Spectrum Markets releases trading volumes
February 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Spectrum Markets nearly doubles trading volume in 2021

2021 milestones Spectrum’s second full calendar year in business also saw several initiatives and milestones unveiled. This includes the launch of Spectrum’s SERIX European retail investor sentiment data insights, connectivity collaborations with LIST and SIA (now part of Nexi Group), as well as the addition of individual equity Turbos to product range. During 2021, the…

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Appital
February 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Appital adds Bernstein as execution broker

Mark Badyra, CEO Appital, commented: We have been working with Bernstein to develop the platform from the early development phase. Asset managers told us they would like to use Bernstein to execute this type of flow because of their independent market position and strong research focus. Our collaboration gives our shared client base the functionality…

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February 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CME Group sees 56% YoY Equity Index ADV surge in January 2022

During last month, Interest Rate ADV rose 33% with record SOFR futures open interest (OI) of 3,040,896 contracts, registered on 31 January. The Group also saw record ADV of 731,126 contracts, an increase of 253% and 645%, respectively, year-over-year CME Group also reported Options ADV increase of 39% and Energy ADV of 7% YoY. Regarding…

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Playtech
February 02, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Playtech shareholder vote does not approve Aristocrat's £2.7 billion bid

Acquisition bids falling through Australian gambling equipment maker, Aristocrat, had made an acquisition offer for Playtech stocks at 680 pence apiece last October. Two other companies also showed interest in Playtech, JKO and Gopher, but they ultimately pulled out of the race. The Hong Kong-based company Gopher recently bought Playtech’s financial division Finalto in a…

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CySEC regulation
February 02, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CySEC enhances regulatory capability through new technologies

Additionally, CySEC will expand its supervisory team to increase the level and frequency of supervision. Since October 2021, 32 new staff members have joined the regulator, 15 of whom have supervisory duties. CySEC has also adopted Big Data management systems so that the regulator is able to quickly screen big volume of trading activity data…

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FTX acquires Liquid
February 02, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FTX acquires fintech firm Liquid

Quoine integration Following Liquid’s acquisition by the FTX, Quoine will integrate FTX's products and services into its own offering, according to the official announcement. FTX's existing Japanese customers will be migrated to Quoine's platform. FTX has also agreed to provide Liquid’s existing Japanese users with services in compliance with Japanese laws. From 30 March 2022…

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