Cboe Clear Europe Launches Central Clearing for Securities Financing Transactions LeapRate

April 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cboe Clear Europe Launches Central Clearing for Securities Financing Transactions

The move is aimed at enhancing capital efficiency and post-trade processing. The first trades cleared under the new service involved Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking as a Principal Lender and JP Morgan as a Borrower, according to the firm. Cboe explained that the service introduces a centrally cleared model for SFTs, replacing the traditional bilateral…

April 02, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Group Completes Freetrade Acquisition

The deal, first announced in January, was finalised on 1 April 2025. Freetrade will continue to operate as a standalone brand, with co-founder and CEO Viktor Nebehaj and his leadership team remaining in place. Nebehaj said the acquisition would allow Freetrade to “fast-track the rollout of new products and features” while accelerating growth. Meanwhile, IG’s…

April 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX Announces Digital Assets Regulatory and Tax Service

The new data package is said to be aimed at helping financial institutions navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital asset regulations and tax compliance. The service, launched amid increasing institutional demand, enables firms to assess whether over 80,000 crypto-related instruments, including tokens and blockchain-based assets, fall under regulatory and tax requirements, the company explained. …

April 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

NYSE Texas Opens, With Trump Media & Technology Group the First Listing

The exchange also revealed that Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has become the inaugural listing. Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group, said the launch of NYSE Texas provides businesses with new opportunities in a pro-business environment. “We are thrilled to open NYSE Texas to corporate issuers and to welcome Trump Media & Technology Group…

March 31, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Reserve Bank of Australia, ASIC Take Further Steps to Address ASX Concerns

In a press release on Monday, the regulators cited serious concerns over ASX’s management of operational risks and the speed of its response to the incident. In a joint letter to ASX, the RBA and ASIC highlighted the risk that further operational failures could undermine the reliability of the CHESS system until its replacement is…

March 31, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Fiserv Announces Launch of Clover in Australia

The company said the system will provide small-to-medium businesses with an all-in-one solution to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. The expansion marks Clover’s presence in 11 countries, powering 3.5 million POS devices worldwide. “Ninety-eight per cent of Aussie businesses identify as small-to-medium businesses but many rely on a complex array of solutions that don’t…

March 31, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Cashup's Permission to Carry on Regulated Activities Cancelled by FCA

The decision, which took effect from 28 March 2025, was made under section 55J of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. According to the FCA’s Final Notice, Cashup failed to satisfy the location of offices Threshold Condition, as the regulator could not confirm that the firm’s head office and central management were based in…

March 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

USCA Securities Hit With FINRA Fine

USCA Securities has been fined $75,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for multiple violations, including failing to maintain its required minimum net capital and submitting inaccurate financial reports. According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent published by FINRA, USCA operated below its required net capital on 35 occasions between January and…

March 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX Launches SIX Bulk API For Financial Data Management

The firm explained in a press release that the new API provides instant access to large datasets, including corporate actions, equity and fixed income reference data, and end-of-day market data. By utilising SIX’s global financial information network, the API is said to enhance efficiency for financial professionals handling trading, banking, risk management, and compliance operations.…

March 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ATFX Connect Achieves Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK government-backed certification that requires an independent, hands-on technical assessment to verify an organization’s cyber defences against common threats such as malware, phishing, and hacking attempts. Administered by IASME, it represents a higher level of security assurance compared to the standard Cyber Essentials. Issued by Bulletproof and verified by IASME,…

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