In addition, the company revealed in a press release that it is proactively expanding its offerings to include other regulatory regimes and asset classes, such as the Canadian rewrite and the Hong Kong rewrite scheduled for later dates. “We anticipate that the regulatory wave will continue, and we are proactively working on behalf of our…
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The new feature allows customers to borrow money from Robinhood to purchase additional securities, leveraging their existing holdings as collateral. The new feature comes after the product's recent approval following Robinhood's recent discussions with the UK financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With rates starting at 5.2%, Robinhood said it aims to provide UK…
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The move aims to protect consumers and ensure that BNPL providers operate fairly and responsibly. On Thursday, the UK government launched a consultation on draft legislation to regulate the BNPL market. The proposed regulations seek to provide consumers with clear information, prevent unaffordable borrowing, and establish strong consumer rights. The FCA welcomed the government's consultation…
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The new CBL Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) futures sawtotal of five contracts traded as a block between Freepoint Commodities and Mercuria on October 14, 2024, revealed CME. The new contract is designed to help clients manage the risks associated with carbon reduction strategies. "We are pleased to see industry interest and support for our new…
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The firm explained in a press release that the collaboration aims to provide BRI's customers with faster, more convenient, and cost-effective international money transfers. Through the partnership, BRI's 150 million customers will have access to a range of real-time payment options, including bank account transfers, card payments, and digital wallets. This is said to be…
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The move is expected to provide Robinhood customers with expanded trading opportunities and access to a wider range of investment products. Cboe's index options, including the S&P 500 Index (SPX), Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), Russell 2000 Index (RUT), and Mini SPX (XSP), offer investors the ability to gain exposure to the US market, hedge against…
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In a year-end trading update, the company reported record assets under administration (AUA) of £86.5 billion, up 22% from the previous year. Customer numbers also continued to grow, with an increase of 66,000 to close at 542,000. This represents a 14% growth in the year, which the investment platform said was driven by both advised…
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The new office aims to capitalise on the region’s growing financial services industry, providing investors in the UAE and GCC with access to Interactive Brokers’ global trading expertise. The company’s trading technology, competitive pricing, and diverse range of investment products are expected to appeal to active traders, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors in the region.…
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The company explained in a press release that the strategic partnership aims to enhance the accuracy and speed of the proxy voting process, empowering Danske Bank's clients to make more informed investment decisions. Danske Bank states: "The Broadridge solution streamlines the proxy voting process and ensures greater accuracy and speed, enabling Danske Bank's clients to…
Read moreHurley, who replaces longtime CEO Michael Babushkin, brings over two decades of experience in innovation, business process optimisation, and product development to the role. Hurley has been with Devexperts since 2022 serving as Country Manager in Ireland. He has played a crucial role in reshaping the company's operations and driving its restructuring project. The company…
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