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.
February 11, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ResearchPool announces a new interactions management tool for buy-side users

The investment research solutions provider, ResearchPool, announced today the launch of a new interactions management tool on its platform that will allow buy-side firms to simplify the processes of investment research and corporate access related interactions. The investment process requires research and analysis, as well as other services from sell-side firms, like conferences and meetings…

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TMX Group
February 11, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

TMX Group reports lower volumes for Q4 and full year 2019

The Canadian financial service provider, TMX Group Limited, announced yesterday the results of the fourth quarter and the full year 2019. The total revenue volume for the fourth quarter of 2019 was reported at $202.8 million, a 4% decrease compared to the fourth quarter the previous year. The earnings per share also marked a decrease…

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February 10, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Eurex adds new ESG futures after successful first year of ESG trading

The international exchange, Eurex, announced the launch of STOXX USA 500 ESG-X Index futures. After a successful year of ESG trading, more and more investment companies are using ESG derivatives. The new futures contract will be a next step in supporting market participants in their sustainable investment strategies beyond Europe. The new STOXX USA 500…

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February 10, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Moscow Exchange launches new futures contract

The Russian market operator Moscow Exchange Group (MOEX), announced earlier today the launch of cash-settled futures contract on Russian Secured Funding Average Rate, denominated in USD (RUSFARUSD). The new futures contract tracks CCP-cleared repo orders rates and trades General Collateral Certificates (GCC) in USD on MOEX’s Money Market. Igor Marich, FX and Money Market Managing…

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Daily Market analysis
February 10, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Daily market commentary: Markets open lower in Europe today

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts prepared their daily commentary on traditional markets for February 10, 2020. This is not a trading advice. See details below: FOREX The yuan gained more than 0.25% to the US dollar, following the publication of positive Chinese inflation data and the return to work of millions of workers. The Lunar New Year…

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Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:ICE)
February 10, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ICE reports Q4 and full year results for 2019

The American financial market company Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) released a report for its fourth quarter and year ending 31 December 2019. ICE reported $448 million of adjusted net income on $1.3 billion of consolidated revenues, a 26% YoY decrease from $611 million in Q4 2018. ICE’s earnings per share (EPS) amount to $0.80 in Q4…

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February 10, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ESMA releases double volume cap numbers for 2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated last week the double volume cap (DVC) register on its website under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). The DVC report includes the DVC data for 2019 and updates on already published periods. The agency reports 66 new DVC breaches – 55 equities for the…

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ASIC office
February 07, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

АSIC wins in binary options case against One Tech Media, Allianz Metro, Eustace Senese and Yoav Ida

The Federal Court found One Tech Media Ltd, (OTML), Allianz Metro Pty Ltd, Eustace Senese and Yoav Ida in breach of the Corporations Act for pressure sale of binary options. The Seychelles-based company OTML was caught trading binary options without Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and without providing the necessary product disclosure statements. Justice Davis…

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fca cftc regulation
February 07, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FCA announces new appointments to the board

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the addition of Jeannette Lichner and Bernadette Conroy to its board, starting April and August, respectively. The new members will join the FCA for a three-year- term. Having held senior leadership positions in a number of financial organizations, Lichner has vast experience in international financial services. Currently, she serves as…

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February 07, 2020 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Bryan Durkin to step down as President of CME Group

CME Group announced yesterday Bryan Durkin’s resignation as President of the company. Durkin will step down in May this year and will serve as a special advisor to the company and report to CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy. CME’s board of directors has put Durkin forward for election to the board…

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