Prospero's AFS license was suspended in December 2023 after the company failed to submit its 2023 audited financial accounts. Following an application by ASIC, the Federal Court ordered Prospero to be wound up and liquidators appointed in April 2024. Under the Corporations Act, ASIC said it has the power to suspend or cancel an AFS…
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Founded in 2005, Acupay offers a suite of technology services that help cross-border investors avoid double taxation. Its proprietary solution connects brokers, banks, and securities issuers, enabling custodian banks to prepare tax certificates electronically and allowing investors to effectively manage the impact of foreign withholding tax. Euronext said the acquisition will further expand its services…
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These new micro-sized contracts, valued at 50 yen and $0.50, respectively, "will allow traders to capture Japanese benchmark trading opportunities with greater precision and will add to CME Group's existing suite of standard and E-mini Nikkei contracts," said CME Group. They will complement CME Group's existing suite of standard and E-mini Nikkei contracts. "The addition…
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McDermott has been with Standard Chartered since March 2017, holding various leadership roles, including Group Head of Corporate, Public and Regulatory Affairs, and taking on responsibility for Compliance and Financial Crime in subsequent years. To fill McDermott's position, Standard Chartered has appointed David Howes as Group Head, Compliance, Financial Crime and Conduct Risk (CFCR), effective…
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The feature allows users to deposit and withdraw over 20 cryptocurrencies, including major players like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). “With the launch of crypto transfers in Europe, we’re making self-custody and entering DeFi simpler and more accessible for our customers,” commented Johann Kerbrat, VP and GM of Robinhood Crypto. “Support for deposits…
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The decision comes amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and a broader economic slowdown. This was a "necessary decision," Saxo Bank stated in a press release. The firm said it will prioritise a "smooth offboarding process" for its affected clients, with new account openings ceasing immediately and restrictions placed on existing accounts starting November 1st. The closure,…
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The integration of Brokeree's copy trading solution is a step forward in XS.com's ongoing effort to equip clients with cutting-edge tools. The feature allows traders to mirror the strategies of experienced and successful market participants in real-time. The development is, according to the broker, particularly valuable for new traders seeking to learn from seasoned professionals…
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This expansion of its battery metals suite aims to provide the market with enhanced hedging capabilities and better price risk management tools. "The spodumene futures contract launch with the CME Group marks a significant step forward for the lithium market," commented Raju Daswani, Chief Executive Officer at Fastmarkets. "With this contract, the industry gains a tool…
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The FCA explained that while the use of payment firms has grown in recent years, it "continues to see poor safeguarding practices from firms," putting customers at risk of losing their money. While funds held by these firms are not directly protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), firms are required to have safeguards…
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The acquisition is aimed at strengthening Visa's portfolio of fraud detection and its ability to combat fraud and financial crime. Featurespace, founded at Cambridge University, utilises advanced algorithms to analyse transaction data and detect even sophisticated fraud attempts. "Since its inception out of Cambridge University's engineering department, Featurespace has developed innovative algorithmic-based solutions to analyze…
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