Cboe
July 24, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe to Wind Down Japanese Equities Business

Operations are expected to be suspended from 29 August 2025, with formal closure subject to regulatory consultation.  The move is part of Cboe’s strategy to focus on areas offering stronger long-term returns. “While we have made the strategic decision to exit the Japanese equities business, we remain committed to serving Japan and its financial community…

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Societe Generale
July 23, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

21Shares and Societe Generale Partner to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto ETPs in Europe

Under the agreement, Societe Generale will act as market maker for 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, traded under the tickers ABTC, CBTC, AETH, and CETH, on key fund platforms used by institutional investors.  The bank will provide over-the-counter liquidity, improving execution quality and access for professional investors in the region. “These platforms, typically operated by…

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European Commission adopts new rules to increase transparency in securities financing markets
July 23, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CoinShares Asset Management Receives MiCA Authorisation

The approval, granted by the AMF, marks a major regulatory milestone for CoinShares, the European digital asset investment firm with over $9 billion in assets under management.  The company now holds a rare combination of MiCA, MiFID, and AIFM licences, allowing it to offer regulated portfolio management and investment advice across both traditional and digital…

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July 23, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Expands Investment Offering in Spain

Eligible Spanish users can now trade futures contracts linked to six major markets: the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, Dow Jones Industrial Average, bitcoin, and ether.  eToro explained that, unlike traditional futures, spot-quoted futures are priced in line with the current market value of the underlying asset, offering greater clarity for retail investors. “With eToro,…

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money market funds
July 22, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

S&P Dow Jones Indices Agrees Deal to Acquire ARC Research

The deal will see S&P DJI acquire ownership of ARC Research from its parent company, ARC Group, enhancing its offerings for wealth managers, private banks, and financial advisers.  ARC Research holds the world’s largest proprietary dataset of more than 500,000 private client portfolios, spanning over two decades.  The company partners with over 190 investment managers…

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Hong Kong
July 22, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

EXANTE Launches AI-Powered News Aggregator

The product is said to be designed to transform how professional investors consume and respond to market developments. Announced on 21 July, EXANTE said Pulse is fully integrated into its trading platform and delivers real-time, tailored market intelligence based on each client’s portfolio, strategy and watchlists.  The tool uses proprietary artificial intelligence to scan, analyse…

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LSEG, London Stock Exchange
July 22, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

UBS and LSEG Partner: Bank to Adopt Data and Analytics Solutions

Under the agreement, UBS will adopt LSEG’s full suite of data and analytics solutions spanning asset classes, business lines and the full trade lifecycle.  The press release states that the multi-year deal is designed to support UBS’s integration programme and broader strategic growth plans by streamlining data access, governance and cataloguing across the bank. According…

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FINRA building
July 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

First Southern Fined $250,000 by FINRA Over Compliance Failures

FINRA revealed in a recent release that the financial services firm was fined for lapses in supervision, inaccurate reporting, and failures under the Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) framework. The Puerto Rico-based brokerage, which employs 42 registered representatives across four offices, submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) agreeing to FINRA’s sanctions without…

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FSRA grants DEX regulatory approval in the Abu Dhabi Global Market
July 21, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Daman Markets Unveils Dirham-Based UAE Stock Trading

The move allows regional traders to invest in major companies such as Emaar, ADNOC, Emirates NBD and Salik. The new offering includes Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on top Emirati stocks, enabling portfolio diversification in line with the UAE's rapidly growing capital markets.  A standout feature of the launch is said to be the introduction of…

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