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Kevin O’Leary, famed for his role as “Mr Wonderful” on the American series Shark Tank, has revealed plans to join billionaire Frank McCourt’s consortium in a high-stakes effort to acquire TikTok.

The move comes amid growing pressure on the Chinese-owned video platform, which could be banned in the United States if its parent company ByteDance fails to divest the app by 19 January.

Last spring, President Joe Biden signed into law measures compelling ByteDance to sell off TikTok’s US operations by this month’s deadline or face a ban—removing the app from American app stores and disabling access via web browsers. TikTok has challenged the legislation, arguing it represents censorship and breaches US First Amendment rights. However, supporters of the ban claim the platform poses a potential national security threat by sharing data with Chinese authorities.

McCourt, founder of Project Liberty and executive chairman of McCourt Global, announced in December that he was assembling a group of backers—named the “People’s Bid for TikTok”. Project Liberty’s primary goal is to hand control of users’ data back to the users themselves. According to McCourt, verbal commitments of up to $20 billion have already been pledged for the takeover.

O’Leary told Fox News on Monday that he and McCourt would need to collaborate with President-elect Donald Trump to complete any deal, particularly as Trump has asked the Supreme Court to delay the ban so he can try to salvage the platform. The Supreme Court is scheduled to review the ban on Friday, and Trump will be sworn into office the day after the deadline.

“This isn’t just about buying TikTok’s US assets,” O’Leary said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). “It’s about something much bigger: protecting the privacy of 170 million American users. It’s about empowering creators and small businesses. And it’s about building a platform that prioritises people over algorithms.”

Neither Project Liberty nor Kevin O’Leary responded to requests for comment on Tuesday.

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Taxpayers stand to save both money and headaches in 2025 by committing to better tax practices in the year ahead, according to leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.

Robert Salter, a Director at the firm, notes: “Most people make personal resolutions about health and lifestyle, but your financial health is equally important—and being on top of your taxes plays a significant part.”

With the deadline for the 2023/24 tax return set at 31 January 2025, Salter suggests that anyone who has yet to complete their submission should resolve to do so earlier this year. “It will help you avoid stress and the risk of an HMRC penalty,” he says.

He also points out that taxpayers may be overlooking valuable reliefs, particularly if they pay tax at 40 or 45 per cent. Gift aid contributions can deliver immediate savings when claimed through a self-assessment tax return, and those made during the 2024/25 tax year can still be brought forward for relief in the earlier year if completed before filing.

According to Salter, pension planning can also be a powerful new year pledge. Bonuses paid in February or March could be directed into a pension scheme via an employer contribution rather than taken as cash, potentially reducing the overall tax bill.

For those looking to maximise their state pension, Salter highlights a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) easement which remains available until 5 April 2025. This allows people to fill in any gaps dating back to 2006/07 and could boost future pension payments.

Another resolution could be to review how investments are held, especially for couples where one spouse is a non-taxpayer or lower-rate taxpayer. Transferring assets legally to the lower-rate taxpayer could make the most of personal allowances and potentially reduce the overall tax burden.

Salter finally advises checking your PAYE tax code for 2025/26 to ensure any pension contributions, professional subscriptions or benefits-in-kind are accurately reflected: “That way, you get the right tax relief straight away and avoid a shock bill when your return is filed.”

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Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, is preparing to lead a team of ministers and advisers to the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, aiming to attract international backers and calm disquiet among domestic businesses.

Reeves, who attended Davos as shadow chancellor for the previous two years, is scheduled to meet sovereign wealth funds and US private equity firms in an effort to secure financing for large-scale infrastructure and green energy projects. She also intends to hold talks with British business leaders in attendance, amid ongoing frustration over last year’s increase in employer national insurance contributions.

“I’m going to be in Davos to tell some of the world’s biggest companies and investors that UK plc is burning bright,” she said. “I am on a mission to win round the world’s investors. That’s why I’ve already made progress on planning reform to get Britain building. And my plans for pension megafunds will unlock billions of pounds of investment for infrastructure projects and businesses of the future.”

