The new Exinity brand is regulated in the UAE and offers trading in cash equities and CFDs. Marketing appears to be focused on clients in the UAE.

Saxo Bank said that it will close its office in China in its latest half-year financials. The broker's majority shareholder is Chinese car manufacturer Geely.

eToro has already partnered with numerous football teams. This will be very similar, with plenty of branding opportunities for the broker and access to VIP tickets for clients.

Last year Century Financial was voted number two in the list, which is put together by workplace analysis and research company Great Place to Work.

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