Compagnie Financière Tradition Reports Strong First-Half Growth on Market Volatility LeapRate

August 29, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Compagnie Financière Tradition Reports Strong First-Half Growth on Market Volatility

The Swiss-based interdealer broker reported consolidated revenue, including joint ventures, of CHF 632.1 million for the six months, up 12.3% at constant exchange rates compared with the same period last year. Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 27.3% to CHF 114.7m, lifting the margin to 18.1% from 16.0% in 2024. Group net profit…

August 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

IC Markets EU Renews AEL Limassol Sponsorship

In a release on Wednesday, IC Markets highlighted the Cypriot football club’s 2–0 victory in the opening match of the 2025–26 league season. The sponsorship agreement, extended earlier this year through 2027, reinforces IC Markets EU’s commitment to supporting both the club and the wider Limassol community. The company described the renewal as part of…

August 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Expands Partnership with Nasdaq to Offer Nordic Equities Data

The move makes eToro the first non-Nordic broker to offer complimentary real-time access to Nasdaq Nordic equities data to its global retail client base. The development builds on eToro’s existing agreement with Nasdaq for U.S. equity data and underscores both firms’ efforts to broaden retail investor access to localised markets. “Since our founding in 2007,…

August 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

OW Markets Partners with Centroid Solutions to Strengthen Brokerage Operations

The firm has adopted Centroid Bridge, an advanced connectivity, liquidity distribution and execution engine, to improve trading performance, broaden its product suite and enhance risk management. The integration is designed to support OW Markets’ growth strategy as it seeks to deliver a more competitive service to retail and institutional clients. “At OW Markets, we are…

August 27, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

XTB Appoints Bartosz Osiński to Board as Risk Management Lead

The decision was reportedly made by the company’s supervisory board on August 26, with the appointment subject to approval by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF). Once confirmed, Osiński will oversee XTB’s risk management system. Osiński brings over 15 years of experience in risk and financial oversight. A graduate of the Poznań University of Economics…

August 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Webull Brings Back Crypto Trading for US Investors

Until now, customers wanting to trade crypto were required to open and use a separate Webull Pay account via a standalone app. With the latest update, Webull has integrated those functions, enabling investors to manage their Webull Pay accounts and trade crypto alongside stocks and options in one place. The platform now supports 24/7 trading…

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August 22, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ACY Securities Rolls Out Instant Crypto Withdrawals for Clients and Affiliates

The firm explained that the upgrade, built on client feedback, allows eligible accounts to send approved funds directly to a crypto wallet. The portal is also said to display the amount available for instant withdrawal upfront, removing uncertainty and reducing follow-up requests. The feature supports USDT and USDC and is integrated across the ACY Trading…

August 20, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

XS.com Granted License From the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius

The new authorisation provides the multi-asset broker with a licensed entity in Mauritius, strengthening its ability to serve clients worldwide. XS.com, founded in Australia in 2010, said the move underlines its commitment to compliance and high-quality service as it scales its global operations. Mohamad Ibrahim, Group Chief Executive Officer at XS.com, said: “We are excited…

August 19, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Says 85% of UAE Retail Investors Back Local Stocks

The broker said that the study, based on responses from 1,000 investors in the country, found that 39% of retail participants hold Abu Dhabi equities, 28% hold Dubai equities, and 18% invest in both. The findings are said to underscore the broad support for homegrown markets. When it comes to the UAE economy, eToro said…

August 19, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Launches AI-Powered Digests for UK Customers

The feature, which sits directly on the stock detail page in the app, is said to use generative AI to scan breaking news, analyst reports, technicals and Robinhood’s proprietary data. It then produces plain-English summaries explaining why a stock is moving, aiming to help investors make more informed decisions. Digests is the first product powered…

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