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November 26, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge's LTX and TransFICC Partner to Streamline Fixed Income Trading

The company said in its press release that the collaboration aims to simplify and accelerate the onboarding process for sell-side clients, reducing operational risks and costs. They explain that by integrating LTX with TransFICC's One API for eTrading platform, dealers are able to swiftly and efficiently connect to LTX's innovative RFQ+ trading protocol, with the…

November 26, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Citi, Morgan Stanley, State Street and UBS Invest in Fintech Firm Capitolis

This latest funding round, led by Citi and including increased participation from State Street, will fuel Capitolis' continued expansion across both its Capital Marketplace and Portfolio Optimisation divisions. The company, which says it aims to create “safer and more dynamic capital markets,” added that each bank will invest $5 million and will join the company's…

November 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Hong Kong's ZA Bank to Offer Crypto Trading Services for Retail Users

The move allows users to trade top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum in HKD and USD directly within the ZA Bank app. The bank's decision to offer crypto trading services comes in response to the surging global demand for cryptocurrencies. They noted that with over 560 million users worldwide and a market capitalisation exceeding $3…

November 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Barclays Fined £40m by the FCA

The FCA announced the decision and said it follows Barclays’ withdrawal of its referral of the case to the Upper Tribunal. “The action was based on findings which included that Barclays' conduct in its October 2008 capital raising was reckless and lacked integrity,” stated the FCA. The regulator explained that it first issued warning notices…

November 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets Reaffirms Commitment to StrikeX Partnership

The company’s CEO, Lord Peter Cruddas, clarified recent reports about a write-off of the initial investment in StrikeX. Cruddas stressed that the write-off was merely an accounting decision and did not reflect a change in CMC Markets' belief in StrikeX's potential or their strategic partnership. CMC said the change does not reflect our belief in…

November 22, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Connect at FMLS 2024: Showcasing Leadership and Innovation in Finance

Networking Blitz at FMLS 2024 FMLS 2024 kicked off with a Networking Blitz at The Folly, where ATFX Connect executives connected with other industry leaders over drinks and appetizers. This event set the stage for ATFX Connect’s participation, demonstrating the company's proactive approach to industry networking, provided an excellent opportunity for ATFX Connect to reinforce its…

November 22, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Wedbush Supports 24-Hour US Equity Trading For Correspondent Clients

The financial services firm said in a press release that the new capability, which complements its existing 24-hour futures trading, provides increased flexibility and access to US markets for investors. By enabling 24-hour equity trading, Wedbush said it “empowers investors” to capitalise on market movements during off-peak hours, particularly benefiting investors in Asia and other…

November 22, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

HKEX Appoints Chief Sustainability and Group Chief Communications Officer

The company revealed that in his new role, Chow will be responsible for driving HKEX’s sustainability strategy, ensuring ESG considerations are integrated into all aspects of the company’s operations. He will also continue to lead the Group’s legal and secretarial services functions as Group General Counsel. Chow joined HKEX in April 2021 as Group General…

November 22, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Step Down on 20 January

Gensler, who has led the SEC since April 2021, departs after a tenure marked by various reforms and enforcement actions aimed at safeguarding investors and enhancing efficiency. Appointed by President Biden in the aftermath of the GameStop market volatility, Gensler has spearheaded several regulatory updates. His leadership brought reforms to the $28 trillion U.S. Treasury…

November 21, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

IC Markets Global and World Table Tennis (WTT) Renew Partnership

Building on the success of its presence at the ITTF World Championships Finals in 2023, IC Markets Global will extend its sponsorship across key WTT events, including: The Men’s & Women’s Finals in Fukuoka, Japan (Nov 20-24, 2024) ● The Star Contender in Doha, Qatar (Jan 8-11, 2025) The ITTF World Championships in Doha (May…