Valentina Kirilova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced independent writer and journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the global online trading sector.
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October 03, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CONSOB suspends Questra World, Questra Holdings and Atlantic Global Asset Management

The National Commission for Companies and the Stock Exchange (Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa – CONSOB) announced that has adopted two measures prohibiting the advertisement of the public offer promoted by the companies Questra World, Questra Holdings and Atlantic Global Asset Management, concerning financial investments. This is due to the fact that…

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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange launches its new digital platform Sahmi
October 03, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

ADX meets with AmCham to discuss investment opportunities in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Rashed Al Blooshi, Chief Executive of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) recently hosted a briefing about ADX at the American Chamber of Commerce, Abu Dhabi (AmCham). The session introduced attendees to the operations of the exchange, its vision moving forwards and the investment opportunities available. Attendees included a number of AmCham’s members, as well…

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October 02, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Nasdaq Corporate Solutions unveils board portal software Nasdaq Boardvantage

Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, a business of Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ), has announced today that unveils its next generation board portal and team collaboration software, Nasdaq Boardvantage. Nasdaq Boardvantage is available as a web-based, tablet and mobile solution and offers enhanced governance and collaboration solutions for C-suite leadership, board members, corporate secretaries, and other corporate and private…

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October 02, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Interoperable blockchain network Aion announces Advisory Board

Advisory Board includes Toronto Stock Exchange Vice President, Ethereum Co-Founder and Former Yahoo Vice President Enterprise blockchain company Nuco today announced the advisory board for Aion, the first interoperable blockchain network and the framework allowing communication between blockchains. Aion’s 11 advisors bring experience ranging from blockchain, finance, and technology to help guide the company’s mission…

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Deutsche Börse volumes
October 02, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Deutsche Börse releases September's turnover, Xetra's Average Daily Volume up 10% YoY

Order book turnover on Deutsche Börse cash markets totalled €117.7 billion in September (September 2016: €109.1 billion, August 2017: €116.2 billion). Of the €117.7 billion, €107.3 billion were attributable to Xetra (September 2016: €100.8 billion) and €3.4 billion to Börse Frankfurt (September 2016: €3.3 billion). Order book turnover on Tradegate Exchange totalled €7.0 billion (September…

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October 02, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

REGIS-TR commences trade repository services in Switzerland

Today, REGIS-TR, the European Trade Repository, has launched its services in the Swiss market. It had been recognized in April by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) as a foreign repository. This service will allow participants to comply with their obligation to report under the Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FMIA), also known under the…

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October 02, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Derivatives Service Bureau launch real time ISINs for OTC Derivatives

The Derivatives Service Bureau announced that has launched its real-time International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) creation service today and users can now create OTC derivative ISINs and obtain associated reference data to address regulatory reporting obligations and processing requirements. A year after the initial announcement of the core functionality of the first automated global ISIN-allocation…

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October 02, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CMC Markets adds Spread Bet API plug-in for institutional FX and CFD traders

FCA regulated online CFD brokerage house CMC Markets Plc (LON:CMCX) announced that has today launched its native Spread Bet Application Programming Interface (API). This gives other institutions the ability to quote a ‘pounds per point’ price on any Index, Commodity, Treasury or Forex instrument that CMC offers, in a seamless manner. CMC first offered institutions…

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October 02, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

ANZ goes live with Fitbit Ionic payments

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) today announced it had partnered with global wearables brand, Fitbit, to offer customers the ability to make payments on the run through Fitbit Ionic, the ultimate health and fitness watch. From today, ANZ’s Australian customers will be able to load their eligible Visa debit or credit…

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