This integration is expected to allow traders to deposit and withdraw funds directly from the MetaTrader 5 terminal. The Kingdom Bank describes itself as a global offshore crypto-friendly fintech bank. It is based in Dominica. It is said to operate in over 80 countries and supports more than 30 currencies. The press release states that…
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The firm said both executives have played key roles in the company’s expansion and international growth. Javier Hernani, who previously served as CEO of BME until November 2024, is said to have been instrumental in expanding SIX’s post-trading business since BME’s acquisition. SIX stated that under his leadership, the Securities Services unit became one of…
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The move is set to make Solaris a consolidated subsidiary of SBI, marking a significant step in its European financial market ambitions. Solaris SE operates a platform specialising in embedded finance and holds a European banking licence. Furthermore, the company has established partnerships with key players such as the All German Automobile Federation (ADAC) and…
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The companies have signed a binding agreement. The move marks a notable step in the firm expanding its footprint in the European power market. Euronext added that the acquisition aligns with its “Innovate for Growth 2027” strategy. The acquisition will see existing open positions in Nasdaq’s Nordic power derivatives transferred to Euronext Clearing, with trading…
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FINRA said that Berkshire Global Advisors failed to establish and enforce adequate supervisory systems and written supervisory procedures (WSPs) for monitoring its associated persons outside brokerage accounts. FINRA found that from October 2019, Berkshire’s oversight of outside brokerage accounts was inadequate. The firm is said to have failed to implement effective processes to verify disclosures,…
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It marks the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) first civil penalty action against a distributor for DDO breaches. ASIC explained in a press release that the case centred on Firstmac’s marketing of its High Livez investment product, a registered managed investment scheme, to 780 existing term deposit holders between October 2021 and September 2022. …
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The collaboration brings Acuity’s suite of innovative tools directly to cTrader users, delivering features such as the AI-powered Research Terminal, NewsIQ, and AssetIQ, alongside Economic and Corporate Calendars. The tools are aimed at providing traders with market insights, curated trade ideas, and asset-by-asset analysis. They will all fully be embedded into cTrader's Plugins functionality. “This…
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It marks the Toronto-based company’s markets division's first venture outside Canada, as it aims to expand its reach in global markets. AlphaX US is designed for trading Regulation NMS common stocks, exchange-traded funds, and American depositary receipts. Open to FINRA-registered broker-dealers, the platform is said to provide a range of innovative features aimed at improving…
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According to a report by The Times this week, the fintech's board is divided, with CEO TS Anil said to be favouring the US for its initial public offering (IPO), while other directors advocate for a UK listing. The decision comes amid growing speculation about a possible IPO following Monzo's strong financial performance last year.…
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The settlement, revealed in a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC), arises from issues in UBS FSI’s reporting of “blue sheets” between December 2012 and September 2018. Blue sheets contain critical transaction details used by regulators to investigate potential market misconduct, including insider trading and market manipulation. FINRA said UBS FSI misreported or omitted…
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