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[I]FXOpen receives Global Falcon Award for the Best Trading Platform from the FX Traders’ Choice Awards 2010[/I]

[B]August 30, 2010.[/B] FXOpen, one of the world’s leading FOREX brokerage companies, is pleased to announce that it has received the Falcon Award as a Global FX Broker in the sub-category Best Platform according to the FX Traders’ Choice Awards 2010.

The FX Traders’ Choice Awards is a joint project of IBTIMESFX, the Forex portal of IBTimes, a leading global financial newspaper online, and Forex Datasource, a leader in the area of FX broker sentiment analysis and retail FX market research. Its goal is to empower traders with reliable information and help them select reputable brokers. The 2010 FX Traders’ Choice Awards reflects the broker preferences of thousands of retail Forex traders from 111 countries, a 35% increase in the geographic scope over the 2009 Awards. The FX Traders’ Choice Awards stand out because of their large geographic scope, their integrity, and their scientific approach for data collection and analysis.

Brokers that achieved a Top-10 position by number of votes in two or more continents were designated Global FX Brokers. It signals strong trader approval, and shows that a broker firm ranks at the top in a very select group of large brokers. Furthermore, it demonstrates that a broker has achieved consistent and sizeable appeal in various parts of the world.

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[I]“We believe that receiving this award is the result of the Company’s policy and hard work over the last several years”, commented Denis Peganov, FXOpen’s Development Director. “We’ll keep on providing our customers with fair, professional and convenient services. We also know that in this competitive market the broker with the best technology wins. That’s why we will keep on introducing industry ground-breaking technologies just as we did with the [U]first ever ECN-MT4 trading platform and PAMM accounts.[/U] We plan to release the first ever trader’s CRM, new payment solutions, a support tickets systems and several more cutting-edge technologies. We are sure that our clients will strongly benefit from it and will appreciate our efforts and trader-oriented approach”.[/I]

For more information, please, see the [URL="http://www.ibtimes.com/awards/fx-traders-choice-2010/forex_broker_fxopen.htm"]2010 FX Traders’ Choice Awards’ official web-site[/URL].

[B]About:[/B]
[B]FXOpen[/B] is one of the world’s biggest retail FOREX companies with more than 217,000 active accounts (Micro, Standard and ECN) and over $65 billion in traded volume passing through its platforms on a monthly basis. It provides its clients with everything necessary to get the most and the best from FOREX trading: advanced trading technology, reliable order execution and dedicated support. With the introduction of the first ever MT4 ECN trading platform coupled with PAMM accounts the Company solidified its position as a MT4 technology innovator and the driver of the market development. Web-site: [URL="http://www.fxopen.com/"]www.fxopen.com[/URL].

The International Business Times is a leading global financial newspaper online published in 14 countries and in 9 languages. IBTIMESFX, the Forex portal of IBTimes has grown during the past 3 years into a leader in Forex News, Analysis, Education, with over 5 million unique visitors per month. It aims to provide FX traders of all nations the most useful information available. Web-site: [URL="http://www.ibtimes.com"]www.ibtimes.com[/URL].

Forex Datasource is a leader in the area of FX broker sentiment analysis and retail FX market research. Through the development of vote-inducing practices and use of statistical methods, Forex Datasource collects accurate trader sentiment information and crafts the criteria for FX broker evaluation. Forex Datasource also offers a portal rich in news and news-broadcasting software for retail FX traders. Web-site: [URL="http://www.forexdatasource.com"]www.forexdatasource.com[/URL].

For further information, please, contact:

FXOpen
Press and Media Relations
Tel: +1 (352) 397-2678
E-mail [email]pr@fxopen.com[/email]

FXOpen has added a new payment system - China UnionPay

October 01, 2010. FXOpen, the industry-leading online foreign exchange broker, is pleased to announce that it has added a new payment system – China UnionPay to its deposit options. The introduction took effect on September 29, 2010.

China UnionPay was added into the "My FXOpen" client's back-office to make money depositing simpler and more convenient for those clients of FXOpen who prefer to deal through the Chinese bankcard association. FXOpen is committed to constant updates and improvement of its work to offer the most convenient, fair and professional conditions on the market.

UnionPay is the only domestic credit card organization in the People's Republic of China. Established in 2002, it has become wide-spread around the world. Almost all UnionPay Credit Cards are also affiliated with either American Express, MasterCard or Visa, and they can be used abroad as an American Express, Mastercard or Visa. Since 2006, China UnionPay cards can be used in over 20 countries outside China, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.

