Experience
Ben’s career began in business journalism, with 10 years’ experience at trade media titles. Since then, he has spent more than seven years in the derivatives space, writing for IG and GAIN Capital’s FOREX.com and City Index, before joining Capital.com in 2023.
Education
Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Social Policy from Leeds University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism from Nottingham Trent University.
Expertise
- Macroeconomics
- Trading features and products
- Trading psychology
Social network (Twitter / Linkedin)
Articles by Ben Lobel
Capital.com announces new CEO Jonathan Squires
Capital.com introduces new CEO Jonathan Squires with the aim to grow business into new markets.
11:42, 3 August 2020
The long-term forecast for the US dollar/British pound exchange rate
What is the long-term forecast for the exchange rate between the US dollar and the British pound? In figuring out an answer, it is important to remember that the differences between these two currencies and the economies that underpin them are as important as the similarities.
09:10, 3 March 2020
5 strategies to boost your trading confidence
Learn how to trade with confidence. Follow up some simple tips to develop a confident trading mindset that will improve your trading performance.
11:12, 21 May 2019
Capital.com wins again at Shares Awards 2018
Capital.com wins Best Online Trading Services of the Year award at ceremony in London
14:03, 21 November 2018
Capital.com launches in Spain as official sponsor of Valencia C.F.
Award-winning, FCA-approved fintech company Capital.com is delighted to become the newest sponsor of top-flight Spanish football club Valencia C.F. until the end of the 2018/19 season.
11:00, 2 November 2018
Capital.com secures FCA approval in latest development for responsible trading platform
Recognition by UK financial regulator places seal of approval on leading fintech company
15:35, 31 October 2018
Capital.com Wins at UK Forex Awards 2018
We’re happy to announce that Capital.com won the Best Forex Trading App award at the UK Forex Awards 2018.
11:44, 1 October 2018
Technical analysis upgrade! Get the most from your charts
Learn about the latest upgrades to Capital.com’s charts, and discover how the new tools can increase your trading potential.
14:08, 19 September 2018
Capital.com’s CEO on the new ESMA regulation
Find out what Ivan Gowan, Capital.com’s CEO thinks of ESMA regulation. A look at the new leverage limits and more.
11:43, 21 August 2018
Capital.com’s CEO Ivan Gowan talks triathlons, tech and trading
In Capital.com’s London office, not far from Victoria, London Fintech Podcast presenter Mike Baliman meets with our CEO Ivan Gowan to talk triathlons, tech and trading.
11:42, 17 July 2018
