The approval is a step forward in the acquisition process. On August 9, 2024, Hargreaves Lansdown and the board of directors of Bidco announced that they had reached an agreement for HL to be acquired for around £5.4 billion. The deal was the second largest by value for a London-listed company this year and marked…
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Under the terms of the agreement, CMC said it will provide ASB Bank with its market-leading technology and execution platform, enabling ASB to offer its customers an online trading platform, complete with access to over 15 international markets, extensive market research, and tax reporting tools. The integration of CMC's technology is expected to take between…
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The company explained in a press release that the collaboration allows FOREX.com clients to participate in the US Presidential Election by trading contracts on Kalshi's platform alongside their regular forex trading activities. The partnership opens up new avenues for traders, offering them the opportunity to leverage their political predictions while managing their forex portfolios. FOREX.com…
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By integrating Centroid Bridge into its operations, Exness said it aims to expand its reach to a wider audience of brokers while ensuring the highest standards of execution speed, stability, and reliability. Centroid Bridge, a multi-asset bridging system, is expected to enable Exness to efficiently distribute its "competitive and unique liquidity" to brokers globally. The…
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The inaugural event contract will focus on the 2024 U.S. presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Event contracts allow traders to bet on a specific outcome. In the case of the 2024 election, users can purchase a contract for either Harris or Trump. If the chosen candidate wins, the contract will be worth…
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This was driven by positive market movements of £1.5 billion and net new business of £0.5 billion. The company, which agreed in August to be acquired by a private equity consortium for £5.4 billion, experienced net client growth of 18,000 in the quarter, primarily due to net new clients in SIPP, ISA, and Active Savings accounts.…
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Plus 500's revenue for the quarter increased by 11% to $187.3 million, while EBITDA rose 2% to $82.2 million. The company reported that customer income increased by 8% to $166.3 million in the quarter, up from $153.6 million in Q3 2023. The company also saw a 21% increase in new customers, reaching 24,922, and a 17% increase…
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The move will significantly bolster BGC's Energy, Commodities, and Shipping (ECS) business and expand its global reach. OTC brings a wealth of expertise and a strong client base, with operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a wide range of brokerage services, including crude and refined products, petrochemicals, natural gas, ship brokerage,…
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According to a FINRA Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC), Interactive Brokers made errors in calculating the number of excess shares of stocks listed on European exchanges it had available to return to customers. This resulted in over 800 instances where the firm returned borrowed shares prematurely, causing them to fall into a segregation…
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Integrated into the Swissquote platform, it aims to offer greater accessibility for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. In addition to introducing fractional share trading, Swissquote also revealed it has rolled out a savings plan feature. The company explained that with this tool, users can automatically invest small amounts into selected stocks or exchange-traded funds…
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