Category: News

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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September 13, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Connect Launches NDFs

This significant addition means that ATFX Connect, the institutional arm of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited, can provide its global customer base with enhanced liquidity and transparency across a wider range of products. This reflects increasing demand from its clients for electronic trading capabilities in NDFs, and the ability to automate and offer streaming prices,…

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ATFX announcement
September 11, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

How Clients Fund Insurance Benefits Traders: A Deep Dive into ATFX’s New Offering

What is Clients Fund Insurance?   Clients Fund Insurance is a specialized insurance product designed to protect traders’ funds held in brokerage accounts. It acts as a safety net, ensuring that traders’ capital is safeguarded against unforeseen events such as broker insolvency, fraud, or other financial mishaps. This type of insurance is particularly valuable in…

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September 09, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

Algorithmic Trading Market to Grow by $15.33bn Between 2024 & 2028 on Rising AI Demand - Technavio

The surge in AI and advanced electronic trading technologies is said to be transforming the algorithmic trading landscape, enhancing liquidity aggregation, reducing trading costs, and speeding up execution times.  As a result, financial institutions are increasingly adopting the new technologies to improve transparency and optimise risk management. However, despite the market's rapid growth, the firm…

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Dukascopy bank
September 09, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

Dukascopy Introduces Commodity CFDs for Japanese Clients

The available commodities include highly liquid instruments such as oil, gas and precious metals like bullion. Dukascopy clients in Japan can now access the instruments via both LIVE and DEMO accounts on the JForex trading platform, offering the platform's clients in the region a broader range of trading options. The expansion into commodities is part…

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September 09, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

Saudi Startup barq Partners With Mastercard For Digital Payment Services Solutions

MasterCard states the agreement will see barq “further equip its merchants and consumers around the Kingdom with greater access to a wide range of value-added services,” with responsive and personalised solutions. The partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to transform the country. Specifically, Vision 2030 is a Saudi government program that aims…

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September 09, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

Exness Announces Significant Reductions in Trading Spreads for Gold and Oil

  With over 15 years of experience, Exness has consistently offered unparalleled trading conditions courtesy of stable and competitive spreads. They have achieved this by developing technology-driven pricing models and a comprehensive tick history, solidifying them as the go-to platform for traders. "We are thrilled to offer our clients these significant reductions in spreads," said…

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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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