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Merry Christmas 2018 & Happy New Year 2019

FXOptimax wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Hoping your holidays and all your days are full of joy!
Please note the trading hours adjustment here.
2018 Holiday Season Trading Hours
Please note the following adjustment for trading hours during 2018 Holiday Season.
Forex Pairs
- 24th December 2018 – Early close at 22:00 GMT
- 25th December 2018 – Closed, reopen at 23:00 GMT
- 26th December 2018 – Normal hours
- 27th December 2018 – Normal hours
- 28th December 2018 – Normal hours
- 31st December 2018 – Early close at 22:00 GMT
- 1st January 2019 – Closed, reopen at 23:00 GMT
- 2nd January 2019 – Normal hours
Metals
- 24th December 2018 – Early close at 18:45 GMT
- 25th December 2018 – Closed, reopen at 23:00 GMT
- 26th December 2018 – Normal hours
- 27th December 2018 – Normal hours
- 28th December 2018 – Normal hours
- 31st December 2018 – Early close at 22:00 GMT
- 1st January 2019 – Closed, reopen at 23:00 GMT
- 2nd January 2019 – Normal hours
FXOptimax wishes you all of the Hope, Wonder, and Joy that the Season can bring!
Happy Holiday Season!
Trading Conditions Adjustment Towards Brexit Vote on December 11th 2018
FXOptimax will raise the margin requirement for all GBP pairs by 10 times, anticipating any possible market volatility on Brexit vote on December 11th 2018.
This measurement will be commenced prior to the vote. Please monitor your trading account and take any necessary adjustment to ensure you have enough margin for your trades.
If you have any question, please feel free to contact us. Please also monitor the news section in our website for further updates.
Happy New Year 2018
True success comes only to those who are ready for it. Never step back and always ready for new challenges.
FXOptimax wishes you a Happy New Year 2018!
FXOptimax Wishes You a Merry Christmas!
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas, full of joy, peace and love.
Christmas 2017 and New Year 2018 Holiday Schedule
Please find the trading hours adjustment for the upcoming Christmas 2017 and New Year 2018 holiday.
Christmas 2017 | ||
Symbol | Close | Open |
Forex | 24 December 2017 | 25 December 2017 – 22:00 GMT |
Metals | 24 December 2017 | 25 December 2017 – 23:00 GMT |
New Year 2018 | ||
Symbol | Close | Open |
Forex | 31 December 2017 | 01 January 2018 – 22:00 GMT |
Metals | 31 December 2017 | 01 January 2018 – 23:00 GMT |
Trading Conditions Adjustment Towards June 8th UK Election
FXOptimax will adjust its trading conditions towards UK Election on June 8th, 2017. The adjustment may affect your leverage or margin requirement and we will announce further updates about the adjustment details.
Please stay in touch and we advise all traders to carefully monitor your trade in response to this notification.
FXOptimax Has Normalized The Margin Requirements Post French Election
FXOptimax has normalized the margin requirements for all affected pairs post the Frech presidential election.
[UPDATE] Margin Requirement Adjustments Prior To French Presidential Election
Anticipating the French Presidential Election over the weekend, FXOptimax has raised the margin requirement for several EUR and GBP pairs as explained in the following table. These adjustments are just temporary until further notice.
Pair | Margin Requirement Adjustment |
EUR/USD | 500% |
EUR/JPY | 500% |
EUR/GBP | 500% |
EUR/AUD | 1000% |
EUR/CAD | 1000% |
EUR/NZD | 1000% |
GBP/USD | 500% |
GBP/JPY | 500% |
GBP/AUD | 800% |
GBP/CAD | 800% |
GBP/NZD | 800% |
Please plan your trades carefully following these adjustments.
[UPDATE] EUR & GBP Margin Requirements Adjustment Prior To French Presidential Election
FXOptimax has raised the margin requirements for EUR and GBP pairs to 300% to anticipate the French Presidential Election over the weekend.
We recommend all traders to watch the exposure for both currencies and plan your trade carefully. Please stay tune for further updates.