Tradeweb
May 31, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Tradeweb Announces Sherry Marcus as its New Head of AI

In the newly created role, Marcus will lead Tradeweb’s AI strategy, enhancing capabilities in price discovery, dealer selection and analytics for over 3,000 clients across institutional, wholesale, retail and corporate segments.  She will report to Chief Technology Officer Justin Peterson. Marcus joins from Amazon Web Services, where she led the 300-person science and data team…

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May 30, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Oanda Fined $600k By the National Futures Association

The New York-based retail foreign exchange dealer, which is owned by proprietary trading firm FTMO, agreed to the settlement without admitting or denying the allegations, according to a decision published by the NFA’s Business Conduct Committee (BCC) on Wednesday. The BCC found that Oanda failed to properly increase its net capital in accordance with liabilities…

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Cboe
May 29, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Global President Dave Howson to Step Down

The company revealed that Howson will step down to return to the United Kingdom to be closer to family. Following his departure, Cboe CEO Craig Donohue will assume the additional title of President. In addition, Executive Vice Presidents Cathy Clay and Chris Isaacson will expand their global leadership responsibilities as part of a broader strategic…

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Robinhood
May 29, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Rolls Out Desktop Trading Platform to UK Customers

Designed specifically for desktop use, Robinhood Legend allows users to personalise their trading setup, access real-time data, and trade US stocks commission-free.  It also offers options trading on US stocks and indices for $0.50 per contract, without foreign exchange fees. “The goal is for Robinhood to be the number one platform for active investors globally,”…

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