Financial results
GMO Financial’s record revenue was 90% trading and financial income as commissions fell 38%
The nine-month high was driven by spread, trading and balance-sheet economics rather than a traditional commission rebound.
Commissions
The companies, products and regulatory developments shaping the broker industry.
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Products & pricing
Plus500US adds TradingView futures trading with commissions quoted per side
The integration covers standard, E-mini and Micro futures. Advertised commissions exclude exchange and NFA fees, so the headline rate is only part of the cost of opening and closing a position.
Products & pricing
Kraken Prop adds six simulated commodity markets and halves non-crypto commission on most plans
Gold, silver, oil, copper and natural gas join Kraken Prop, but the positions are simulated and its fee cut excludes the Lite plan.
Regulation & enforcement
Canadian regulators set a 2028 transition for fund commission chargebacks
Final amendments prohibit redemption-triggered repayments by representatives, requiring affected fund distributors to redesign compensation while preserving a legacy exemption for earlier purchases.