Excel Markets Demo Cash Contest Starts Monday

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$2,500 USD cash prize pool for upcoming demo trading contest... 1st prize $1000 USD.

Check it our here: Target DD Demo Account Contest, hosted by ForexRazor.com

Registration for this new trading contest is now open - contest starts this coming Monday,  24th February @ 11h00 UTC - see you on the other side!

Contest Sponsor: Excel Markets Group and Forum
Excel Blog #1: Excel Markets Adds Local Bank Transfers, 10 New Payment Methods
Excel Blog #2: Excel Markets Partners with Myfxbook to Introduce AutoTrade

And don't forget - our 3-Month Demo Account Trading Contest is currently in progress…

No Cost to you AND No Risk Demo Contests x 2 … 20 winners, all CASH PRIZES.

Excel Markets Adds Local Bank Transfers, 10 New Payment Methods

Excel Markets has recently added 10 new payment methods from which users can choose to fund and withdraw from their accounts, many of which are local bank transfers that are very convenient and inexpensive for those in certain regions.  The entire list of payment methods now available includes:

• Bank Wire - Available in almost all countries
• Credit Card - Available in almost all countries
• Debit Card - Available in almost all countries
• Neteller - Available in almost all countries
• Skrill - Available in almost all countries
• Webmoney - Available in many countries
• cashU - Available in many countries
• SOFORT - Available in Austria, Germany, France
• EPS - Available in Austria
• Euteller - Available in Finland
• giropay - Available in Germany
• iDeal - Available in Netherlands
• InstaDebit - Available in Canada, USA
  
  Click to visit our funding and withdrawal page.

We are working hard on exciting new developments and improvements.  As always we appreciate your feedback.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at support@excelmarkets.com or via live chat or telephone at our website contact page. Our knowledgeable support team is here to assist you during all market hours Sunday - Friday.

Trading Hours US President's Day

Please note that the trading time of certain financial instruments on US Presidents' Day, 17 February 2014 – outside of US – will run as follows:

CFDs on Metals
Gold, Silver Closed: 19:30 - 01:00 Server Time (UTC +2)

All other financial instruments will be unaffected by the changes and will be available for trading during normal trading hours.

It is recommended to close out positions on Metals as there is increased chance of volatility and stop losses may easily be hit.

Normal Opening resumes on Tuesday, 18 February, 01:00 Server Time (UTC +2)

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter please contact support[at]excelmarkets.com.

Excel Markets Partners with Myfxbook to Introduce AutoTrade

Excel Markets, the FMA-regulated, ultra-low cost ECN forex brokerage firm well-known for their connection to the pioneering Founders of modern forex trading rebates via global introducing broker leader, CashBackForex, announced today that they are pleased to partner with Myfxbook on the addition of Myfxbook AutoTrade as their core social trading solution. 

The goals and standards of Myfxbook - the most innovative forex trading portal ever to hit the industry - are perfectly aligned with the high-tech, high-quality approach of Excel Markets.

This partnership is a win-win for everyone, as Myfxbook clients may now mirror trade on the very lowest of costs from a reliably regulated firm built on technical, competitive and client service superiority, and by founders with nearly a decade of positive feedback. Our clients now have instant access to an extensive and growing collection of the best signal providers delivered over fast, innovative technology at a fraction of the cost of similar services.

Improved Credit Card Processing and Client Panel, Instant E-deposits

Excel Markets are pleased to announce our new and greatly improved deposit and withdrawal system is officially past beta phase and into production release. 

We thank clients for their patience and apologize that the legacy card processing system via Skrill was a source of aggravation for some clients. This issue was related to a contractual issue and took more time and effort than we had hoped to resolve; however, Credit and Debit cards are no longer processed through Skrill and instead run far more efficiently through a standard card processor without the hassles introduced by Skrill. 

Of course, Skrill ewallet payments are still available and for those accustomed to using this it can actually be a very efficient low-cost option (currently no cost due to our zero deposit fees promotion).

In addition, the entire Client Panel technology - including funding and withdrawal functions - has been revamped and greatly improved, and electronic deposits such as Skrill and cards are now processed and credited to your trading account(s) instantly.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at support@excelmarkets.com.

Client Terminal Issues, Payment System Updated, New Client Forum

We have several important notifications regarding potential issues with the new Metatrader terminal build, new payment system updates and a new communication method.

We thought it may be useful to clients to not only have access to our Support staff, but also a support forum where other clients can post queries and replies, so we have set up a dedicated Excel Markets forum and group at ForexRazor.com.

Time For An Aussie Rally?

Ralph Shell, Excel Analyst

The Aussie (AUDUSD) has been in a sell-off since October when it was trading above the 97 handle.  The bears responded with numerous calls to sell.  Probably the greatest clarion call was that of the Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glen Stevens who decided the Aussie dollar was priced too high.  The ideal level, according to  the his analysis, should be below .85.