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IBTimes UK
Aug 2026
The Four-Day Financial Close: A CFO's Playbook for Speed with Integrity
Rishi Oberoi presents a CFO playbook for achieving a reliable four-day financial close without sacrificing governance or auditability. The approach emphasizes establishing clear cutoffs and shared calendars during the month, automating recurring journals and reconciliations, enforcing disciplined ownership and materiality thresholds, embedding traceable controls, and reviewing improvements after every cycle. Standardized processes and exception-focused human judgment are intended to reduce reconciliation work, strengthen audit trails, and give executives more time in the second week of each month for planning and forward-looking decisions.
IBTimes UK
Aug 2026
PipVertex Enters the Global Trading Market With a Platform Built for Clarity and Speed
PipVertex is presented as a new fintech brokerage platform offering access to foreign exchange, equities, indices, commodities, precious metals, and digital assets through web and mobile devices. The company emphasizes real-time data, execution speed, analytical tools, economic calendars, market research, support services, and account tiers for traders with different experience levels. The promotional article positions PipVertex to compete in a growing online trading market where investors increasingly seek accessible, flexible, and intuitive technology.
IBTimes UK
Aug 2026
KnightPips Expands Access to Global Markets for UK Traders With Commission-Free Trading Platform
KnightPips is presented as a UK-focused online brokerage offering commission-free access to foreign exchange, stocks, commodities, and precious metals through Contracts for Difference. The platform provides web and mobile access, AI-driven analytical tools, MetaTrader 5 compatibility, tiered accounts, and educational resources covering trading fundamentals, technical analysis, leverage, and risk management. Its zero-commission model applies trading costs through spreads and account conditions, while the article notes that leveraged trading can result in substantial losses, including losses exceeding initial deposits.
IBTimes UK
Aug 2026
Trade40 Launches Multi-Asset Platform Aimed at Simplifying Online Trading Experience
Trade40 has launched a multi-asset trading platform offering access to foreign exchange, equities, indices, commodities and precious metals. The platform combines real-time pricing, charting, analytics, trading signals, educational materials and risk-management tools, with web and mobile access and tiered account options. Trade40 says it provides fast execution, encryption, privacy protections and operates within a regulated framework. The launch reflects broader demand for trading services that combine ease of use, professional tools and continuous market access.
IBTimes UK
Aug 2026
Samuel Leeds: Britain's Housing Market Hasn't Crashed And That's the Bigger Concern
Property investor and trainer Samuel Leeds argues that Britain's housing market has not crashed but has instead frozen, leaving sellers unable to move, buyers priced out and homeowners trapped in mortgages taken out under different conditions. Average prices have remained broadly flat at around £270,000, while regional trends diverge, mortgage rates rise above 5%, and sales remain below the previous year. Leeds highlights more than 300,000 long-term empty properties in England and over a million homes not in permanent use, arguing that the core problem is a shortage of money rather than housing. He believes the same conditions are creating opportunities for investors willing to buy from motivated sellers and exiting landlords, though the outlook depends on interest rates and wider global conditions.
IBTimes UK
Aug 2026
The Institutions That Will Matter Are Being Built Now. Bancara Is One of Them.
Global wealth is becoming increasingly mobile across currencies, asset classes and jurisdictions, exposing the limitations of fragmented banking and wealth-management systems. Bancara is presented as a regulated, integrated platform combining banking, trading, foreign exchange, reporting and real-time portfolio oversight. Its multi-currency infrastructure and cross-border capabilities are positioned as tools for greater control, transparency and capital preservation, particularly for family offices, corporations and high-net-worth individuals. The piece argues that institutions built around mobile capital and structural integration will remain relevant as global finance evolves.
IBTimes UK
Jul 2026
Bullarion Wants to Be the Trading Platform That Actually Keeps Its Clients. Its 95% Retention Rate Suggests It Might Be Succeeding.
Bullarion is presented as a CFD brokerage offering access to more than 16,000 instruments across forex, equities, indices, and commodities. Its model combines a reported 95% active-client retention rate with a 5.4% interest programme for eligible balances, tiered accounts ranging from $300 to $250,000, cashback incentives, and enhanced service levels. The retention figure could indicate that these incentives are effective, although the article notes that its accuracy depends on how retention is measured and emphasizes the risks associated with retail CFD trading.
