Tradewview not part of RCG?! as of today

Speaking to one of their representative today, he explained they will be part of IKON and not RCG from today, does this make a difference?

How exact this information is?
Thank you. Best regards.

I was trying to open an account and it took a while so I contacted them and this is what the representative had to say.

They have sent out an email to all existing customers...

Customers can opt to change over to Ikon straight away and update the server on the MT4 platform, or TradeView will do it for them automatically on the 27th of June.

If customers don't want to move to Ikon, their accounts will be liquidated. RCG continue to offer their own forex and futures platform.

this is a sad day

Well, considering what it has been like trading with Tradeview's MT4 platform all last week, a change for the better was needed. There have been numerous outtages to put up with and not to mention requotes during normal market conditions, invalid price messages, and not to mention when you enter an order the order does not go through and instead an "order accepted" message pops up and with no confirmed order. The message would sit there forever so one would have to cancel it and try again, but then one would get trade text is busy message. To circumvent around that you would have to close down the platform and re-open it and try all over again. That would cost you seconds and many pips. One night I could not close any orders and had to phone them in to close. The IT department has had their hands full rebooting the server and trying to fix the problems.

Tradeview says there were numerous problems related to hard coding from their 3rd party vendor for the STP technology. Problems that they could not get support for to fix. I see their moving to Ikon GM as a plus.

Here is an e-mail sent to their client base today:

Dear Valued Client,

From day one, Tradeview has worked to offer clients optimum trading
solutions, by
offering the familiar Metatrader 4 platform with sophisticated
enhancements to the
software. Our dedication has been to provide the latest trading
technology by offering
clients an unprecedented link to the biggest liquidity pools in the
world. In doing so,
we cultivated a new kind of FCM - one with a focus on innovation, and
a relentless
devotion to the best technology.

By creating our systems with this focus, we gained the ability to make
fast changes in
the most robust 24 hour market in the world. Every Tradeview client
can rest assured
that they will have access to the best possible solutions as soon as
they become
available.

We founded our partnership with Ikon GM based on our need for
aggressive technical
restructuring. Supporting 24 hour-a-day trading requires intensive
support, and most
FCMs are forced to outsource their technology needs. By joining Ikon
GM, we are able to
eliminate 3rd party solutions by utilizing their in-house technology
company which
specializes in network trading, and utilizing the latest market
innovations. For our
clients, this means we have direct control over our platform, and the
ability to develop
and test more advanced solutions in response to ongoing demand.

In addition to maintaining the best trading solutions, Ikon GM has a
distinguished
regulatory history. Since the firm?s original inception in 1999, Ikon
Global Markets has
maintained an exceptional record, which is an ethical priority we share.

By combining forces, Tradeview will continue to improve upon the
promise we make to our
clients: Providing optimum support, execution, and trading solutions
that are unrivaled
in the industry.

-Rapid response to ongoing demand
-Increased control over the platform and related technology
-Direct access to in-house technology solutions
-No delays due to 3rd party outsourcing
-Distinguished regulatory history
-Experienced FCM with high level banking relationships
-Own and operate www.ftechnics.com
-Efficient account approval
-Speedy IB and CTA vetting procedures
-Clear guidelines about acceptable clients/IBs/CTAs
-Support for engaging new foreign business
-Account applications designed specifically for FX
-Technology support for advanced MT4 features
-A viable multi-account manager solution
-Rapid funds transfer machanisms

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at our RCG
office or our new office at Ikon Global Markets.

RCG Office: 212-437-1870
Ikon Office: 212-482-8275

Regards,

The Tradeview Team

What is the name of that platform? MT4 based?

RCG has several platforms none of which are MT4. It would be easier for you to read their descriptions of them than try to describe them. RCG

This is doing their reputation no good.

WTF! I just came home from a 7 day holiday ready to start trading and see
this.

RCG to Ikon wow you have to be kidding me! Strange their must be another reason for this move, you don’t downgrade to this extent without a reason.

i don't know a damn thing about ikon....

anyone got any good links about financials, pr, etc...

thx

Holy Connolly Batman, Now I see why, Looks like RCG and Gain teamed up http://www.rcgdirect.com/Resources/Uploads/RCG%20GAIN%20Release%20042308%20FINAL.pdf no wonder why Tradeview is outed Gain already has a MT4 as crappie as they are this is one hell of a deal for both of them, Gain now has cover under the new CFTC laws by teaming with the largest futures firm and RCG has an turn key FX firm.

Ikon took over Royal Forex as well as having their own solutions and now Tradeview

http://www.ikon-royal.com

http://www.ikongm.com