partnership
July 30, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

MARKTS and XTRD partner to improve end-users’ access to digital assets

Alexandre Carteau, Head of MARKTS, commented: In a market where liquidity is fractionated and reliable connectivity is essential, accessing multi-venues is paramount. Alongside our current set of TS connections, XTRD services will provide our clients with choice and key alternative routes to access liquidity. Carteau continued: We are excited to partner with XTRD which complements…

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Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
July 30, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution

Michael Muirhead, AIF, PPC, senior director said: The need for advisor designations and certification exams did not cease when we moved to a virtual world, forcing us to re-examine the proctoring process for clients. Through remote proctoring, clients can now take the certification exams from the safety of their home and meet ANSI National Accreditation…

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Acquisition
July 29, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Agricultural brokerage Matthews Group joins Marex North America

Marex recently appointed Ram Vittal as CEO of Marex North America following the firm’s February 2019 acquisition of the customer business of Rosenthal Collins Group (RCG). Vittal commented: We are very focused on expanding our North America business and are delighted to add the capabilities and deep experience of Craig and his team. The breadth…

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Sucden Financial
July 29, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Sucden Financial and FlexTrade Systems launch TY3 matching engine

Phil Kim, Head of eFX Sales, Asia-Pacific, commented: We are very excited to add our TY3 venue to Sucden Financial’s ever-expanding suite of eFX products, as well as for our partnership with FlexTrade. This launch underlines our continued commitment to enhancing our services within the Asia-Pacific region, even during these times of global uncertainty. Manish…

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SEC acts against 11 firms neglecting electronic communications
July 29, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

VFA to pay $40 million to settle charges brought by SEC

The US regulator also discovered that VFA did not disclose conflict of interest concerning millions of dollars of financial benefits that it received directly from advisory client mutual fund investments that were generally more expensive for clients than other mutual fund investment options available to clients. VFA agreed to pay $40 million to settle these…

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Samtrade secures FCA and ASIC licences in expansion of its global footprint
July 29, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Samtrade expands global footprint and secures FCA and ASIC licences

Sam Goh, Founder and CEO, Samtrade FX commented: Since incorporation, ensuring trust and confidence in every trade has been central in everything that we do. These added layers of regulation – on top of the existing licences that Samtrade FX already holds, reinforces our commitment toward setting the highest possible standards in corporate governance, trading…

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FXSpotStream
July 29, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Soc Gen goes live on FXSpotStream’s price streaming Service as its 15th liquidity provider

FXSpotStream reported 20% MoM ADV increase in June at USD 43.287 billion and June was their third highest month ever. Alex Dewhurst, Global Head of FX Sales Societe Generale stated: FXSpotStream’s cost-effective, transparent solution, as well as its impressive growth, were key drivers for us in providing liquidity using their Service. Their network is global,…

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Whistleblower receives $9 million award from CFTC
July 28, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Whistleblower receives a $9 million award from CFTC

Whistleblower Office Director Christopher Ehrman added: Whistleblowers like the individual receiving the award today provide a valuable public service. We encourage others to come forward with information regarding possible violations in the markets the CFTC oversees. So far, the US watchdog has awarded around $120 million to whistleblowers for their help since the first award…

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