“We are glad to broaden our possibilities for money depositing to make the procedure easier and more comfortable”, commented Ben Gates, the Chief Marketing Officer at FXOpen. “We are aware that it’s the most wide-spread payment system in China and are happy to offer it to our valued customers in the country and throughout the world.”

For more information, please, see our Forum.
About:
FXOpen is one of the world’s biggest retail FOREX companies with more than 217,000 active accounts (Micro, Standard and ECN) and over $65 billion in traded volume passing through its platforms on a monthly basis. It provides its clients with everything necessary to get the most and the best from FOREX trading: advanced trading technology, reliable order execution and dedicated support. With the introduction of the first ever MT4 ECN trading platform coupled with PAMM accounts the Company solidified its position as a MT4 technology innovator and the driver of the market development. Web-site: www.fxopen.com.

China UnionPay is a bankcard association established under the approval of the State Council and the People’s Bank of China. At present, the Shanghai-headquartered UnionPay has about 300 domestic and overseas associate members. English version of the official web-site: www.chinaunionpay.com
For further information, please, contact:

FXOpen
Press and Media Relations
Tel: +1 (352) 397-2678
E-mail : pr@fxopen.com

Arabic Live Chat Disruption$0$0$0$0As you may know, the internet has been shut down in Egypt. Arabic live chat support has been interrupted as a result as many of our staff are in Egypt. We will do our best to resume a limited Arabic live chat support as soon as possible. In the meantime, Arabic speaking clients may send queries to jafar.calley@fxopen.org Our hopes and prayers go out to the Egyptian people.  $0

Egypt is back!

I am pleased to announce that all of our Egyptian staff are safe and well as are both FXOpen offices in Egypt. Arabic live chat support is returning to normal and our Egyptian clients have begun to trade again.

Egypt holds a special place in our hearts as the birthplace of FXOpen. Our hopes and prayers go out to all Egyptians as they slowly return to normal life after the turmoil and tragedy of recent weeks.

Best Regards from the FXOpen Team.

March 11, 2011. FXOpen, one of the world’s leading FOREX brokerage companies, is pleased to announce that it will reduce commission fees on ECN accounts. The change takes effect on March 14, 2011.

In pursuit of its mission FXOpen has always taken strides to provide the most convenient, fair and professional trading conditions. Now the Company has lowered its commission fees on ECN account by approximately one quarter from USD 3.5 down to 2.5 for 100,000 (1 Lot) for accounts with Net Deposit up to USD 50, 000 and from USD 2.3 down to USD 1.8 for 100,000 (1 Lot) for accounts with Net Deposit higher than USD 50, 000. FXOpen knows that this step will further help our valued customers to get the most our foreign exchange trading.

“We’re eager to offer the most favourable trading conditions in the industry,” comments Denis Peganov, FXOpen’s Development Director. “And we are glad to make one more step in improving our customers’ trading environment. The reduced commission together with the lowest spreads make ECN accounts even more attractive for traders”.

For more information, please, see the Trading Terms page.

FXOpen
Press and Media Relations contact
E-mail: pr@fxopen.com

Dear Clients

Due to a malicious DDOS attack against our websites, the MYFXOpen Area may be unavailable or produce an error when attempting to log in.

Our IT department is working hard on a solution and we hope to restore full functionality in the MYFXOpen Area as soon as possible.

MT4 trading is unaffected by this outage.

[B]FXOpen under massive DDOS attack[/B]

FXOpen is currently experiencing the largest DDOS attack in the company's history which has seriously affected website operations.

We fully realise how much of an inconvenience this is. FXOpen's website is attacked on average 4-5 times a month and for the last few years, the attacks have not affected us until this latest attack of unprecedented scale.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the solutions and install additional redundancy to protect against future attacks such as this one.

Jafar Calley
FXOpen Client Relations

Since late last week, FXOpen has been under attack by the biggest DDOS (Distributed Denial Of Service) attack seen in the company's history.


The attack that originates in Russia, but uses botnets from around the world is currently abusing the websites with over 100million connections per day and rising. No web server can handle that much information without interruptions and despite having the best DDOS protection in a large server cluster, FXOpen's websites are currently inaccessible however, trading via the MT4 terminal is completely unaffected.


On Friday, I spoke to the "hacker" who goes by the name of Ivan Ivanov of Khabarovsk, Russia and he demanded $5,000 to stop the attack. His demand has since risen to $15,000.


