April 27, 2016 BY Mike Fox

Ullink announces direct connectivity to trueEX

Ullink, the global provider of electronic trading and connectivity services, now provides direct connectivity to trueEX, a leading interest rate swap execution facility (SEF). Ullink’s multiprotocol connectivity platform UL Bridge will provide its clients with real-time access and efficient onboarding to the trueEX platform. trueEX is one the fastest growing SEFs, supporting 18 currencies, made…

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April 27, 2016 BY Maria Nikolova

Moscow Exchange shareholders agree on dividend of RUB 16.82 billion for 2015

Moscow Exchange (MOEX), or Moskovskaya Birzha MMVB-RTS PAO(MCX:MOEX), the biggest Russian venue for trading FX, derivatives and stocks, held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) earlier today. Shareholders approved the company's annual report, financial statements and distribution of profit, including dividends for 2015. In tune with a recommendation by the Supervisory Board, shareholders voted…

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April 27, 2016 BY Maria Nikolova

UK CMA refers ICE-Trayport merger to phase 2 investigation

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today announces its decision that the merger of Intercontinental Exchange Inc (NYSE:ICE) and Trayport has resulted or may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom. As a result, the merger will be referred for a phase 2…

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April 27, 2016 BY Maria Nikolova

Deutsche Boerse announces opening of FinTech hub in Frankfurt

Deutsche Boerse AG (ETR:DB1) today announces the opening of its FinTech hub in Frankfurt, making it one of the first major companies of the region to throw their weight behind the Hessian State Government's efforts to establish a FinTech cluster in Frankfurt. Four start-ups will be relocating into their new Frankfurt offices in the next…

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April 27, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

Aussie crushed on CPI miss, AUDUSD down 1.7% Wednesday

John Hardy, Head of FX Strategy at Saxo Bank, takes a look at today's steep drop in the Australian Dollar and the day's other key events and indicators. More of John's research can be seen at Saxo Bank's TradingFloor.com. [divide] The Aussie was ripped for steep losses overnight on a weak CPI print that gapped…

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April 27, 2016 BY Maria Nikolova

Japan's FSA establishes Panel of Experts on FinTech Start-ups

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) announces today the establishment of a dedicated “Panel of Experts on FinTech Start-ups”. In its announcement, the securities regulator notes that advanced FinTech start-ups and venture capitalists have not necessarily emerged in Japan when compared with the situation in other advanced economies. The FSA adds that in order to promote…

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April 27, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

Gold-i partners with Beeks Financial Cloud to offer MT4 connectivity and server hosting solutions

MT4 systems integrator Gold-i has formed a strategic partnership with Beeks Financial Cloud to offer further choice to its clients seeking MT4 connectivity and server hosting solutions. Beeks Financial Cloud is the sister company and extension of BeeksFX VPS, the largest global provider of VPS solutions for automated trading. Gold-i’s client base includes start-up brokers…

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