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Service of Bancard cards terminated InstaForex informs its clients that debit Bancard cards are no more supported. All clients can withdraw balance from Bancard cards through such payment systems as SorexPay, Skrill, and STP in the same currency as they deposited an account. As an alternative to a Bancard card, you can order an InstaForex Benecard card, a prepaid bank card. Make sure you read carefully the terms and conditions before requesting this card.

Change in trading hours Dear traders, Please take notice of a change in trading sessions on January 18, 2016. Due to the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States, the following changes will take place. On January 18, spot metals trading (GOLD, SILVER, XAUUSD) will be halted at 08:00 p.m. The same change in trading hours applies to trading metals and energy futures. On January 18, CFDs on shares, agro and goods futures as well as #SPX, #INDU, and #COMPQ will not be available for trading. Trading hours for other financial instruments will not be affected. On January 19, trading will be carried out without changes except for #HE, #GF, #LE (opening at 5:00 p.m.), and #LBS (opening at 5:05 p.m.).

Dakar 2016: cheer for InstaForex Loprais Team Dakar Rally 2016 started on January 2 in Buenos Aires. The route passes on Argentine and Bolivian territory and it has already become a real test for InstaForex Loprais Team. The Argentina's weather is not helping race participants – raging storms forced organizers to cut the distance of special stages and the third stage of the truck standings has been cut because of the failed ground. Ales Loprais and his team have to overcome almost 9000 km along south american continent and then the trucks caravan will finish in Argentinean city Rosario. Due to Peru quitted the list of Dakar participating countries the new route was created which will force racers to change their way of managing. Less dunes and more piloting stages are waiting for InstaForex Loprais Team on their way to victory. About the middle of the race on January 10, participants will gather in Salta for the resting day. But the time in Salta is not only the rest. The team will have to conduct a full service and equipment repairing, pilots have to sleep well and take a course to Rosario with a new strength. The last 6 stages will be held in the foothills of the Andes where racers will overcome sandy dunes, gravel stages and winding hilly tracks. Follow the results of the Dakar 2016 stages – cheer for InstaForex Loprais Team!

InstaForex takes part in ShowFx World exhibition in Kiev again InstaForex took part in the international exhibition in Kiev –the capital of Ukraine - on December 19 - 20, 2015. The hall of Hyatt Regency Kiev hotel has already become a traditional site for business meeting and communication. InstaForex specialists and analysts held several seminars and workshops. The guests got an opportunity to hear the reports, learn about new strategies, and acquaint themselves with the forecasts of experts in forex trading: Sergey Belyaev, Alexander Davydov and Mikhail Makarov. The December exhibition in Kiev held more surprises for the guests. More than 600 guests received bonus accounts with $30 balance; three money certificates, two cell phones Samsung Galaxy and iPhone 5s as well as iPad Air were raffled. But there were even more surprises from InstaForex – the broker announced the new contest launch. The main prize is the trip to Liverpool and VIP tickets for a home game of our partners from Liverpool FC which will take place in the beginning of spring 2016. Moreover, the company used this great opportunity to announce the partnership with the Italian FC Palermo. InstaForex thanks organizers of the exhibition ShowFx World in Kiev and everybody who visited our booth and took an active part in the seminars and meetings.

InstaForex takes part in ShowFx World exhibition in Kiev again InstaForex took part in the international exhibition in Kiev –the capital of Ukraine - on December 19 - 20, 2015. The hall of Hyatt Regency Kiev hotel has already become a traditional site for business meeting and communication. InstaForex specialists and analysts held several seminars and workshops. The guests got an opportunity to hear the reports, learn about new strategies, and acquaint themselves with the forecasts of experts in forex trading: Sergey Belyaev, Alexander Davydov and Mikhail Makarov. The December exhibition in Kiev held more surprises for the guests. More than 600 guests received bonus accounts with $30 balance; three money certificates, two cell phones Samsung Galaxy and iPhone 5s as well as iPad Air were raffled. But there were even more surprises from InstaForex – the broker announced the new contest launch. The main prize is the trip to Liverpool and VIP tickets for a home game of our partners from Liverpool FC which will take place in the beginning of spring 2016. Moreover, the company used this great opportunity to announce the partnership with the Italian FC Palermo. InstaForex thanks organizers of the exhibition ShowFx World in Kiev and everybody who visited our booth and took an active part in the seminars and meetings.

