February 18, 2026

Stock Brokers

Stock Brokers

Plan for extended stock trading hours in Canada could be ‘profoundly disruptive,’ TSX warns

Aspiring equity marketplace CIX Trading Inc. wants to bring extended stock trading hours to Canada, but the Toronto Stock Exchange says the upstart plan poses a potential threat to the stability and integrity of the country’s capital markets. In a letter submitted to the Ontario Securities Commission last month, TMX Group Ltd. X-T, parent company

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RBI tightens bank lending norms for stock brokers

4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 15, 2026 01:50 AM IST The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened guidelines that govern lending activities of banks to capital market intermediaries (CMIs) such as brokers, mandating that “all credit facilities to CMIs shall be provided on a fully secured basis”. This means that for a bank to

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SEBI Proposes Relaxations In Reporting Norms For Stock Brokers To Boost Ease Of Doing Business

New Delhi: To boost ease of doing business, markets regulator Sebi on Friday proposed additional relaxations to reporting norms for stock brokers, including exempting certain demat accounts held by brokers who are also primary dealers from tagging requirements. Further, brokers that are banks or primary dealers will be required to report only those bank accounts

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The Role of Brokers and Trading Platforms in Investing

When you open an investing app or watch financial news, you often hear about brokers, trading platforms, and market access. For many beginners, these terms sound complicated, but they describe the system that makes simple modern investing possible. Brokers and trading platforms work together to help you buy and sell investments safely, whether you are

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Sebi mulls relaxations in reporting requirements for stock brokers

To boost ease of doing business, markets regulator Sebi on Friday, February 13, proposed additional relaxations to reporting norms for stock brokers, including exempting certain demat accounts held by brokers who are also primary dealers from tagging requirements. Further, brokers that are banks or primary dealers will be required to report only those bank accounts

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Sebi Proposes Relaxations for Stock Brokers: Rediff Moneynews

Sebi considers easing reporting norms for stock brokers, including exemptions for certain demat accounts. Public comment invited. New Delhi, Feb 13 (PTI) To boost ease of doing business, markets regulator Sebi on Friday proposed additional relaxations to reporting norms for stock brokers, including exempting certain demat accounts held by brokers who are also primary dealers

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Best Resources for Learning Stock Trading in 2026

Paper trading is an excellent starting point if you prefer a hands-on approach to learning.   The best trading simulators replicate actual market conditions, allowing you to test strategies and build confidence before committing real capital., for example, is an advanced AI-powered trading simulator that teaches beginners by using live market data, analyzing trades in real

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Mastering Stock Patterns and Indicators

Key Takeaways Technical traders utilize historical trading patterns to forecast future stock movements. Common techniques include scalping, momentum trading, and pattern analysis. Technical analysis relies heavily on tools like RSI and moving averages. While not precise, technical indicators guide deeper stock analysis. Technical trading involves the analysis of past market data, primarily price and volume,

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Big 10 brokers shaping Nigeria’s stock market

…account for N7.4trn deals in 2025, representing 61.82%     In 2025, just 10 brokers dominated trading on Nigerian Exchange Limited, exerting outsized influence over the flow of capital. As 2026 progresses, choosing among these elite brokers comes down to a balance of regulatory trust and specialised service. For instance, brokers in the 2025 league formed the

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A Leading German Electronic Trading Platform

Key Takeaways Xetra is an all-electronic trading platform based in Frankfurt, Germany, operated by Deutsche Börse Group. It facilitates the majority of stock trading in Germany and a substantial portion of ETF trading across continental Europe. Launched in 1997, Xetra was one of the first global electronic trading systems and currently supports trading in stocks,

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