan, the Securities and Futures Commission
(SFC) in Hong Kong, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
(ASIC) in Australia.
GAIN's investor group includes private equity firms 3i, VantagePoint
Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures, Edison Venture Fund and Cross Atlantic
Capital Partners. For company information, visit http://www.gaincapital.com or
http://www.forex.com.
Source: GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.
In North America: Christa Conte, +1-212-808-4902, or Savannah Tikotsky, +1-212-808-4903, both of Feintuch Communications, gain@feintuchpr.com, or In Europe: Sorrel Beynon, +44-(0)20-3047-2368, or Laura Cocker, +44-(0)-20-3047-2365, both of Edelman, gain@edelman.com