Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
Central Bank of Brazil
October 28, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

HKMA and BCB Collaborate on Cross-Border Tokenisation Initiatives

The two central banks explained that they will link their experimental central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructures, Ensemble Sandbox and Drex pilot platform, to explore payment-versus-payment (PvP) and delivery-versus-payment (DvP) settlement use cases in areas such as trade finance and carbon credits. The partnership builds on a 2018 agreement between the two organisations to foster…

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FCA
October 28, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

FCA Concludes Investigation into Wise CEO, Imposes £350k Penalty

The investigation originated from Käärmann's inclusion on the HMRC list of individuals who received penalties for deliberate tax defaults in 2017/2018. While the FCA said in its release that it did not find that Käärmann acted with a lack of integrity or was unfit to perform his role, it determined that he should have notified…

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plus500 revenue
October 28, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Plus500 Delivers Solid Q3 Results as Revenue Rises 11%

Plus 500's revenue for the quarter increased by 11% to $187.3 million, while EBITDA rose 2% to $82.2 million. The company reported that customer income increased by 8% to $166.3 million in the quarter, up from $153.6 million in Q3 2023. The company also saw a 21% increase in new customers, reaching 24,922, and a 17% increase…

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October 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Italian Regulator CONSOB Blocks 6 Financial Websites

The latest move brings the total number of blacklisted websites to 1,162 since July 2019. The blacklisted websites include: Tradetospace Global Limited (website: https://tradetospace.com) Continental Invest Ltd (website: https://continental-invest.ltd) "TradexService" (website: https://tradexservicescfd.com) "2139 Exchange" (websites: https://2139b.com and https://2139c.com) "Eminent Miner" (website: https://eminent-miner.com) Consob used its authority granted by the "Growth Decree" and additional powers introduced…

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October 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Montreux Capital Management Acquires GC Partners Group

The move is aimed at bolstering Montreux's presence in the financial services industry and capitalising on the growing market for cross-border transactions. GC Partners has two decades of experience and has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored financial solutions to clients worldwide.  The company's global network of offices enables it to provide efficient and…

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Eurex ESG
October 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Eurex Clearing Successfully Participates in ECB's Digital Money Trials

The company took part in the Eurosystem's exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement, with the initiative, led by the European Central Bank (ECB), aiming to explore the potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in enhancing financial market infrastructures. Eurex explained that the trials focused on cash settlement in cleared intraday…

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Visa
October 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Partners with Visa to Enhance Fraud Management Solution

The global payment services provider explained in its press release announcing the deal that the collaboration combines Worldline's extensive transactional data with Visa's Cybersource Decision Manager, offering businesses a powerful tool to combat fraud and optimise customer experiences. The partnership is said to be particularly beneficial for the travel industry, where both Worldline and Visa…

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October 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CFPB Fines Apple, Goldman Sachs $89m for Mishandling Apple Card Disputes

The CFPB said it found that Apple failed to send tens of thousands of consumer disputes to Goldman Sachs, the issuing bank for Apple Card. When disputes were eventually sent, Goldman Sachs did not follow federal requirements for investigating them, leading to delays in refunds and negative credit reporting. Additionally, Apple and Goldman Sachs reportedly…

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October 23, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

BGC Group to Acquire OTC Global, Expanding Energy, Commodities, and Shipping Business

The move will significantly bolster BGC's Energy, Commodities, and Shipping (ECS) business and expand its global reach. OTC brings a wealth of expertise and a strong client base, with operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a wide range of brokerage services, including crude and refined products, petrochemicals, natural gas, ship brokerage,…

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