9/18/2017 11:06 AM

FXOpen Reduced Margin for USD and JPY Pairs

Dear Traders,

Please, be informed, that after the recent increase the margin for USD and JPY pair has now returned back to its normal level.

Do not forget to adjust your trading positions accordingly if needed.

FXOpen AU Team
E-mail: [email protected]

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8/31/2017 2:16 PM

Changes to FXOpen AU Trading Hours on US Labour Day

Dear Traders,
Please note that due to the celebration of Labour Day on Monday, September 4th 2017 in the US, trading hours for some financial instruments will be changed as follows:

• Forex pairs: normal trading hours;
• Metals: trading session ends at 20:00;
• Oil, Gas: trading session ends at 19:45;
• Indices:
  • Japan 225: until 20:00;
  • US SPX 500: until 20:00;
  • US SPX 500 (Mini): until 20:00;
  • US Tech 100: until 20:00;
  • US Tech 100 (Mini): until 20:00;
  • Wall Street 30: until 20:00;
  • Wall Street 30 (Mini): until 20:00.

Other indices will be traded without changes.

Please, consider this information when planning your trading for the upcoming week.

FXOpen AU Customer Service
E-mail: [email protected]

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8/29/2017 2:20 PM

North Korea Situation Update: FXOpen AU triples margin for USD and JPY pairs

Due to the growing political tension between North Korea and the USA, FXOpen AU has already tripled margin requirements for USD and JPY pairs.

If the situation escalates, we may further increase the margin requirement up to 5 times the original level as stated in our previous announcement. Please, follow our news not to miss on important announcements and warnings.

We are taking these measures to reduce the risks posed by high volatility, rapid price movements or market gaps that may occur. We would like to take the chance and remind you once again to keep sufficient funds in your account to maintain open positions in the case of margin increase.

FXOpen AU Team
E-mail: [email protected]

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8/15/2017 6:53 PM

FXOpen AU increases margin due to tension between North Korea and the USA

Due to the growing political tension between North Korea and the USA, FXOpen AU may increase margin requirements up to 5 times their normal value without further notice, starting with the market opening on August 17th, 2017. The change may affect all traded financial instruments.

We are taking this measure to reduce your risk due to the potential high volatility, rapid price movements or market gaps that may occur in case of further political escalation. Please consider this information in your trading and ensure you have sufficent funds on your account to mantain your positions.

FXOpen Customer Service
E-mail: [email protected]

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6/30/2017 2:06 PM

Changes to Commodities and Indices Trading on Independence Day

Dear Traders,
Please note that due to Independence Day celebrated in the USA on 4 July 2016 you may experience the following changes in trading hours on July 3rd and 4th.

July 3rd

Currency pairs: normal trading hours;
Metals, Oil and Natural Gas: normal trading hours;
Indices:

• Japan 225 trading ends at 20:15 GMT+3;
• US SPX 500 trading ends at 20:15 GMT+3;
• US SPX 500 (Mini) trading ends at 20:15 GMT+3;
• US Tech 100 trading ends at 20:15 GMT+3;
• US Tech 100(Mini) trading ends at 20:15 GMT+3;
• Wall Street 30 trading ends at 20:15 GMT+3;
• Wall Street 30 (Mini) trading ends at 20:15 GMT+3;

All other indices will be traded without changes.

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