Category: Fintech

November 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Wise Expands Reach with Direct Access to Philippines' InstaPay

The company revealed in a press release that the integration, along with a direct settlement account with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), will significantly enhance cross-border payment experiences for millions of Wise customers and its platform partners. Via its direct connection to InstaPay, Wise can now offer instant transfers of up to 50,000 Philippine…

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October 31, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CLSNet Expands Reach as MUFG Bank Joins the Network

CLS explained in a press release that the move is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency and reduce risk for the bank. CLSNet, a platform designed to standardise and centralise post-trade processes for over 120 currencies, has gained traction in recent years. By joining the network, CLS said MUFG will benefit from the expanding roster…

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StoneX
October 30, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CAB Payments and StoneX Continue Acquisition Discussions

The company revealed that StoneX is currently conducting due diligence as part of the process. Earlier this month CAB Payments said it had received an unsolicited non-binding proposal from StoneX at 145p per share. "Discussions with StoneX are continuing and StoneX and its advisers are undertaking due diligence," CAB Payments said in its release on…

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Hong Kong stock exchange
October 30, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

HKEX to Expand Middle East Presence with Riyadh Office

The company said the strategic move aims to strengthen HKEX's presence in the Middle East and facilitate greater connectivity between the two regions. HKEX is aiming to promote new opportunities for its customers and issuers, with the Riyadh office predicted to serve as a crucial hub for HKEX to engage with investors and companies. Saudi…

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October 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Montreux Capital Management Acquires GC Partners Group

The move is aimed at bolstering Montreux's presence in the financial services industry and capitalising on the growing market for cross-border transactions. GC Partners has two decades of experience and has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored financial solutions to clients worldwide.  The company's global network of offices enables it to provide efficient and…

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Eurex ESG
October 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Eurex Clearing Successfully Participates in ECB's Digital Money Trials

The company took part in the Eurosystem's exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement, with the initiative, led by the European Central Bank (ECB), aiming to explore the potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in enhancing financial market infrastructures. Eurex explained that the trials focused on cash settlement in cleared intraday…

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Visa
October 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Worldline Partners with Visa to Enhance Fraud Management Solution

The global payment services provider explained in its press release announcing the deal that the collaboration combines Worldline's extensive transactional data with Visa's Cybersource Decision Manager, offering businesses a powerful tool to combat fraud and optimise customer experiences. The partnership is said to be particularly beneficial for the travel industry, where both Worldline and Visa…

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October 22, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

OptAxe Gains FCA Authorisation For FX Options Multilateral Trading Facility

OptAxe explained in a press release that it aims to address the inefficiencies and fragmentation of the current FX options market by providing a centralised platform for liquidity discovery, dissemination, and execution. "OptAxe offers an innovative and automated approach to FX options trading that digitises and centralises the distribution of FX options axes," the company…

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October 22, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

GCEX Unveils New Price Feeds for Re-Aggregation

The new feeds are said to focus on enhancing spreads and optimising performance for aggregating brokers in the FX and precious metals markets. Designed to address the challenges faced by brokers in today's liquidity environment, the company said that XplorSkew and XplorSkewPlus leverage skewing to maximise the benefits of aggregation. GCEX explains that by compressing…

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

Broadridge Expands OTC Derivatives Reporting Capabilities

In addition, the company revealed in a press release that it is proactively expanding its offerings to include other regulatory regimes and asset classes, such as the Canadian rewrite and the Hong Kong rewrite scheduled for later dates. “We anticipate that the regulatory wave will continue, and we are proactively working on behalf of our…

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