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FIS partners with Glia – FX News Group
Fintech company FIS (NYSE:FIS) today announced a partnership with Glia, a provider of AI-powered banking interactions, to deliver advanced AI-powered customer engagement capabilities across FIS’ Digital One suite of retail and business banking products. This...
Tradeweb expands dealer algorithmic execution capabilities for US Treasuries
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW), a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced an expansion of its dealer algorithmic execution capabilities for U.S. Treasuries, providing institutional clients with...
Revolut commits $37M to establish bank in Colombia
UK based neobank Revolut is continuing to expand on all fronts, announcing that it has secured authorization to establish Revolut Bank Colombia S.A. (‘Autorización de Constitución’) from the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC). The company said that this...
Interactive Brokers launches Tax Planner
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has introduced enhancements to its professional tax planning toolkit with the launch of Tax Planner, available through PortfolioAnalyst. Its new capabilities complement existing tax-lot matching...
GBP/USD Halts Decline but Inflation Risks Linger :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair attempted to stabilise on Thursday, trading around 1.3413 USD. However, investor sentiment remains cautious amid a weak outlook for the UK economy and uncertainty surrounding the government’s November budget.UK GDP...
Stripe opens new headquarters in Dublin
Today, programmable financial services company Stripe opened its new Dublin headquarters, tripling its office space to 14,500 square meters as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. The new dual headquarters at One Wilton Park was officially opened by...
Today’s AI hype has echoes of a devastating technology boom and bust 100 years ago :: InvestMacro
By Cameron Shackell, Queensland University of Technology The electrification boom of the 1920s set the United States up for a century of industrial dominance and powered a global economic revolution.But before electricity faded from a red-hot tech sector into...
Payroc closes acquisition of BlueSnap
Payroc, a payments platform and merchant acquirer, today announced it has completed its acquisition of BlueSnap, a Boston-based payment orchestration and AR automation platform. The transaction, first announced following a definitive agreement on July 31, 2025, is now...
Silver nears $50 per ounce mark. Oil prices rise amid inventory drawdowns :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.01% at the close of Wednesday. The S&P 500 (US500) rose by 0.58%. The technological Nasdaq (US100) Index closed higher by 1.12%. The latest FOMC minutes showed that the majority of Federal Reserve officials noted the...
Nuvei partners with Volkswagen Brazil
Nuvei Corporation today announced its partnership with Volkswagen Brazil to launch a comprehensive payment solution for connected vehicles in Brazil. This collaboration enables Volkswagen to offer subscription-based connectivity services through an integrated app in...
Winning a bidding war isn’t always a win, research on 14 million home sales shows :: InvestMacro
By Soon Hyeok Choi, Rochester Institute of Technology In today’s hot housing market, winning a bidding war can feel like a triumph. But my research shows it often comes with a catch: Homebuyers who win bidding wars tend to experience a “winner’s curse,” systematically...
Australian regulator disqualifies two directors of Xinja Bank
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has disqualified the former CEO of Xinja Bank and one other director from being or acting as accountable persons of any authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) under the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR)...
ANZ announces three new senior leadership appointments to Group Executive Committee
ANZ today announced three new senior leadership appointments to the bank’s Group Executive Committee. Pedro Rodeia, will join as Group Executive Australia Retail; Christine Palmer, will join as Group Chief Risk Officer; and Donald Patra, will join as Group Chief...
INFINOX ownership group acquires CFDs broker Skilling
An investor group led by Marc Joppeck, which also owns global trading brand INFINOX, has announced the acquisition of CySEC licensed CFDs broker Skilling.com, subject to final regulatory approval. The parties said that the move marks a significant step in the group’s...
Exclusive: ThinkMarkets hires Yazan Taha to head MENA/GCC marketing
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker ThinkMarkets has taken steps to increase its business in the MENA region, hiring experienced industry executive Yazan Taha as Head of Marketing for the MENA and GCC region. Yazan Taha, based in Dubai, joins...
LME unveils roadmap for modernising its options offering
The London Metal Exchange (LME) today published a roadmap setting out its proposed plan to modernise its options market. It provides clarity on the immediate plans to automate the expiry process and deliver electronic options, both of which will help enhance liquidity...
