Category: Forex

Standard Chartered bank HQ
August 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Standard Chartered Launches 4th VCC Sub-Fund

The company said in a release on Monday that the fund aims to provide diversified total returns with lower volatility and stronger downside protection by tapping into PIMCO’s best ideas across the credit spectrum, including high-yield bonds, emerging market debt and bank loans. It is also said to feature a monthly distribution component, catering to…

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Plus500 office
August 18, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Plus500 Announces New $90 Million Share Buyback Programme

The company said the move underscores its “disciplined capital allocation framework” and confidence in delivering sustained shareholder returns. The fresh buyback is said to form part of the $165 million shareholder returns unveiled in its half-year results earlier this month, which also included dividends of $75 million.  The programme, managed by Panmure Liberum, will run…

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August 15, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

YLG Futures is Now Available On TradingView

Part of the Bangkok-headquartered YLG Bullion Group, the firm has been active in the precious-metals market for more than three decades and has held a licence from Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission since 2009.  TradingView noted in its release that YLG Futures also maintains a presence in Singapore and has won multiple industry accolades, including…

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August 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Marex Revenue Rises in H1, Boosted by Growth in Agency and Execution

The financial services platform reported H1 revenue of $967.4 million, up 23% from a year earlier, while adjusted profit before tax rose 27% to $202.7 million.  Reported profit before tax jumped 45% to $201.6 million. The adjusted PBT margin improved to 21.0% from 20.2% a year ago. Second-quarter revenue increased 18% year-on-year to $500.1 million,…

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August 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SBI Holdings Raises Stake in Double Standard Inc.

SBI Financial Services, an intermediate holding company for the group’s financial services business, entered a capital and business alliance with Double Standard in December 2019.  The latest purchase of 55,000 shares through market transactions will lift the group’s voting rights ownership ratio from 19.73% to 20.13%. Double Standard specialises in generating and supplying big data…

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Standard Chartered bank HQ
August 14, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Launches SC Invest Platform for ‘Emerging Affluents’

The bank stated that SC Invest streamlines the investment process, enabling account opening and fund subscription in just three steps.  It offers four foundational portfolios curated by its Chief Investment Office, with a minimum investment of HK$100 and no subscription, redemption, or platform fees. Standard Chartered said the platform aims to address the “investment pain…

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Westpac bank logo
August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Westpac Names Carolyn McCann as Permanent Consumer Banking Chief

McCann, who has nearly 30 years of corporate experience, including two decades in banking and insurance, has spent more than 10 years with Westpac.  Prior to stepping into the acting role in May, she served as Group Executive, Customer and Corporate Services, overseeing operations, scams and fraud prevention, customer collections and hardship, property resilience, corporate…

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Interactive Brokers
August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Interactive Brokers Rolls Out True Zero-Commission US Stock Trading for Singapore Investors

The launch provides Singaporean investors with what the firm describes as “true cost transparency,” avoiding the additional charges often associated with so-called zero-commission offerings.  IBKR Lite allows trading without minimum balances or hidden fees, while also giving access to the broker’s award-winning platforms, tools and global markets. “We’re pleased to bring zero-commission US stock trading…

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August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

eToro Q2 Earnings: Funded Accounts and AUM Rise YoY

Net contribution rose 26% year-on-year to $210 million, driven by higher trading activity.  Assets under administration increased 54% to $17.5 billion, while funded accounts climbed 14% to 3.63 million, boosted by continued user acquisition, retention efforts, and the 2024 purchase of Australian app Spaceship. Adjusted EBITDA was up 31% to $72 million, supported by increased…

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TradeStation
August 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

TradeStation Links with MultiCharts for Automated Trading Access

The move is said to give traders commission-free equities trading, low-cost futures access, and API connectivity through MultiCharts, which offers advanced charting, built-in indicators, high-precision backtesting and multi-broker automated trading tools.  Futures will be priced at $0.85 per standard contract and $0.50 for micro contracts. TradeStation said the integration expands its advanced trading capabilities, allowing…

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