Category: Fintech

Euroclear reports operating income increase of 7% in H1 2021
December 09, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

ODDO BHF Picks Euroclear FundsPlace for Fund Distribution Services

The move aims to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and enhance efficiency for ODDO BHF’s fund assets. Euroclear, which provides post trade services, said in its press release that by utilising FundsPlace, ODDO BHF will benefit from centralised distribution processes and automated trailer fee collection, optimising revenue while mitigating operational risks. Euroclear’s platform supports over 3,000…

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December 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

BGC Group Sells Capitalab Business to Unlock Shareholder Value

The transaction, valued at $46 million, reflects a revenue multiple of approximately 7.5 times, underscoring the strategic significance of the deal. BGC Group explained in its press release that Capitalab specialises in rates portfolio compression and margin optimisation, critical components in streamlining trading operations.  BGC will retain its post-trade foreign exchange risk reduction business, previously…

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FINRA
November 27, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Netcapital Gets FINRA Approval for Broker-Dealer License

The company said the licence approval is set to bolster its capacity to facilitate larger capital raises and broaden its investment offerings. The newly gained licence enables NSI to specialise in private placements of securities and referral business.  It is designed to assist companies raising equity capital under Regulation A (Reg A) and Regulation D…

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Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
November 26, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge's LTX and TransFICC Partner to Streamline Fixed Income Trading

The company said in its press release that the collaboration aims to simplify and accelerate the onboarding process for sell-side clients, reducing operational risks and costs. They explain that by integrating LTX with TransFICC's One API for eTrading platform, dealers are able to swiftly and efficiently connect to LTX's innovative RFQ+ trading protocol, with the…

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November 26, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Citi, Morgan Stanley, State Street and UBS Invest in Fintech Firm Capitolis

This latest funding round, led by Citi and including increased participation from State Street, will fuel Capitolis' continued expansion across both its Capital Marketplace and Portfolio Optimisation divisions.  The company, which says it aims to create “safer and more dynamic capital markets,” added that each bank will invest $5 million and will join the company's…

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Bitcoin rise
November 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Hong Kong's ZA Bank to Offer Crypto Trading Services for Retail Users

The move allows users to trade top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum in HKD and USD directly within the ZA Bank app. The bank's decision to offer crypto trading services comes in response to the surging global demand for cryptocurrencies. They noted that with over 560 million users worldwide and a market capitalisation exceeding $3…

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Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
November 21, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge Boosts Structured Product Trading with Tbricks Enhancements

The fintech firm said the advancements are designed to revolutionise global trading operations for structured products, letting financial institutions quote hundreds of thousands of products across multiple markets and distribution channels simultaneously. "This transformative development marks a significant leap forward in simplifying and optimizing trading for structured products," commented Konstantin Romanov, Global Head of Principal…

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November 21, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Obtains New York License, Announces Launch

The company announced its launch in New York on Tuesday, making its services available to eligible investors in all 50 states. This development was confirmed by a tweet from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of eToro's entry into the state.  “Major news from @eToro — the world’s largest social…

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November 19, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Revolut Awarded Trading License From FCA

The new license enables Revolut to offer trading services on UK and EU-listed stocks and ETFs to its millions of customers. The move comes after Revolut has already made strides in the investment space, offering US stock trading since 2019. With the new license, the company aims to further diversify its product range and cater…

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ATFX
November 18, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

ATFX Connect Strengthens Centroid Solutions Collaboration to Enhance Market Liquidity

The company explained that the strengthened collaboration aims to enhance market connectivity and liquidity for its clients of all sizes. They state that by integrating Centroid's bridge technology, brokers can directly connect to top-tier liquidity providers, resulting in faster execution speeds and reduced latency.  The partnership is said to offer several key benefits to brokers,…

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