Steffy Bogdanova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced writer and journalist, working in the global online trading sector, Steffy is the Editor of LeapRate. She has previous experience as a copywriter and has been with the company since January 2020. Steffy has a British and American Studies degree from St. Kliment Ochridski University in Sofia.
Swiss Stock Exchange adds Exane Solutions (Luxembourg) SA as new structured product issuer
January 26, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Exane Solutions (Luxembourg) SA joins SIX as new structured product issuer

Christian Reuss, Head SIX Swiss Exchange, Markets, SIX commented: We are pleased to welcome Exane as a long-standing provider of innovative structured products among our issuers. By listing their products on our exchange they are offering investors an additional diversification opportunity. Julien Morizot, Head of Exane Derivatives Sales expressed his added: We have chosen to…

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Playtech
January 26, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Management Consortium to buy Finalto from Playtech for $200 million

The Israel-based gaming company’s filling with the London Stock Exchange stated that the consortium is making an offer of $200 million. Of that amount, $170 million will be payable on completion and around $110 million of the capital required to run the division will be transferred with the unit upon any sale. Playtech’s financial division…

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ASIC confirms cyber security incident on its server
January 25, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC confirms cyber security incident on its server

The watchdog said it has no evidence that any Australian credit licence application forms or any attachments were opened or downloaded. ASIC also said that as a precaution, it has disabled access to the affected server. The Commission is looking at alternative arrangements for submitting credit application attachments which will be implemented soon. There is…

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Singapore Exchange launches ESG derivatives
January 25, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Singapore Exchange launches ESG derivatives

The SGX FIRST (Future in Reshaping Sustainability Together) initiative was announced in December. It is a multi-pronged expansion of the exchange’s sustainability capabilities and supports the introduction of new ESG-focused products, services and platforms. Michael Syn, Head of Equities at SGX, commented: Our leadership in developing a pan-Asia shelf of benchmark equity derivatives has placed…

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Edgewater Markets: UK offerings expand under FCA licence
January 25, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Edgewater Markets doubles its volumes in RUB for 2020

Simoes added: Demand has never been higher, with increases already experienced in January, we foresee significant growth for RUB in 2021. A key part of the offering to our regional partners is innovative technology solutions that complement our distribution capabilities, advancing our strategic relationships and technical footprint in the region for 2021. Edgewater Markets has…

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Credit Suisse makes five hires as part of its ESG strategy
January 22, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Credit Suisse makes five hires as part of its ESG strategy

The new specialists will join the existing ESG team which oversees the development of Credit Suisse’s ESG investment framework. The framework has been built into an ESG hub, serving as a central source of information for the wider bank. Credit Suisse also intends to consolidate its ESG work into one integrated house view, which carries…

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