FOREX.com Japan warns customers of server issues
FOREX.com Japan, a subsidiary of StoneX Group, has warned its clients of problems with its server. A notice published by the retail FX and CFD brokerage states that there is a problem with the system/server. As a result, certain services may not be used normally: New...
Mitrade gains South Africa FSCA license acquiring Frida Asset Managers
Australia based, Far East focused Retail FX and CFDs broker Mitrade has announced that it has acquired Fridah Asset Managers Pty Ltd, a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) regulated by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The company, to be...
CME Group imposes $75k fine on Chicagoland Consulting
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action against Chicagoland Consulting, Inc. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Chicagoland, a Revenue Sharing Association, neither admitted nor denied the rule violations upon...
Atom bank announces official opening of its new headquarters in Newcastle
Atom bank has announced the official opening of its new headquarters in Newcastle. The move from its previous home in Durham to the historic Pattern Shop marks a new era for the digital bank and its near 600 employees, reinforcing its commitment to the North East and...
Admirals Group shuffles Board and Management roles
Estonia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Admirals Group AS has announced a series of changes in both its Supervisory Board (equivalent to the Board of Directors) and Management Board. The changes come following what was a fairly poor outcome at Admirals in the first...
Bank of North Dakota, Fiserv partner to launch “Roughrider Coin”
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, in partnership with the Bank of North Dakota, today announced the Roughrider coin, North Dakota’s first stablecoin. Fully backed by U.S. dollars, the Roughrider coin will be the...
Coinbase makes staking available in New York
Starting today, New Yorkers can stake their crypto on Coinbase. Staking your assets is a simple way to put your digital assets to work, securing blockchain networks and receiving rewards in return. Thanks to Governor Hochul’s leadership in embracing progress and...
RBNZ unexpectedly cuts the rate by 0.5%. Natural gas prices jump amid drop in daily production :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones (US30) Index ended Tuesday down by 0.20%. The S&P 500 (US500) dropped 0.38%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed lower by 0.67%. The prolonged government shutdown continues to cloud the economic outlook, delaying the release of key data and...
TradingView expands market data offering with addition of 22 decentralized exchanges across 8 blockchains
TradingView is introducing 22 new decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across 8 blockchains. This addition brings even more depth to research and analysis, especially for those interested in the fast-growing DeFi space. TradingView has added two versions of Meteora (Meteora...
USD/JPY Hits February High as Dovish Policy Expectations Weigh on Yen :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair has rallied to its highest level since February, trading around 152.45. The Japanese yen has depreciated by over 3% this week, with selling pressure intensifying following the release of soft wage data. This has...
State Street Investment Management expands its low-cost State Street SPDR Portfolio ETF suite
State Street Investment Management today announced the expansion of its low-cost State Street SPDR Portfolio ETF Suite with the launch of the State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF (SPTU). The new fund offers investors access to the shorter end of the...
Marex Group expects Q3 2025 revenues from $475M to $485M
Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) a diversified global financial services platform, today provided a preliminary Q3 2025 update. Based on preliminary unaudited financial information, Marex expects revenues for the quarter to be in the range of $475 million to $485 million...
Jefferies issues update on Point Bonita Capital and First Brands Group
In response to inquiries, Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:JEF) has issued an update on Point Bonita Capital and First Brands Group. On September 29, 2025, First Brands Group, LLC and certain of its affiliates filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
HSBC appoints Angela McEntee as Group Company Secretary
HSBC Holdings plc today announced the appointment of Angela McEntee as Group Company Secretary with effect from 1 January 2026. Angela McEntee Aileen Taylor remains in her role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer, with Ms McEntee assuming the Group Company...
Exclusive: DB Investing hires Reno Mindemann as Head of Growth
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Dubai based CFDs broker DB Investing has hired Reno Mindemann, as Head of Growth. Reno Mindemann, based in Dubai, joins DB Investing from rival broker Kama Capital, where he served as Head of Paid Media and Head of Growth. Prior to...
Finalto selects eflow Global to strengthen trade surveillance and best execution monitoring
Finalto, a global financial services provider specialising in liquidity, risk management and world-class financial technology, has announced that it has selected eflow Global’s regulatory technology to consolidate and enhance its trade surveillance and best execution...
