Winners of six interim InstaForex contests determined

Today, we are ready to unveil the names of six prize takers of the following contests and prize draws: One Million Option, Real Scalping, InstaForex Sniper, FX-1 Rally, Trade Wise, Win Device, and Lucky Trader. InstaForex congratulates our victors on great results. May other contestants who were not so lucky this week find their names on the next winners' list.

One Million Option
This InstaForex contest has been gaining in popularity. Every week, it brings together more and more participants who are eager to compete for the title of the best options trader. At this stage, Ivan Hadjioglo showed the most impressive result. Please be aware that the nearest step will be held from October 19, 2015 (GMT+3) until October 23, 2015 (GMT+3).

InstaForex Sniper
InstaForex Sniper is tailor-made for the most accurate and quick-witted traders. Maxim Mironov managed to defeat his opponents at the latest step. We would like to remind you that the next stage of InstaForex Sniper will take place from October 19, 2015 (GMT+3) until October 23, 2015 (GMT+3).

Lucky Trader
Firm hand, sober assessment, and focus on success – these are the basics of winning the two-week marathon called Lucky Trader. Ivan Semyonov conducted two weeks of perfect trading as the contest rules prescribe. If you are ready to follow his example, you will also get a chance to take a prize in one of the upcoming stages. The next competition will begin on October 19, 2015 (GMT+3) and will last until October 30, 2015 (GMT+3).

FX-1 Rally
Let's cheer Vadim Daliya, who deserved the main prize in the FX-1 Rally. Our winner showed the best trading and racing skills. InstaForex congratulates Vadim on the brilliant performance and wishes him to secure the title of the best FX-1 Rally racer in the next stages. If you are longing for a fierce competition and are eager to feel the excitement of the race, welcome to the starting line of FX-1 Rally! Hurry up to register for the nearest race, which will run from 00:00 October 23, 2015 (GMT+3) to 23:59 October 23, 2015 (GMT+3).

Trade Wise, Win Device
According to the results of the latest stage of Trade Wise, Win Device, Olesya Kiselyova has been rewarded with Galaxy Tab. If you also want to win an awesome prize from a famous electronics brand, hurry up to register for the next step on the campaign webpage. The nearest prize draw will be held from October 26, 2015 (GMT+3) until November 6, 2015 (GMT+3).

Real Scalping
Short-term trading is considered to be a complicated and meticulous type of trading. Not many people can boast of close attention, stamina, and quick-thinking in making trading decisions. These qualities are essential to achieve great results in scalping. This week, Hyna Mae Briones showed remarkable trading skills and was ranked number one at the latest stage of Real Scalping. InstaForex congratulates the winner and invites other traders to take part in the contest. Everyone willing to give it a try can register for the next stage which starts on November 2, 2015 (GMT+3) and finishes on November 27, 2015 (GMT+3). Registration is open on the official InstaForex website.

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Photos and comments of the finalists

Change in market opening time

Dear clients,

Please be informed that on October 26, 2015, the trading session will be opened 1 hour later, at 01:00 UTC+3.

This change is pertaining to Europe's transition to winter time, while the United States is supposed to switch to it one week later.

Starting from November 2, 2015, after the trading server is switched to winter time, the trading week will begin as usual, at 00:00 on Monday.

Please take this fact into account and make changes to your trading strategies if necessary.

Miss Insta Asia 2015 winners awarded

The award ceremony for winners of the online beauty contest Miss Insta Asia 2015 took place at the VI annual InstaForex conference in Moscow on October 31.

According to the results of the online voting, podium places were shared as follows:

Darya Turaeva (Russia), USD 20,000 – 1

Ekaterina Starkova (Russia), USD 10,000 – 2

Elena Sandulyak (Ukraine), USD 5,000 – 3

In addition, two more contestants were traditionally awarded the special titles receiving a certificate for USD 5,000 each. Gorgeous Adriána Janisková who came from Slovakia took the Insta Choice title, and charming Ekaterina Rogozhina from Ukraine became the Forex Lady.

The festive award ceremony perfectly lightened the business atmosphere of the Forex conference attracting a crowd of spectators. Both guests and participants loudly applauded the winners who were the highlights of the evening.

The InstaForex team congratulates the ladies on their winning once again and reminds its clients that the next season of the beauty contest, Miss Insta Asia 2016, has already kicked off. The prize pool of the current stage is worth USD 45,000.