InstaForex invites clients to ShowFx Asia event in Singapore We invite all our clients, partners, and friends to the ShowFx Asia financial conference in Singapore. It will be held in one of the world's mostfashionable hotels Marina Bay Sands on August 29. The event is devoted to different sides of trading on financial markets, including Forex, a futures exchange, equity market, and CFD market. The aim of this conference is to upgrade traders' skills and unite all members of the Forex community so that they can share their knowledge and experience. In its turn, InstaForex as one of the market leaders and a regular partner of ShowFx Asia made a gripping participation program. So, guests of the event will be able to take part in educational seminars and workshops that will be given by the company's leading analysts. Besides, other brokerage companies and dealing centers, developers of specialized programs as well as various financial market participants will also attend ShowFx Asia. As usual, InstaForex will hold a raffle of valuable prizes and bonuses for all the guests of our stand. The ShowFx Asia event in Singapore is a unique opportunity to get to know the companies that provide brokerage services on Forex and a chance to share your experience with other traders amid Asian luxury and technological progress. See you at ShowFx Asia in Singapore! News are provided by Instaforex

InstaForex invites clients to ShowFx Asia event in Singapore We invite all our clients, partners, and friends to the ShowFx Asia financial conference in Singapore. It will be held in one of the world's mostfashionable hotels Marina Bay Sands on August 29. The event is devoted to different sides of trading on financial markets, including Forex, a futures exchange, equity market, and CFD market. The aim of this conference is to upgrade traders' skills and unite all members of the Forex community so that they can share their knowledge and experience. In its turn, InstaForex as one of the market leaders and a regular partner of ShowFx Asia made a gripping participation program. So, guests of the event will be able to take part in educational seminars and workshops that will be given by the company's leading analysts. Besides, other brokerage companies and dealing centers, developers of specialized programs as well as various financial market participants will also attend ShowFx Asia. As usual, InstaForex will hold a raffle of valuable prizes and bonuses for all the guests of our stand. The ShowFx Asia event in Singapore is a unique opportunity to get to know the companies that provide brokerage services on Forex and a chance to share your experience with other traders amid Asian luxury and technological progress. See you at ShowFx Asia in Singapore! News are provided by Instaforex

InstaForex – official partner of Dragon Raсing In summer 2015, InstaForex became the official partner of the Dragon Racing Team – one of the leaders in the FIA Formula E Championship, a global auto racing series for electric vehicles. Formula E is the latest development in motor sports which embodies progress, cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly approach. Futuristic design and electric motors reflect the contemporary vision of car racing and make the future possible today. These qualities of Formula-E have attracted the attention of InstaForex which has been a technological pioneer from the moment of its establishment, introducing innovations and new developments in the brokerage market. That is the main reason why InstaForex has chosen to cooperate with the young and ambitious Dragon Racing Team. In May 2007, the team made its debut in the IndyCar series, the most prestigious auto racing championship in the US. In 2014, Jay Penske, a media entrepreneur and the founder of Dragon Racing, decided to focus on Formula E. The team's first big success came with the first racing season and Jerome D'Ambrosio's victory in Berlin. Only two weeks later, the car running InstaForex branding took part in the Formula E Moscow debut. The partnership with Dragon Racing continues the tradition that started in 2011 when the company became the title sponsor of InstaForex Loprais Team, the participant of the international Dakar Rally and winner of the Silk Way Rally 2011. In 2013, InstaForex became the official partner of Marussia F1 Team, the participant of the elite Formula 1 racing series. Cooperation with Dragon Racing is the logical continuation of the previous course. Roman Cepelev, the Strategic Development Director at InstaForex: “The whole concept of electric car racing gives a vision of the future of this industry. InstaForex has always used the latest technologies and has always been among the pioneers, just like Dragon Racing. Therefore we believe this partnership will provide the right synergy for both parties" About Dragon Racing Team: Dragon Racing was founded by top managers of Seagate Technologies in 2006. The team began its racing career as Luczo Dragon Racing. In 2009, the team completed its first season in the IndyCar series winning the Rookie of the year award. Among other strategic partners of the Dragon Racing Team there were at different times McAfee, Microsoft, TrueCar and Chevrolet. The team is headquartered in Los Angeles while its facilities are based in the Donington Park Racing Circuit, UK. News are provided by InstaForex.

