Is the Australian CFD and FX Industry Due for Consolidation?

[kreslik.news]

The Australian contracts-for-difference (CFD) and FX industry is facing one of its most challenging periods this year, which could bring about consolidation in this crowded market. A convergence of regulatory and market forces, which have been brewing over the past couple of years, may provide the biggest headwinds to this mature market.


However, the challenges to the industry are not limited to Australia as financial regulators across the globe continue to introduce a wide range of new rules governing CFD and FX providers. Some of the most recent changes announced or planned by financial regulators worldwide include:
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