Joining Reeves will be Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary; Baroness Gustafsson, the former chief executive of Darktrace who became minister for investment in October; and Varun Chandra, the prime minister’s special adviser on business and investment.

It is understood that Reeves plans to replicate last year’s efforts in Davos, where she met American technology founders in a gathering hosted by Andreessen Horowitz and spoke with European investors at a breakfast organised by JP Morgan. Other notable figures expected at this year’s summit include former prime minister Baroness May of Maidenhead and George Osborne, the ex-chancellor and now partner at Robey Warshaw.

Princess Beatrice is also set to attend, reportedly participating in a panel discussion on how family offices and sovereign wealth funds can deploy private capital to address climate change. She has been a regular attendee at Davos in recent years.

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Rachel Reeves to lead Davos 2025 delegation in bid to win over foreign investors

A company director who “repeatedly subverted the insolvency system” by facilitating debt-dumping arrangements for struggling businesses has been banned from running firms for nine years, following a government investigation.

Neville Taylor, 57, served as a director of more than 400 companies and received close to £270,000 from Atherton Corporate, operators of a scheme that took over control of companies teetering on the brink of collapse. Instead of entering insolvency, these businesses were allowed to cease trading without properly settling their debts.

The Insolvency Service uncovered serious failings in 12 of the companies in which Taylor was installed as director. In each case, investigators concluded that Taylor “made little or no attempt to verify information relating to their affairs, including securing records and assets, breaching his duties as a company director and subverting the insolvency system in the process”.

Atherton Corporate’s scheme, which remains operational despite attempts by authorities to shut it down last year, is understood to have enabled directors of over 1,000 ailing companies to escape debts amounting to tens of millions of pounds—including unpaid tax liabilities. The scheme was marketed as a “legal alternative to using insolvency practitioners” through a venture called National Company Rescue, which allegedly urged directors to liquidate assets and strip struggling companies, ultimately depriving creditors of significant sums.

Stephen Hunt, a partner at specialist insolvency firm Griffins, who raised concerns about the scheme, described Taylor’s disqualification as a “useful public declaration that this sort of service is improper and others should cease it immediately.”

Dave Magrath, director of investigation and enforcement at the Insolvency Service, said: “Neville Taylor hampered efforts by liquidators to identify assets, caused a widespread loss to creditors and breached his duties as a director. He also accepted that his conduct was part of a scheme designed to subvert and undermine insolvency legislation.”

The Insolvency Service is understood to be considering further action against directors who have used the Atherton scheme. Attempts to reach Taylor and John Irvin, the man behind Atherton, for comment were unsuccessful.

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Director behind 400 companies banned for nine years after ‘subverting insolvency system’

Debt-laden Asda has emerged as the weakest performer among Britain’s biggest supermarkets this festive season, as new data from Kantar shows a steep 5.8 per cent drop in sales over the 12 weeks to 29 December, dragging its market share down from 13.5 per cent to 12.5 per cent.

The private equity-backed retailer, controlled by TDR Capital and the billionaire Issa brothers since 2021’s highly leveraged £6.8 billion takeover, has struggled to keep up with lower-priced competitors. Its mounting debt has increasingly hampered Asda’s ability to match the aggressive discounting strategies employed by the German chains Aldi and Lidl.

Despite posting improved figures for the final four weeks of December compared with the same period in 2023, the latest numbers highlight significant challenges for the Leeds-based grocer. Acknowledging these headwinds in November, the then-chairman Lord Rose of Monewden admitted Asda had “not been as sharp on our trading stance as we should have been”, conceding that the business had “lost a bit of market share and a bit of momentum”.

This fall in Asda’s market share comes as grocery price inflation hit its highest level since March 2024, rising to 3.7 per cent in December from 2.6 per cent in November, according to Kantar. Against this backdrop, overall supermarket sales climbed 2.1 per cent in the four weeks to 29 December, with households spending an average of £460 on groceries during the period.

Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, described it as “a solid Christmas at the supermarkets”, noting that total sales during December topped £13 billion for the first time.

Elsewhere, Britain’s biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, solidified its position with a 0.8 percentage-point rise in market share to 28.5 per cent, while its festive sales climbed by 5 per cent. Sainsbury’s also enjoyed a strong performance, capturing its highest market share since December 2019 at 16 per cent. Its sales rose 3.5 per cent in the 12 weeks to 29 December, outpacing overall market growth.

Meanwhile, discounters Aldi and Lidl both continued their expansion, securing record market shares of 10 per cent and 7.3 per cent respectively for the quarter.

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Shein’s ambitions to list on the London Stock Exchange have been cast into renewed doubt after the fast-fashion behemoth was roundly criticised by MPs for repeatedly failing to address concerns about cotton sourcing and alleged forced labour in Xinjiang.

The Chinese-founded retailer, which hopes to secure a UK flotation this year, appeared before the Business and Trade Select Committee on Tuesday, where Yinan Zhu, Shein’s general counsel for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, was grilled on the company’s supply chain practices. However, her refusal to give definitive answers regarding the origin of Shein’s cotton sparked anger among members of the committee.

Liam Byrne, who chairs the panel, expressed shock that a firm selling billions of pounds’ worth of products to British consumers—and seeking to float in London—could provide so little clarity. “You’ve given us almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains,” he said. “Your reluctance to answer basic questions has frankly bordered on contempt of the committee.”

Zhu responded with a promise to write back to MPs on certain points, adding: “We comply with laws and regulations everywhere we do business. We have supplier codes of conduct, robust systems and policies, and strong enforcement measures in place to ensure we adhere to these standards.”

Yet she also refused to comment on whether Shein believes forced labour exists in Xinjiang, insisting: “I don’t think it’s our place to comment on … to having a geopolitical debate.” Byrne challenged this stance, describing the matter as “a question of fact”. The Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard went further, accusing Zhu of “wilful ignorance” and highlighting that a simple search for cotton on Shein’s website yielded around 20 relevant products.

Shein’s tense appearance before Parliament comes amid growing unease over its proposed blockbuster listing in London. Following rapid expansion across the US, Europe and the UK, the retailer has filed papers with Britain’s market regulator, yet it awaits regulatory approval in both the UK and China. There are mounting calls for greater scrutiny of Shein’s environmental, social and governance credentials—particularly after it admitted to finding instances of child labour in some of its third-party manufacturers last year.

Several senior politicians have voiced concerns about Shein’s potential competitive advantage in avoiding duty and VAT for British consumers, while the company itself has previously insisted it maintains a “zero-tolerance policy” on forced labour. Originally intending to list in America, Shein withdrew after the US Securities and Exchange Commission demanded a public filing.

The London flotation could be worth an estimated £50.3 billion, potentially marking one of the largest deals on the London Stock Exchange in a decade. Despite repeated attempts, Shein did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Shein’s London float in jeopardy as MPs denounce ‘disrespect’ over forced labour questions

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly poised to mandate a full five-day office week for thousands of its employees, signalling a further clampdown on remote and hybrid working models introduced during the pandemic.

The US banking giant, which employs over 300,000 people worldwide and roughly 22,000 in the UK, is expected to confirm the changes within weeks. JPMorgan has so far declined to comment.

Although managing directors were already ordered to return five days a week last April, many other employees have been operating under a three-day office requirement. The new measure would roll back pandemic-era flexibility in favour of the bank’s pre-Covid attendance policies.

Chief executive Jamie Dimon has previously voiced reservations about remote work, arguing that in-person collaboration accelerates decision-making, fosters creativity, and supports spontaneous learning for junior staff.

JPMorgan’s initiative comes as it prepares to open a new 60-storey skyscraper in Manhattan, set to be the bank’s latest global headquarters. Its policy shift is also mirrored by developments at other major firms such as Amazon, which this month began requiring its own workforce to return five days a week, moving away from a three-day office schedule.