Grand Dinner 2014 - milestone in world of business On October 11, Grand Dinner 2014, an annual business meeting organized by InstaForex took place. Yet another Malaysian event gathered about 800 people - brokers, successful traders, and investors - everyone who is related to the global forex market. Apart from this, 100 VIPs attended the event. The venue for the dinner in Kuala Lumpur was one of the luxurious hotels - Royale Chulan Damansara. Traditionally, clients and partners from as Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Kelantan, Pahang, Kedah, Perak, Penang, Terengganu were provided with comfortable transport to reach the premises of the hotel. Grand Dinner 2014 is a unique event for traders, experts and investors for those who are engaged in forex trading. The attendees discussed actively the most relevant topics and shared valuable pieces of information during the event. Grand Dinner 2014 helped visitors to widen their networks and find new business partners. Apart from official part, the guests also enjoyed rich cultural program. After the registration of the participants has finished and the welcome part was over, the first raffle of gifts has begun. A famous Malaysian comedian, Mr Helmi, was entertaining visitors during the breaks. The guests of the Grand Dinner 2014 brought home such fancy devices as iPhone 5S, Samsung Galaxy S5, iPad mini, Sony Xperia Z1, LED TV 40’ as the result of four prize draws as well as ten certificates for $500, four certificates for $1,000, two - for $2,000, and one - for $8,000. The overall prize pool totaled $25,000. Moreover, keys to luxurious Proton Inspira were handed to the winner of the summer campaign at the Grand Dinner 2014. Grand Dinner 2014 proved to be a high-class event and became a real milestone in the world of business. Nobody left without a gift - the guests of the event received promotional products and souvenirs from InstaForex.

Currency pair swaps to be changed As a number of national banks have changed their interest rates, and as InstaForex prioritizes optimization of the trading terms, we inform our customers that new swaps are to be effective for some currency pairs since September 15, 2014. You can find the list of the new swaps at the Specifications page on the company main website. We would like to remind you that the swaps are changed regularly as we bring the trading terms in compliance with external market factors. Please adjust your trading strategies to these changes if necessary. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at support@mail.instaforex.com.

Miss Insta Asia 2014: less than one month left before finish Miss Insta Asia online beauty contest, the unrivalled InstaForex’ project, has nearly approached the final stage. We would like to remind you that scores of the fifth season competition will be announced within 14 days after the challenge is officially completed. Despite the upcoming finish, absolutely any contestant has an even chance of winning the new Insta Asia title. Indeed, ranks might change any minute due to fierce competition and vigorous voting. Please, be aware that in recent months, ranks have shuffled greatly and new contestants have moved to the forefront. Currently, Natalia Pototskaya from Ukraine is holding firmly the leadership having gained over 6,000 scores. Olga Lazepnikova is ranked second followed by Tatyana Zaharchenko with a narrow margin. As a result of open online voting, the contest administration is about to determine five winners who will share the nominations and prize pool of $45,000. So, less than one month is left at our disposal. Each contestant is capable to make an impact on a voting outcome. How to increase your chances to win? Update your profile with new photos and try to do your best to get as many scores as possible. Besides, traders holding an account with InstaForex can also affect current voting and reorder ranks. According to the rules, their vote is crucial. Please, do not waste your precious time! Hurry up to support your favorite girl! Who deserves the crown and the Forex Queen title? The mystery will be unveiled in just a three weeks as the long-awaited final of Miss Insta Asia 2014 is around the corner.

