November 05, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

When Do U.S. Election Polls Close?

Note that results won’t be reported immediately when polls close, as counting will still be underway. Key battleground states’ results are expected to be reported between 11:00 pm and midnight ET (4:00-5:00 am GMT Wednesday). In a post by FP Markets Chief Markets Analyst, Aaron Hill, the times of poll closures was broken down. Polling…

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Infinox
November 05, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

INFINOX Appoints Daniel Skowronski as Group Executive Director

With a prominent career stretching over three decades in finance and technology, the company said in its press release that Skowronski will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives across the INFINOX group. Skowronski brings a wealth of experience to INFINOX, which was founded in 2009. He previously held senior leadership positions at renowned…

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Hong Kong stock exchange
November 05, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

HKEX to Digitise ETP Servicing

Scheduled for implementation in 2025, subject to regulatory approval and technical readiness, the web-based platform aims to streamline the in-kind creation and redemption process for relevant ETPs. HKEX explains that by leveraging distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts, it intends to connect key ETP participants, enhancing operational efficiency and boosting overall market liquidity. "Speed…

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Broadridge presents new securities lending assessment solution for mutual funds
November 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge Completes Kyndryl SIS Takeover

The company explained that the move strengthens its position in the Canadian financial services market, enabling it to offer comprehensive wealth management and capital markets solutions to Canadian firms. The acquisition of SIS, which specialises in clearing and settlement, account record keeping, tax and regulatory reporting, and integrated order management, align with Broadridge's target of…

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Cboe
November 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Launches New Timestamping Service

The company explained that the service enhances market transparency and efficiency, offering traders insights into order execution and cancellation processes. They added that the new service is available on all Cboe-affiliated U.S. Equities Exchanges, providing market participants with detailed information about order and cancel messages. By analysing timestamp data, traders and participants are able to…

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November 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Wise Expands Reach with Direct Access to Philippines' InstaPay

The company revealed in a press release that the integration, along with a direct settlement account with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), will significantly enhance cross-border payment experiences for millions of Wise customers and its platform partners. Via its direct connection to InstaPay, Wise can now offer instant transfers of up to 50,000 Philippine…

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CMC markets
November 01, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets to Enter Long-Term Strategic Partnership with ASB Bank

Under the terms of the agreement, CMC said it will provide ASB Bank with its market-leading technology and execution platform, enabling ASB to offer its customers an online trading platform, complete with access to over 15 international markets, extensive market research, and tax reporting tools. The integration of CMC's technology is expected to take between…

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