Robinhood app on mobile
August 19, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Launches AI-Powered Digests for UK Customers

The feature, which sits directly on the stock detail page in the app, is said to use generative AI to scan breaking news, analyst reports, technicals and Robinhood’s proprietary data.  It then produces plain-English summaries explaining why a stock is moving, aiming to help investors make more informed decisions. Digests is the first product powered…

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Cboe
August 19, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Names Prashant Bhatia to Head Enterprise Strategy and Corporate Development

The company revealed that in his role, Bhatia will work with Cboe’s executive leadership team to refine the company’s business strategy, identify growth opportunities and strengthen its competitive positioning across the global derivatives and securities exchange landscape. Craig Donohue, chief executive of Cboe Global Markets, said: “Prashant will be a highly valued addition to our…

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August 19, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

GCEX Appoints Kevin Gillespie to Lead Sales Across UK and EMEA

The company said in a press release on Tuesday that Gillespie  will report directly to Lars Holst, founder and chief executive of the London-headquartered digital assets and FX trading group. Gillespie brings more than 35 years of industry experience, having started his career as an FX trader before moving into institutional sales and business development. …

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Plus500 office
August 19, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Plus500 to Enter Latin America with New Colombia Office

The company said on Tuesday it had received authorisation from the Colombian Financial Superintendence (SFC), allowing it to establish a presence in the country’s over-the-counter trading sector.  The move broadens Plus500’s international footprint and will enable it to build stronger ties with local stakeholders while offering Colombian customers a more localised service. Plus500 operates proprietary…

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August 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Ebury Remains the Official Fintech Partner of Southampton Football Club for 2025/26 Season

The renewed agreement builds on the collaboration first established in October 2024 and will see Ebury continue to provide its payments and currency exchange expertise to support the club’s growth. Southampton FC, which was relegated last season, will also maintain access to Ebury’s online payments platform, money transfer services and FX solutions. As part of…

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view of europe mifid
August 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Airwallex Obtains MiFID Licence to Launch Yield Products in the Netherlands

The global financial platform said the new licence will enable it to offer Money Market Funds (MMFs) to European businesses, providing small and medium-sized enterprises with access to investment opportunities not typically available through traditional banks. Yield will allow companies to generate returns on idle cash balances in multiple currencies, including euros, pounds and U.S.…

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August 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

PayLaterr and Experian Partner to Enhance Fraud Detection

The collaboration will see PayLaterr, a platform that allows consumers to spread the cost of essential bills, integrate Experian’s fraud prevention and credit data technology into its systems.  The company said this will enable it to detect and prevent fraudulent activity in real time and improve identity verification during onboarding. In addition, PayLaterr said it…

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August 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ASIC Hands Four-Year Ban to Former Next Generation Adviser

The ban prevents Mr Rankin from offering financial advice, controlling a financial services business, or performing any related function until August 2029.  ASIC determined that while working as an authorised representative of Next Generation Advice Pty Ltd (in liquidation), Mr Rankin gave inappropriate advice to several clients. According to ASIC, Mr Rankin recommended clients establish…

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Standard Chartered bank HQ
August 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Standard Chartered Launches 4th VCC Sub-Fund

The company said in a release on Monday that the fund aims to provide diversified total returns with lower volatility and stronger downside protection by tapping into PIMCO’s best ideas across the credit spectrum, including high-yield bonds, emerging market debt and bank loans. It is also said to feature a monthly distribution component, catering to…

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