InstaForex keeps title of the best broker in Asia according to the CIOT Expo InstaForex has once again been acknowledged as the best broker in Asia clinching the prestigious title from the CIOT Expo for the 10th year in succession. The China International Online Trading Expo is considered to be one of the key forex events in Asia. Brokers, professional traders, businessmen, spokesmen for investment companies and famous analysts from all over the world get together here. According to the CIOT Expo, InstaForex keeps on improving its trading terms, thus it still retains the popularity with the customers from the Asian region. Over 1.5 million people worldwide opted for InstaForex, including thousands of clients from Asia. Besides, exciting InstaForex offers and campaigns, including bonuses on a trading account and yearly elite car raffles, stir up the clients’ interest to the broker. First-class services as well as profitable and reliable trading terms are proved to be outstanding advantages of InstaForex over other brokers. InstaForex team is sure that not only traders from Asia, but traders from the rest of the world will be keen on the broker’s offers and trading terms in the nearest future.

We wish all Muslims a warm and blessed Eid ul-Fitr! InstaForex Group is honored to congratulate all Muslims on the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month. May the Almighty bless you with happiness and answer your prayers. We hope the true essence of Eid ul-Fitr brightens up your heart and the joyful spirit keeps glowing in your heart both on the holy celebration and through your whole life. May Allah’s Rahmat shine upon you and your family. May your home be filled with love, good fortune, and peace today and always! We wish all your beginnings to be accompanied by Allah’s grace and good luck. Eid Mubarak!

Trade bitcoins with InstaForex InstaForex is pleased to inform its clients that now they can deposit their accounts and cash out their profit in a populac electronic curency - bitcoins. More than that, InstaForex clients can now use bitcoins as an extra trading instrument. It is possible to trade bitcoins in InstaForex platform with the leverage up to 1:25. Bitcoin trading is performed with no actual delivery of the currency (#Bitcoin symbol). Thus, you gain profit from bitcoin rate fluctuations. As of today, bitcoin is the most dynamically developing trading instrument, penetrating into more segments and embracing more users worldwide. InstaForex is always one step ahead offering the latest services and products to its customers and partners. The new opportunity provided by InstaForex proves that the company is sensitive to any trends and novelties presented on the global financial market. The company’s clients may be sure that they will be the first to get the latest trading technologies. Be first trading with InstForex!

New victories with InstaForex It is time to announce the winners of the latest competition week. The coveted prizes are awaiting the lucky traders. InstaForex believes in each contestant. Maybe next time luck will be on your side. Here are the lucky ones! InstaForex would like to congratulate warmly this week’s best traders. Let’s wish every success to those who were not so lucky this time. One Million Option Options trading is a hit of InstaForex contests and campaigns. The number of its participants is growing day by day. As usual, to make a success of this type of trading, all that you need is to react immediately, be focused and confident. Besides, you should have sort of scent of short-term deals. This time, Igor Moskalenko scored a victory! Congratulations! InstaForex pays compliments to the winner and says to all the rest: never give up! The next stage of the contest will take place very soon. The registration will last until April 2014 (GMT+2). Hurry up! InstaForex Sniper Setting a target and reaching it is half the battle when you compete for the victory in the InstaForex Sniper contest. Each week the competition, which is gaining in popularity, attracts even more contestants. The rivalry was fierce, but Stanislav Vasilenko was the most accurate. Congratulations! The next stage will be held on April 14-18, 2014 (GMT +2). Try your hand at InstaForex Sniper right now and, maybe next time you will see your name in the winners’ list! Lucky Trader Lucky Trader is one of the most exiting InstaForex contests! There is no shortage of traders to partake in the competition. The latest step was no exception. Ahmed Fakhry Mohamed was the one who took the first place trophy! Strike out for the contest and try your luck at the next step taking place on April 7-18, 2014 (GMT +2). You still have a fighting chance of winning your slice of the Lucky Trader pie. Join the battle for the prize and broaden your trading experience! Registration is available on the corresponding page. Real Scalping Real Scalping, which is one of the oldest InstaForex contests, has appealed to lots of traders throughout its existence. Scalping is a widespread trading method used by millions of traders around the world. InstaForex offers its clients to take part in the Real Scalping contest to give scalping a try and fight for a money prize. Bogachenkov Vsevolod Alexandrovich demonstrated his great skills and aced his closest rivals out. Congratulations on your well-deserved victory! Those who did not get lucky this time, register for participation in the step, which is set on May 5-30, 2014 (GMT +2). Registration is available on the contest’s page. Learn more about the contests and campaigns Finalists’ photos and comments