The new record comes as market capitalisations in the US continue to rise. As of 2025, DTC’s total assets under custody reached $100.3 trillion, up from $73.5 trillion in 2020 — a 37% increase. Growth was said to be broad-based, with equities climbing 49% to $74.1 trillion and exchange-traded funds doubling to $11 trillion. Money…
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The expansion includes a wide selection of cross-currency pairs, as well as crosses involving precious metals and cryptocurrencies. The newly introduced instruments are immediately available for trading via JForex, with updates for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms expected soon. The move is part of Dukascopy’s aim to deliver a comprehensive and flexible trading environment. …
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The collaboration is said to enable traders to execute FX spot, non-deliverable forward (NDF), and precious metals trades through their existing workflows without incurring additional fees or investing in new technology. Furthermore, the integration supports both passive and aggressive order types via GUIs, APIs, pre-built algorithms, and risk warehouses, said the firm. Paul Houston, Global…
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The move is designed to enhance trading flexibility and operational efficiency for its clients. The joint offering is said to enable professional traders to manage futures, equities, and options strategies from a single interface, all cleared through Wedbush. By streamlining access across asset classes, Wedbush said the platform aims to meet growing demand for seamless…
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Built on the blockchain-based FundsDLT platform and integrated with Clearstream’s existing Vestima system, the company said the solution is being piloted with selected clients before a broader rollout. It is said to target long-standing inefficiencies in private market fund distribution by automating key processes and enhancing transparency across the value chain. According to Clearstream, the…
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The move is part of the company’s strategy to expand its institutional footprint across key global markets. Grados brings over 15 years of experience in the electronic foreign exchange space, having worked with leading institutions and liquidity providers. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening INFINOX’s institutional services and cultivating long-term partnerships throughout…
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In a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent published by Nasdaq Phlx, the firm was said to have violated multiple recordkeeping and supervisory rules, including US securities law and Phlx’s own procedural standards. Specifically, the firm reportedly failed to correctly record order receipt, transmission and execution times for an estimated 139,511 manually routed options trades.…
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The firm said in a release that the new division will offer advisory services focused on business strategy, infrastructure, compliance, talent, technology and due diligence. Furthermore, it will work in coordination with BTIG’s institutional business, outsource trading, and prime brokerage teams. Paul Covello and David Gold have been appointed Co-Heads of the U.S. division. Covello…
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Running on Microsoft Cloud, the firm explained that EasyFocus+ will deliver real-time data, predictive analytics, and exception resolution across Euroclear’s network of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs), which handle over 60% of EU settlements. The initiative is said to be a key step in Euroclear’s strategy to foster a harmonised, pan-European settlement experience and advance the…
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Clearstream explained that the initiative follows successful efforts in standardising processes and reporting for Asset Servicing. The primary objective of these enhancements is to align Clearstream's service offering with T2S and Swift standards, while also achieving greater harmonisation between CBF and CBL. This is expected to allow CBF legacy clients to transition to ClearstreamXact and…
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