LSEG, London Stock Exchange
April 06, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

LSEG acquires digital identity verification firm GDC

The terms of the deal have not been disclosed but the official announcement said the transaction is expected to close in the first half 2022. Andrea Remyn Stone, Group Head, Data & Analytics LSEG, commented: Adding GDC to the suite of digital identity solutions within our Data & Analytics division, will enable us to continue…

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ASIC ban
April 06, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC announces extension CFDs leverage restrictions for five years

ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour said: We have seen a substantial reduction in harm to retail clients resulting from CFDs as a result of ASIC’s product intervention. Commissioner Armour added: Our extension of the product intervention order for five years will ensure that the leverage ratio limits and other protections can continue to reduce the size…

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Eventus hires Nick Wallis as Managing Director, EMEA
April 05, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Nick Wallis joins Eventus as Managing Director, EMEA

Scott Schroeder, Global Head of Sales for Eventus, said: Nick is an outstanding addition to our team as he brings a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory challenges our clients and prospects face in the UK, EU, Middle East and other jurisdictions, as well as great technical knowledge of the surveillance space. He’s a strong leader…

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ASIC ban
April 05, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC takes action against Macquarie Bank for unauthorised withdrawals

Court added: ASIC’s case is not focused on Mr Hopkins’ conduct but rather on alleged multiple failures by Macquarie to take proper steps to monitor, detect and prevent unauthorised transactions’. According to the Australian watchdog, the transactions were conducted between May 20016 and January 2020. During this time, Macquarie failed to take measures to prevent…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
April 05, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SIX launches its new clearing IT infrastructure for the Nordic markets

According to the official announcement, the improved IT infrastructure will enable the clearing of 10 million trade legs per day. The SIX is expecting an increase in the number of cleared trades in the future. Roland Chai, Executive Vice President and Head of Market Infrastructure Technology, Nasdaq Market Technology, added: This demonstrates Nasdaq´s ability to…

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April 05, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Bank adds Henrik Andersen to its Board of Directors

Andersen serves as President & CEO of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, a global provider of sustainable energy solutions. He has previously been in the role of Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S and held executive leadership positions in ISS A/S. Andersen has worked for more than a decade in the financial industry during the…

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April 05, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Daily market commentary: European markets traded mixed after gains in Frankfurt, Madrid and Copenhagen offset losses in Milan, London and Paris

European shares European markets traded mixed after gains in Frankfurt, Madrid and Copenhagen offset losses in Milan, London and Paris as investors struggle to assess the impact of different major market drivers. Risk appetite remains resilient as technical supports are preventing stock benchmarks from drifting even lower while cash continues to rotate from safety to…

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April 05, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Marex opens a Minneapolis office

Minneapolis office The company’s new Minneapolis office will serve as a launch pad for further expansion of its listed and OTC offerings, including structured products. Marex Solutions, the OTC arm of the company, will introduce a new North American OTC dairy business out of this hub. Hofstad will lead the new business as a complement…

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April 04, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Weekly data: trade around the world

Key data this week Bold indicates the most important releases for this symbol. Tuesday 5 April from 4:30 GMT: statement and press conference of the Reserve Bank of Australia 12:30 GMT: American balance of trade (February) - consensus negative $88.5 billion, previous negative $89.7 billion 14:00 GMT: ISM non-manufacturing PMI (March) - consensus 58.4, previous…

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ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions
April 04, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions announces launch in Australia

Roland continued: It is vital that businesses have the tools to respond to the accelerating take-up of digital payments technology and the rebounding economy. While mass transaction technology calls for economies of scale, the uniqueness of each business must not be underestimated. For small business, that means making it easier and faster to accept payments…

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