Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
September 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge Enhances Digital Marketing Suite

The fintech group said the enhancements will help wealth firms and financial advisors strengthen their digital presence at a time when investor behaviour is shifting rapidly, with growing demand for personalised advice, mobile-friendly experiences and video content.  The changes also come as trillions of dollars are set to transfer to younger, digitally native investors, increasing…

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September 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Webull Launches in the Netherlands to Begin EU Expansion

The global brokerage, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker BULL, said its new hub in Amsterdam will serve as the base for Webull EU.  The Dutch subsidiary, Webull Securities (Europe) B.V., received authorisation from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) in September 2024 and is now fully operational. The company explained that investors…

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September 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ASIC Cancels AIMS’ Australian Financial Services Licence

The cancellation, which took effect on August 11, 2025, ends more than a decade of the brokerage’s operations under its licence. AIMS, which provided forex and derivatives services, lost its authorisation after failing to submit financial statements, meet organisational competence requirements and comply with financial services law.  ASIC also said the firm had not paid…

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September 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Centroid Solutions Integrates Cboe Market Data into Trading Ecosystem

The collaboration enables brokers using Centroid’s multi-asset connectivity engine to incorporate Cboe’s high-fidelity data streams into their own trading platforms.  Coverage is said to include equities, options, futures, indices and foreign exchange. The company said the integration will support improved pricing, broader market reach and enhanced execution capabilities. Brokers will be able to connect through…

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September 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Sony Financial Group Secures Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market Listing

The move marks a milestone for the company, which began in 1979 when Sony co-founder Akio Morita established the group’s life insurance business.  Today, Sony Financial Group (Sony FG) spans a wide range of services, including life and non-life insurance, online banking, nursing care and venture capital. Sony Life, the group’s founding business, remains central…

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CMC markets
September 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets Appoints Sarah Ing as Senior Independent Director

Ing has significant experience in financial services and has served as a Non-Executive Director at CMC.  She brings expertise in equity research, asset management, and corporate governance, having previously held senior roles at firms including UBS and HSBC. She is also a non-executive director at Marex. Her appointment follows a series of board and leadership…

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September 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Fiserv Completes Acquisition of AIB Merchant Services Stake to Drive European Expansion

The move gives the U.S.-listed payments and financial technology company full control of AIBMS, one of Ireland’s largest payment solution providers and among Europe’s leading e-commerce acquirers. Fiserv said the acquisition will accelerate its regional growth strategy, including opportunities to expand Clover, its point-of-sale and business management platform, across Europe.  Clover is described by the…

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FIN-LP- Robinhood’s Q2 results a ray of light
September 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Shares Surge After S&P 500 Inclusion Announcement

S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) will enter the benchmark index on 22 September, alongside AppLovin and Emcor Group. They will replace MarketAxess Holdings, Caesars Entertainment and Enphase Energy.  The reshuffle coincides with S&P’s quarterly rebalancing, designed to ensure its indices remain representative of their respective market capitalisation ranges. Robinhood’s inclusion represents…

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