Updates

September 2, 2016

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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

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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

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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 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.com if you have any queries. All information is […]

June 23, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Revision of Timings for Halt in New Trades on Thurs, 23 June

Please note that there will be a revision of timings pertaining to the halt in trades on Friday, 23 June 2016. The new timing will start from 7am UK time (6am GMT) until 27th June, Monday, 5pm UK time (4pm GMT), subject to market volatility. During this period, clients will only be able to close […]

June 19, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Margin Increment from Sun, 19 June, and Halt in New Trades on Thurs, 23 June, As Precaution to UK’s EU Referendum

In view of the expected volatility in anticipation of UK’s EU Referendum (the “Brexit” Vote) on Friday, 23 June 2016, Blackwell Global will increase the margins on the following selected instruments from Sunday, 19 June 2016, 9:00pm (GMT). Instruments that are affected: Affected Instruments Margin Increase Affected Instruments Margin Increase AUDCHF 2 times EURUSD 2 […]

May 27, 2016

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Back Office, MT4 Server & Website Maintenance Scheduled This Weekend

Please take note that Infinitum, our back office system, our MT4 servers, as well as all Blackwell Global websites and its affiliates will be undergoing general maintenance this Fri, 27 May 2016, 22:00 – Sat, 28 May 2016, 16:00 GMT. During this maintenance period, access to Infinitum, the MT4 servers and all the Blackwell Global […]

April 27, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Changes in Trading Hours Due to Good Friday and Easter 2016; Scheduled Server Maintenance

Effective on 25 March 2016 (Friday) Forex As per normal trading hours Gold and Silver Closed on Friday CFDs (#CL, #DX, #ES, #FDX, #FFI, #NKD, #NQ, #YM) Closed on Friday   Effective on 28 March 2016 (Monday) Forex As per normal trading hours Gold and Silver As per normal trading hours CFDs (#CL, #DX, #ES, […]

March 27, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Changes in Trading Hours Due to Daylight Savings from 13 Mar 2016

Please be aware that due to daylight savings Blackwell Global server time will follow GMT+2 from 27 Mar 2016, and we would like highlight the changes in trading hours as follows: Effective from 13 Mar 2016 (Sunday) to 25 Mar 2016 (Friday). Forex Trading – Commence at 21:00(GMT) on Sunday – Close at 21:00(GMT) on […]

February 15, 2016

CATEGORY: Updates

Changes in Trading Hours Due to President’s Day 2016

Please be aware that due to President’s Day in the US this Monday, 15 Feb 2016, there will be a change in trading hours for the following products: Effective on 15 February (Monday) Forex – As per normal trading hours Gold and Silver – Commence at 23:00 (GMT) – Close at 18:00 (GMT) CFDs (#CL, #ES, #NQ […]