Meanwhile, WPP, the advertising conglomerate employing over 100,000 workers, has warned staff that from April they will be expected to be in the office at least four days a week on average, including at least two Fridays a month.

This change follows a three-day requirement for staff at WPP’s headquarters, though its individual agencies have been free to set their own rules. In a memo to employees, chief executive Mark Read said more of WPP’s clients are moving in a similar direction, adding: “I believe that we do our best work when we are together in person. It’s easier to learn from each other, it’s a better way to mentor colleagues starting out in the industry, and it helps us win pitches as a truly integrated team.”

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AI spinout RoboK, born out of the University of Cambridge, has secured £1 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to lead a pioneering project that aims to boost safety and efficiency across Britain’s ports and warehouses.

Named PALLETS, short for Proactive AI-powered Solutions for Logistics Efficiency, Transparency and Safety, this ambitious undertaking forms part of UKRI’s ‘Accelerating Trustworthy AI’ programme and will run until March 2025.

At the heart of the PALLETS project is RoboK’s platform, which embeds artificial intelligence into standard CCTV systems, transforming conventional surveillance into a proactive tool that can spot hazards in real time, streamline operations, and raise productivity. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to lower the barriers to AI adoption within the logistics sector by prioritising transparency, data security, and user trust.

RoboK joins forces with several partners for this project, each bringing vital expertise: Astron Fire & Security focuses on security infrastructure; Freeport East and The Bristol Port Company contribute major port operations; the Port of Dover offers insights from one of Europe’s busiest ferry terminals; The Finishing Line lends specialist logistics knowledge; and the University of Essex provides AI research and cybersecurity experience. Together, the consortium will tackle shared challenges such as workplace hazards and operational bottlenecks, all while meeting rigorous industry standards for data protection.

Hao Zheng, Founder & CEO of RoboK, hailed the venture as a natural extension of the company’s vision, saying, “PALLETS aligns perfectly with RoboK’s aim of creating safer and more efficient industrial workplaces. We’re honoured to collaborate with key industry partners on a project of such strategic importance to the UK economy.”

Steve Beel, Chief Executive of Freeport East, emphasised the crucial role of collaboration in driving innovation in the ports and logistics sector, while Mark Burton, Head of IT at the Port of Dover, said the early results had been “very positive,” hinting at new ideas for applying computer vision technology across the port’s various operations. Holly Leonard, Innovation Partnerships Manager at the University of Essex, applauded the project’s contribution to fast-tracking AI solutions in logistics, pointing to potential economic and environmental benefits. Similarly, David Brown, Chief Executive of The Bristol Port Company, praised RoboK’s AI expertise, explaining that PALLETS would allow Bristol Port to pre-empt accidents and maintain a safer, more efficient working environment.

Hao Zheng, Founder & CEO of RoboK, said: “PALLETS aligns perfectly with RoboK’s vision to create safer and more efficient industrial workplaces. We are honoured to collaborate with key industry partners on a project of such strategic importance to the UK economy.”

Steve Beel, CEO of Freeport East, added: “This demonstrates our role as a convenor, making connections to advance innovative applications and technologies in the ports and logistics sector.”

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When it comes to facial rejuvenation, fillers and facelifts dominate the conversation. Both techniques offer unique benefits, but they are far from interchangeable.

As highlighted in Episode S05E98 of Three Plastic Surgeons and a Microphone, featuring Dr. Sam Jejurikar, Dr. Sam Rhee, Dr. Lawrence Tong, and Dr. Salvatore Pacella, understanding the nuances between these procedures is key for patients seeking the most natural, effective results.

“Fillers are awesome, facelifts are awesome, but fillers and facelifts may not always be so awesome,” Dr. Sam Rhee stated at the episode’s opening, encapsulating the complexity of choosing the right procedure. Fillers are ideal for younger patients with minor volume loss and good skin elasticity, often providing quick, non-invasive enhancements. Facelifts, however, address deeper structural issues like sagging skin, making them a better fit for individuals with advanced aging signs.