Webull UK expands with local shares and tiered accounts
After recently kicking off its EU efforts with a new Europe HQ in Amsterdam, neobroker Webull Corp (NASDAQ:BULL) has announced that it is expanding its offering for UK clients, with new account types and access to UK shares and ETFs. Webull UK, an FCA authorised...
Saxo launches its Investor Forecast
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank is launching its Investor Forecast – a survey designed to ask clients what they are paying attention to and how they are designing their investment strategy in the final three months of the year. In the Investor Forecast,...
Three Political Events Shaping Global Markets This Week
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second week, investors are questioning whether it could mirror the record 35-day standoff of 2018....
Omar Al-Janabi joins offshore CFDs broker Monaxa as CEO MENA
Retail FX and CFDs broker Monaxa has announced that it has hired experienced industry executive Omar Al-Janabi as CEO MENA, expanding its capabilities in the greater MENA region. Omar Al-Janabi, based in Spain, left his role as Global Head of Sales and Business...
OpenFX launches support for Colombian peso on its cross-border payments platform
OpenFX, an FX infrastructure company modernizing the way money moves around the world, today announced it has launched support for the Colombian peso (COP) on its cross-border payments platform, substantially improving global market access for both domestic and...
Political upheaval in France. Japanese indices hit new historical highs :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones (US30) Index ended Monday down by 0.14%. The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.36%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed higher by 0.78%. Indices continue to rally amid the artificial intelligence boom, despite the US government being in a shutdown for...
StoneX, Expana collaborate to launch OTC dairy derivatives
StoneX Financial Europe GmbH (SFEG), a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), has announced a collaboration with Expana to launch a new suite of OTC dairy derivatives referencing Expana’s IOSCO-assured EU dairy benchmarks. The partnership expands the range of...
A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied :: InvestMacro
By Ted Powers, University of California, Davis An antibiotic discovered on Easter Island in 1964 sparked a billion-dollar pharmaceutical success story. Yet the history told about this “miracle drug” has completely left out the people and politics that made its...
Standard Chartered appoints Roberto Hoornweg as CEO, Corporate & Investment Banking
Standard Chartered announced today that Roberto Hoornweg has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). Mr Hoornweg, previously Co-Head, CIB alongside Sunil Kaushal, takes up the role following Sunil’s decision to retire after 27...
EUR/USD Edges Lower Amid Heightened Political Uncertainty :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair declined to 1.1706 on Tuesday, weighed down by a confluence of adverse political developments. In the US, the federal government shutdown entered its seventh day, with the Senate once again failing to pass competing...
PayPal unveils PayPal Ads Manager
PayPal today unveiled PayPal Ads Manager, allowing the tens of millions of small businesses that use PayPal to become their own retail media networks and generate new revenue streams. PayPal Ads Manager will help small businesses create billions of new advertising...
ICE to invest up to $2bn in Polymarket
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced a strategic investment in Polymarket, the prediction market and information platform tracking event probabilities across markets, politics, sport and culture. Under the terms of the agreement, ICE will invest...
Cboe enhances Option Chain in Silexx platform
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset order execution management system (OEMS) that caters to the professional marketplace, has unveiled a set of enhancements as part of version 25.13. Option Chain | Calculations Now Account for Non-Standard Settlement Options Option Chain...
Currency Matters enters special administration
On 6 October 2025, Currency Matters Limited entered special administration under the Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021. Frank Ofonagoro and Allister Manson of Opus Business Advisory Group were appointed as joint special...
Interactive Brokers updates IBKR GlobalTrader app
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers has just released a new version (10.3) of the IBKR GlobalTrader app for iOS-based devices. The broker has streamlined the application based on users’ feedback. Users of the application can now create more than one...
Swiss Finance & Property Group to leverage SaaS platform solutions from Broadridge
Swiss Finance & Property Group (SFP Group), a Swiss real estate asset manager, is preparing for continued growth with a full front-to-back transformation of its investment management technology platform leveraging SaaS platform solutions from Broadridge Financial...
