Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
Paramount Share Price Falls as Buyout Still to Be Decided
September 10, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Wise Platform Joins ABX Platform as Newest Payment Partner

Wise Platform, Wise's global payments infrastructure for banks and global enterprises, provides banks, financial institutions, and global enterprises with the capabilities, technology, and network to enable fast, secure, and cost-effective international payments for their customers. By joining the ABX Platform, it is said that Wise Platform will give AbbeyCross users access to faster, transparent, and…

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Torstone Technology expands its London headquarters
September 10, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

AJ Bell Chief Operating Officer Roger Stott to Step Down

Roger joined AJ Bell in July 2008, and during his time at the company, he held various roles, including Group Finance Director and Chief Risk Officer. In August 2021, Stott was appointed to the company's board in the newly created role of COO, which saw him take responsibility for the operational aspects of the business.…

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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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