Dr. Lawrence Tong offered a critical distinction: “If you need a facelift, meaning something is sagging on your face, then you’re going to generally need surgery. Fillers mostly just volumeize.” The misunderstanding that fillers can replicate the lifting effects of a facelift often leads patients astray, resulting in less-than-optimal outcomes. For older patients with significant skin damage or sagging, investing in surgery is often the more effective, long-term solution.

Challenges in Overusing Fillers

While fillers have revolutionized the aesthetics industry, their overuse has created unforeseen complications. Injectors without specialized training often rely too heavily on fillers, sometimes distorting a patient’s natural facial anatomy. “Many providers are not that honest,” warned Dr. Salvatore Pacella. “They’ll just pump patients up with fillers, even when they know it’s not going to help.”

Overuse can result in lumpy, uneven areas and even permanent scarring in the soft tissue. According to a study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, 52% of surgeons reported difficulty performing facelifts on patients with a history of extensive filler use. “We’ve all had patients who come in looking like youthful aliens,” remarked Dr. Jejurikar. “They may look youthful, but they don’t look human.”

The challenges extend beyond aesthetics. Scar tissue from excessive fillers can make future surgical procedures, such as facelifts, significantly more complex. Dr. Jejurikar shared a vivid example: “I’ve done facelifts on patients and seen soft tissue filler spilling out like toothpaste. It’s quite gross and illustrates how much distortion fillers can cause.”

To mitigate these risks, the podcast experts emphasized moderation. A limited amount of filler can effectively address specific areas like marionette lines, lips, or temples without overwhelming the face’s natural contours. However, as Dr. Jejurikar pointed out, many injectors lack the training to understand when to stop. “If your only tool is filler, you’ll use it for everything, even when it’s not appropriate,” he said.

Facelift Considerations: Timing, Technique, and Alternatives

For patients whose aesthetic goals go beyond what fillers can achieve, facelifts provide a more comprehensive solution. A facelift not only removes excess skin but also tightens the underlying facial structures, restoring a youthful appearance. However, for patients who have previously relied heavily on fillers, the path to surgery can be fraught with challenges.

“Scar tissue from fillers often complicates facelifts,” noted Dr. Sam Jejurikar. “It distorts the soft tissue and creates additional hurdles for surgeons.” Preparing for surgery may involve dissolving filler using enzymes like hyaluronidase, but even this process is not without complications. As Dr. Lawrence Tong explained, “Hyaluronidase doesn’t always work because filler is placed in so many layers, and some of it may be encapsulated by scar tissue.”

An alternative to fillers for volume restoration is fat transfer, a procedure that uses a patient’s own fat to enhance facial contours. “The beauty of fat augmentation is that it’s organic and predictable when done correctly,” said Dr. Pacella. However, fat transfer requires more downtime compared to fillers and involves a surgical component, making it a less appealing option for patients seeking a quick fix.

Dr. Rhee added that fat transfer is especially effective when performed alongside facelifts. “I almost never do a facelift without including some fat transfer. It enhances the overall results and provides a more natural look.” For patients considering a facelift, the surgeons emphasized the importance of addressing both structural and volumetric concerns to achieve a balanced, youthful outcome.

Finding the Right Provider: What Patients Need to Know

Selecting the right practitioner is critical, whether for fillers or surgical procedures. Patients must ensure that their injector or surgeon is not only qualified but also aligned with their aesthetic goals. “If you walk into a practice and see that the staff or injector themselves look unnatural, that’s a red flag,” warned Dr. Tong. “If you don’t like how they look, why would you trust them with your face?”

