CFD provider IG Markets has launched an updated version of its iPhone trading application offering Direct Market Access (DMA) share CFD trading from your iPhone.

CMC Markets has launched a new ‘Tracker’ CFD account which allows traders to choose the exact level of funds required to finance their position – known as ‘customisable financing’.

TD Waterhouse, UK execution only broker which services more than 200,000 customers has enhanced its contracts for difference service by launching TD Derivatives Trading for CFD trades, which will also include Forex and Futures in partnership with Saxo Bank

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has proposed a tightening of the rules around the financial requirements for issuers of over-the-counter derivative products.

Glasgow-headquartered CFD stockbroker has been put into administration. This could spell trouble for some IFAs.

ASIC is thought to be working to close a loophole in CFD trading in which some CFD issuers keep trading even when the underlying security has stopped trading.