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.
fca warning
July 02, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Traderking, Invcenter and others added to FCA warning list

Traderking Address: Suite 305, Griffith Corporate Centre, P.O. Box 1510, Beachmont, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Telephone: 01134710070; +41912083263; +44-111-111-11-11 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Website: https://traderking.io/ Invcenter Address: First floor, First St. Vincent Bank Ltd. Building, James street, P.O.B 1574, Kingstown VC0100 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Telephone: +44 20 3991…

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Canadian regulator approves StoneX acquisition of GAIN Canada
July 02, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Canadian regulator approves StoneX acquisition of GAIN Canada

As per the agreement, financial services provider INTL FCStone would acquire Gain for $6.00 per share in all-cash transaction, amounting to approximately $236 million in equity value. NTL FCStone has also agreed to make an offer at closing to repurchase GAIN Capital’s $92 million convertible notes due 2022 as part of the transaction. Financial services…

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The Swiss Stock Exchange adds RIZE ETFs of medical cannabis and cyber security.
July 02, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

UBS and Finanz und Wirtschaft join the SIX Stage Program

Listed companies benefit from independent research reports that include market-relevant data and information on the company. Distributed by banks, these reports target potential investors in order to increase the company’s visibility. Issuers and banks don’t have influence over the distribution of research mandates to avoid conflict of interest. Clients of the Stage Program who want…

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Deutsche Börse
July 02, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Deutsche Börse’s turnover for June up by 24% MoM

Divided by class of asset, equities generated around €175 billion. Trading ETFs/ETCs/ETNs earned €21.2 billion. The trading volume in bonds was €0.4 billion, in certificates €1.9 billion and in funds €0.2 billion. SAP SE achieved the highest volume from the DAX stock on Xetra in June with €9.2 billion. Commerzbank AG led the MDAX equities…

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BGC Partners updates its second quarter outlook with lower expectations
July 02, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BGC Partners updates its second quarter outlook with lower expectations

The company’s non-GAAP financial measures differ from the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the US  (GAAP). Non-GAAP financial measures used by the BGC Partners include "Adjusted Earnings before noncontrolling interests and taxes", which is used interchangeably with "pre-tax Adjusted Earnings"; "Post-tax Adjusted Earnings to fully diluted shareholders",…

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FMA warning
July 01, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Business Choice Partners appears on FMA warning list

The New Zealand watchdog found that Business Choice Partners Group Limited claims to be recognized by the ‘national financial regulatory commission of Australia and New Zealand’, while in fact, there are no such regulatory bodies. The company's websites claim to be operated by BCP Group Limited. BCP Group Limited, however, is not associated with the websites. FMA…

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Cboe Global Markets
July 01, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Cboe finalises EuroCCP acquisition, plans launch of Cboe Europe Derivatives for next year

Cécile Nagel, Chief Executive Officer of EuroCCP, said: We believe this transaction positions EuroCCP for continued success. In addition to building out our derivatives clearing services, we see many opportunities to collaborate with Cboe to expand our product offering across asset classes. With our shared values and focus on innovation and client service, together with…

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SocGen pleads guilty to client money offences in Australia
July 01, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SocGen pleads guilty to client money offences in Australia

Each of the offences carries a maximum penalty of approximately $45,000. These offences are regarded as serious misconduct. The legislation has been put in place to protect investors and enhance the confidence and integrity in Australia’s financial markets. The need for the additional license condition which ASIC placed on SocGen’s Australian branch follows the company’s…

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