Dr. Jejurikar echoed this sentiment, urging patients to choose providers who prioritize a natural appearance over excessive enhancements. “Ultimately, we’re trying to restore what has been lost, not create a distorted or fake look,” he explained. Patients should also be wary of injectors who lack the ability to refer them to surgeons for more advanced treatments. As Dr. Rhee pointed out, “If your injector has no affiliation with a surgeon, it’s a sign they might be over-relying on fillers to solve problems that require surgery.”

When deciding between fillers and a facelift, consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is invaluable. Surgeons can assess a patient’s facial structure, skin quality, and aging concerns to recommend the most appropriate course of action. “Each patient is unique,” Dr. Jejurikar emphasized. “It’s not about fillers versus facelifts—it’s about finding the right solution for the individual.”

Wrapping It Up

The interplay between fillers and facelifts is complex, and the decision to pursue one over the other depends on factors like age, skin quality, and personal goals. While fillers offer a quick and non-invasive option for younger patients, they can only go so far. For patients experiencing significant sagging or structural concerns, a facelift remains the gold standard.

The key takeaway from Three Plastic Surgeons and a Microphone is the importance of balance and expertise. Whether considering fillers or a facelift, patients must seek providers who prioritize natural, personalized results. As Dr. Jejurikar aptly put it, “We’re not just improving appearances—we’re restoring confidence, one face at a time.”

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When it comes to the fast-paced world of online trading, choosing the right broker is important for your trading success.

Our team has reviewed a wide range of brokers and CFD providers and we have determined that one of the brokerages that stands out is Xlence.

The broker appears to be the top choice for traders who are looking for more flexibility in their trading, be it leverage, competitive spreads, or a robust and easy-to-use trading platform.

This Xlence review wants to address those concerns by traders who are looking to open a trading account or are seeking a better choice of services and tools for their trading.

Our Xlence review explores everything you need to know about the broker and its exceptional services.

Xlence Review: Important Things to Know

Xlence offers traders a wide range of resources and tools tailored to meet diverse trading needs.

Understanding what a broker can offer you and how they can improve your trading experience is paramount when it comes to your trading success and making informed trading decisions.

Xlence provides services that cater to traders at all levels. This Xlence review will show why it’s a top choice.

Flexible Leverage: Xlence offers leverage up to 1:1000, allowing traders to boost their market exposure and potential success. Leverage is a double-edged sword and can easily lead to losses, this is why the broker allows you to adjust your leverage and pick one that fits your requirements and level of experience.
Low Spreads: The broker ensures cost efficiency with razor-thin spreads, making trading more accessible and less costly.
Fast Execution: Their execution is lightning-fast and ensures that you will never miss a market opportunity.

When we conducted our Xlence review, we tried to be objective and test these features in a real-time trading environment, ensuring that the broker’s promises are actually quite true.

Hassle-Free Transactions: Deposits and withdrawals are seamless, giving you more time to focus on trading.
Dedicated Customer Support: Xlence provides expert customer service to resolve any issues promptly and professionally.

Xlence Review: First Things First

For new traders, understanding how to get started with Xlence is simple and straightforward. When we first encountered this broker, we were quite impressed with how easy onboarding was.

Step One

Choose Your Account: You can start by selecting an account type that matches your trading style. You have a few options: Xlence Essential, Prime, Deluxe, and Ultimate accounts, each with unique features.

Xlence Essential:        Perfect for beginners, this account offers live floating spreads         with EUR/USD spreads starting at 1.1 (min) and 1.4 (average). Enjoy           flexible leverage up with no commission, making it a            cost-effective choice for new traders.
Xlence Prime: An upgrade from the Essential account, Prime offers tighter spreads          starting at 0.9 (min) and 1.2 (average) for EUR/USD. This account         also includes dedicated account managers for enhanced support.
Xlence Deluxe:            Designed for experienced traders, this account features spreads as           low as 0.6 (min) and 0.9 (average) for EUR/USD. With competitive         trading conditions and no commission (except for select      instruments), it caters to professionals seeking advanced features.
Xlence Ultimate:          The Ultimate account offers the tightest spreads, starting at 0.4      (min) and 0.7 (average) for EUR/USD. This account is ideal for          traders who demand premium trading conditions and personalised

Step Two

Explore the Platform: Xlence’s MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform is available across desktop, mobile, and web browsers. It caters to both beginners and professional traders. In this Xlence review, we see how the platform can boost your trading experience.