Parameta Solutions launches new family of EUR & USD Swap Rate fixing indices
Parameta Solutions, the data and analytics division of TP ICAP Group, announced today the launch of a new family of EUR & USD Swap Rate fixing indices built on market-leading data from ICAP’s Interest Rate desks. These indices represent the mid-rate of interest...
Operator of Imperial Investment Fund gets prison sentence
Daniel Pugh has been sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison for running a £1.3 million Ponzi scheme, following a prosecution brought by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Pugh set up a Ponzi scheme with another individual that netted over £1 million. Run...
eToro adds Block function to its feed
Clients of online broker eToro can make use of a newly added Block function in order to select what they see in their feed. After a (long) wait, the Block button has finally arrived. To make use of the block function: From any post, you can now select “Report &...
Gold Surges 50% Year-to-Date with Further Gains Expected :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold soared to a fresh record high on Monday, breaching 3,923 USD per ounce as demand for safe-haven assets intensified. The protracted US government shutdown continues to be a primary catalyst for the rally.The budget crisis has...
BGC Group acquires Macro Hive
BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC), a global brokerage and financial technology company, today announced the acquisition of Macro Hive Limited, a provider of global macro market analytics and strategy. The acquisition of Macro Hive expands BGC’s growing agency business by...
Bitcoin sets a new all-time high. Silver reached a 14.5-year maximum :: InvestMacro
By the end of Friday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index added 0.51% (up +0.98% for the week). The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.01% (up +0.81% for the week). The technology-focused Nasdaq (US100) closed lower by 0.28% (up +0.78% for the week). The US government shutdown...
CySEC fines Conotoxia for non-compliance with AML directive
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced that it has imposed a fine of €3,650 on Cyprus investment firm Conotoxia Ltd. The decision for the fine was made at a CySEC Board meeting that took place on July 21, 2025. The fine stems from the...
SIX welcomes Schroders as new ETF issuer
The range of active Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) available to investors on the Swiss stock exchange has grown as SIX welcomes Schroders as new product issuer. Listing the Schroder ETFs ICAV Global Equity Active UCITS ETF USD ACC on SIX Swiss Exchange enables Schroders...
Institutional FX trading volumes rise 8% in September 2025, FXSpotStream sets record
Following a fairly slow summer trading season, FX traders got back to work in September, with institutional trading volumes rising by an average of 8% MoM. Each of FXSpotStream, Cboe FX and 360T saw increases of between 7-18% in trading activity during September –...
Binance Futures introduces Smart Signal feature
Binance today announced the launch of Smart Signal, a new feature inside Smart Money on Binance Futures. Smart Signal enables Binance Futures clients to see what high-performing traders and whales are trading, whether they are long or short in real time, and much...
B2Prime hires iSAM sales execs James Wale and Aaron Brown
FNG has learned that two executives leading sales for prime-of-prime broker and liquidity solutions provider iSAM Securities have moved, to rival institutional broker B2Prime. Joining B2Prime, both with the title of Managing Executive, are James Wale and Aaron Brown....
Beeks Financial Cloud registers 26% Y/Y increase in revenues in FY25
Beeks Financial Cloud Group plc (LON:BKS), a cloud computing and connectivity provider for financial markets, today announced its final results for the year ended 30 June 2025. Revenue increased 26% year on year to £35.9 million, supported by expansion with existing...
IG Japan adds “All Stock Information Viewing” feature to web trading platform
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, today announced the launch of “All Stock Information Viewing” feature for its web trading system. The launch of the new feature on the web platform follows its launch on the mobile app in...
FINRA imposes $315k fine on Synovus Securities
Synovus Securities, Inc. has agreed to pay a fine of $315,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From January 2022 to September 2025, Synovus failed to establish, maintain, and enforce a reasonably designed supervisory...
FX week in review: Robinhood shares rise, Doo executives move to EC Markets, IG crypto license
What led to a sharp rise in the shares of US neobroker Robinhood, to new all-time highs? Which executives have moved from Doo Group and its D Prime CFDs brokerage unit, to rival broker EC Markets? Who did leading UK online broker IG hire as its new CEO North America?...
