The story so far on FXCM and Gain:
- CFTC orders FXCM to pay $7M penalty for defrauding retail forex customers
- FXCM says Gain Capital Holdings to purchase its US accounts
- FXCM will terminate 150 employees after leaving the US. Shares open down more than 50%
More:
- CFTC Levies $7m Fine on FXCM, Forced to Quit US Market
- GAIN Capital CEO Comments on FXCM US Clients Acquisition
And, moving forward:
- Question: Who do you want on the other side of your FX trade?
- What's the best way to choose a broker?
Bloomberg have a bit more up now:
- FXCM to sell US-domiciled customer accounts to Gain Capital
- Gain Capital to pay up to $500 for each client account