Category: Financial Services

Broadridge’s Fi360 and ProctorU partner to launch remote proctoring and identity management solution
August 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge and BMLL Partner to Deliver Integrated Pre-Trade Analytics

The collaboration aims to deliver actionable insights directly at the point of order entry, enabling traders to optimise execution, manage risk and respond to client demands in real time. “Working with BMLL we are optimising trading and delivering transformation by integrating actionable insights and robust analytics directly into the workflows of both global sell-side and…

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The Swiss Stock Exchange adds RIZE ETFs of medical cannabis and cyber security.
August 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

iShares Digital Assets AG Launches Bitcoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange

The exchange explained that the iShares Bitcoin ETP expands the range of crypto ETPs available at SIX to 487, offering investors direct access to Bitcoin through a regulated, exchange-traded structure.  Each ETP is said to be fully backed by bitcoins held with Coinbase Custody International Limited, a licensed custodian.  SIX added that the product is…

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Standard Chartered bank HQ
August 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Launches SC Invest Platform for ‘Emerging Affluents’

The bank stated that SC Invest streamlines the investment process, enabling account opening and fund subscription in just three steps.  It offers four foundational portfolios curated by its Chief Investment Office, with a minimum investment of HK$100 and no subscription, redemption, or platform fees. Standard Chartered said the platform aims to address the “investment pain…

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Hong Kong
August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

TransferMate Seeks Bahrain Licence to Boost Middle East Expansion

The company, which operates an embedded B2B payments infrastructure-as-a-service platform, said the move will allow partners and customers in Bahrain to access its full suite of services, including payments, receivables and stored funds. TransferMate said the licence would simplify cross-border transactions, enhance cash flow visibility and reduce the need for multiple banking relationships for businesses…

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FINRA building
August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Wells Fargo Clearing Services Hit With $275,000 Fine by FINRA

Between June 2019 and November 2024, FINRA says Wells Fargo did not have a system, including written supervisory procedures, that was reasonably designed to comply with Section 15B(a)(1)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  This provision prohibits broker-dealers from giving investment advice to municipal entities without registering as a municipal adviser. FINRA found that…

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August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Beeks Unveils AI-Powered Market Edge Intelligence for Real-Time Trading Insights

The company said the development aims to deliver real-time analytics and predictive intelligence directly within colocation facilities, helping financial firms reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Beeks explained that by processing data at the network edge, the system eliminates propagation delays and delivers actionable insights instantly.  Its anomaly detection capabilities are said to use context-aware pattern…

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August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Nuvei Expands Stablecoin-Powered Payouts to Boost Emerging Market Transfers

The Canadian payments firm said the enhancement allows businesses to move fiat currency account to account across borders with same-day or next-day settlement, bypassing slower and more expensive SWIFT transfers.  By using blockchain technology on the backend, Nuvei said it can reduce reliance on intermediaries and deliver funds more efficiently. “Our mission is to simplify…

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ASIC
August 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Former Investment Manager Pleads Guilty in Platinum Asset Management Insider Trading Case

Rodney Forrest reportedly admitted to two counts of insider trading between August and September 2024 before Sydney’s Local Court on Tuesday.  ASIC alleges he acquired about $2.6 million worth of Platinum shares while in possession of confidential information relating to a takeover offer and procured others to make similar trades. ASIC further alleges Forrest operated…

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Hong Kong
August 12, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

GBT Technologies to Rebrand as Wertheim & Company; Emil Assentato Joins as Strategic Investor

Craig Marshak will be appointed chief executive officer, bringing more than 30 years of investment banking and growth capital experience, including a leadership role at Nomura’s $500 million Growth and Technology Fund in London.  The company also intends to appoint Harinder Sandhu to its board. The “Wertheim & Company” trademark dates back to the original…

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