The forex brokerage industry is witnessing notable transformations this week, highlighted by the introduction of new trading instruments and strategic marketing partnerships. Vantage Markets, a well-established multi-asset CFD broker, has rolled out its latest product: a 24/7 gold CFD called XAUUSD247. This innovative offering allows qualified traders to trade gold CFDs continuously, including weekends, through popular platforms such as MT5, TradingView, and the Vantage App.
This product launch responds directly to rising demand for uninterrupted access to precious metals trading. Traditional gold CFDs usually involve contracts sized at 100 ounces, but Vantage’s XAUUSD247 offers a more approachable one-ounce contract size. This adjustment is designed to attract retail investors who favor smaller trade sizes and greater flexibility in their portfolios. Marc Despallieres, CEO of Vantage, emphasized the product’s clear structure and strong risk management features that aim to provide a secure and intuitive trading experience.
Traders using XAUUSD247 will not face separate commission fees; however, standard spreads and financing charges remain applicable. The product supports tiered leverage up to 100 times, depending on the account type and position size. To control risk exposure, Vantage has set net and gross exposure limits at the account level. If these limits are reached, accounts switch automatically to a close-only mode until exposure levels return within acceptable parameters.
Meanwhile, in the broader forex broker sector, UK-based CMC Markets has secured a multi-year front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with Premier League club Everton FC. This deal came alongside a striking 50% rise in CMC Markets’ share price over two days following promising trading updates. Such sponsorships highlight how forex brokers are increasingly leveraging sports partnerships to boost brand visibility and expand their customer base.
Additional industry updates include leadership changes and regulatory actions affecting forex brokers worldwide. GS Securities, operating in the MENA region, appointed David Freeman as its new CEO, replacing Zuzana Hashemi. On the regulatory front, U.S. authorities imposed a $2.5 million fine on Netrios LP Ltd. and Red Acre Ltd. for unlawfully facilitating offshore white-label CFDs targeting American clients.
Dubai-based institutional broker GTN disclosed cumulative losses of $4.2 million in its UK operations across 2024 and 2025 after launching under an FCA license. Furthermore, Alex Wijaya, director of Blueberry APAC, departed to establish Arx Markets—a new CFDs brand serving as an introducing broker for competitor Axi through its offshore entity.
These developments reflect a dynamic period for forex brokers as they introduce flexible products like Vantage’s 24/7 gold CFD while enhancing market presence through high-profile sponsorships such as CMC Markets’ partnership with Everton FC. At the same time, firms continue to navigate evolving regulatory challenges and competitive pressures across global markets.
