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Broadridge Completes Kyndryl SIS Takeover

The company explained that the move strengthens its position in the Canadian financial services market, enabling it to offer comprehensive wealth management and capital markets solutions to Canadia...

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January 08, 2024

Storms and strikes not flooding the positive outlook on the UK economy

As traders recently turned bullish on the sterling for the first time in three months, analysts believe the UK economy, which spent most of 2023 on the rim of recession, is on the rise. Bloomberg r...

November 21, 2023

UK borrowing reaches record levels, topped only by stats from 1993 & 2020

The ONS’s figures also compared the same period from 2022, where net borrowing registered lower than this October’s figures. Not only this, but it also sits as the second highest borrowing figu...

July 27, 2023

Is the Fed done hiking? Markets think so, Powell doesn’t

Market Expects No Further Hikes in 2023 According to the CME’s FedWatch tool, market participants now overwhelmingly expect that the Fed’s hikes for 2023 are over. There is currently a 78% prob...

July 25, 2023

Weekly data: traders concentrate on the Fed and ECB

The focus for the Fed’s press conference on Wednesday night is on whether there’s any hint about a hike in the fourth quarter. Traders mostly expect this to be the last hike of this cycle for t...

Forex News

November 04, 2024 — BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Launches New Timestamping Service

The company explained that the service enhances market transparency and efficiency, offering traders insights into order execution and cancellation processes. They added that the new service is ava...

November 01, 2024

Hargreaves Lansdown Acquisition Approved by Turkish Competition Board

The approval is a step forward in the acquisition process. On August 9, 2024, Hargreaves Lansdown and the board of di...

November 01, 2024

CMC Markets to Enter Long-Term Strategic Partnership with ASB Bank

Under the terms of the agreement, CMC said it will provide ASB Bank with its market-leading technology and execution ...

October 31, 2024

CLSNet Expands Reach as MUFG Bank Joins the Network

CLS explained in a press release that the move is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency and reduce...

October 31, 2024

FOREX.com Partners With Event-Based Trading Firm Kalshi

The company explained in a press release that the collaboration allows FOREX.com clients to participate in the US Pre...

October 31, 2024

Saxo Chief Investment Strategist to Step Down

During his time at Saxo, Garnry played a key role in establishing the company's reputation for insightful financial r...

October 30, 2024

HKEX to Expand Middle East Presence with Riyadh Office

The company said the strategic move aims to strengthen HKEX's presence in the Middle East and facilitate greater conn...

October 30, 2024

Exness Leverages Centroid Bridge to Expand Liquidity Offering

By integrating Centroid Bridge into its operations, Exness said it aims to expand its reach to a wider audience of br...

October 29, 2024

StoneX Opens New Offices in India

The new facilities are said to house a combined workforce of 800 employees, significantly bolstering the company's pr...

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July 11, 2023

INTERVIEW

Interview: Brokeree’s Julia Ilichyova talks about expansion in EMEA and APAC+ and growing the team

LR: Two years ago, we talked about how the team behind Brokeree has developed since the company’s inception. Can you tell me how the team has grown and evolved in the past two years? Julia: Over ...

June 15, 2023

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Exclusive Interview: Eduardo Alves talks about driving strategic excellence at 4XC

LR: What motivated you to join 4XC as the Chief Strategic Officer? Eduardo: Choosing to join 4XC came from a deep personal connection with Joao Monteiro, the company's founder, and our shared visio...

March 08, 2023

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Exclusive: Focus on women in tech on International Women's Day

Daphne Munuera, Client Services Officer, iSAM Securities LR: Can you tell me a little bit about your career? – "For the majority of my career, I've worked in the finance sector. My first job was ...

March 07, 2023

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Exclusive: Hantec Markets' Hayel Abu-Hamdan talks about LATAM expansion, market expectations for 2023 and more

LR: Hantec Markets expanded in LATAM with a new Chile office in October last year. What does that mean for the company? Hayel: Our expansion into LATAM is the latest example of our company’s cont...

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Cryptocurrency

October 28, 2024 — BY Sam Boughedda

HKMA and BCB Collaborate on Cross-Border Tokenisation Initiatives

The two central banks explained that they will link their experimental central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructures, Ensemble Sandbox and Drex pilot platform, to explore payment-versus-payment (PvP) and delivery-versus-payment (DvP) settlement use cases in areas such as trade finance and carbon credits. The partnership builds on a 2018 agreement between the two organisations to foster…

October 24, 2024

Eurex Clearing Successfully Participates in ECB’s Digital Money Trials

The company took part in the Eurosystem's exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement, with the initiative, led by the European Central Bank (ECB), aiming to ex...

October 11, 2024

Cumberland DRW Charged by SEC for Operating as Unregistered Dealer

The SEC alleges that Cumberland has been engaged in buying and selling crypto assets offered and sold as securities for its own accounts since at least March 2018. According to the SEC, as part of ...

October 08, 2024

FTX Plan of Reorganisation Approved By US Bankruptcy Court

FTX's high-profile collapse in November 2022 sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry. It resulted in the criminal conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 ye...

October 01, 2024

Robinhood Crypto Launches Crypto Transfers in Europe

The feature allows users to deposit and withdraw over 20 cryptocurrencies, including major players like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). “With the launch of crypto transfers in Eu...

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October 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Partners with Visa to Enhance Fraud Management Solution

The global payment services provider explained in its press release announcing the deal that the collaboration combines Worldline's extensive transactional data with Visa's Cybersource Decision Manager, offering businesses a powerful tool to combat fraud and optimise customer experiences. The partnership is said to be particularly beneficial for the travel industry, where both Worldline and Visa…

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October 16, 2024

Danske Bank Adopts Broadridge's Proxy Voting Solution

The company explained in a press release that the strategic partnership aims to enhance the accuracy and speed of the proxy voting process, empowering Danske Bank's clients to make more informed in...

October 08, 2024

Instantia Seleects ION FX for Trade Execution and Risk Management

Instantia, which offers users a client-centric way to manage currency exchange, FX strategies, and cross-border payments, was said to be drawn to ION FX's comprehensive end-to-end processing functi...

September 19, 2024

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 integr...

September 16, 2024

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 integrati...

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