March 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Reports Record Monthly ADV in February

The derivatives marketplace said the surge was driven by growth across all asset classes, with new highs in interest rate products, agricultural commodities, and cryptocurrencies. The exchange’s interest rate complex reached a record ADV of 19.2 million contracts, including a record 13 million contracts in U.S. Treasury futures and options.  SOFR futures volumes also saw…

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March 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CAB Payments Appoints James Hopkinson as New CFO

Hopkinson joins the emerging markets-focused FX and payments provider immediately and will be appointed as an Executive Director pending regulatory approval. Hopkinson has over 25 years of experience in global banking, FX, and payments. He spent nearly two decades at Standard Chartered, working across Africa, Asia, and the UK, including as Global CFO of retail…

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March 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Deutsche Bank Fined €23.05m By Germany's BaFin

The fine is said to be for breaches of organisational requirements related to derivative sales, investment advice recording, and account switching delays at its Postbank branch. The largest portion of the fine—€14.8 million—was issued for Deutsche Bank’s failure to investigate and address compliance shortcomings in its sale of currency derivatives in Spain.  The bank took…

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March 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

M4Markets and Brokeree Solutions Launch Copy Trading App

The companies said in a press release that the app is aimed at making copy trading more accessible for traders of all levels.  The app allows users to follow and replicate the strategies of top traders in real time, directly from their mobile devices. They explain that the platform integrates Brokeree’s desktop Social Trading solution,…

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March 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

UBS: Renata Jungo Brüngger and Lila Tretikov to Be Nominated to Board of Directors

Jungo Brüngger, currently a member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, brings extensive experience in legal affairs, governance, and sustainability.  She oversees integrity, governance, and compliance functions and also serves on the supervisory boards of Munich Re and Daimler Truck Holding AG. Tretikov is a technology expert, specialising in artificial intelligence and…

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March 04, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Appoints Paresh Patel as Global Head of Trading & Risk Management 

As Global Head of Trading & Risk Management, Paresh will oversee ATFX’s trading operations, liquidity strategies, and risk controls. His focus will be on strengthening risk management systems, expanding product offerings, and securing top-tier liquidity to enhance ATFX’s trading environment. By optimizing trade execution, refining risk frameworks, and broadening market access, he aims to further…

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March 03, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Safeguarding Your Assets: ATFX’s Commitment to Trust and Security

To further reinforce its security framework, ATFX consistently upgrades its cybersecurity infrastructure to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access. By integrating cutting-edge security solutions and adhering to the highest international regulatory standards, ATFX enhances protection while delivering a secure and efficient trading environment. In 2024, ATFX strengthened its asset security by partnering with Zodia Custody,…

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DGCX and DIEDC team up to strengthen Dubai’s Islamic finance economy
March 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Exclusive Markets Opens Dubai Representative Office

Exclusive Markets said Monday that it has officially expanded its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the opening of a new representative office in Dubai.  The company said it is also launching a special offer for Ramadan, offering traders the chance to win a VIP trip to Dubai and other…

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March 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ForexVPS Integrates with Brokeree Solutions to Enhance Broker Services

The partnership is said to aim to provide brokers with enhanced hosting infrastructure and access to Brokeree’s flagship investment systems, including Social Trading, PAMM, and Prop Pulse. “This partnership provides premium hosting infrastructure, guaranteeing 99.99% uptime and around-the-clock expert support to ensure a seamless trading experience for brokers and their traders,” said Brokeree. The firm…

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