The attack was ordered by FXOpen's Russian competitors (according to Ivanov). This kind of criminal activity highlights the need for vigilance when dealing with Russian Forex companies who may also be involved in money laundering, mafia and terrorism.


FXOpen's IT team is working around the clock to find a solution and we hope some website functionality will return soon.

FXOpen IT department has made some progress in combating the DDOS attack.

Most website functions may now be accessed via your local IB website.

You can use these links for convenient access....

Main Website - http://www.fxfrench.com/default.aspx?Culture=en
MyFXOpen Trader's Cabinet - http://fxfrench.cabinet.fxopen.com/?Culture=en

[B]FXOpen named Best Forex Broker Australasia 2011[/B]

  [I]FXOpen receives World Finance’s “Best Forex Broker, Australasia, 2011” award.[/I]
 [B]June 17, 2011. [/B]FXOpen, one of the world’s leading FOREX  brokerage companies, is pleased to announce that it was awarded “Best  Forex Broker, Australasia, 2011” by World Finance magazine.

 FXOpen is one of the world’s biggest retail forex companies  well-known for its trader-oriented innovative technologies. It proved to  be the market driver by being the first to introduce Sharia’-compliant  accounts, Mini accounts and a [URL="http://www.fxopen.com/TerminalMetaTrader4.aspx"]MT4[/URL]  ECN trading platform coupled with 0.1 lot execution and advanced Money  Management technology (PAMM accounts). Its efforts to provide the most  convenient, fair and professional trading conditions have been  repeatedly acknowledged by honourable and reputable awards by  independent and respected financial media. The award “Best Forex Broker,  Australasia, 2011” by the highly respected World Finance magazine has  proved once again FXOpen’s commitment to its mission and solidified our  leading position in the FOREX market.

 The company is expanding aggressively and continues to introduce  trader-oriented innovations. It aims to double its local offices within  the next two years and to offer its clients many new features and  trading solutions.

 “FXOpen is honoured to receive this meaningful Foreign Exchange award  from the highly read and respected World Finance magazine”, commented  Denis Peganov, Development Director of FXOpen. “We have always strived  to provide the best for our clients and are glad that it’s appreciated  by industry insiders as well. The award demonstrates once again our  position in the forefront  of the FOREX trading arena and we plan to  further boost the development of our brokerage services”.

 “The World Finance Foreign Exchange Awards are rapidly becoming a  benchmark for performance in the global FX industry and judges felt that  FXOpen richly deserved their award win in ‘Best Forex Broker,  Australasia, 2011’ what is arguably one of the most important categories  in this year’s awards,” stated  Alexander Redcliffe, World Finance  Magazine Editor. “Foreign exchange rises head and shoulders above its  competitors by continually delivering revolutionary products and  functionality and FXOpen have clearly been one step ahead of the  competition.”

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For more information, please, visit our [URL="http://forum.fxopen.com/showthread.php?70370-FXOpen-named-Best-Forex-Broker-Australasia-2011"]forum[/URL].

  [B]About:[/B]
[B]FXOpen[/B] is one of the world’s biggest retail FOREX  companies providing its clients with everything necessary to get the  most and the best from [URL="http://www.fxopen.com/"]FOREX trading[/URL]: advanced trading technology, reliable order execution and dedicated support. With the introduction of the first ever [URL="http://www.fxopen.com/ECNForexTrading.aspx"]MT4 ECN[/URL]  trading platform coupled with PAMM accounts the Company solidified its  position as a MT4 technology innovator and the driver of the market  development.

 [B]The World Finance Awards [/B]- created in 2007 to identify  industry leaders, individuals, teams and organisations that represent  the benchmark of achievement and best practice in the financial and  business world - are entering their third year and will reflect a wider  spectrum of financial services and related industries than ever before.
 For its 2011 awards World Finance has taken the decision not to list  nominations for the awards as this naturally means that only those  companies already recognised by the panel would be eligible to win. The  panel believes strongly that the awards are at their fairest and most  transparent when readers are able to vote for any company that they  believe deserves the accolade, rather than handing them out to the same  old blue chips every year - a criticism that has rightly been levelled  at other high profile financial awards, where the same handful of teams  seems to scoop the award every year.
 
For further information, please, contact:  
FXOpen  
Press and Media Relations             
E-mail: [EMAIL="pr@fxopen.com"]pr@fxopen.com[/EMAIL]