BlackBull Markets announces the launch of share trading app
January 19, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BlackBull Markets launches share trading app

BlackBull Markets COO, Benjamin Boulter, commented: From the very start, we have prioritised what investors care about. The breadth of our product offering, our dramatically low fees, and our local customer support are sure to win over investors old and new. It is no coincidence that we are one of the fastest growing brokerages in…

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January 19, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

XTB MENA hires Nadhir Ninouh as Marketing Director

Nadhir Ninouh, Marketing Director at XTB MENA said: I’m extremely pleased to have joined XTB for the next phase of their growth journey and to be working alongside a team of notable industry leaders. I’ll be heavily involved in supporting the firm’s expansion into the Middle East region through my marketing experience and tech background.…

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January 18, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

UK Government to tighten rules on misleading crypto ads

Around 2.3 million people in the UK are thought to be holding crypto assets, according to an estimate. This move will hopefully ensure that cryptoasset advertisements are “fair, clear, and not misleading.” Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak said: Cryptoassets can provide exciting new opportunities, offering people new ways to transact and invest – but…

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Integral volumes report
January 18, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Integral finishes 2021 with an annual total of $12.4 trillion

The annual volume totaled $12.4 trillion in 2021. Integral’s cloud-based SaaS FX workflow solutions serve a wide variety of buy-side FX market participants, including banks, brokers, asset managers, and hedge funds. Clients leverage the deep and diverse FX liquidity available through the company’s platforms within an integrated environment. Earlier in December, Integral onboarded Riina Sulonen…

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ASIC
January 18, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BGC Partners pays $110K infringement penalty

The Panel also pointed out that BGC Partners’ failure appeared to be the result of unintentional operator error. It concluded that it is likely this error could have been avoided if BGC Partners had updated its systems to incorporate enhanced technological safeguards. The official statement said: Although enhanced technological safeguards may not be required where…

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January 18, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Skilling raises €10 million in latest funding round to fuel growth

Future growth According to the original announcement shared with LeapRate, Skilling intends to use its fresh capital to accelerate the recruiting of talent and further bolster its trading technology. The company’s goal is to offer simple, yet robust technology allowing customers to navigate their trading and investments throughout the customer’s financial life. Skilling’s long-term vision…

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January 17, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

LCH reports record clearing volumes in 2021

LCH services continued to support transitional to risk-free rates (RFRs) during the past year. SwapClear, LCH’s interest rates derivatives clearing service, converted more than $35 trillion of a notional in the fourth quarter of 2021. SwapAgent saw 10,186 trades in 2021, which represents a 489% year-on-year increase. RepoClear processed €195 trillion of nominal across 9.4…

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