July 11, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Deutsche Börse Sees Potential to Reduce Regulatory Complexity Following European Regulatory Changes

The group is now evaluating the return of banking licences held by two of its key subsidiaries: Eurex Clearing AG and Clearstream Banking AG.  The move comes after amendments to the European Central Bank’s Target guideline and changes to the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR Refit). Eurex Clearing, a major central counterparty (CCP) in the…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
July 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX and Pictet Conclude Pilot Project to Tokenise and Fractionalise Financial Assets

The move is said to mark a significant step toward more customisable and efficient investment solutions for asset managers. The initiative involved tokenising euro- and Swiss franc-denominated corporate bonds held in custody at SIX SIS, before allocating fractional portions to portfolios managed by Pictet Asset Management.  The assets were processed via the SDX platform, SIX’s…

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ATFX UK to allow more deposit and withdrawal options via Trustly
July 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ATFX Connect Hires Michael Mirarchi to Lead LATAM Institutional Sales Push

The strategic hire signals a push by the firm to expand its presence across the region’s fast-growing institutional trading market. Furthermore, it highlights ATFX’s broader commitment to strengthening its institutional offering, with a focus on tailoring services to professional clients in emerging markets.  Mirarchi brings over 15 years of experience in institutional sales, brokerage, and…

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TradeStation
July 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

TipRanks Integrates with TradeStation Securities, Expands Trading Access

The company explained that the integration provides access to TradeStation Securities’ brokerage services through TipRanks’ interface, enabling retail investors to view, manage, and execute trades without leaving the platform.  Furthermore, the integration is designed to support “smarter, faster decisions” by combining analytics with execution. “Providing our clients with intuitive and accessible trading solutions is core…

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FINRA's 2018 volume tops 2017 activity by 87%
July 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Isaak Bond Investments Hit With Fine By FINRA

The violations are said to include failing to maintain the required net capital while conducting securities business. According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent published by FINRA, the Colorado-based municipal bond dealer operated below its minimum capital requirements in March 2022, breaching the Securities Exchange Act and several FINRA rules.  The regulator also…

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Euronext
July 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext Launches First Phase of Multi-Year Repo Expansion Initiative

The initiative marks a significant expansion of Euronext’s clearing capabilities and is considered a key element of its Innovate for Growth 2027 plan. Announced on July 8, the company explained that the Repo Foundation aims to expand access to repo markets, improve collateral use, and challenge legacy clearing models. It builds on Euronext’s established presence…

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Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
July 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge Strengthens Banks’ Readiness for EU Instant Payment Rules

The fintech firm announced that seven financial institutions have already onboarded its service since its launch in late 2024, enabling real-time payments through connectivity with the European Central Bank’s Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system. “With instant payments now a regulatory necessity, financial institutions are actively looking for scalable and cost-efficient solutions that ensure seamless…

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