Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
The Swiss Stock Exchange adds RIZE ETFs of medical cannabis and cyber security.
September 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX and swissSPTC Set Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Shift in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

The swissSPTC on Friday published recommendations for a smooth transition from the current T+2 cycle, reflecting a wider global shift to faster settlement.  North America adopted T+1 in 2024, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein see the change as crucial to maintaining competitiveness, reducing counterparty risk and bolstering market stability. SIX said more than 20 organisations from…

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September 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SBI Holdings to Acquire Stake in Ridge-i Through Capital and Business Alliance

Under the agreement, SBI will subscribe for 390,000 new Ridge-i shares via a third-party allotment and, through its subsidiary SBI Securities, acquire 584,000 shares from Ridge-i chief executive Takashi Yanagihara.  These shares will subsequently be transferred to SBI on 30 September. Ridge-i, which operates alongside subsidiary Star Music Entertainment, develops custom AI solutions and digital…

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Delphine d’Amarzit becomes the first woman CEO of Euronext Paris
September 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext to Join France’s CAC 40 Index

The inclusion follows the quarterly review of the CAC family of indices by the Scientific Committee. The company, which operates regulated markets in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris, has seen its market capitalisation rise from €1.4 billion at IPO to €14.5 billion as of August 2025. Over the same period, annual revenue…

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Hong Kong
September 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Argo Blockchain Removes CFO and Updates on Voting Rights

The company said a further update on the appointment of a successor will be made in due course. No details were provided regarding the reasons behind the management change. The departure comes as the London-listed cryptocurrency mining company also confirmed an increase in its share capital following the vesting of restricted stock units. Between 6…

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Stripe obtains $600M funding at $95B valuation
September 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Stripe to Launch Capital in Australia as Users Surpass One Million in ANZ

The news was unveiled at Stripe Tour Sydney, where the firm also highlighted its advances in artificial intelligence and stablecoin-based services. The firm said Stripe Capital will provide small and medium-sized businesses with pre-approved financing directly through the Stripe platform, using payments data to assess eligibility.  Approved funds are typically available within one to two…

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September 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

OpenFX Launches in Brazil to Streamline Cross-Border Payments

The move follows a $23 million funding round led by Accel and the company’s recent expansion into Mexico.  OpenFX said its entry into Brazil would ease the friction businesses face when trading internationally, where settlement delays, high transaction costs and opaque pricing remain common despite the success of domestic systems such as PIX. “Brazil has…

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The Swiss Stock Exchange adds RIZE ETFs of medical cannabis and cyber security.
September 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Nordea Joins SIX Swiss Exchange as New ETF Issuer

Nordea has listed its first two active ETFs under the BetaPlus Enhanced Sustainable Equity range: the BetaPlus Enhanced Global Developed Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF and the BetaPlus Enhanced Global Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF.  The launch raises the total number of ETFs available on SIX to 2,076. Cristian Pappone, regional head for Switzerland and Austria at…

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LSEG, London Stock Exchange
September 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

LSEG Selected by Banque de la République du Burundi (BRB) to Deliver New Markets Infrastructure Solutions

The move is said to be aimed at modernising the country’s financial system. The collaboration will see LSEG deploy integrated platforms to support foreign exchange trading, interbank liquidity management, domestic open market operations and market surveillance. All services will be delivered through LSEG Workspace, providing secure and transparent access for the central bank and authorised…

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Broadridge
September 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge’s Blockchain Repo Platform Processes $280bn in Daily Trades

The fintech group said the total volume processed on the platform reached $5.9 trillion over the month, making DLR the world’s largest institutional system for settling tokenised real assets.  The platform uses distributed ledger technology to improve liquidity management, reduce costs and accelerate collateral flows. “As firms continue to embrace technology to drive digital transformation,…

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