Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
StoneX
September 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

StoneX and Hana Bank Expand Partnership to Boost Cross-Border Payments

The expanded partnership aims to enhance Korean won (KRW) payment flows into Korea and support the rising demand for international corporate transactions.  By linking Hana Bank London into SFL’s global correspondent network, the deal is expected to improve the ability of both firms to provide efficient, cost-effective foreign exchange and remittance services. Hana Bank already…

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September 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SC Ventures and Fujitsu Launch Project Quanta to Accelerate Quantum Applications

The joint venture will combine Fujitsu’s advanced quantum hardware and software expertise with SC Ventures’ experience in building and scaling ventures.  Together, the firms plan to create a platform enabling corporates to explore, develop, and integrate quantum and quantum-inspired applications. Fujitsu is currently working with RIKEN on the development of a 1,000-qubit superconducting quantum computer…

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September 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

HSBC and IBM Trial Quantum-Enabled Algorithmic Bond Trading

The experiment is said to have combined classical and quantum computing resources to optimise pricing strategies in over-the-counter bond trading, where banks compete to provide quotes to clients.  Using IBM’s Heron processor, HSBC tested real production-scale trading data, demonstrating that quantum techniques could better identify hidden pricing signals in noisy datasets. Philip Intallura, HSBC’s Group…

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Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
September 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge and WealthFeed Join Forces to Boost Advisor Lead Generation

Broadridge has also taken a minority stake in WealthFeed, signalling confidence in the firm’s growth trajectory. The collaboration is expected to integrate WealthFeed’s real-time “money-in-motion” insights and prospecting tools with Broadridge’s AdvisorStream digital marketing platform.  This aims to help advisors identify opportunities linked to key life events and nurture relationships with tailored communications. Mike Alexander,…

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financial buildings
September 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euroclear and Clearstream to Digitise €14 Trillion Eurobond Market

Eurobonds, valued at more than €14 trillion, support a diverse range of issuers and investors across 130 countries. The two International Central Securities Depositories (ICSDs) have also co-developed the Issuance & Processing Taxonomy (IPT), an industry-wide, technology-agnostic data standard designed to reduce fragmentation.  The IPT is said to support APIs and will soon be extended…

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September 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

GCEX Acquires GlobalBlock to Expand Digital Assets Offering

The deal extends GCEX’s reach from its established over-the-counter trading, conversion and technology services into wealth management, targeting high-net-worth individuals and asset managers.  The companies plan to integrate their platforms, combining GCEX’s regulated multi-asset trading infrastructure and Tier 1 liquidity with GlobalBlock’s proprietary AI-driven fund management technology. Lars Holst, founder and chief executive of GCEX,…

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September 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Nasdaq Expands AWS Partnership

The move is seen as a way to modernise financial infrastructure across capital markets and banking. The Calypso platform, widely used for treasury and capital markets operations, will now be available as a fully managed cloud service, with Nasdaq overseeing the underlying technology.  This will allow institutions to streamline front-to-back-office workflows, strengthen risk management and…

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September 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Zero Hash Hits $1 Billion Valuation After $104m Raise Led by Interactive Brokers

The round was led by Interactive Brokers, with significant participation from major institutions including Morgan Stanley, Apollo-managed funds, SoFi, Jump Crypto, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, FTMO, IMC and Liberty City Ventures.  Existing backers such as PEAK6, tastytrade and Nyca Partners also took part. For several of these investors, it is said to mark their first…

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September 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SEC Chief Operating Officer Ken Johnson to Retire

Johnson has held the role of COO since 2017, overseeing the SEC’s operational and administrative functions.  These include human resources, acquisitions, financial management, information technology, the EDGAR business office, and support operations such as records management and facilities. “Ken has been an integral leader at the SEC for more than two decades,” said SEC Chairman…

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