IBTimes UK
May 2026
BritPips Seeks to Stand Out in Online Trading With a Focus on Structure
BritPips is positioning itself as a regulated online brokerage focused on structure, precision, transparency, control and operational reliability rather than aggressive promotional marketing. It offers CFD trading across forex, indices, commodities, stocks, precious metals and energy through one platform, with risk-management tools, tiered accounts and premium services aimed at traders with varying experience and account sizes. The company emphasizes compliance, data protection and fair trading, but its long-term credibility will depend on execution quality, platform stability, support responsiveness and transparency during volatile market conditions.
IBTimes UK
May 2026
GBP Markets and the New Premium Playbook for Modern Trading Platforms
GBP Markets is presented as an example of the brokerage industry’s shift from basic market access toward premium, integrated trading experiences. Its proposition combines multi-asset access, synchronized web and mobile platforms, real-time pricing, advanced charting, risk-management tools and tiered services for more active or higher-balance clients. The piece argues that personalization, coherent branding and responsive support can distinguish platforms in a crowded fintech market, while emphasizing that lasting trust depends on reliable performance, transparent funding, effective customer support and disciplined compliance.
IBTimes UK
May 2026
Finsbury Markets and the New Grammar of Global Trading
Finsbury Markets is positioning itself as a restrained, transparent and stable online brokerage rather than competing primarily through leverage, product breadth or promotional energy. It offers multi-asset CFD trading across foreign exchange, equities, indices, commodities, energy products and precious metals, alongside eight account tiers with varying education, analysis, signals and support features. The discussion argues that as market access becomes commoditized, traders increasingly value clear risk presentation, reliable execution and structured guidance. Finsbury Markets’ strategy may appeal to clients seeking confidence and order, though its ability to differentiate itself and build trust remains uncertain in a crowded brokerage industry.
IBTimes UK
Apr 2026
The Property Investor Who Runs His Education Business at 5% Profit and Has Built a £100 Million Empire From What Comes Next
Samuel Leeds has built the Samuel Leeds Academy as a low-margin property education business, reportedly retaining about 5% net profit while using its student network to identify partners and investment opportunities. The article highlights three resulting ventures: a 49% stake in DealSourcr, a hotel acquired through a lease-option arrangement that generates more than £500,000 annually, and a Lincoln residential development that produced £500,000 in profit. A 2025 Survation survey reportedly found that 86% of members who joined since 2020 completed a property deal within their first year, while 95% would recommend the academy. Leeds says the academy is primarily a pipeline for relationships and deal flow rather than the main source of revenue.
IBTimes UK
Mar 2026
501FX Expands Access to Global Trading as Retail Investors Seek More From Their Capital
501FX is presented as a multi-asset online brokerage giving retail investors access to forex, equities, indices, commodities, precious metals and agricultural products through one web-based platform. The article highlights real-time pricing, charting tools, tiered accounts, analyst support and risk-management features, while noting that leveraged trading can magnify losses. The platform is positioned to benefit from growing retail participation and demand for accessible global-market investing.
IBTimes UK
Mar 2026
Primevex Launches Unified Global Trading Platform Offering Regulated Multi-Asset Access and Up to 8.9% Interest on Trading Balances
Primevex has launched a unified CFD brokerage platform offering access to equities, indices, forex, energy, commodities and precious metals through web, mobile and tablet interfaces. The company promotes tiered accounts, compliance procedures, cross-device synchronization, cashback rewards and an interest offer of up to 8.9% on eligible trading balances. Operating under regulatory oversight in Comoros, Primevex positions itself around structured support, execution reliability and capital efficiency, while the article notes that offshore regulation remains subject to debate.
IBTimes UK
Mar 2026
Momentum Peak Trade Introduces Guided Multi-Asset Trading Model for a New Generation of Investors
Momentum Peak Trade is presented as a multi-asset trading platform offering access to foreign exchange, equities, commodities, precious metals, and energy markets through a unified web and mobile environment. The company emphasizes dedicated analyst support, sales-trader assistance, educational resources, market analysis, risk-management tools, and cross-device trading. It also advertises a 7.6% annual interest rate on available account equity, weekly calculation, full liquidity, and entry accounts starting at $300. The piece frames these features as part of a broader shift toward more guided and education-focused retail brokerage services, though the claims are primarily company-provided and are not independently substantiated.
IBTimes UK
Feb 2026
Structured Access in a Volatile Era: How SovereignFX Is Rethinking Modern Market Participation
SovereignFX is positioning its global brokerage platform around structured access, operational stability, and responsible trading rather than aggressive promotional incentives. The platform offers more than 1,600 instruments across multiple asset classes, web and mobile account management, analytical tools, risk controls, and a five-tier account structure. Its onboarding process includes identity and address verification and compliance review, while interest and cashback programs are presented as operating under defined terms. The piece argues that transparency, accountability, and durable infrastructure are becoming more important differentiators as retail trading grows more global and markets remain volatile.
