Category: Financial Services

LSEG, London Stock Exchange
October 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

LSEG and Microsoft Deepen Partnership to Bring AI-Ready Financial Data Into Workflows

The move aims to enable financial institutions to securely build and deploy “agentic AI” tools within their existing workflows. Through an LSEG-managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, customers will be able to connect Copilot Studio with LSEG’s trusted data, including content from its Workspace and Financial Analytics products.  The integration will allow professionals to build…

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October 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Sidetrade Signs Binding Agreements to Acquire ezyCollect

EzyCollect, based in Sydney, serves over 1,100 small and mid-sized businesses managing A$19 billion in receivables.  The acquisition, valued at about €37 million, will expand Sidetrade’s reach across three continents, Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific,  positioning the group as a global O2C leader. Sidetrade CEO Olivier Novasque said: “With ezyCollect, Sidetrade has all the assets…

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October 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Metals Trading Hits Record Volume Amid Market Volatility

The exchange explained that the surge was driven by heightened activity in gold and silver markets as investors sought to hedge against geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.  The exchange’s newly launched 1-Ounce Gold futures also reached record volumes, reflecting growing retail participation. “As geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts drive uncertainty, clients from around the world are turning…

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financial buildings
October 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Banque de France and Euroclear to Tokenise Short-Term Debt Market in Paris

In a press release, Euroclear said the move marked a significant step toward modernising France’s €310 billion short-term debt market through Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The project aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and security for issuers and investors, while reducing administrative burdens in Europe’s largest short-term debt market.  The pilot phase is expected to begin…

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October 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

XS.com Secures UAE SCA License

Through the license, XS.com has established a new entity in the UAE. The new entity, operating under the UAE’s respected regulatory framework, is expected to enhance XS.com’s ability to serve traders in one of the world’s top financial hubs.  The firm described the approval as a strong endorsement of its transparency, compliance, and commitment to…

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October 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Exness Opens First MENA Office in Jordan After Securing Operating License

The company said the move marks a key step in its regional growth strategy and commitment to regulatory excellence. The new Amman office strengthens Exness’ local presence and underscores Jordan’s growing importance as a financial hub.  “This launch reflects our deep commitment to the Jordanian market and to traders across the region,” said Mohammad Amer,…

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LME proposes requirements for the responsible sourcing of metal in listed brands
October 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

LME Publishes Roadmap to Modernise Options Market

The roadmap’s top priority is to implement an automated expiry process and shift from American-style to European-style options, with a market consultation expected later this year.  The LME aims to deliver the automation upgrade in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. In parallel, the exchange plans to launch electronic premium-quoted options (PQO)…

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October 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

North Dakota Partners with Fiserv to Launch State-Backed ‘Roughrider Coin’

Set to debut in 2026, Roughrider Coin will operate on Fiserv’s digital asset platform, aiming to modernise interbank transactions, enhance global payments, and encourage merchant adoption across the state.  The coin will be accessible to North Dakota’s banks and credit unions, helping them navigate what officials described as a “new financial frontier.” “As one of…

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