The approval marks a strategic step in Deriv’s regional expansion as it seeks to offer regulated, locally compliant trading services in one of the world’s most dynamic financial centres. The company, which has a 26-year heritage and serves more than 3 million clients worldwide, said the move aligns with its mission to democratise access to…
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The company said members can now build their own direct index from more than 100 indices provided by Solactive and S&P, including the S&P 500 and sector-specific benchmarks such as technology and healthcare. Public explained that, unlike investing in ETFs, direct indexing allows investors to own individual shares within an index, opening the door to…
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The move marks a significant step in the development of the UK’s crypto market and paves the way for the trading platform to broaden its services. IG launched crypto trading in June through a partnership with FCA-registered firm Uphold. With its own licence now in place, the company said it will soon allow customers to…
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Under the new arrangement, CMC Markets Stockbroking, Australia’s second-largest stockbroker, will act as the preferred vendor for Westpac’s trading platforms. Following a 12-month integration process, Westpac and St.George clients will gain access to CMC’s white-label web and mobile platforms, which will be integrated with the bank’s existing technology. CMC expects the costs of integration to…
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Built on the foundation of the Lightspeed Trader system, the company said the new platform introduces a modernised interface, advanced customisation and integrated intelligence tools. The firm said it is now available for download across desktop and mobile devices, ensuring traders can operate seamlessly on the move. “Lightspeed Trader Pro represents the next evolution of…
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The move will allow CMC Markets’ clients in the European Economic Area, south-east Asia, the Middle East and other international markets, excluding the U.K. and U.S., to fund trading accounts using Paysafe’s payment solutions. Paysafe said customers will also be able to make withdrawals directly into the wallets, with funds transferable to bank accounts, cards…
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Cooper, who joined the trading and fintech group in 2016, is said to have played a central role in its transformation from a regional trading firm into a globally recognised broker with clients across more than 100 countries. During his tenure, he focused on driving commercial growth, operational efficiency and enhancing customer value, helping position…
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The acquisition, announced Friday, speeds up IG’s move into crypto markets in the Asia Pacific region. Independent Reserve offers trading in 34 digital assets across multiple currencies and operates in both Australia and Singapore. The exchange generated revenue of A$35.3 million (£17.7 million) in the year to 30 June 2025, up 88% on the prior…
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The broker said the platform is being rolled out in partnership with an international banking group, which plans to be the first to market with the solution for its hedge fund clients. The offering allows the bank’s institutional clients to access IG Prime’s multi-asset global trading infrastructure under the bank’s own branding. It is designed…
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The partnership will allow Bourse Direct to streamline ETF settlement and broaden its offering, using Euroclear’s market infrastructure to support safer and more efficient investing. The iETF model, which underpins more than 80% of European ETFs, consolidates distribution and execution into a single pool of liquidity across currencies. This structure is said to be designed…
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