IBTimes UK
Feb 2026
A New Kind of Trader Is Emerging—Patient, Global, and Deliberate
South African retail investors are increasingly engaging with global stocks, currencies, and commodities through digital trading platforms. The piece highlights a shift away from impulsive, high-frequency activity toward planning, education, risk controls, and patience, while emphasizing regulatory oversight as a factor in platform trust. CoreProTrade is presented positively as a platform offering access to global markets, demo trading, risk-management tools, educational resources, and interest on unused account balances.
IBTimes UK
Feb 2026
RandEdgeFX and the Growing Demand for Disciplined Access to Global Financial Markets
RandEdgeFX is presented as a brokerage offering access to currencies, indices, equities, commodities and metals through a single account. The platform emphasizes transparent trading conditions, web and mobile access, operational reliability, risk awareness and compliance under South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority. The piece argues that market volatility and changing trader demographics are increasing demand for regulated platforms focused on disciplined participation rather than high-frequency engagement.
IBTimes UK
Jan 2026
MarketMasterPros Positions Itself as a Discipline-Driven Trading Platform for Global Markets
MarketMasterPros is presented as a brokerage platform aimed at serious retail and emerging professional traders, emphasizing execution reliability, synchronized web, desktop and mobile access, portfolio monitoring, market research and tiered accounts. The platform claims more than 85,000 active traders, a 99.8% trade-execution success rate and interest of up to 7.6% on eligible balances. Its positioning centers on disciplined decision-making, risk control, security and infrastructure designed to remain stable during volatile markets, although the claims are presented as promotional statements rather than independently verified findings.
IBTimes UK
Dec 2025
Anthony Joshua on Samuel Leeds: Why the Boxing Champion Backed a Property Educator Who Simplifies Wealth
Anthony Joshua contacted property educator Samuel Leeds in 2019 after praising his ability to make complex investment ideas easy to understand. Joshua’s advisers later reviewed Leeds’s investment frameworks, while Joshua reportedly built a property portfolio valued at about £150 million. Inspired by Joshua, Leeds participated in a 2023 charity boxing match against Rob Moore that raised £250,000 for community projects in remote regions of Africa. Leeds continues to expand his property education academy and UK investments, emphasizing practical strategies for investors.
IBTimes UK
Nov 2025
Coming Clean: Samuel Leeds Opens His £20 Million Property Empire to the Public
Samuel Leeds’s documentary, Coming Clean About My Property Portfolio, presents his claimed £20 million UK property portfolio, including title deeds, successful investments, failed deals, legal disputes, and difficult projects such as Ribbesford House. Leeds frames the film as an effort to answer critics and promote transparency, while also discussing his Christian faith, family, charitable work in Uganda, and approach to property education. The article highlights Survation figures asserting that most graduates of Leeds’s Property Investors Academy continued investing, with many completing buy-refurbish-refinance or property-flipping deals, alongside testimonials from students. Leeds says the documentary marks a new phase of openness as he expands property and hotel investments across the UK, Africa, and the Middle East, although the article is strongly promotional and provides little independent scrutiny of the claims.
IBTimes UK
Nov 2025
Meet the Investor Reviving Blackpool's Hospitality Scene
Damien Cheeseman, founder of DC Properties, is portrayed as revitalising Blackpool’s hospitality sector through management contracts, rent-to-rent agreements and lease options requiring limited upfront capital. He reportedly took control of 11 hotels worth about £4 million in under a year and now manages 15, with occupancy up 22%, average refurbishments of £32,000 per hotel and 10 new local jobs created. Cheeseman credits property mentor Samuel Leeds with helping him shift from construction work to investment. His strategy focuses on refurbishing hotels, improving guest experiences and expanding across Blackpool, with targets of 20 hotels by March 2026 and 25 by the end of that year.
IBTimes UK
Nov 2025
From Going Hungry in Romania to Earning £11,000 a Month: How a Mum Now Houses Britain's Homeless Through Property Mentorship
Iolanda Morari, who grew up in poverty in Romania and moved to the UK at 24, now manages 11 furnished properties across London that house families made homeless. Working with Brent, Ealing and Merton councils, she earns more than £11,000 a month in profit through serviced accommodation and social housing, while also sourcing properties for councils. She credits property investor Samuel Leeds with mentoring her and helping her expand from one flat into a larger portfolio. Her business provides stable emergency housing for vulnerable families, and she plans to continue expanding while supporting her family in the UK and Romania.