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a globally recognised trading platform known for its user-friendly interface and robust capabilities.

Since its launch in 2005, MT4 has become the go-to choice for traders of all skill levels. At Xlence, MT4 is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients, ensuring fast execution, competitive pricing, and exceptional trading conditions.

The platform’s flexibility is one of its standout features. With compatibility across Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and a web-based version, MT4 ensures traders can stay connected to the market anytime, anywhere. Key features include 30 built-in technical indicators, 23 analytical objects, customisable charts, and multiple timeframes. These tools help traders to perform comprehensive market analysis and develop informed strategies.
Automated trading with Expert Advisors (EAs) is another highlight, enabling users to execute strategies with precision and speed. MT4’s strong emphasis on security ensures encrypted communications, protecting user data and transactions.
By choosing Xlence’s MT4, traders can gain access to over 300 instruments across six asset classes, with the support of a multilingual team available 24/5. This makes MT4 at Xlence the ultimate platform for excelling in global markets.
Start Trading: With flexible leverage and low spreads, you can confidently enter the market and begin trading CFDs across various asset classes.

Xlence Review: Some More Things to Know

Diverse Markets: Trades at Xlence can trade CFDs across six asset classes, including Forex, metals, indices, commodities, futures, and shares. This diversity allows you to build a well-rounded portfolio.

This Xlence review demonstrates how these options are essential for your trading journey.

Customisable Accounts: At Xlence, traders have the option to upgrade their account as their trading needs evolve and change.
Options like Xlence Prime and Deluxe offer enhanced features, including lower spreads and a dedicated account manager.

Xlence Review of Academy:

Xlence Academy provides bespoke resources designed to support traders of all levels. The Academy begins with foundational lessons, such as an introduction to Forex and trading strategies, and progresses to advanced topics like technical analysis, news trading, and risk management.

Lessons such as “Understanding Day Trading Key Characteristics” and “Building a Robust Trading Plan” ensure that traders are well-prepared for diverse market conditions.

Moreover, specialised topics, including scalping, swing trading, and trend trading, cater to traders with specific interests.

By combining theoretical knowledge with practical insights, Xlence Academy helps traders optimise their risk and money management techniques while gaining confidence in executing trades.

The focus on trading psychology underscores the importance of discipline and emotional control, which are very important for long-term market success. With resources accessible through multiple platforms and expert support always available, Xlence ensures that traders are never alone in their journey.

Detailed Spread Information

One of the key concerns for traders that we have noticed in many online reviews, and which we include in this Xlence review, is the costs involved in trading, especially those incurred from spreads.

We have explored Xlence’s spreads, and we have determined that their spreads are quite competitive.

                                    Currency                                     Pair

 

                                    Essential

 

                                    Prime

 

                                    Deluxe

 

                                    Ultimate

 

EUR/USD

 

1.4

 

1.2

 

0.9

 

0.7

 

EUR/CHF

 

2.2

 

2.0

 

1.7

 

1.5

 

EUR/GBP

 

1.5

 

1.3

 

1.0

 

0.8

 

EUR/JPY

 

1.9

 

1.7

 

1.4

 

1.2

 

GBP/CHF

 

2.7

 

2.5

 

2.2

 

2.0

 

For commodities like gold (XAU/USD), spreads range from 0.23 (min) for Essential to 0.18 (min) for Deluxe and Ultimate accounts.

Conclusion

Xlence’s flexibility and affordability allow traders to explore the markets with the ultimate security and efficiency. This Xlence review has outlined this broker’s key features and advantages. Open your account today to learn more by visiting Xlence.

All trading involves risk. It is possible to lose all your capital.

 

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