Category: Forex

DHF Capital Welcomes New CFO Ali Jaffari
July 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

DHF Capital and Tauro Markets Announce Strategic Partnership

The Luxembourg-based securitisation firm, which specialises in diversified investment offerings across Forex, equities, and precious metals, said in a press release that it will integrate Tauro Markets’ platform and research capabilities into its operations.  The move follows Tauro Markets’ recent accolade as the “Most Trusted Multi-Asset Trading Broker UAE 2024” by International Business Magazine. “This…

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Marex Spectron launches Marex Financial Products structured note business
July 25, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Close Brothers to Sell Winterflood Securities to Marex in £103.9m Deal

The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Close Brothers CEO Mike Morgan said, “This transaction marks another important step in simplifying the group to focus on our core specialist lending business.”  The sale…

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July 24, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Group Trading Revenues Rise 12% in FY25

The brokerage stated in its release that adjusted profit before tax climbed 17% to £535.8 million, while statutory profit before tax increased 25% to £499.2 million.  The company said it has returned £397.5 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks in FY25, and proposed a new £125 million share buyback in the first half of…

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Societe Generale
July 23, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

21Shares and Societe Generale Partner to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto ETPs in Europe

Under the agreement, Societe Generale will act as market maker for 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, traded under the tickers ABTC, CBTC, AETH, and CETH, on key fund platforms used by institutional investors.  The bank will provide over-the-counter liquidity, improving execution quality and access for professional investors in the region. “These platforms, typically operated by…

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European Commission adopts new rules to increase transparency in securities financing markets
July 23, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CoinShares Asset Management Receives MiCA Authorisation

The approval, granted by the AMF, marks a major regulatory milestone for CoinShares, the European digital asset investment firm with over $9 billion in assets under management.  The company now holds a rare combination of MiCA, MiFID, and AIFM licences, allowing it to offer regulated portfolio management and investment advice across both traditional and digital…

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July 23, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Expands Investment Offering in Spain

Eligible Spanish users can now trade futures contracts linked to six major markets: the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, Dow Jones Industrial Average, bitcoin, and ether.  eToro explained that, unlike traditional futures, spot-quoted futures are priced in line with the current market value of the underlying asset, offering greater clarity for retail investors. “With eToro,…

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July 22, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

S&P Dow Jones Indices Agrees Deal to Acquire ARC Research

The deal will see S&P DJI acquire ownership of ARC Research from its parent company, ARC Group, enhancing its offerings for wealth managers, private banks, and financial advisers.  ARC Research holds the world’s largest proprietary dataset of more than 500,000 private client portfolios, spanning over two decades.  The company partners with over 190 investment managers…

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July 22, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

EXANTE Launches AI-Powered News Aggregator

The product is said to be designed to transform how professional investors consume and respond to market developments. Announced on 21 July, EXANTE said Pulse is fully integrated into its trading platform and delivers real-time, tailored market intelligence based on each client’s portfolio, strategy and watchlists.  The tool uses proprietary artificial intelligence to scan, analyse…

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