Options expands market data connectivity with NYSE Integrated Feed LeapRate

January 30, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Options expands market data connectivity with NYSE Integrated Feed

All major NYSE Group data feeds now available on Options platform Options, the provider of global market data and colocation services for trading firms, has today announced direct access to the NYSE Integrated Feed. The new service will be available to clients leveraging Options’ ultra-low latent connectivity and managed colocation platform in Mahwah, Carteret, NY4…

January 30, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

CFI Group receives Jordan Securities Commission license, sets new Amman office

It looks like Jordan is slowly becoming the next Cyprus, at least as far as the Middle East is concerned. For the second day in a row, we have news of a significant Retail FX broker setting up shop in Amman, and receiving a license from the Jordan Securities Commission. CFI Financial Group Holding, which…

January 30, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Exchange Data International joins QuantHouse’s API Ecosystem

QuantHouse, the independent global provider of end-to-end high performance market data and trading through API based technologies, today announced that Exchange Data International (EDI) is the latest provider to join the QuantHouse API Ecosystem. EDI is a provider of fast, accurate, timely and affordable data reference services. EDI’s extensive content includes worldwide equity and fixed…

January 30, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Thomson Reuters in advanced talks to sell financial and risk business to Blackstone

Information giant Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI) said in a statement issued late on Monday that “it is in advanced discussions with Blackstone regarding a potential partnership in its F&R business.” According to an entry on a website popular with current and former Reuters staff, Thomson Reuters is in advanced discussions with the US private equity buyout firm…

January 30, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Colt bolsters its On Demand SDN service, ramps up global connectivity

Colt Technology Services has announced that it will bolster its On Demand SDN service by expanding further into the Asia Pacific region, with the end goal being to deliver a truly global service. Connectivity is an important part of Colt’s expansion strategy, which extends to ensuring customers are provided with a superior customer experience, through…

RoboForex Andrei Kulebin Muai Thai kickboxing

January 29, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Forex Sports Sponsorship: RoboMarkets backs Muay Thai and Kickboxing champion Andrei Kulebin

Continuing our coverage of the interesting ways leading Retail FX brokers are spending their offline advertising dollars, especially in the area of sports sponsorships, CySEC licensed RoboMarkets has announced that it has become the official sponsor of Muay Thai fighter and kickboxing world champion Andrei Kulebin. Under terms of the agreement, the popular Belarusian athlete will take…

January 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

MAS announces oversubscription of Singapore Savings Bonds

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that the Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) which was opened for application in January 2018 (SBFeb18) was oversubscribed. More than 6,300 investors submitted applications totalling approximately S$172 million, exceeding the issuance size of S$150 million. As a result of the oversubscription, some investors will not receive the full…

January 29, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Equiti Group receives financial services license in Jordan

Equiti Group, the parent company of prime brokerage provider Divisa Capital and Retail FX arm Equiti Global Markets (Equiti.com), has announced today that it has been awarded a brokerage license by the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) that allows the company to provide financial advisory and brokerage services in the local and international markets. Equiti is…

January 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

State Street partners with BestX to provide innovative transaction cost analysis offering

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) announced today FX Connect, its FX execution venue, will partner with trade technology software provider BestX in order to offer transaction cost analysis (TCA) solutions globally. With a continued emphasis on best execution driven by regulation, market participants are increasingly looking for holistic solutions to be compliant,” said David Newns,…

January 29, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Cboe to list Mini-SPX Index (XSP) Wednesday-expiring weekly options

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBOE) today announced that it plans to list Wednesday-expiring weekly options on the Cboe Mini-SPX Index (XSP), beginning January 30, 2018. Cboe’s new XSP Wednesday-expiring WeeklysSM offer the features of S&P 500® Index (SPX) Weeklys options, but at 1/10th the contract size. Essentially, XSP Weeklys options allow investors to efficiently…

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