Samsung selects Coinbase to bring crypto to more than 75M Galaxy users
Coinbase has partnered with Samsung to bring crypto access to millions of people. Exclusive access to Coinbase One will be offered within the Samsung Wallet app in the U.S., introducing more than 75 million Samsung Galaxy owners to a premium crypto experience with the...
Euronext inaugurates its new Porto office
Euronext has officially inaugurated its new Porto office in the city’s historic Pharmacia building, marking a major milestone in the Group’s strategic expansion. The inauguration, held on 30 September 2025, brought together institutional partners and Portuguese public...
US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over :: InvestMacro
By John W. Diamond, Rice University The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will be small, but if it drags on, it could send the U.S. economy into a...
EUR/USD Holds Steady Amid Tense External Backdrop :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair held its ground around 1.1726 on Friday. While volatility in the currency market has picked up significantly, the immediate economic impact of the US government shutdown remains limited. Nonetheless, the political...
ECB Likely To Keep Rates Steady Because of Inflation
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. With inflation in the Euro Zone still above 2% but expected to undershoot in 2026 and growth projections subdued, rate setters see little...
Bitcoin jumps to $120,000. WTI oil prices may drop below $60 :: InvestMacro
At the close on Thursday, the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 0.17%. The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.06%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed 0.39% higher. Major US stock indices closed at new records on Thursday. The rally was led by technology companies, spurred by...
Belgian authorities launch new campaign warning against fake online investments
The Belgian authorities have launched a new campaign warning the public about online investment offers that are too good to be true. The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium, together with the FSMA, Febelfin, the FPS Economy, the Cyber Security Coalition and the police...
CFDs broker Deriv obtains UAE SCA license
Deriv, a global leader in online trading, has announced that it has obtained a license from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) for its newly formed UAE subsidiary, Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C. This marks Deriv’s strategic expansion...
Mike Regnier to step down as Santander UK CEO
Santander UK today announced that Mike Regnier has confirmed his intention to step down as UK CEO by the first quarter of 2026. Mr Regnier joined Santander UK in March 2022 and he has overseen a significant program of change and transformation within the business,...
Australian regulator cancels licence of Velos Global Markets
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian financial services (AFS) licence of Velos Global Markets Pty Ltd. The licence cancellation took effect on 23 September 2025. ASIC cancelled the AFS licence under section 915B(3)...
Cash App Investing fined $375k for alleged deficiencies in safeguarding customer information
Cash App Investing LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $375,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Between October 2019 and March 2022, Cash App Investing failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably...
FxPro publishes calendar of economic reports suspended due to US govt shutdown
Retail FX and CFD broker FxPro has issued a very useful table concerning the publication of economic reports during the US government shutdown. The publication of US data from government agencies has been suspended due to the government shutdown. In particular, the...
BBVA partners with SWIFT to embed blockchain technology in global financial system
Global financial messaging network SWIFT is set to develop a shared blockchain platform that will function as a common digital ledger for banks around the world. This infrastructure will enable seamless, real-time international payments and transfers and transactions...
Clearstream, Vyntra collaborate to enhance transaction observability
Clearstream, part of Deutsche Börse Group, and Vyntra, formed from the union of Intix and NetGuardians, have signed an extended agreement. This extended partnership highlights Clearstream’s commitment to investing in next-generation technology that drives growth while...
USD/JPY on Hold, But Yen Rally Could Resume at Any Moment :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair has paused its recent decline, stabilising around 147.16 on Thursday.The yen continues to find support from its status as a safe-haven asset, with demand bolstered by a weaker US dollar amid the ongoing US government...
CME Group to make crypto futures and options available to trade around the clock
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that its cryptocurrency futures and options will be available to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning in early 2026, pending regulatory review. “While not all markets lend themselves to...
Indices hit records despite the US labor and government shutdowns :: InvestMacro
At the close on Wednesday, the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 0.09%. The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.34%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed 0.42% higher. Wall Street indices closed at record highs on Wednesday, driven by strong sectoral performance and optimism...
Paxos, Solidus Labs expand partnership
Blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform Paxos and Solidus Labs today announced the renewal and expansion of their engagement. Since 2023, Paxos has leveraged Solidus Labs’ trade surveillance and risk monitoring technology to proactively safeguard its...
