CME Group
April 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

S&P Global, CME Group to Sell OSTTRA to KKR for $3.1 Billion

In a press release on Sunday, CME noted that the post-trade solutions provider, formed in 2021, has grown into a critical infrastructure player in the global over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. The enterprise value of the transaction will be split equally between S&P Global and CME Group, which each hold a 50% stake in OSTTRA.  The…

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Plum logo
April 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

BBVA Backs UK Fintech Plum with £15 Million Venture Debt Deal

The funding is expected to support Plum’s expansion plans and ongoing efforts to scale its business, particularly as it grows its user base across the UK and Europe.  The London-based fintech, which uses AI to help users manage savings and investments, now serves over two million customers and has helped set aside more than £5…

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StoneX
April 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

StoneX to Acquire R.J. O’Brien for $900m

The move is expected to significantly expand StoneX’s global derivatives presence. Announced on Monday, the acquisition will be paid through a mix of $625 million in cash and 3.5 million shares of StoneX common stock.  StoneX will also assume up to $143 million of RJO’s debt. The transaction is expected to close in the second…

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Cboe Global Markets
April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Hires Wei Liao to Lead Launch of Market Intelligence and Content Franchise in APAC

The firm explained that based in Hong Kong, Ms Liao will oversee the delivery of data-driven insights tailored to APAC clients, aiming to deepen engagement and education around Cboe’s derivatives offerings.  The expansion is said to reflect rising demand for derivatives trading, analytics and client support across institutional and retail investors in the region. “With…

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April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

HSBC Exploring Move into Private Credit Market – Reuters

The bank has reportedly held early-stage discussions with several private credit firms to explore potential partnerships.  Rather than launching a full-scale private credit operation, the report states that HSBC is considering a more measured approach, with some executives said to be expressing caution about the potential cost versus revenue benefits. One source told Reuters that…

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FINRA building
April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

MD Global Partners Fined $40,000 by FINRA for Regulatory Failures

The fine and censure are said to be for multiple compliance violations, including failures to implement policies required under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent published by FINRA last week, the firm failed to establish, maintain, and enforce written procedures reasonably designed to comply with Reg BI…

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Broadridge
April 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge and Fnality to Collaborate On Real-Time Settlement for Intraday Repo Transactions

The collaboration integrates Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform with Fnality’s Payment System (FnPS), enabling delivery versus payment (DvP) using digital representations of funds held at central banks.  Broadridge said in a press release that the initiative is expected to improve efficiency, optimise liquidity management, and reduce operational risk in repo markets. “This leap forward…

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April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Clearstream Releases Enhanced Version of its Asset Liability Analyser

The dashboard is designed to enable market participants to take control of their financial resources. The upgraded version is said to enhance transparency and efficiency. Furthermore, the company highlighted that the enhanced dashboard introduces a detailed breakdown of failed settlement instructions, helping users gain a clearer view of credit line utilisation and collateralisation.  It also…

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smarttrade
April 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

smartTrade Announces Strategic Investment from TA Associates

The company added that its CEO and Co-Founder, David Vincent, along with the firm’s broader management team, will invest alongside TA, reinforcing their long-term commitment to the company. The France-based fintech firm, which operates in major financial hubs including London, New York, and Tokyo, provides SaaS solutions to support electronic trading and payments.  TA’s investment…

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