April 16, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

OKX Launches in the US, Roshan Robert Joins as US CEO

The expansion includes the launch of OKX’s centralised exchange and OKX Wallet, with regional headquarters established in San Jose, California.  As part of the expansion, the firm said existing OKCoin users will be migrated to the OKX platform, gaining access to “deeper liquidity, lower fees, and advanced trading tools.” “I’m thrilled to announce the launch…

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April 16, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Begins Trading in S&P 500 Equal Weight Index Options

The move expands its suite of equity derivatives products aimed at both retail and institutional investors. The new options, which began trading on 14 April, are said to be based on the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index, where each constituent is weighted equally at 0.2% following quarterly rebalancing.  Cboe explained that, unlike the traditional capitalisation-weighted…

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Hong Kong
April 16, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Ant International’s WorldFirst Launches World Card

The solution is said to be designed to simplify global commerce for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  The firm said in a press release that the new offering aims to streamline cross-border transactions and reduce operational costs, providing enhanced global reach, security, and cost efficiency. They added that the World Card allows users to pay…

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April 16, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

GTN and Webull Partner On Fixed Income for APAC Investors

Announced on Wednesday, the collaboration is said to let Webull users in APAC invest in fractionalised US Treasuries and a broader selection of fixed income assets via GTN’s integrated single API framework.  The firm explains that the technology enables access to market data, trading, and account management — all through Webull’s mobile trading platform. “…

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CME Group
April 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

S&P Global, CME Group to Sell OSTTRA to KKR for $3.1 Billion

In a press release on Sunday, CME noted that the post-trade solutions provider, formed in 2021, has grown into a critical infrastructure player in the global over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. The enterprise value of the transaction will be split equally between S&P Global and CME Group, which each hold a 50% stake in OSTTRA.  The…

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April 15, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Exness wins Best Broker in LATAM at iFX EXPO LATAM 2025

Speaking about the award, Miguel Marcos, Exness Regional Commercial Director, expressed, “Winning the Best Broker in LATAM award at iFX EXPO LATAM is a tremendous honor and a testament to the value we place on our affiliate partnerships. We are proud to be recognized for our strategic expansion in LATAM and look forward to deepening…

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April 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

BBVA Backs UK Fintech Plum with £15 Million Venture Debt Deal

The funding is expected to support Plum’s expansion plans and ongoing efforts to scale its business, particularly as it grows its user base across the UK and Europe.  The London-based fintech, which uses AI to help users manage savings and investments, now serves over two million customers and has helped set aside more than £5…

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StoneX
April 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

StoneX to Acquire R.J. O’Brien for $900m

The move is expected to significantly expand StoneX’s global derivatives presence. Announced on Monday, the acquisition will be paid through a mix of $625 million in cash and 3.5 million shares of StoneX common stock.  StoneX will also assume up to $143 million of RJO’s debt. The transaction is expected to close in the second…

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Cboe Global Markets
April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Hires Wei Liao to Lead Launch of Market Intelligence and Content Franchise in APAC

The firm explained that based in Hong Kong, Ms Liao will oversee the delivery of data-driven insights tailored to APAC clients, aiming to deepen engagement and education around Cboe’s derivatives offerings.  The expansion is said to reflect rising demand for derivatives trading, analytics and client support across institutional and retail investors in the region. “With…

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