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Mr. Niv said his firm is drawing new business, pointing out that total trading accounts rose 25% to 175,240 from 140,565 in the year-earlier period.

Forex Firms Struggle Following IPOs Carrick Mollenkamp 2011

Mr. Niv said in an interview he knows "there is still a question mark" about his company, especially when less volatility in the markets lowers trading volume.

Forex Firms Struggle Following IPOs Carrick Mollenkamp 2011

Drew Niv, chief executive of FXCM, said his company had "enhanced its execution system to pass along all price improvements on every order type."

FXCM to Pay $14 Million in Exchange-Rate Case Chana R. Schoenberger 2011

Mr. Niv said that by going public, FXCM made itself a target for lawsuits, as plaintiffs lawyers believe their claims now will attract more attention.

Forex Firms Struggle Following IPOs Carrick Mollenkamp 2011

Mr. Niv also said FXCM will benefit because weaker competitors will be forced to sell themselves at cheaper prices when trading slows.

Forex Firms Struggle Following IPOs Carrick Mollenkamp 2011

"We are pleased to have reached an agreement that resolves the CFTC's concerns," said Drew Niv, chief executive of FXCM, adding that the company had "enhanced its execution system to pass along all price improvements on every order type."

FXCM to Pay $14 Million in Exchange-Rate Case Chana R. Schoenberger 2011

Drew Niv , the company's chief executive, said in a statement Monday that FXCM had already addressed the NFA's concerns and remains "committed to providing the most robust forex trading platform available."

Broker Settles Over Forex Pricing Chana R. Schoenberger 2011

An earlier version of this article misquoted Mr. Niv because of a typographical error.

FXCM to Pay $14 Million in Exchange-Rate Case Chana R. Schoenberger 2011

Sandler O'Neill, which also helped manage Gain and FXCM's stock offerings, along with 10 other banks and investment firms, held a dinner for investors Feb. 17 with FXCM Chief Executive Drew Niv and Gain CEO Glenn Stevens .

Forex Firms Struggle Following IPOs Carrick Mollenkamp 2011

And Niv sent an email suggesting I check out Quotidian Dissent, which "tracks the people and groups that take the time to protest here in Washington, D.C."

Grab bag: posts from D.C.- area blogs 2010