Tradeweb Expands Portfolio Trading to European Government Bonds LeapRate

April 08, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Tradeweb Expands Portfolio Trading to European Government Bonds

James Dale, Co-Head of International Developed Markets at Tradeweb, commented, “Expanding our portfolio trading tools into the European Government Bond space is a major step in offering more flexibility and streamlined execution for institutional investors. It reinforces our commitment to innovation and reflects our strength as a global, multi-asset trading platform. We’re dedicated to creating…

April 08, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

Exness returns to iFX EXPO LATAM 2025: A Diamond sponsor focused on affiliate growth

As part of its participation, Martin Scariati, Exness Affiliate Manager, will speak on the discussion panel titled “E-Trading Marketing: Digitalize to Capitalize.” The session will explore the evolving challenges and opportunities in digital marketing within the Latin American trading ecosystem. The discussion will also examine the importance of trust, local payment methods, and cultural nuance…

eToro's crypto trading platform & wallet now available in 32 US states

April 07, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

eToro Delays IPO Roadshow

However, the listing now appears to be on hold amid broader market uncertainty due to the announcement of US President Trump’s tariffs. According to Axios, eToro’s decision comes as companies reassess market conditions in the face of tariff-related volatility, even those with a global focus rather than a purely U.S. footprint. The company has not…

April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Clearstream Releases Enhanced Version of its Asset Liability Analyser

The dashboard is designed to enable market participants to take control of their financial resources. The upgraded version is said to enhance transparency and efficiency. Furthermore, the company highlighted that the enhanced dashboard introduces a detailed breakdown of failed settlement instructions, helping users gain a clearer view of credit line utilisation and collateralisation. It also…

April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

smartTrade Announces Strategic Investment from TA Associates

The company added that its CEO and Co-Founder, David Vincent, along with the firm’s broader management team, will invest alongside TA, reinforcing their long-term commitment to the company. The France-based fintech firm, which operates in major financial hubs including London, New York, and Tokyo, provides SaaS solutions to support electronic trading and payments. TA’s investment…

April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Mastercard Partners With Unipaas to Increase Card Acceptance for SMEs

The firm explained that the collaboration aims to digitise payments for SMEs using vertical SaaS platforms, replacing manual transactions with secure, streamlined solutions. By integrating Unipaas’ compliant payment infrastructure with Mastercard’s global network and fraud protection capabilities, the partnership is expected to enable SaaS platforms to offer SMEs improved payment processing. The shift is seen…

April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext: MTS Launches Dealer-to-Client Ticket Protocol

The move is designed to streamline fixed-income trading workflows. The firm explained that BondVision is a multi-dealer-to-client trading platform for rates, credit, and repo. The DCT protocol, which was developed within the BondVision Partnership, is said to enhance trade processing by automating workflows between dealers and clients, reducing manual entry, and improving Straight-Through Processing (STP). …

April 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ION Treasury Launches Enterprise Payment Hub to Centralise Payment Processing

The company explained in its press release that the Enterprise Payment Hub consolidates payment workflows into a single platform, ensuring security, encryption, and real-time monitoring. It is also said to improve connectivity between payment systems and banks through various channels, enhancing transparency and efficiency. "Visibility and controls around payment management are increasing in criticality," said…

April 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Revere Securities Fined $125,000 by FINRA

According to FINRA, between April 2013 and February 2023, Revere mismarked approximately 19,000 order tickets related to syndicate offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), bonds, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). The firm reportedly classified these transactions as unsolicited, despite its registered representatives having solicited most of the trades. The misclassification led to inaccurate books…

April 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group to Launch Spot-Quoted Futures

The new contracts will allow traders to take long-term futures positions at spot-market prices without the need for frequent rolling, with holdings available for up to five years. Futures will be offered for bitcoin, ether, and four major U.S. equity indices: the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. “Market participants will…