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31Oct

By Giorgi MikhelidzeNo Comments

Forex, South Africa News

South Africans Are Moving To Forex Trading As A New Source Of Income

Forex (foreign exchange) is undoubtedly something you've heard or read about, which shows how widespread its use has become. However, there are a large number of people who are curious but do not have a thorough grasp of how the South African financial market operates or just do not know where to begin. As commodities, currency pairs serve as a representation of the value of two different national currencies in the forex market. The base currency is the first one stated in the pair, while the quotation currency is the second. FX trading is getting more popular as a result of the ever stringent financial reality we are all now confronted with, right? Here you may start making money without having to leave your house. To securely trade forex, you must choose a reputable broker that places ...

12Apr

By MadelienNo Comments

Forex

5 Best FSCA Forex Brokers in South Africa

Overview The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is the regulatory body in South Africa that oversees a variety of financial activities, including the provision of online trading solutions and services. It is a reputable and strict entity. Amidst the list of brokers that have applied for regulation through the FSCA, the following five have been granted permission to operate within the country and other African countries that do not have their own regulatory bodies and thus use the FSCA. ThinkMarkets Established in 2010, ThinkMarkets is a reputable STP broker that offers trade in a variety of financial instruments to a multitude of traders across the globe. ThinkMarkets incorporates the best range of online technologies with their suite of advanced trading platforms and tools, offeri...

24Feb

By SuhailNo Comments

Business, Forex

The Best way to Invest in S&P500, the Global Information Technology Index

The global stock market remains a fast-growing entity, and one that boasts a cumulative value of $85 trillion. In total, the world’s equity market has since its total capitalisation increased by 320% since 2009, as online and digital trading has become increasingly popular. Interestingly, the stock market is also home to some popular and insightful indexes such as the S&P 500. Entities of this type offer value outside of stock and share values, especially when tracking the performance of the global economy. In this article, we’ll explore this in further detail, while appraising the best ways of investing in the S&P 500 in the modern age. What is the S&P 500? In simple terms, the S&P 500 (or the Standard & Poor’s 500) is a market cap-weighted index of the 500 largest pub...

15Oct

By Giorgi MikhelidzeNo Comments

Fintech, Forex

Why is the fintech industry flourishing in Africa in 2020?

South Africa is moving very fast in the direction of the FinTech industry. The country is very determined not to be behind the whole show. They are also relaxing the regulations in order to help the flourishing of the FinTech industry. How South African FinTech development is transforming the foreign exchange landscape In South Africa, several years ago, almost all the Forex market trades were held by telecommunication. Today everything has transformed and 75% of trades are done online. Expanding the culture of financial technology was always important for the SA. Most of the people who are finding themselves in a good financial situation are involved in trading. FX platform development in SA is also helping the economy. The government is supporting the FinTech development in the country b...

17Sep

By Giorgi MikhelidzeNo Comments

Forex, Nigeria News

Nigeria needs to start preparing for an oil-less economy

Nigeria is the second country in Africa with a big economy. Globally it is the 22nd country by the number of finances. With this flow of the growing economy, Nigeria can be in the top 10 countries in 2050. To achieve this kind of stability, this country needs to diversify its economy from its dependence on oil. Nigeria is a country that can really make a big difference in the world by using all the opportunities it has in different fields, so it goes without saying that Nigeria’s potential really lies beyond the oil. Based on recent trends, this country is starting to make a big difference in the trading field. To rely only on oil will be destructive for the country because the world is going far with new technologies and soon there will be renewable energy which can affect Nigeria’s econ...

How Much Money Do I Need To Start Trading Forex

28Aug

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Forex

How Much Money Do I Need To Start Trading Forex

The quickest and the probably least helpful answer to this question is a fixed amount; say $500 for example. Many brokers do set a minimum amount required to open a Forex trading account. But if you want a more practical answer, then it gets a bit more complicated! This is because part of how much money you need to start trading Forex depends on what you are trying to achieve with Forex trading. It all also depends on a number of other factors, including your personal circumstances, trading style, and strategy among others. First, let’s address an issue that most tend to gloss over: risk management. This is generally the factor that separates successful FX traders from the rest. And how much money you have in your account plays an active role both in mitigating risk as well as shaping your...