Visit the Results section for more information, including colorful pictures of the award ceremony, the latest updates, photographic coverage of the contest, and interviews with the winners.

https://www.instaforex.com/company_news/7435.html

Changes in trading hours

InstaForex would like to inform you about a change in trading hours on November 26-27, 2015 due to the national celebration of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. The change concerns the following trading instruments:

Spot metals (GOLD, SILVER):

26.11 early close at 20:00

27.11 early close at 20:45

Stock CFDs:

26.11 day-off

27.11 early close at 20:00

Futures on energy and metals:

26.11 early close at 20:00

27.11 early close at 20:45

Agro Futures:

26.11 day-off

27.11 from 16:30 to 20:00

Wheat Futures

Soybeans Futures

Soybean Oil Futures

Soybean Meal Futures

Corn Futures

27.11 from 16:00 to 20:00

Lean Hog Futures

Feeder Cattle Futures

Live Cattle Futures

Futures on goods:

26.11 day-off

Lumber:

26.11 day-off

27.11 from 17:00 to 20:00

#SPX, #INDU, #COMPQ indices

27.11 day-off

Seven stages of InstaForex contests summed up

Seven InstaForex contests and campaigns have come to an end and we are ready to name winners of the following competitions: One Million Option, InstaForex Sniper, FX-1 Rally, Lucky Trader, Great Race 2015 and Real Scalping as well as the Trade Wise, Win Device campaign. InstaForex congratulates the magnificent seven on outstanding results and wishes other contestants to find their names in next reviews.

One Million Option
Popular InstaForex contest One Million Option attracts lots of participants who strive hard to become the best option trader. This time, Andrey Ovdak acquired the title. Remember that the next contest step will take place from November 30, 2015 (GMT +3) to December 4, 2015 (GMT +3).

InstaForex Sniper
The fastest and most accurate traders fight for the victory in the InstaForex Sniper contest. Larisa Komeristaya turned out to be the best marksman in the recent stage. The upcoming contest step will start on November 30, 2015 (GMT +3) and finish on December 4, 2015 (GMT +3).

Lucky Trader
The key features needed for winning 2-week marathon Lucky Trader are confidence, sense and determination to succeed. If you can trade perfectly for two weeks like Olubusola Davies Amos did it, you will have a chance to become a victor too. The next stage of the Lucky Trader contest will kick off on November 30, 2015 (GMT +3) and come to an end on December 11, 2015 (GMT +3).

FX-1 Rally
Aleksandr Biryukov showed an amazing performance displaying his best trading and racing skills. We congratulate him on such a good result and wish him to keep on winning. If you crave for intense competition and breathtaking experience, take part in the upcoming step of the FX-1 rally contest! It will be held from 00:00 November 27, 2015 (GMT +3) to 23:59 November 27, 2015 (GMT +3).

Trade Wise, Win Device
According to the recent results, Olesya Kiseleva won a Galaxy Tab. If you want to get a new branded gadget too, participate in the next step of the Trade Wise, Win Device campaign that will be carried out from December 7, 2015 (GMT +3) to December 18, 2015 (GMT +3). You can register for the campaign on its web page right now.

Real Scalping
Short-term trading is a complicated activity requiring meticulous attention and accuracy. Not everyone is attentive, focused and quick enough to make right decision for this type of trading. These qualities are needed to succeed in scalping. This time, Stefan Adorjan showed these characteristics and took the first place in the latest stage of the Real Scalping contest. InstaForex congratulates the winner and invites other participants to test their luck once again. Everyone willing to challenge their skills may register in the next step that will last from December 7, 2015 (GMT +3) to December 25, 2015 (GMT +3).

Great Race 2015
Pavel Povstyanoy became the winner of the final stage of the Great Race 2015 contest. We sincerely congratulate the victor and other runner-ups of yet another step of annual marathon Great Race.

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Photos and comments of the finalists

Liverpool in Kazan: InstaForex clients enjoyed Europa League match

An ordinary day in Kazan, November 5, was marked by an outstanding event for football fans. That day, the Europa League game between Rubin Kazan and Liverpool FC was played at the Kazan Arena stadium. The UK team arrived in Russia headed by new manager Jurgen Klopp. Of course, we could not miss such an event and decided to make a surprise for our largest clients in Tatarstan's capital and nearby cities inviting them to a buffet in our Kazan office. But the biggest surprise was the meeting with Liverpool FC ambassadors Ben Latty and Mark Rollins.

Then, the guests were driven to the game. After the 1­1 tie in Liverpool, the teams were focused on a victory. The match was intense. InstaForex clients and representatives as well as the company's UK partners were watching the game keenly, cheering their favorites.

Despite the brilliant performance of the goalkeeper, Rubin Kazan lost 0­1 to Liverpool. The Reds arrived in Kazan and showed that the tie at Anfield was just a coincidence. Liverpool played an amazing game and probably due to pouring rain failed to score more goals. Still, UK fans were happy with the result and InstaForex clients received unforgettable impressions on the superb game and wonderful evening.

