Part of the Bangkok-headquartered YLG Bullion Group, the firm has been active in the precious-metals market for more than three decades and has held a licence from Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission since 2009. TradingView noted in its release that YLG Futures also maintains a presence in Singapore and has won multiple industry accolades, including…
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The bank stated that SC Invest streamlines the investment process, enabling account opening and fund subscription in just three steps. It offers four foundational portfolios curated by its Chief Investment Office, with a minimum investment of HK$100 and no subscription, redemption, or platform fees. Standard Chartered said the platform aims to address the “investment pain…
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The launch provides Singaporean investors with what the firm describes as “true cost transparency,” avoiding the additional charges often associated with so-called zero-commission offerings. IBKR Lite allows trading without minimum balances or hidden fees, while also giving access to the broker’s award-winning platforms, tools and global markets. “We’re pleased to bring zero-commission US stock trading…
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Net contribution rose 26% year-on-year to $210 million, driven by higher trading activity. Assets under administration increased 54% to $17.5 billion, while funded accounts climbed 14% to 3.63 million, boosted by continued user acquisition, retention efforts, and the 2024 purchase of Australian app Spaceship. Adjusted EBITDA was up 31% to $72 million, supported by increased…
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The move is said to give traders commission-free equities trading, low-cost futures access, and API connectivity through MultiCharts, which offers advanced charting, built-in indicators, high-precision backtesting and multi-broker automated trading tools. Futures will be priced at $0.85 per standard contract and $0.50 for micro contracts. TradeStation said the integration expands its advanced trading capabilities, allowing…
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The firm said that Williams will provide economic commentary and strategic analysis to strengthen the firm’s thought leadership and equip clients with a deeper understanding of a rapidly changing global economy. A well-known figure in financial circles, Williams served as chief economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking for more than a decade. He is also…
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The Mauritius-based firm said the licence marked a “significant step” in its strategy to establish a regulated presence in the UK, one of the world’s largest financial hubs with an estimated 19 million active traders in 2024. “We’re incredibly proud to take this step,” said Gareth Derbyshire, spokesperson for Ultima Markets. “Becoming FCA-regulated reflects our…
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The London-listed fintech group posted revenue of $415.1m for the six months to June 30, up 4% from $398.2m a year earlier. EBITDA edged 1% higher to $185.1m, representing a margin of 45%. Active customers rose 2% to 179,931, while the average revenue per user increased 2% to $2,307. Average deposits per active customer more…
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The company said its new offerings, including a public API, AI-powered dashboards, and algorithmic trading tools, will allow vetted users known as Popular Investors to build and share bespoke strategies. “We’re enabling our Popular Investors to innovate like top quantitative hedge funds,” said CEO Yoni Assia. The rollout includes Tori, eToro’s AI companion, which delivers…
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The acquisition, subject to shareholder approval, will constitute a reverse takeover under AIM rules, prompting a temporary suspension of Fiinu’s shares from 7.30 a.m. on 7 August. The deal includes an initial payment of £8 million through the issue of 80 million new shares at 10p each. A further £4 million in shares may be…
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