August 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

XS.com and Centroid Solutions Partner to Provide Tier-1 Liquidity for Retail Brokers

The collaboration will see Centroid integrated into XS.com’s liquidity distribution network, enabling clients to access XS.com’s premium liquidity across multiple asset classes, including forex, metals, energy, commodities, indices and CFD shares. Wael Hammad, Chief Commercial Officer at XS.com, said: “We look forward to this partnership with Centroid to deliver even greater value and satisfaction to…

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NYSE
August 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Bryan Daniel Appointed President of NYSE Texas

Daniel, who previously chaired the Texas Workforce Commission, will lead the NYSE’s operations in Texas and report directly to Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group.  His appointment comes as the NYSE, part of Intercontinental Exchange, seeks to build a local capital markets ecosystem in the Lone Star State. “We welcome Bryan to our team to…

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Exclusive: Bryan Seegers leaves financial services company Jefferies Group LLC
August 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Miami International Holdings: IPO Roadshow Launched

In a press release, the company revealed it plans to offer 15 million shares of common stock, with an expected price range of $19 to $21 per share.  An additional 2.25 million shares may be sold if underwriters exercise a 30-day option in full. MIH, the parent company of exchanges including MIAX, MIAX Pearl, MIAX…

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LSEG, London Stock Exchange
August 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

LSEG Commences £1 Billion Share Buyback Programme

Under the initiative, LSEG has entered into an irrevocable agreement with Goldman Sachs International to repurchase ordinary shares on its behalf.  Acting as riskless principal, Goldman Sachs will carry out the purchases on the London Stock Exchange and Turquoise Equities Trading, in line with pre-set parameters.  The firm said the programme begins immediately and is…

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HKEX
August 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

HKEX Appoints Zhang Yong to Mainland China Advisory Group

Announcing the appointment on Friday, HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong said: “I am delighted to welcome Mr Zhang Yong to our Mainland China Advisory Group. His wealth of experience and deep knowledge in China’s business and financial markets will provide invaluable support to the HKEX Board as we continue to deliver on our strategic imperatives of…

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August 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

BUX and JPMorgan Partner On First Self-Directed Active ETF Portfolios

The new “BUX Prime Investment Plans” are pre-built, multi-asset portfolios powered by J.P. Morgan’s actively managed ETFs.  They are said to be designed to cater to a range of risk levels and financial goals. The service is initially launching across eight countries: Ireland, Italy, Austria, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain.  Access is included…

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August 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ASX Announces Launch of Morning and Evening Peak Electricity Contracts

The move is said to come in response to shifting demand patterns in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), driven by the rapid rise in renewable energy, particularly solar. According to ASX, the increased reliance on solar has resulted in heightened electricity demand during morning and evening periods across all regions. “With the changes in…

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Euronext
August 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext Q2 Revenue Rises 12.8%

Non-volume-related revenue accounted for 58% of total income, covering 161% of underlying operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortisation.  Securities Services revenue rose 6.5% to €86.2 million, while Capital Markets and Data Solutions revenue increased 12% to €165.4 million, aided by the acquisition of Admincontrol and continued expansion in advanced data and tech services. Volume-related income…

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August 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

FCA Fines Sigma Broking Limited £1.1 Million for Transaction Reporting Failures

The regulator revealed that between December 2018 and December 2023, Sigma submitted nearly 925,000 incorrect reports, representing almost all of its transactions during that time.  The FCA said the errors stemmed from incorrect system setup and remained uncorrected due to weaknesses in Sigma’s reporting processes. “The transaction reports we receive are crucial to the work…

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Robinhood app on mobile
July 31, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Transaction-Based Revenues Jump 65% in Q2

The jump in transaction-based income contributed to a 45% rise in total net revenues, which came in at $989 million. Net income more than doubled to $386 million, while diluted earnings per share rose 100% to $0.42. Options trading is said to have led the way with revenues of $265 million, up 46%, followed by…

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