The exchange said in its press release that the move highlights its “long-term commitment to the growth and future development of Hong Kong as a leading global financial centre.” HKEX has agreed to purchase the top nine floors of One Exchange Square and additional space adjacent to HKEX Connect Hall for HK$6.3 billion, funded through…
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The move follows a compensation payment made by the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). The action stems from Viridian Equity’s failure to comply with three determinations made by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) on 31 October 2024. After the firm failed to pay the required compensation, the CSLR stepped in on 11 March…
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However, the global fintech group said it expects full-year 2025 results to be ahead of current market expectations. EBITDA for the period came in at $93.8 million, down 9% compared to the first quarter of 2024 but up 23% from the prior quarter. The EBITDA margin stood at 46%. Customer income edged 3% higher quarter-on-quarter…
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Albuquerque has more than two decades of industry experience, with a strong background in risk management. He most recently served as Head of Counterparty Risk and Portfolio Risk Analytics for Citigroup’s Markets and Banking businesses. In his new position, Albuquerque will be based in New York and report to Suzanne Sprague, CME Group’s Chief Operating…
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Available immediately across all Euronext listing venues, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris, the new prospectus is said to simplify the listing process by replacing 21 traditional sections with just 11. The firm adds that the prospectus is designed in English and will undergo the usual regulatory approvals. Euronext said the initiative…
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The fine is for failing to disclose disciplinary history in key customer documentation, according to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent, published by FINRA. The violations relate to Regulus's failure to properly complete and update its Form CRS, a customer relationship summary mandated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promote transparency…
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The fine is for violations of block trade regulations, according to the disciplinary notice published by CME Group. In addition to the fine, Gain Global has been ordered to disgorge $449,910 in profits. The penalties stem from findings by NYMEX's Business Conduct Committee, which concluded that the firm engaged in prohibited pre-hedging activity on multiple…
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The company revealed in a Q2 trading update on Thursday that its platform attracted 32,000 new customers in the three-month period, ending the quarter with 593,000 platform customers, an increase of 18% over the past year. Customer growth was said to have been driven by both the advised and direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels. Advised customer numbers…
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The move will see Westfield become an equity-method affiliate of the Tokyo-listed financial services company. The strategic investment marks a key step in Monex’s long-term growth plan to strengthen its asset management platform and expand its presence in the US equity market. Founded in 1989, Westfield specialises in US growth equity strategies and currently manages…
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The move is aimed at boosting digital contract security and reducing fraud in the US market. The companies explained in a press release that the collaboration enables US-based users to instantly verify consumer and business bank account details while completing digital agreements, helping prevent fraudulent activity and reducing transaction errors. The functionality, now accessible through…
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