Australia registers first foundation aimed at enhancing digital privacy
April 03, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Australia registers first foundation aimed at enhancing digital privacy

The privacy network Loki has earlier today announced that it has become Australia’s first privacy software not-for-profit organisation. Loki was registered as the LAG Foundation Ltd with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The network's aim is to allow users to transact and communicate privately and anonymously over the internet. Using blockchain technology, Loki supports…

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volumes
April 03, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Integral's volumes up 17% MoM in March

FX technology company Integral announced that its average daily volumes (ADV) across Integral platforms totaled $39.0 billion in March 2019. This represents an increase of 17% compared to February and 8.8% more than March 2018. Our growth in March was driven by a combination of new customers beginning to trade on the Integral platform and…

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moex moscow exchange
April 02, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

MoEx Sova Capital becomes first international ICM

Sova Capital announced earlier today that it has become the first international Individual Clearing Member firm on the Moscow Exchange (MOEX)’s Derivatives and FX Markets. Collateral can now be held by an international entity directly at the CCP, removing the credit risk exposure to Russian clearing brokers, and has been designed with the FCA’s Client…

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fca warning clone firm
April 02, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Mayfair Wealth Management clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm Mayfair Wealth Management. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics…

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Deutsche Börse
April 02, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Deutsche Börse cash markets turnover up 12% MoM in March

Deutsche Börse has just released its cash markets volumes. The exchange generated a turnover of €130.3 billion in March, down 21% YoY from €165.1 billion, but up 12% MoM. Xetra released €117.8b (€152.2b in 2018), bringing the average daily volume to €5.6b. Börse Frankfurt announced €2.9b in trading volumes (€3.7b in 2018) and Tradegate Exchange…

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TigerWit names Gareth Derbyshire their new Chief Compliance Officer
April 02, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

TigerWit names Gareth Derbyshire their new Chief Compliance Officer

UK-based global financial technology firm TigerWit Limited has just announced the appointment of Gareth Derbyshire as their Chief Compliance Officer.  Tim Hughes, CEO at TigerWit commented on the news: We are delighted to have someone with Gareth’s experience join the TigerWit team. As we continue to grow, his knowledge of the regulatory environment will be…

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BIS announces key appointments in Singapore and Switzerland
April 02, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Playtech plc appoints new Independent Non-Executive Directors

Online gaming and financial trading company Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC) has announced that it has added two more names to its expanding team. Anna Massion and John Krumins have just been appointed to Playtech's Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors, with immediate effect. Anna Massion has been working in Investment Banking and Asset Management fields for more…

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