The new service, HSBC TradePay for Import Duties, is said to enable businesses to streamline duty payments while optimising working capital. By allowing HSBC to settle import duty payments directly, either via pre-agreed credit terms with brokers or through ACH credits, HSBC said clients can access credit and make payments in a single transaction. “Clients’…
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Net income increased 35% to $71.7 million, while diluted earnings per share rose 29% to $1.41. Executive Vice Chairman Sean O’Connor credited the gains to “solid performance across a wide range of our products and segments,” citing increased market volatility and strong client engagement as positive drivers. Return on equity rose to 15.7%, up from…
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The move strengthens CMC’s position in the digital asset space, with the FTSE 250-listed financial services provider also increasing its holdings of the STRX token from 10 million to 15 million. The expanded partnership is said to mark a new phase in the collaboration between the two companies. “This agreement represents a major step forward…
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The company introduced a new FX solution that aims to lower costs and improve risk forecasting for businesses navigating currency volatility. At the core of the collaboration is Ant’s proprietary Time-Series Transformer (TST) AI FX Model, which is said to forecast cashflow and foreign exchange exposure with over 90% accuracy. The model, trained using time-series…
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The company explained that the partnership integrates Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time payments solution, into the Webull U.S. platform. This is said to enable instant transfers between Webull brokerage accounts and external bank accounts, an upgrade from traditional methods such as ACH transfers, which can take several days. "Webull has always been committed to improving access…
Read moreThe firm said the DIFC, widely recognised as a leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, offers a robust regulatory framework and business-friendly environment. Sky Links Capital, a multi-asset brokerage firm, said the move highlights its commitment to strong governance, scalability, and long-term regional growth. Daniel Takieddine, Co-Founder and Group CEO,…
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In a statement, Alpha said it had carefully reviewed the conditional proposal with its financial advisers before deciding to reject the offer. The company did not disclose financial details of Corpay’s bid. Corpay, a Georgia-based provider of business payments and spend management solutions, had previously confirmed it was in discussions with Alpha regarding a potential…
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The company said it has introduced new capabilities designed to enhance efficiency and reduce risk for global financial institutions. The enhancements, announced on Tuesday, include tools for fails research, inventory optimisation, and email integration automation. OpsGPT is said to now leverage “agentic” AI capabilities to provide real-time operational intelligence, helping firms streamline workflows, manage capital…
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Donohue brings more than 30 years of experience in global financial markets, including eight years as CEO of CME Group and a recent tenure as Chairman and former CEO of OCC, an equity derivatives clearing house. “We are thrilled to welcome Craig to Cboe,” said William Farrow III, Chairman of the Board. “His visionary leadership,…
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Tucker joined HSBC’s board in September 2017 and became Group Chairman the following month. The bank noted in its press release that during his tenure, Tucker has overseen major strategic shifts, including the Group CEO succession and the bank’s navigation through the COVID-19 pandemic. “It has been a great honour and privilege to lead HSBC…
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