June 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge's LTX Expands Generative AI Capabilities with BondGPT Intelligence

The new feature is said to integrate advanced generative AI directly into trading platform workflows, proactively delivering critical insights to users. Broadridge explained that BondGPT Intelligence is designed to anticipate traders' queries based on their position within the investing and trading process, providing immediate access to relevant market data and insights.  This intelligent anticipation reportedly…

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Non-leveraged instruments added to iForex platform
June 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

iFOREX Delays IPO

The company stated that the postponement is due to a "routine thematic compliance inspection" initiated earlier this year in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).  This inspection, which was disclosed in the company's Registration Document, requires "additional time to enable finalisation ahead of the IPO."  iFOREX anticipates "only a short delay" to the overall IPO timetable,…

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June 11, 2025 BY Leaprate Staff

The Trump-Musk pattern

The markets now seem to be influenced by “social media wars” and statements. The beginning of the week was affected by US president Donald Trump claiming China was not easy to negotiate (that strengthened the Japanese Yen against the greenback). The second part of the week was mostly dominated by Elon Musk and his statements…

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June 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Susquehanna Fined By FINRA

The findings, which Susquehanna accepted without admitting or denying, relate to violations that occurred between February 2021 and May 2023. FINRA's investigation revealed that Susquehanna failed to include the mandatory "No Remuneration" (NR) indicator in TRACE reports for transactions where no commission, mark-up, or mark-down was charged.  “Susquehanna inaccurately reported transactions in TRACE-Eligible Securities without…

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June 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Guilty Pleas Secured By ASIC in Telegram ‘Pump and Dump’ Action

The scheme involved artificially inflating Australian share prices before selling them at inflated values. ASIC said Larissa Quinlan, Kurt Stuart, Emma Summer, and Syed Yusuf all entered guilty pleas in the Downing Centre Local Court to conspiracy to commit market rigging and dealing with the proceeds of crime.  Ms. Quinlan, Mr. Stuart, and Ms. Summer…

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June 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Virtu Financial and Limina Announce Strategic Collaboration Around TradeOPS Platform

This partnership aims to offer buyside firms a fully integrated, front-to-back workflow. Virtu's TradeOPS platform is designed to automate post-trade workflows, including allocation matching and settlements, with the goal of significantly reducing settlement delays and financial penalties for buyside firms.  The company said that by integrating with Limina’s cloud-native Order and Portfolio Management System (O/PMS),…

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June 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Marex Agrees Deal to Acquire Agrinvest Commodities

The move is said to be aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in the Americas and expanding its capabilities in physical commodity markets. Agrinvest, based in Brazil, operates as an intermediary in agricultural markets such as corn and soybeans, while also offering consultancy services to help clients manage hedging strategies and commercial risks.  The acquisition…

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June 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

FCA to Let Firms Experiment with AI Alongside NVIDIA

The initiative forms part of the FCA’s broader strategy to accelerate digital innovation and economic growth.  It is said to give firms access to NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and AI Enterprise Software, along with enhanced datasets, technical support and regulatory guidance. “This collaboration will help those that want to test AI ideas but who lack the…

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June 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ATFX Opens New Office in South Africa

The office is located in Portside Tower, in the city’s central business district. The grand opening event, held on 29 May at Hotel Sky, is said to have brought together clients, partners and industry stakeholders to celebrate the company’s latest milestone.  ATFX Chairman Joe Li and Regional Head of Africa Linton White delivered keynote addresses,…

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