Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
September 20, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

HSBC's Trial of Quantum-Secure Technology for Tokenised Physical Gold Successful

The breakthrough, according to the bank, marks a significant step in safeguarding digital assets from potential future quantum computing attacks. HSBC, which pioneered tokenised physical gold offerings for institutional and retail investors, explained that it utilised post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Origin technology to secure its gold tokens. The technology is said to protect against…

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September 19, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

ASIC Gains New Powers Under Australian Financial Market Infrastructure Reforms

In a press release, the regulator explained that the FMIs, which include entities such as financial market operators, benchmark administrators, clearing and settlement facilities, and derivative trade repositories, play a vital role in facilitating trading in Australia's capital markets. The new laws, part of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill…

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September 19, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

GTN Promotes Zaid Aloul to Chief Commercial Officer for Middle East

In his new role, GTN said Aloul will play a pivotal role in driving the company's commercial strategy and expansion efforts across the region. Aloul has more than two decades of experience in the brokerage and wealth management sectors in the GCC and the Levant. His understanding of the regional market and his strong relationships…

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September 19, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Barchart and SIGMA Join Forces to Deliver AI-Powered Trading Insights

The companies said in a press release that the partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies and deliver cutting-edge tools and insights for traders. The partnership hinges on integrating Barchart's extensive market data across various asset classes with SIGMA's AI-driven analytics platform, with the integration expected to create a wide-ranging solution. This solution…

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ATFX
September 18, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

ATFX Expands Presence in Australia with New Office and FMPS Participation

The company revealed in a press release that it has opened a new office in Sydney and participated in the Financial Markets Pacific Summit (FMPS) 2024. "ATFX Connect is strengthening its foothold in the Australian financial market, underscoring its commitment to providing cutting-edge trading solutions to institutional clients," the company said. ATFX Connect offers a…

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Trading on a mobile
September 18, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

PhillipCapital Added to TradingView as New Broker

The company explained in a blog post that the partnership will be especially beneficial for its Turkish users. PhillipCapital is a global stock broker and member of the PhillipCapital Group. It is headquartered in Singapore and has been operating since 1975. The company offers its services to over 1.8 million active customers across 15 countries.…

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September 18, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

OFX Expands Operations in Germany to Bolster European Growth

The company revealed it has established a new regional team across multiple cities to better serve its clients in the region. "This strategic initiative underscores OFX's dedication to the European market, further strengthening its presence and commitment to providing exceptional financial services to its customers in Germany and beyond," said the company in its press…

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Eurex ESG
September 17, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Eurex Clearing to Participate in Project Agorá to Explore Tokenization

The project, launched by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a group of leading central banks, and the Institute of International Finance (IIF), aims to explore how tokenisation can enhance wholesale cross-border payments. Project Agorá, which means "marketplace" in Greek, brings together seven central banks and a group of private financial firms to investigate the…

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Euronext
September 17, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext Acquires London-Based Substantive Research

Euronext believes the acquisition will strengthen its investor services segment and offer enhanced capabilities to its clients. Founded in 2015, Substantive Research provides in-depth analysis of product and pricing comparisons for investment research spend, market data, and investment research content. The company's services are used by over 100 global clients, including asset managers, hedge funds,…

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