LSEG, London Stock Exchange
August 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

FCA Approves LSE as First Operator of New Private Stock Market PISCES

PISCES, or the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System, will allow buyers and sellers of shares in private companies to trade on an intermittent basis.  It is the world’s first regulated private stock market and will operate initially within the FCA’s financial markets infrastructure sandbox before a permanent regime is finalised in 2030. Simon…

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August 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

TerraCom Fined $7.5 Million in ASIC Whistleblower Case

The case centred on two ASX announcements made by TerraCom in February and April 2020, along with an open letter published in the Australian Financial Review and The Australian in March 2020.  In these communications, the company claimed that allegations made by a whistleblower were false and that its employees had been independently cleared. TerraCom…

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August 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Corpay and SKsoft Partner to Streamline Cross-Border Payments

The integration is said to allow SKsoft clients to process international payments in more than 145 currencies across over 200 countries, while also gaining access to Corpay’s currency risk management services.  By consolidating payments and treasury functions into a single solution, the companies aim to enhance operational efficiency, visibility and control for enterprise users. “This…

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August 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Citi Wealth Unveils AI-Powered Tools for Client Communications

Developed by the firm’s Data, Analytics & Innovation team, the tools aim to combine advanced technology with Citi Wealth’s personalised client service model.  Advisor Insights is said to provide bankers and advisors with a customised dashboard carrying timely messages on market developments, portfolios and current events, including commentary from Citi Wealth’s Chief Investment Office. AskWealth,…

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StoneX
August 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

StoneX Partners with Bank Mendes Gans to Boost Cross-Border Payments

The alliance will see BMG leverage StoneX Payments’ technology platform and settlement network, giving it access to over 375 correspondent banks and payment endpoints across 180 countries.  The partnership is designed to improve payment efficiency, reduce reliance on intermediary banks, and expand access to underserved markets. StoneX Payments will facilitate foreign exchange and payment processing…

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August 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Webull Brings Back Crypto Trading for US Investors

Until now, customers wanting to trade crypto were required to open and use a separate Webull Pay account via a standalone app.  With the latest update, Webull has integrated those functions, enabling investors to manage their Webull Pay accounts and trade crypto alongside stocks and options in one place. The platform now supports 24/7 trading…

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Standard Chartered bank HQ
August 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Standard Chartered and Ant International Unveil AI-Powered FX and Treasury Solution

The companies said in a press release that the collaboration expands their partnership from blockchain to AI-enabled global cash management, aiming to cut foreign exchange costs and improve risk management for Ant International and its clients.  Both companies are participants in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s PathFin.ai programme, which seeks to advance AI adoption in…

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