The rotation of capital to the US stocks was not fully reflected for other indices: DAX, FTSE100 and Hang Seng have shown limited momentum, whereas Japanese Nikkei was more active, but still far from achieving all-time-highs. Thus, we can conclude that the “Sell America” narrative is stepping back in the agenda after resolving the crisis…
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The firm explained that FX Tape+ will aggregate firm price data from its central limit order books, including FX futures, EBS Market, FX Spot+ and FX Link, providing what the company describes as a more transparent and unbiased view of FX market conditions. “By bringing together price information from our network of 1,400 institutions and…
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The deal marks a strategic move by the global financial services firm to deepen its presence in Latin America and broaden its investment product offering. The proposed acquisition is subject to the negotiation and signing of definitive agreements, regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions. “This transaction aligns with StoneX’s strategy of expanding its global wealth…
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The move strengthens the multi-asset broker’s leadership team as it aims to accelerate growth across key Asian markets. Ng brings more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles at top brokerages and fintech firms throughout the region. His background includes developing regional strategies, building high-performing teams and leading…
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Announced at its “To Catch a Token” event in Cannes, France, the company revealed that European customers can now access more than 200 U.S. stock and ETF tokens through its app, including dividend payments and 24/5 trading with no commissions or added spreads from Robinhood. “Crypto was built by engineers for engineers, and has not…
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The move is seen as a milestone in post-trade infrastructure harmonisation across Europe. Following the ECMS go-live on 16 June 2025, Clearstream became the only central securities depository (CSD) to offer full tri-party collateral management integration with the European Central Bank’s new platform. The ECMS is said to replace previously fragmented national systems, creating a…
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According to the regulator, the cancellation followed confirmation that Ballast had ceased operating a financial services business. The regulator explained that under section 915B of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC may suspend or cancel a licence if the licensee no longer carries on business. Ballast, which held AFS licence number 233180 since 9 September 2003,…
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In civil penalty proceedings filed in the Federal Court, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) claims that Delta (formerly named Sunset Power International Pty Ltd) placed orders for New South Wales Peak Load Electricity Futures Contracts on 30 occasions between 8 September and 6 October 2022 with the intent of improperly influencing the daily…
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The deal, which is still subject to regulatory and antitrust approvals as well as negotiations with the Works Council in Germany, will see all custody staff, assets and clients transfer to BNP Paribas. HSBC said a phased transition is expected to begin in early 2026. The custody unit being divested provides domestic custody, clearing and…
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The partnership aims to enhance margin efficiency for clients active in foreign exchange markets. According to a press release, the initiative will allow clients who access FX Futures through Marex and use NatWest’s FX prime brokerage services to benefit from margin offsets. This is expected to reduce collateral requirements while maintaining clients’ preferred trading relationships.…
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