September 10, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Alpha Group CEO Morgan Tillbrook to Step Down

Tillbrook, who has been at the helm of the financial services firm for 15 years and will continue to provide strategic advice to the company on an ongoing basis, has also committed to retaining a significant shareholding of no less than 10% in the company for at least three years. He will be succeeded by…

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September 05, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

PortX to Launch Fintech Hub on AppMarket from Fiserv

Fintech Hub is a marketplace that provides Fiserv clients "rapid access to top fintech solutions, helping them attract new customers, boost efficiency, and increase competitiveness." It is said the partnership will streamline fintech integrations for financial institutions, accelerating their time to market and enhancing their ability to offer innovative services. As a pre-integrated app on…

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Robinhood app on mobile
September 05, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Agrees $3.9 Million Settlement with California Over Crypto Withdrawals

The settlement, announced by Attorney General Rob Bonta, is the first public action by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) against a cryptocurrency company. The investigation revealed that during the period, Robinhood (Specifically Robinhood Crypto, LLC) prevented customers from withdrawing their cryptocurrency, forcing them to sell their assets back to the platform to exit trades. The…

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September 05, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Posts Second-Highest Monthly Average Daily Volume in August

At 31.7 million contracts, ADV jumped 31% compared to August 2023, driven by significant increases across all six of its asset classes. Interest rates led the charge, reaching a record ADV of 18.3 million contracts. The U.S. Treasury complex also saw record-breaking activity, with an ADV of 11.5 million contracts. This included record volume for…

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financial buildings
September 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Euroclear Appoints New Group General Counsel and Chief Culture Officer

Firstly, the company revealed that Kristof Macours has been appointed as Group General Counsel and Division Head of Legal and Corporate Secretariat. Macours brings a wealth of legal experience to the role, having previously served as Group Company Secretary at Euroclear and held senior legal positions at BNP Paribas. In addition to his new responsibilities,…

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Paramount Share Price Falls as Buyout Still to Be Decided
September 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Alpha Group Revenue, Profits Rise in H1 Despite Challenging Market

The company revealed that revenue surged by 16% to over £64 million, driven by growth in both its corporate and institutional divisions. In H1, 2023, the company reported revenue of £55 million. Despite the macroeconomic headwinds, Alpha Group's underlying profit before tax also increased, rising 14% to £22.3 million compared to £19.6 million the previous…

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FXOpen
September 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

FXOpen Loses Australian Licence Over Compliance Concerns

The cancellation follows an ASIC investigation that uncovered "serious concerns" about FXOpen AU's ability to properly oversee its financial services and meet its licensing requirements. ASIC explains that the investigation identified shortcomings in FXOpen AU's human resources, specifically its lack of qualified personnel to deliver financial services and maintain adequate supervisory arrangements. In addition, ASIC…

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