Revolut
April 09, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Lithuanian Central Bank Imposes Record Fine on Revolut

This fine marks the largest ever imposed by Lithuania's central bank, reflecting the gravity of the violations and the substantial revenues of Revolut Holdings Europe, the entity overseeing the company's regulated operations within the European Economic Area. Notably, Revolut was valued at $45 billion in August 2024 and reported a record pre-tax profit of £438…

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April 08, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Integral's tech chosen by Mauritius Commercial Bank to enhance eFX platform

Notably, this initiative aims to extend their network across sub-Saharan Africa and the wider continent to benefit from improved FX pricing and liquidity provision via MCB’s highly efficient, sophisticated technology offering. The agnostic and scalable nature of Integral’s solutions ensures seamless integration with other systems and workflows, delivering an intuitive user experience. By automating its…

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Tradeweb
April 08, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Tradeweb Expands Portfolio Trading to European Government Bonds

James Dale, Co-Head of International Developed Markets at Tradeweb, commented, “Expanding our portfolio trading tools into the European Government Bond space is a major step in offering more flexibility and streamlined execution for institutional investors. It reinforces our commitment to innovation and reflects our strength as a global, multi-asset trading platform. We’re dedicated to creating…

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April 08, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Exness returns to iFX EXPO LATAM 2025: A Diamond sponsor focused on affiliate growth

As part of its participation, Martin Scariati, Exness Affiliate Manager, will speak on the discussion panel titled “E-Trading Marketing: Digitalize to Capitalize.” The session will explore the evolving challenges and opportunities in digital marketing within the Latin American trading ecosystem. The discussion will also examine the importance of trust, local payment methods, and cultural nuance…

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eToro's crypto trading platform & wallet now available in 32 US states
April 07, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

eToro Delays IPO Roadshow

However, the listing now appears to be on hold amid broader market uncertainty due to the announcement of US President Trump’s tariffs. According to Axios, eToro’s decision comes as companies reassess market conditions in the face of tariff-related volatility, even those with a global focus rather than a purely U.S. footprint.  The company has not…

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April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Clearstream Releases Enhanced Version of its Asset Liability Analyser

The dashboard is designed to enable market participants to take control of their financial resources. The upgraded version is said to enhance transparency and efficiency. Furthermore, the company highlighted that the enhanced dashboard introduces a detailed breakdown of failed settlement instructions, helping users gain a clearer view of credit line utilisation and collateralisation.  It also…

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smarttrade
April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

smartTrade Announces Strategic Investment from TA Associates

The company added that its CEO and Co-Founder, David Vincent, along with the firm’s broader management team, will invest alongside TA, reinforcing their long-term commitment to the company. The France-based fintech firm, which operates in major financial hubs including London, New York, and Tokyo, provides SaaS solutions to support electronic trading and payments.  TA’s investment…

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April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Mastercard Partners With Unipaas to Increase Card Acceptance for SMEs

The firm explained that the collaboration aims to digitise payments for SMEs using vertical SaaS platforms, replacing manual transactions with secure, streamlined solutions. By integrating Unipaas’ compliant payment infrastructure with Mastercard’s global network and fraud protection capabilities, the partnership is expected to enable SaaS platforms to offer SMEs improved payment processing.  The shift is seen…

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Euronext
April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext: MTS Launches Dealer-to-Client Ticket Protocol

The move is designed to streamline fixed-income trading workflows. The firm explained that BondVision is a multi-dealer-to-client trading platform for rates, credit, and repo.  The DCT protocol, which was developed within the BondVision Partnership, is said to enhance trade processing by automating workflows between dealers and clients, reducing manual entry, and improving Straight-Through Processing (STP). …

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Hong Kong
April 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ION Treasury Launches Enterprise Payment Hub to Centralise Payment Processing

The company explained in its press release that the Enterprise Payment Hub consolidates payment workflows into a single platform, ensuring security, encryption, and real-time monitoring.  It is also said to improve connectivity between payment systems and banks through various channels, enhancing transparency and efficiency. "Visibility and controls around payment management are increasing in criticality," said…

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