Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
Robinhood app on mobile
September 05, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Agrees $3.9 Million Settlement with California Over Crypto Withdrawals

The settlement, announced by Attorney General Rob Bonta, is the first public action by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) against a cryptocurrency company. The investigation revealed that during the period, Robinhood (Specifically Robinhood Crypto, LLC) prevented customers from withdrawing their cryptocurrency, forcing them to sell their assets back to the platform to exit trades. The…

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September 05, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Posts Second-Highest Monthly Average Daily Volume in August

At 31.7 million contracts, ADV jumped 31% compared to August 2023, driven by significant increases across all six of its asset classes. Interest rates led the charge, reaching a record ADV of 18.3 million contracts. The U.S. Treasury complex also saw record-breaking activity, with an ADV of 11.5 million contracts. This included record volume for…

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financial buildings
September 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Euroclear Appoints New Group General Counsel and Chief Culture Officer

Firstly, the company revealed that Kristof Macours has been appointed as Group General Counsel and Division Head of Legal and Corporate Secretariat. Macours brings a wealth of legal experience to the role, having previously served as Group Company Secretary at Euroclear and held senior legal positions at BNP Paribas. In addition to his new responsibilities,…

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Paramount Share Price Falls as Buyout Still to Be Decided
September 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Alpha Group Revenue, Profits Rise in H1 Despite Challenging Market

The company revealed that revenue surged by 16% to over £64 million, driven by growth in both its corporate and institutional divisions. In H1, 2023, the company reported revenue of £55 million. Despite the macroeconomic headwinds, Alpha Group's underlying profit before tax also increased, rising 14% to £22.3 million compared to £19.6 million the previous…

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FXOpen
September 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

FXOpen Loses Australian Licence Over Compliance Concerns

The cancellation follows an ASIC investigation that uncovered "serious concerns" about FXOpen AU's ability to properly oversee its financial services and meet its licensing requirements. ASIC explains that the investigation identified shortcomings in FXOpen AU's human resources, specifically its lack of qualified personnel to deliver financial services and maintain adequate supervisory arrangements. In addition, ASIC…

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September 03, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Saxo Bank and Leonteq Partner for Structured Products Manufacturing and Distribution

As part of the collaboration, Leonteq explained that Saxo will adopt a white-labelling issuance model developed by Leonteq, becoming a sponsor responsible for distributing Saxo-guaranteed structured products to its extensive client base via its platforms for investors and traders. Leonteq, in turn, has secured an international distribution mandate from Saxo, granting it access to Saxo's…

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September 03, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

dxFeed Announces PriceSquawk Integration

The collaboration with PriceSquawk, an audible trading tool, aims to enhance the trading experience for retail traders by delivering CME Group and Nasdaq Level 1 data through an "innovative audio tool." PriceSquawk is well-known for its ability to convert market data into audible trade sounds, enabling traders to listen to price action, buying and selling…

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September 03, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

DXtrade Partners with Traders Connect for Copy Trading Integration

As part of the new partnership, brokers and traders utilising the DXtrade CFD platform will gain access to advanced copy trading capabilities. Traders Connect is known for its cross-platform trade copying, high-speed execution, and advanced analytics. Its cloud-based functionality eliminates the need for software installation, allowing for trade copying across multiple platforms. Additionally, Traders Connect…

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September 02, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Nasdaq Futures, Inc. Fined $22 Million for 'Core Principle Violations, Failing to Fully Disclose Incentives'

The CFTC said it found that Nasdaq Futures, Inc. operated a "Designated Market Maker" (DMM) program that included a volume-based component that was not disclosed to the CFTC or the public. They explain that the component provided additional payments to select DMM program participants based on the total volume of contracts they traded. The CFTC…

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