Valentina Kirilova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced independent writer and journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the global online trading sector.
February 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Thomson Reuters acquires Clarient Global LLC and Avox Limited

Information giant Thomson Reuters Corp (NYSE:TRI) has signed definitive agreements to acquire Clarient Global LLC and Avox Limited. Clarient is a global Know Your Customer (KYC) and client reference data platform owned and used by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Barclays, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, BNY Mellon, and State Street, among…

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February 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

TMX Group releases January volumes, MX with a new open interest record

TMX Group Limited (TSX: X) just announced January 2017 trading statistics for its marketplaces – Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), Montréal Exchange (MX) and NGX. MX achieved a new open interest record for Options on Three-Month Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance Futures (OBX) of 305,576 contracts on January 31, 2017. The total volume…

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February 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns on Harbex Finance Services firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Harbex Finance Services. Harbex Finance Services is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…

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February 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Fiserv brings new digital investment advice solutions to its Wealth Management Network in partnership with Marstone

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced that it has partnered with Marstone, Inc., a New York-based digital advisory firm, to offer the Powered by Marstone suite of digital investment advice solutions via the Wealth Management Network from Fiserv. In addition, to support a single-platform strategy, wealth management firms…

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February 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Euronext releases January trading volumes, ADV on ETFs 45% YoY down

Euronext, the pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, just announced trading volumes for January 2017. Here are some of the highlights: The January 2017 average daily transaction value on the Euronext cash order book stood at €6,458 million down -25.6% compared to January 2016 and down -10.8% from the previous month. The average daily transaction value…

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February 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns on Maeda Ventures firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Maeda Ventures. Maeda Ventures is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which…

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February 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CISI and IFS Malta together to boost career progression in financial services global jobs market

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) announced renewal of its agreement with ifs Malta as its Accredited Training Provider (ATP) in Malta, promoting qualifications, membership and supporting career progression in the global financial services jobs market. ifs Malta is now the exclusive training partner for the CISI in Malta. The agreement means that…

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February 06, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns on Blacksmith Investments Limited firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Blacksmith Investments Limited. Blacksmith Investments Limited is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…

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