Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
Broadridge
September 16, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge Tools Now Integrated in Morningstar Advisor Workstation

The collaboration is said to aim to empower independent advisors with a more thorough suite of tools to support clients' financial goals. Broadridge explained in its press release that by integrating SBL into Advisor Workstation, advisors are able to determine clients' borrowing potential and connect them with WLN partner banks for lending needs. "The collaboration…

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Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
September 16, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge Financial Solutions: Tier-1 Canadian Bank Implements Distributed Ledger Repo

The implementation, according to the company, marks a significant step forward in the adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in the financial industry. "This collaboration marks a significant milestone as the bank becomes the first to go live with this groundbreaking HQLA use case through DLR, showcasing the potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in…

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September 16, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

BGC Group and Leading Banks to Launch FMX Futures Exchange

The new platform is designed for trading U.S. interest rate futures. The exchange, which the company said opens for trading at 9:00 p.m. ET, is expected to offer solutions in the interest rate futures market, the most widely traded futures contracts globally. The company explains that initially, the FMX Futures Exchange will offer Secured Overnight…

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Finalto
September 13, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Finalto Appoints New CFO

The news follows last week's announcement that Finalto had appointed Pablo Quiroga Gomez as its Chief Operating Officer for the UK. The company, which provides bespoke fintech and liquidity solutions, said in its press release that Ormrod will be responsible for overseeing the global finance team, ensuring the company's financial health and supporting its ambitious…

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September 13, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Digital Nomads Neobank bunq to Nearly Double Headcount in 2024

Bunq is a Dutch fintech and neobank licensed in the Netherlands. It operates in 30 European countries and is aiming to become the world's first global neobank for digital nomads. The company explained in a press release that its ambitious growth strategy is driven by the increasing number of individuals embracing location-independent lifestyles. As part…

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eToro's crypto trading platform & wallet now available in 32 US states
September 13, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro USA to Cease Trading in Nearly All Crypto Assets

The SEC alleged that eToro operated as an unregistered broker and clearing agency by facilitating the buying and selling of certain crypto assets that were deemed securities. In response, eToro has agreed to pay a $1.5 million penalty, while it has also agreed to "cease and desist from violating the applicable federal securities laws and…

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September 12, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Tradu and TradingView Announce Strategic Partnership

Tradu said in a press release that the collaboration with the charting platform will provide Tradu's clients with access to TradingView's advanced charting and trading tools. The partnership will see Tradu clients have access to TradingView's vast charting library, which includes 110+ advanced drawing tools, 100+ technical indicators, and 10+ different chart types. They will…

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Cboe Global Markets
September 12, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Set to Launch New S&P 500 Variance Futures

The derivatives exchange said the new futures contracts, designed to hedge against and capitalise on US equity market volatility moves, aim to give investors a streamlined way to trade the spread between implied and realised volatility. They believe the futures will appeal to a wide range of market participants, such as volatility traders, hedge funds,…

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IG Group office1
September 12, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Group Revenue Rises 15% in Q1

The company revealed its revenue for the three months ended August 31 reached £278.9 million during the period, driven by higher revenue per client and elevated volatility across various asset classes. While the number of active clients declined slightly to 263,200, IG Group's revenue growth was supported by a strong performance in its OTC derivatives…

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