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      Create a desktop shortcut to your platform

      If you're an existing Global Trader client, please note that you can no longer access your trading platform through "quick links". We suggest that you create a desktop shortcut, which means that you no longer have to access the website in order to launch your application. 

      Click here to access the trading platform information page, choose your platform from the tabs, and then scroll down to the bottom of the installation instructions  to find out how to create a desktop shortcut for your platform.

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      Accessing your account details (Portal)

      The existing GT Portal has been replaced by the "My Account" feature. In order to access your account, click on the "login" button at the top of the page. To view your account details, click on "My Account"

      Should you need to reset your password, please contact client services for assistance.

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    • South African Market Overview


      Monday saw some relief from the selling pressure experienced during the latter half of last week, largely led by a late night rally in the US on Friday. The near datedAlsi future closed at 23 430, posting a gain of 272 points for the day. The Resource 20 Index gained 1.62%, the Industrial 25 Index gained 0.79% while the Financial 15 Index gained 0.27%. Zar was marginally stronger against the US Dollar, trading at 7.7375 at the close of trade in Johannesburg.

      Source: Global Trader , 09 February 2010 

    • International Market Overview


      Wall street ended the session loweron Monday as concerns mount around contagion from deteriorating European government finances. The near dated Dow Jones future ended down 46 points at 9895, with the cash closing below the 10000 support level for the first time in 3 months. Commodities managed to hold onto some of the gains achieved earlier in the session with Brent for March delivery closing at $69.91, up 32 points and Gold for April delivery ending at $1064, up $11.2.
      On currency markets EUR and GBP ended the day relatively flat at 1.3659, down 14 points and 1.5597, down 12 points respectively. .

      Source: Global Trader , 09 February 2010 

     

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