Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
Crypto exchange
October 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

B2BROKER Partners With Finery Markets to Boost Institutional Crypto Trading

The collaboration integrates Finery Markets’ liquidity and infrastructure technology into B2TRADER, giving clients direct access to institutional-grade spot liquidity from top-tier providers.  The integration is said to allow anonymous trading, efficient credit intermediation and streamlined post-trade settlement, which the firm says delivers higher reliability and execution quality in digital asset markets. “We selected Finery Markets…

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October 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ASIC Approves Cboe Listing Licence, Increasing Competition With ASX

The move is seen as a way to increase competition in Australia’s public markets, expanding access to initial public offerings (IPOs), dual-listed entities and new investment opportunities for local investors. ASIC said the decision supports its commitment to promote a more dynamic and competitive listing environment.  “Australia’s capital markets are strong and resilient, but they…

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October 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

BGC Group Acquires Macro Hive to Bolster AI-Driven Market Analytics

The deal will integrate Macro Hive’s AI-powered data analytics and strategy capabilities across BGC’s Rates and FX markets, enhancing its global broking and execution platform for institutional clients.  Macro Hive’s co-founders, Bilal Hafeez and Andrew Simon, will join BGC to help drive innovation and accelerate the integration of analytics within the firm’s trading infrastructure. “Adding…

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Broadridhe Board of Directors, BoD
October 07, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Swiss Finance & Property Group Adopts Broadridge Platform to Modernise Investment Operations

Broadridge said in a press release on Tuesday that the agreement will see SFP Group implement Broadridge’s fully integrated, front-to-back SaaS platform, covering trade order and execution management, portfolio and risk management, compliance, middle-office operations, and regulatory reporting.  The rollout also includes Broadridge’s SWIFT services and trade settlement monitoring, with performance measurement and portfolio simulation…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
October 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Schroders Joins SIX Swiss Exchange as New ETF Issuer

The launch allows Schroders to tap into SIX’s extensive distribution network and investor base, which includes both institutional and retail investors across Switzerland.  SIX, one of the first European exchanges to introduce an ETF segment in 2000 and to list active ETFs in 2011, described the move as further diversification of its active ETF offering.…

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Euronext
October 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext Launches Voluntary Exchange Offer for ATHEX Shares

The acceptance period opens on 6 October and will run until 17 November 2025. The offer marks what Euronext described as a “significant step towards a more integrated and competitive capital market in Europe.”  Under the terms, shareholders will receive one newly issued Euronext share for every 20 ATHEX shares tendered. Euronext said integrating ATHEX…

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Cboe
October 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Sets Record Options Volumes in September

The derivatives and securities exchange network said total options trading across its four U.S. exchanges reached a record average daily volume (ADV) of 20.5 million contracts in September, up 46% from a year earlier and 18.8 million in the third quarter. Index options trading also hit a new high, rising 27.1% year-on-year to an ADV…

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October 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline and YeePay Forge Cross-Border Payments Partnership for China’s Aviation and Travel Sector

The company said the alliance combines Worldline’s global acquiring network and expertise in European aviation payments with YeePay’s strong presence in China’s travel payment ecosystem.  Together, they expect to deliver a one-stop solution for international airlines operating in China and Chinese carriers expanding globally. With YeePay now connected to Worldline’s acquiring network, airlines and travel…

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October 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Santander UK CEO Mike Regnier to Step Down by Early 2026

Regnier joined Santander UK in March 2022 and is said to have played a central role in reshaping the business, including the bank’s acquisition of TSB Banking Group from Banco Sabadell, which is awaiting regulatory approval.  A process to appoint his successor is already underway. “It is my intention to step down as CEO of…

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October 06, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Samsung and Coinbase Partner to Bring Crypto to 75 Million Galaxy Users

Through the new partnership, Samsung Wallet users in the U.S. will gain exclusive access to Coinbase One, the exchange’s premium membership programme, offering zero trading fees, boosted staking rewards, priority support, and account protection against unauthorised fund transfers. The collaboration also integrates Coinbase with Samsung Pay, allowing Galaxy users to spend and manage crypto directly…

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