Hong Kong
September 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SimCorp Expands Alternatives Offering with Domos FS Acquisition

The new offering is said to build on SimCorp’s existing alternatives capabilities, already used by some of the world’s largest asset owners.  It will extend services to general partners, fund administrators, AIFMs, management companies and depositories, enabling them to automate operations, regulatory reporting and data consolidation across private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure.…

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State Street Corp offices
September 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

State Street Takes Minority Stake in Apex Fintech Solutions

The Boston-based custodian said it will use Apex’s digital custody and clearing platform to strengthen its wealth services offering.  Together, the firms plan to develop what they describe as the first global, digital wealth custody solution, combining State Street’s institutional infrastructure and client base with Apex’s API-driven technology. Apex operates a financial technology platform serving…

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Euronext
September 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext to Repurchase 101,000 Shares for Incentive Plan

The European exchange operator announced the programme on 3 September, confirming that the buyback will be executed by an independent agent.  The repurchase will run from 4 September to no later than 6 October 2025. Euronext stated the programme will be conducted in line with the authorisation granted at its annual general meeting on 15…

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Beeks Financial Cloud
September 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Beeks Financial Cloud Wins $7 Million in New Private Cloud Contracts

The AIM-listed company, which provides cloud computing and connectivity services to financial institutions, said the contracts cover multiple clients across different geographies.  Revenue recognition will begin in the current financial year, supporting the board’s expectations for fiscal 2026. Private Cloud is Beeks’ dedicated infrastructure platform, designed to deliver secure, high-performance and low-latency computing for individual…

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September 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Group Commences £125 Million Share Buyback Programme

The London-listed trading platform said it has instructed Morgan Stanley & Co. International to carry out the programme under pre-set parameters. The buyback will run from 4 September 2025 until 30 January 2026, subject to market conditions and capital requirements. Purchased shares will be held in treasury, the company confirmed. “The sole purpose of the…

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Hong Kong
September 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Monex Group Boosts Stake in Canadian Crypto Asset Manager 3iQ

The Tokyo-based brokerage acquired an additional 4.17 million shares in 3iQ on Sept. 3 through a wholly owned subsidiary.  The transaction was valued at C$45.8 million. Following the purchase, Monex now holds 12.12 million shares, representing 97.8 percent of voting rights, up from 77.2 percent before the acquisition. Monex first made 3iQ a subsidiary in…

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Texas
September 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

TXSE Launches Oculon Intelligence to Bolster U.S. Market Compliance and Efficiency

The firm said Oculon Intelligence is built with military-grade security, offering execution analytics, regulatory reporting, and multi-product surveillance across equities and options.  The platform, developed with input from leading financial institutions, aims to help firms adapt to stricter U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules, including Rule 605 on execution quality and Rule 606 on…

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Cboe
September 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Launches Ad Campaign to ‘Spotlight the Power of Options’

The initiative, titled “Life is Better With Options”, seeks to raise awareness among institutional and retail investors about how options can be used to manage risk, enhance returns and diversify portfolios. The campaign, which debuted on U.S. television on Monday, will roll out across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific in the coming months,…

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Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
September 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Wedbush Selects Broadridge as Strategic Technology Platform Provider

The collaboration is seen as a significant step in Wedbush’s effort to modernise its operations and accelerate growth in the rapidly evolving clearing, wealth, and fintech markets.  The partnership is expected to help Wedbush support new asset classes, enhance client and advisor experiences, and fuel digital innovation. Wedbush’s decision to partner with Broadridge follows a…

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Nomura
September 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Nomura SPARX Subsidiary Invests in Community Platform Commune

The investment targets Commune's "community success platform," which enables organisations to foster better communication and engagement with both customers and employees.  The strategic move is said to be aimed at supporting Commune in its mission to "Shape the future of human relationship" through rational capital allocation. Founded in 2018, Commune provides solutions that help companies…

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