For more: https://www.instaforex.com/company_news/7457.html

Spring in Liverpool – new contest from InstaForex

In partnership with legendary Liverpool FC we announce a launch of a new contest – Spring in Liverpool. Three winners will come to Great Britain and visit Reds' home game which will take place on the first day of March !

The contest starts on December 14, 2015 and will last up until January 31, 2016. The deposit of $500 or more to live trading account is required during the period of contest for participating.

Take your chance to register in the contest! Start preparing for the spring – spring in Liverpool!

hanges in trading hours during Christmas and New Year holidays

Dear traders,
Please pay attention to some changes in trading hours during Christmas and New Year holidays from December 24th, 2015 to January 4th, 2016.

December 24th - early close at 20:00;

December 25th - market is closed for Christmas Day;

December 28th, 29th, 30th - trading is performed during normal trading hours;

December 31st - early close at 20:00; option trading is not available this day;

January 1st - market is closed for New Year's Day;

January 4th - trading is performed during normal trading hours.

Besides, from December 23rd, 2015 to January 4th, 2016, the company reserves the right to limit new deals opening on such groups of financial instruments as ForexCrosses 4 and 5. However, traders can close already opened deals on a regular basis.

Palermo FC – new InstaForex partner

In autumn 2015, the company signed a long­term agreement with one of the oldest Italian football clubs – U.S. Città di Palermo playing in one of the most challenging European championships – Serie A. The team has ambitious goals and enjoys a very strong squad with such strong leaders as Alberto Gilardino, the Italian football legend and a member of the 2006 FIFA World Cup winning­-squad, and Franco Vazquez, a a current player of the Italian national team.

"We are delighted to welcome InstaForex to US Citta di Palermo as our first online Forex trading partner. Attracting the interest of companies operating internationally and in sectors not traditionally linked with football is a clear indication that our club is gaining stronger visibility and interest abroad," Executive Manager at US Citta di Palermo Angelo Baiguera said.

Development Director at InstaForex Pavel Shkapenko commented on concluding the cooperation agreement: "InstaForex has similar aspirations to US Citta di Palermo – we strive to be the best in the Forex industry as does the club in one of the most challenging leagues in the world. We are excited to work with such an established and followed club."

The contract gives the broker a series of advantages such as TV facing LED at Renzo Barbera, VIP tickets for the company's clients and so on.

Root for Palermo FC and become champion with InstaForex!

For more: https://www.instaforex.com/company_news/7476.html

Limitations placed due to Brexit removed


Dear Clients,

Trading conditions, which were changed due to Britain's referendum, are now back to standard for all instruments.

Margin requirements are again calculated based on leverage for all trading account types.

Trading hours changed due to Independence Day in US

Dear Clients!

It is our priority to ensure your uninterrupted and profitable trading. That is why we inform you of changes in trading hours because of the Independence Day celebration in the United States. Trading hours will be changed on July 4 and 5, 2016.


July 4, 2016

The following instruments will not be available for trading:

CFDs on shares
Agro Futures
Goods Futures
#SPX, #INDU, #COMPQ
Trading on the following instruments will be closed at 20:00 terminal time:
Spot metals (GOLD, SILVER, XAUUSD)
Energy and Metals futures
July 5, 2016
Trading will be carried out as usual except for the following instruments:
Agro Futures (only #ZW, #ZS, #ZL, #ZM, and #ZC) — trading closed at 16:30 terminal time
Goods Futures (only #LBS) — trading closed at 17:00 terminal time

Please take time shifts into account when conducting trading operations.


PS: The schedule is of informative nature and may be changed.


Best regards,

Success with InstaForex: company's clients closed more than 200,000 winning trades on Brexit news.



On June 23, 2016 the Britons voted in the referendum on whether the UK should remain or leave the European Union.

The outcome came as a surprise to most market players in Forex. On the day when Brexit was declared, InstaForex clients closed more than 200,000 winning trades on GBP, thus gaining total profit of over $6 million.

Importantly, despite extreme volatility and a complicated market environment in the course of the referendum and vote count, InstaForex offered the most favorable trading conditions, in particular leverage of 1:1,000 for several popular currency pairs. At the same time, a lot of brokers restricted leverage to 1:20-1:33.

Winners of 7 InstaForex contests revealed

The contest administration is ready to present to you the results of one more round of contests and promo campaigns held by InstaForex. We are therefore pleased to announce the names of our prize takers in as many as seven competitions at once, including One Million Option, Lucky Trader, InstaForex Sniper, FX-1 Rally, Real Scalping, Chancy Deposit, and Trade Wise, Win Device. Our sincerest congratulations to all the winners who showed great determination to succeed! As for other participants, we hope you will find your names in the next contest digest. May luck will be on your side next time!

