Category: Forex

Options adds more APAC clients to its Managed Colocation service
September 10, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Options Integrates Bruce ATS Data

The move is said to be designed to meet growing investor demand for continuous trading, particularly from Asia-Pacific participants who access U.S. equities during their local market hours. Bruce ATS, which leverages Nasdaq’s data distribution, specialises in overnight trading and offers services including Bruce Last Sale for real-time trade prints, Bruce Best Bid & Offer…

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Hong Kong
September 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Marqeta Names Mike Milotich as Permanent CEO

He will also continue as a director of the company and retain his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer until a successor is found. The global card issuing platform said Milotich had been instrumental in strengthening its financial foundation and improving profitability since joining in 2022. “Since joining Marqeta, Mike has played a key role in…

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September 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Webull Launches in the Netherlands to Begin EU Expansion

The global brokerage, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker BULL, said its new hub in Amsterdam will serve as the base for Webull EU.  The Dutch subsidiary, Webull Securities (Europe) B.V., received authorisation from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) in September 2024 and is now fully operational. The company explained that investors…

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September 09, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Centroid Solutions Integrates Cboe Market Data into Trading Ecosystem

The collaboration enables brokers using Centroid’s multi-asset connectivity engine to incorporate Cboe’s high-fidelity data streams into their own trading platforms.  Coverage is said to include equities, options, futures, indices and foreign exchange. The company said the integration will support improved pricing, broader market reach and enhanced execution capabilities. Brokers will be able to connect through…

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CMC markets
September 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CMC Markets Appoints Sarah Ing as Senior Independent Director

Ing has significant experience in financial services and has served as a Non-Executive Director at CMC.  She brings expertise in equity research, asset management, and corporate governance, having previously held senior roles at firms including UBS and HSBC. She is also a non-executive director at Marex. Her appointment follows a series of board and leadership…

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FIN-LP- Robinhood’s Q2 results a ray of light
September 08, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Robinhood Shares Surge After S&P 500 Inclusion Announcement

S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) will enter the benchmark index on 22 September, alongside AppLovin and Emcor Group. They will replace MarketAxess Holdings, Caesars Entertainment and Enphase Energy.  The reshuffle coincides with S&P’s quarterly rebalancing, designed to ensure its indices remain representative of their respective market capitalisation ranges. Robinhood’s inclusion represents…

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StoneX
September 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

StoneX Expands into Physical Meat Trading with Right Corp Acquisition

The move significantly broadens StoneX’s global trading capabilities. Founded in 2000, Right Corporation provides trading and logistics services for independent meat packing operations, distributors, and end-users.  Under the leadership of owner Leslie Wright, the company has developed a strong reputation for customer service and long-standing industry relationships. Wright will remain with the business in a…

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Hong Kong
September 05, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

VSA Capital Chairman to Step Down After AGM

Mr Steeves, who has served as Chairman during a period of strategic development for the international investment banking and broking firm, will not be standing for re-election as a Director.  In a release on Friday, the company expressed its appreciation for his leadership, stating it “wishes to express its gratitude to Mark for his contributions…

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September 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

IG Group Commences £125 Million Share Buyback Programme

The London-listed trading platform said it has instructed Morgan Stanley & Co. International to carry out the programme under pre-set parameters. The buyback will run from 4 September 2025 until 30 January 2026, subject to market conditions and capital requirements. Purchased shares will be held in treasury, the company confirmed. “The sole purpose of the…

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Hong Kong
September 04, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Monex Group Boosts Stake in Canadian Crypto Asset Manager 3iQ

The Tokyo-based brokerage acquired an additional 4.17 million shares in 3iQ on Sept. 3 through a wholly owned subsidiary.  The transaction was valued at C$45.8 million. Following the purchase, Monex now holds 12.12 million shares, representing 97.8 percent of voting rights, up from 77.2 percent before the acquisition. Monex first made 3iQ a subsidiary in…

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