Category: Institutional

June 27, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Russia defaults on Foreign Debt for a first time in a century

The Kremlin has repeatedly pushed back against the default saying there is no grounds for it. However, the country is unable to send money to bondholders because of the western sanctions. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that some Taiwanese holders of Russian bonds denominated in euros had not received interest payments. Euroclear has not confirmed if the…

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Playtech
June 17, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Playtech gives TTB more time to confirm acquisition offer

TTB Partners can now confirm its intensions to acquire Playtech by 15 July, 5pm. However, the deadline can be further extended if the Panel deems it necessary. TTB Partners initially approached Playtech on behalf of an investor group with a possible acquisition offer in February. The move followed Playtech shareholder vote rejecting the $3.7 billion…

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B2Broker’s B2Core integrates with Shufti Pro’s KYC Solution
June 17, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

B2Broker’s B2Core integrates with Shufti Pro’s KYC Solution

Its flexible API can integrate into all kinds of existing systems, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes. Additionally, Shufti Pro offers a multi-layered risk protection against digital identity fraud, money laundering, and terrorism funding. Users to verify their identities in less than 30 seconds. The solution has support for more than 150 languages…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
June 16, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SIX announces partnership with risk analytics provider Urgentem

Shai Popat, the Managing Director of Content & Product Management and Financial Information at SIX, said: Climate is a key component of ESG considerations for businesses, and one that is set to increase in importance as governments and financial institutions navigate the transition to net zero. We welcome this new partnership with Urgentem, the benefits…

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Playtech finalto
June 15, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Playtech secures regulatory approvals for the sale of Finalto

The group also detailed that the completion of the deal is a step to simplify its strategy. Playtech shared that it aims to focus on technology-led offering as a pure-play business in the B2B and B2C gambling markets. Meanwhile, Playtech is currently in talks over its acquisition of Gopher’s parent company TTB Partners, group of…

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June 15, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Marex in talks with OTCex Group to buy voice brokerage activities

The potential acquisition offers a number of options for both parties to collaborate. Access to Marex’s global infrastructure and balance sheet will be beneficial to OTCex. And the addition of OTCex will strengthen Marex’s capabilities in Equities and Fixed Income. According to the official press release, the final agreement is expected after consultation with the…

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Euronext
June 14, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Euronext acquires technology businesses from Nexi’s capital markets activities

For over 30 years Nexi has been a partner of MTS and Euronext Securities Milan, powering their technology. Following the completion of the deal, Nexi will continue to provide technology services to Euronext under transitional arrangements and other services under related commercial agreements. Renato Martini, Digital Banking & Corporate Solutions Director at Nexi, said: This…

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Centroid Bridge announces it supports Refinitiv
June 06, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Centroid Bridge integrates with Refinitiv

Cristian Vlasceanu, CEO of Centroid Solutions, commented: We are excited to announce the integration to Refinitiv and make this connectivity available to our clients. It enables our clients with excellent access to exchanges worldwide, with a wide range of products to choose from, via a unified channel. We welcome this latest integration as an enhancement…

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