FX-1 Rally

Yet another stage of FX-1 Rally revealed that Hilal Rasim Xananayev put in the strongest performance due to his outstanding trading and racing skills. We would like to congratulate the winner on overtaking his rivals in a superb race and wish him to retain the title of the best FX-Rally player in the next contest stages.

If you crave the breathtaking spirit of victory and are not afraid of tough challenges, you are most welcome to become a participant of FX-1 Rally. You can sign up for the upcoming round right now! The competition starts at 00:00 (GMT+3) on July 15, 2016 and ends at 23:59 (GMT+3) on July 15, 2016.

InstaForex Sniper

It takes bull's-eye precision and quick-thinking skills to hit the target in InstaForex Sniper. This is probably the most popular tournament among all InstaForex competitions, bringing together more and more participants every week.

This time, Aleksandr Sultankin managed to defeat his opponents in a fierce struggle, displaying perfect trading accuracy. We sincerely congratulate our winner and wish luck to all players who will join us at the next contest stage to be held from July 18, 2016 (GMT+3) to July 22, 2016 (GMT+3).

One Million Option

The One Million Option contest by InstaForex is not only a great opportunity to experience binary options trading but also a chance to win real money rewards. At this round, Nazlin Azmy got lucky and hit the jackpot.

If you, too, would like to try your hand at One Million Option, keep in mind that the next competition stage will take place very soon - from July 18, 2016 (GMT+3) to July 22, 2016 (GMT+3).

Lucky Trader

Firm hand, keen intellect and focus on success – these are the qualities you need to achieve top results in a two-week marathon called Lucky Trader.

If you believe you can also score two perfect trading weeks and become the most Lucky Trader (just like Schera Mihai Cosmin did this time!), do not hesitate to sign up for the next contest round due from July 25, 2016 (GMT+3) to August 5, 2016 (GMT+3).

Real Scalping

Short-term trading is a complicated and rather challenging process as it requires your fullest attention. How many traders out there can be that attentive, focused and quick in making decisions? These are the qualities you need to score outstanding results in scalping.

This time, Nikolay Tretyakov exhibited remarkable trading skills, getting up on the first place at the latest contest stage. Our congratulations to the prize taker! Anyone willing to try their luck can register for the next stage that starts on August 1, 2016 (GMT+3) and finishes on August 26, 2016 (GMT+3).

Trade Wise, Win Device

Dmitry Sobolev, a participant of the latest Trade Wise, Win Device campaign, has been awarded a Blackberry smartphone.

You can also get a brand-new device from a leading electronics brand by participating in the next round of the Trade Wise, Win Device prize draw to be held from July 18, 2016 (GMT+3) to July 29, 2016 (GMT+3). Registration is available on the contest page.

Chancy Deposit

Chance is everything in this campaign. We invite you to follow the example of Lee Gyuhyung and take your lucky chance. You may be the next winner of Chancy Deposit by InstaForex! A nice money prize is just steps away.

This promo campaign is held on a weekly basis.

Hedging now available on MT5

Dear Traders!

You now have an opportunity to choose either a hedging or netting arrangement when opening an account for trading via MetaTrader 5 platform. MT5 accounts were originally created for exchange trading based on the netting system. This implies that a trader can only have one position opened on a given financial instrument at one time, and all subsequent operations on the asset will lead to a change of volume, closure, or reversal of the deal.

The new version of MetaTrader 5 now features the hedging system. It enables traders to open as many orders on a specified trading instrument as they like, including opposite positions. That way you can apply locking strategies, i.e. open an order in the opposite direction if you are already running a losing deal.

Both hedging and netting accounts have certain benefits. Before MetaQuotes Software Corp. added the hedging feature to MT5, traders who preferred hedging could only use the MT4 platform. From now on, hedging has been made available to MetaTrader 5 users as well.

If you are a holder of an MT5 account and would like to switch to hedging, please contact our client support team for assistance.

Bank of Russia provides InstaForex with new information on Russian license

Following Russia's Forex legislation introduced in January 2016, InstaForex submitted a set of documents required by the Bank of Russia to apply for a Forex dealer's license. The application has been considered by the Bank of Russia. Next week, InstaForex is awaiting a list of formal remarks and comments from the regulator. The company will fulfil all requirements and present the amended package of documents to obtain the license.
Thanks to a Forex dealer's license from the Bank of Russia, every client will be able to choose to be served under the Russian jurisdiction.