Stripe obtains $600M funding at $95B valuation
September 27, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Stripe Expansion Aims to Accelerate Canadian Business Growth

The company said in its press release that the expansion reflects the city's growth as a tech hub and reinforces Stripe's commitment to the Canadian market. The company has seen significant growth in Canada over the past few years, with payment volume from Canadian businesses increasing by more than 50% between 2021 and 2023. Stripe…

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September 26, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Merrill Lynch and Harvest Volatility Management Hit with $9.3m Penalty By SEC for Ignoring Client Instructions

According to the SEC's complaint, Harvest, as the primary investment adviser and portfolio manager for the Collateral Yield Enhancement Strategy (CYES), allowed numerous client accounts to exceed their designated investment limits. It led to higher fees, increased market exposure, and ultimately, investment losses for clients. Merrill Lynch, which introduced clients to Harvest and received a…

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September 26, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Rakuten Launches "Rakuten Analytics" Platform

Built upon the data assets of the Rakuten Ecosystem, the company said its Rakuten Analytics product offers valuable customer insights to support marketing strategies, product planning, and more. "Rakuten Analytics is a platform that enables businesses to strengthen their understanding of customer profiles by linking a company’s data with the statistical data assets held by…

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September 26, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro to Acquire Australian Investing App Spaceship

The deal, valued at up to AUD 80 million, is expected to strengthen eToro's presence in the Australian market and expand its long-term savings offerings globally. Spaceship, founded in 2017, has garnered a significant following with over 200,000 clients and manages more than AUD 1.5 billion in funds. The company offers a range of investment…

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September 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Group Begins Second Tranche of Share Buyback Program

The investment brokerage is using UBS AG London Branch to purchase shares worth up to £75 million in this phase of the program, which is expected to be completed by January 31, 2025. It said the purchased shares will be held in treasury. This second tranche is part of a broader initiative by IG Group…

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September 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Partners With Anadolubank Nederland For Cloud-Based Instant Payments

The collaboration is said to enable Anadolubank to "seamlessly comply" with the new EU Instant Payments regulation, setting a precedent for other mid-size banks seeking to modernise their operations while adhering to regulatory standards. Worldline said in its press release that its cloud-based solution offers various services, including instant payment processing, customer sanction screening, and…

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September 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

NinjaTrader Ordered to Pay Over $980,000 for Supervision Failures

The CFTC found that NinjaTrader, which operates out of Deer Park, Illinois, failed to implement sufficient policies and procedures to manage accounts in emergency situations, particularly in response to a statutory restraining order issued in a previous fraud case. It is also alleged to have not exercised sufficient oversight over its employees' handling of accounts.…

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September 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

ATFX Relocates MT Trading Servers to Hong Kong and London

The move is aimed at optimising services for clients across China, Southeast Asia, Australia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America, ensuring faster and more stable trading experiences, according to the company. By partnering with Equinix, a colocation and interconnection vendor, ATFX said it has leveraged the company's network infrastructure to enhance performance and…

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