HSBC Exploring Move into Private Credit Market

April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

HSBC Exploring Move into Private Credit Market – Reuters

The bank has reportedly held early-stage discussions with several private credit firms to explore potential partnerships. Rather than launching a full-scale private credit operation, the report states that HSBC is considering a more measured approach, with some executives said to be expressing caution about the potential cost versus revenue benefits. One source told Reuters that…

April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

MD Global Partners Fined $40,000 by FINRA for Regulatory Failures

The fine and censure are said to be for multiple compliance violations, including failures to implement policies required under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent published by FINRA last week, the firm failed to establish, maintain, and enforce written procedures reasonably designed to comply with Reg BI…

April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge and Fnality to Collaborate On Real-Time Settlement for Intraday Repo Transactions

The collaboration integrates Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform with Fnality’s Payment System (FnPS), enabling delivery versus payment (DvP) using digital representations of funds held at central banks. Broadridge said in a press release that the initiative is expected to improve efficiency, optimise liquidity management, and reduce operational risk in repo markets. “This leap forward…

April 11, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Gold Shaking Hands with All-Time Highs

Monthly Resistance and Oversold Conditions Several desks are reportedly eyeing US$3,500 as the next upside objective for Gold; however, the monthly chart reveals it is considerably overbought according to the Relative Strength Index (RSI). You will note the RSI has remained within overbought territory since mid-2024 and recently touched gloves with familiar resistance between 87.31…

Forex volatilities at low ebb, but how can SME’s protect against a surge?

April 10, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Retail Risk During VIX Spikes

The result is frequently a rise in account losses. For instance, during the March 2020 crash, when the VIX surged above 60, brokers reported both an increase in trading volume and in client losses. Extreme volatility across FX and equity index CFDs triggered stop-outs and margin calls at unprecedented rates, often in a matter of…

April 10, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

eToro Enters Securities Lending Arena, Targeting Passive Income for European Retail Investors

Strategic Positioning eToro’s stock lending feature is designed not only to enhance investor returns but also to fortify its broader product ecosystem with an income-generating tool. The brokerage will split net revenues from lending activities 50/50 with participating users, providing a novel way for retail investors to tap into institutional-style yield mechanisms. "Retail investors are…

April 09, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Q2 2025 Trader Magazine: Adapting to Global Uncertainty

According to Mohammed Shanti, ATFX's Head of Market Research & Analysis, the US stock market had a strong start in 2025 but now faces mounting risks. The S&P 500's rally has slowed amid rising bond yields and tech sector struggles, with major banks divided on its future trajectory. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohamed Nabawy highlights potential corrections…

April 09, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

US Department of Justice Disbands NCET

This strategic shift aligns with President Donald Trump's pro-cryptocurrency agenda, which aims to position the United States as a global leader in the digital assets sector. The administration has expressed intentions to foster innovation and reduce regulatory barriers within the cryptocurrency industry. The NCET, established in 2021 under the previous administration, was tasked with…

April 09, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

PISCES: A New Route for Private Share Trading in the UK?

PISCES would allow companies to host periodic trading events, during which shareholders can sell existing equity. Participation would be limited to institutional investors, company employees, and high-net-worth individuals or sophisticated investors, helping to ensure a level of financial experience and risk awareness. The FCA plans to develop the platform within its regulatory sandbox, with legislation…

April 09, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Technical Challenges Arise During Market Turbulence

Users reported issues such as login failures, delayed data feeds, and problems accessing account information. Fidelity acknowledged intermittent technical problems, stating that these were promptly addressed and resolved. Robinhood and Interactive Brokers indicated that any issues were isolated and swiftly managed, despite the surge in trading volumes. The market downturn was precipitated by the…