Upper Hand teams up with Paysafe to fuel growth amongst sports & fitness businesses
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Upper Hand and Paysafe launch payment solution sports & fitness businesses

New partnership sparks launch of UP Payments to provide integrated payment solutions to North American customers Payments services company Paysafe Group Plc (LON:PAYS) and Upper Hand, Inc., a provider in cloud-based sports and fitness management software and business services, have just announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership that sees Upper Hand leverage…

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The rise of crypto in higher education
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

The rise of crypto in higher education

Coinbase has partnered with Qriously to ask students directly about their thoughts on crypto and blockchain — and in this report, Coinbase outlines findings on the growing roster of crypto and blockchain courses amid a steady rise in student interest. Key Findings 42 percent of the world’s top 50 universities now offer at least one course on…

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Conor ODriscoll FxPro
August 29, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

FxPro looking for new UK office head as Conor O'Driscoll resigns

LeapRate has learned that Conor O'Driscoll, Deputy CEO and COO at FxPro UK, has departed the company, leading to an executive search to replace him. Mr. O'Driscoll was promoted to his position effectively heading the operations of Cyprus-based FxPro's FCA licensed business in London in early 2017, as was exclusively reported at the time on LeapRate. He…

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clone firm FCA warning
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Ronger Properties Bond clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm Ronger Properties Bond. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics…

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New Broadridge portal automates and transforms the MBS Trade Assignment Process
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

DFSA and MAS sign FinTech agreement

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have just announced that they have entered into an agreement that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation teams of each authority. The agreement reflects the commitment of both authorities to develop an environment that supports the sustainable development…

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tools for brokers trade processor
August 29, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Tools For Brokers adds unlimited LP and order flow functionality to Trade Processor

Cyprus-based brokerage technology solutions provider Tools For Brokers has announced that it has expanded its range of solutions with its Trade Processor product, enabling unlimited liquidity providers connections as well as order flows configuration and the ability to switch between liquidities. According to T4B, Trade Processor is a complete, customisable and secure system that can be integrated…

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KB TECH's Trading Portal goes live with NOREXECO Exchange
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

KB TECH launches Risk Management Portal

KB TECH, a UK based software company providing data management products to the Trading, Pension and Financial Markets, has just announced the launch of its latest pre-trade Risk Management platform, KB Risk Portal. The KB Risk Portal is aimed at Exchanges, GCMs (FCMs), Brokers and Trading Organizations providing the capability to monitor and limit trading…

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SFC fines
August 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Moody’s fined $16.25 million by SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Moody’s Investors Service Inc., one of the nation’s largest credit ratings agencies, has agreed to pay a total of $16.25 million in penalties to settle charges involving internal control failures and failing to clearly define and consistently apply credit rating symbols. This marks the first time…

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