Updates

October 28, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Changes in Trading Hours Due to Daylight Savings from Sunday, 30 Oct 2016

Please be aware that due to changes in daylight saving time from Sunday, 30 October 2016, Blackwell Global server time will follow GMT+2. We would like to highlight the changes in the trading hours as follows – Effective on Sunday, 30 October onwards: Cash CFDs (ES35) Open at 08:00 – 16:30 (GMT) on Monday to

October 26, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Revision of Margins Planned Due to U.S. Presidential Election

The 58th quadrennial United States presidential election will be held on Tuesday, 8 November, 2016. This will be one of the biggest events across the world this year, as the U.S. is the largest economy in the world. In order to protect clients from increased volatility in the market that might occur during such event,

October 6, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Change of CFD Specifications

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the trading experience of our traders, please note that there will be a change of CFD contract specifications as of Monday, 17 October 2016. Do close your CFD positions by Friday, 14 October 2016, before market close. Any open CFD positions will be closed before market reopens

October 3, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Changes in Trading Hours Due to Australian Daylight Saving Time

Please be aware that due to the Australian Daylight Saving Time, there will be a change in trading hours for the following products starting Sunday, 2 October 2016 : Effective on 2 Oct 2016, Sunday: Forex – As per normal trading hours AUS200 –  Open at 22:50 GMT –  Close at 20:00 GMT –  Break: 05:30

September 12, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Wishing You A Blessed Eid al-Adha From Blackwell Global

In life, we often try to find meaning and purpose in the choices we make. In this season of discovery and fulfillment, may you find happiness and self-actualisation through journey and introspection. Have a blessed Eid al-Adha!

September 2, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Changes in Trading Hours Due to US Labor Day 2016

Please be aware that due to the US Labor Day next Monday, 5 September 2016, there will be a change in trading hours for the following products: Effective on 5 September 2015 (Monday): Gold and Silver – Close at 16:00 GMT – Open at 23:00 GMT US30 – Close at 16:30 GMT – Open at

August 30, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Change in Server Time Implemented This Weekend

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the trading experience of our traders, please take note that there will be a change in the Live5 MT4 server time this Saturday, 3 Sep 2016. The server time will be changing from its current time zone of GMT+1 to the new GMT+2. We apologise for any

August 5, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Reductions to Margin Requirements on More Products in Ease on Brexit Measures

Margin requirements on further selected products have been reduced following our ease on trading restrictions implemented because of the EU Referendum. This will be implemented at 10pm UK time (9pm GMT), Sun 7 August 2016. Below is the full list of instruments and their margin requirements after this revision: Affected Instruments Margin Requirements Affected Instruments

July 18, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Revision of Margins on Mon, 18 Jul 2016 Due to Political Instability in Turkey

The Turkey Coup Attempt which took place on Friday, 15 July 2016 saw the Turkish Lira posting one of the biggest one-day declines against the dollar since October 2008 as Turkey’s military seized power. Dollar-Turkish Lira settled at 3.0157 as the market closed on Friday. In light of the event, it is expected that the market

July 5, 2016

CATEGORY: Press Releases

UK EU Break Up Worries Traders; Blackwell Global Weighs In On Regulations

LONDON – 05 July 2016 – In the aftermath of the results of the EU referendum, international forex and CFDs brokerage Blackwell Global will continue to comply with the requirements of both the FCA and CySEC in its respective entities, thereby upholding stringent safety standards as a brokerage to its clients in the UK, EU

July 4, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Changes in Trading Hours Due to US Independence Day 2016

US markets will observe a trading holiday on Monday, 4 July 2016 due to US Independence Day. As such, the trading times of some instruments will be affected on that day. Effective on 4 July 2016, Monday: Forex – As per normal trading hours Gold and Silver – Close at 19:00 – Open at next

July 3, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Further Reductions to Margin Requirements

Margin requirements on selected currency pairs have been reduced and will be implemented at 10pm UK time (9pm GMT), Sun 3 July 2016. Below is the full list of instruments and their margin requirements after this revision: Affected Instruments Margin Requirements Affected Instruments Margin Requirements AUDCHF 2 times GBPCHF 2 times CADCHF 2 times GBPJPY

June 30, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

DE30 & UK100 Margin Decrease on Friday, 30 Jun 2016

Upon further reassessment on the post-Brexit volatility, adjustments have been made on the margin requirements for DE30 and UK100, and will be implemented on Friday, 30 Jun 2016, 10am UK time (9am GMT). Please note that: DE30 has been revised from 8 times to 5 times. UK100 has been revised from 20 times to 10

June 28, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Revision of Margins on Tuesday, 28 Jun 2016

After reassessing the measures taken in response to the EU Referendum, Blackwell Global has revised the margins on the following instruments on 28 Jun 2016, 10am UK time (9am GMT). Below is the list of instruments that are affected: Affected Instruments Margin Requirements Affected Instruments Margin Requirements AUDCHF 2 times GBPCHF 2 times CADCHF 2

June 27, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Resumption of Normal Trading Conditions

We are pleased to inform you that normal trading conditions will resume at 7am UK time (6am GMT today), Mon 27 June 2016. With the markets still experiencing heightened volatility, the increase in margins will continue until further notice. Do not hesitate to contact us at cs@blackwellglobal.co.nz if you have any queries. All information is