Based in Hong Kong, Lee will oversee high-touch cash trading and report to Peter Ramsey, Global Head of Cash Equities, and Christian Treuer, Head of Equities Distribution, APAC. Lee has nearly three decades of experience in equities trading and sales. He joins Barclays from HSBC, where he led Block Liquidity in Hong Kong. His prior…
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The strategic hire signals a push by the firm to expand its presence across the region’s fast-growing institutional trading market. Furthermore, it highlights ATFX’s broader commitment to strengthening its institutional offering, with a focus on tailoring services to professional clients in emerging markets. Mirarchi brings over 15 years of experience in institutional sales, brokerage, and…
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The company explained that the integration provides access to TradeStation Securities’ brokerage services through TipRanks’ interface, enabling retail investors to view, manage, and execute trades without leaving the platform. Furthermore, the integration is designed to support “smarter, faster decisions” by combining analytics with execution. “Providing our clients with intuitive and accessible trading solutions is core…
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Kevin Fan will join as Managing Director and Head of FIC Product Development on August 12, 2025. Reporting to Head of Markets Gregory Yu, HKEX said Fan will lead the development of new fixed-income products and enhancements to support investors’ trading and risk management needs. HKEX Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Y Chan said: “He [Kevin…
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The fintech firm, which operates trading platforms across multiple asset classes, said EBITDA rose slightly to $185.1 million, maintaining a healthy 45% margin. Revenue in the second quarter alone was up 15% year on year to $209.3 million. Chief Executive David Zruia said, “Plus500 delivered further operational and financial progress in H1 2025,” adding that…
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The appointment is set to help strengthen the brokerage’s focus on innovation and global tech-driven growth. Gonov has over 15 years of experience in fintech and financial services, most recently serving as Head of Technology at FxPro. In that role, he led multinational teams and aligned the firm’s tech strategy with its broader business goals. …
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The move is expected to bolster the company’s efficiency and transparency of European fund distribution. The deal will see Broadridge expand its capabilities across Europe, integrating Acolin’s compliance and fund launch support services with its own suite of distribution data, regulatory communication, and analytics offerings. “Acolin’s fund distribution technology and compliance capabilities complement Broadridge’s distribution…
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The move marks an expansion of XS.com’s footprint in the Gulf region, with a new office in Kuwait City and the broker licensed under the name “XS Online” in the country. The partnership was unveiled at a press conference on July 1l, attended by members of the Al-Sabah family, business leaders, and media representatives. Sheikh…
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The deal will add approximately £4 billion in assets under administration and around 454,000 policies to Chesnara’s portfolio. It is expected to complete in early 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction will be funded through a combination of £55 million in internal cash, a £65 million drawdown from an amended revolving credit facility, and…
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DeSchutter has been appointed President of Investor Communication Solutions (ICS), after serving as Co-President since 2023. He has been with Broadridge and its predecessor companies since 2002 and played a pivotal role in launching the firm’s Customer Communications business. H He will now oversee the entire ICS division. Mike Tae, previously Co-President alongside DeSchutter, will…
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