Category: Institutional

China growth
November 14, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Leverate launches China FX broker expansion service, Go East

Continuing its makeover from turnkey brokerage solutions provider to an FX point solutions company, Leverate has announced the launch of “Go East with Leverate” - a professional service that will enable brokers to expand into the enormous financial trading markets of China and the wider Asia Pacific region. With two offices based in China, one…

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ITI Capital rebrand website
November 14, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Walbrook Capital (formerly FXCM Securities) rebrands as ITI Capital, plans Prime Brokerage expansion

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that FCA regulated FX and CFDs broker Walbrook Capital Markets Limited has been renamed ITI Capital Limited. Beyond its formal company name, the company's operating brand has also been changed, from Walbrook Capital to ITI Capital. However, at least for the time being, the broker's website url remains at walbrookcapitalmarkets.com.…

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DFSA launches Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform
November 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FS-ISAC and MAS to strengthen cyber information sharing across nine countries

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) informed that they have launched the FS-ISAC Asia Pacific Regional Analysis Centre’s office and operations in Singapore. The setting up of the Regional Centre in Singapore shows the growing collaboration between the two organisations to fight cybercrime. The Centre…

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Natural gas prices have declined by 34.83%
November 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

BME Clearing to admit Gas Contracts in its Energy Segment

BME Clearing, the Central Counterparty (CCP) operated by BME, informed that it will expand its current energy segment to incorporate gas derivatives as of the first quarter of 2018. The objective of these new contracts is to offer a service that meets the needs of clients, broaden the service range and foster the development of…

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cme group fx volumes
November 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CME Group launches Black Sea Wheat FOB (Platts) and Black Sea Corn FOB (Platts) Futures

Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:CME) today announced the launch of Black Sea Wheat FOB (Platts) and Black Sea Corn FOB (Platts) financially settled futures contracts, to begin trading on December 18, 2017, pending all relevant regulatory review periods. The financially settled contracts will each be offered with two settlement periods, providing greater customer…

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walbrook capital markets fxcm
November 10, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: ITI Group brings in gaming investor John Barker as Chairman of Walbrook (formerly FXCM Securities)

LeapRate Exclusive… LeapRate has learned that Russia-focused brokerage ITI Group, which earlier this year bought control of FCA regulated broker Walbrook Capital, has named gaming and technology expert John Barker as Non Executive Chairman, also adding Mr. Barker to the board of Walbrook. John Barker was Managing Director and Head of International at institutional dark pool…

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cme europe shut
November 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Seven FX market participants to clear CME OTC Non-Deliverable Forwards

Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:CME) today announced that seven market participants have agreed that they intend to clear OTC FX Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs) by the end of Q1 2018. As more clients and liquidity providers are affected by uncleared margin rules, additional market participants clearing NDFs will provide greater access to the capital…

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November 09, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Janus Henderson expands BNP Paribas strategic partnership with addition of U.S. services

Janus Henderson Investors (NYSE:JHG) today announced that BNP Paribas Securities Services, a global custodian with over $10 trillion in assets under custody as of September 30, 2017, will assume responsibility for the majority of Janus Henderson's back office (including fund administration and fund accounting), middle office and custody functions in the U.S. As part of…

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