Catherine Clay appointed as CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”) has appointed Catherine Clay as CEO, effective November 1, 2025. She will replace Dan Draper, who will remain as a Special Advisor for a period of time after November 1, 2025. Ms. Clay will also replace Mr. Draper on the...
SBI Crypto confirms unauthorized outflow of its crypto assets
SBI Holdings, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary SBI Crypto Co., Ltd., which operates a crypto asset mining business overseas, has confirmed an unauthorized outflow of crypto assets that it holds as its own assets. SBI is currently working diligently to...
State Street completes transfer of Mizuho Financial Group’s global custody business
State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) announced today the completion of its transaction to transfer Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.’s global custody and related businesses outside of Japan. State Street has taken on Mizuho’s offshore securities services businesses,...
Worldline, YeePay partner to unlock cross-border payment opportunities in China’s aviation and travel sector
Worldline SA (EPA:WLN), a provider of payment services, has signed a partnership agreement with YeePay, a Chinese third-party payment provider specialising in the airline and travel sector. This alliance combines Worldline’s extensive global acquiring network and...
Italy’s CONSOB asks Google, Apple to take down “Solve Smart” and “4X News” mobile apps
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has asked Google and Apple to remove two mobile apps that offer financial services to Italian investors illegally. The two apps are “Solve Smart” (for Android operating systems) and “4X News” (for iOS operating...
HK regulator suspends former responsible officer of MTF Securities
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has suspended Mr Joey Lo Wai Hon, a former responsible officer of MTF Securities Limited, for four months. The suspension will run until 29 January 2026. Lo allegedly failed to properly manage credit risks and...
MoneyGram, Plaid expand pay-by-bank partnership to Europe
Global payments network MoneyGram and data network Plaid today announced the expansion of their pay-by-bank partnership to Europe. Following its successful U.S. launch, the integration now enables MoneyGram customers in Europe to easily connect and authenticate their...
ICE shifts AMERIBOR to ICE Data Indices
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced the transition of the American Interbank Offered Rate, now ICE AMERIBOR, to ICE Data Indices, LLC. AMERIBOR is a credit-sensitive benchmark that tracks the borrowing costs of small, medium, and regional banks...
Corpay joins UK’s Faster Payments Service
Corporate payments provider Corpay, Inc., (NYSE:CPAY) today announced that its Cross-Border business has officially joined the United Kingdom’s Faster Payment Service (FPS), a milestone that reinforces Corpay’s commitment to enhancing its global payments...
US Govt shutdown prompts SEC to update on its operational status
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a notice regarding its operational status. The SEC’s announcement states: “Due to a lapse in appropriations, the SEC is currently operating in accordance with the agency’s plan for operating during a shutdown....
Interactive Brokers registers 47% Y/Y increase in DARTs in September 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just reported its key operating metrics for September 2025. The brokerage posted 3.864 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) for September 2025, 47% higher than in September 2024 and 11%...
CFTC curtails its operations due to US Govt shutdown
The Federal Government lapse in appropriations has prompted the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to curtail its operations. The vast majority of the agency’s operations have ceased. However, some operations will continue pursuant to exceptions set forth in...
NinjaTrader Group introduces NinjaTrader Prop and Tradovate Prop
NinjaTrader Group, a provider of retail futures and trading technology, announced the launch of NinjaTrader Prop and Tradovate Prop under their NT Technologies entity. With the launch of NinjaTrader Prop and Tradovate Prop, NT Technologies reinforces its commitment to...
The US enters a government shutdown after the Senate blocked funding :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) ended Tuesday up 0.18%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.41%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed 0.30% higher. The US stocks closed slightly up on Tuesday, suggesting that investors are shrugging off concerns about a...
IG hires venture capitalist Mike Vaughan as CEO North America
Leading UK online broker IG Group (LON:IGG) has announced the appointment of Mike Vaughan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IG North America, effective 1 October. IG said that Mike brings more than three decades of experience in the high-growth technology sector,...
Weak Data and External Pressures Mount :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair is trading near 1.3445 on Wednesday, with the pound closing September with its first monthly decline against the US dollar since July.Short-term price action remains under pressure from the looming US government...
Traze hires Trade Nation exec Lorenzo Patchay to head South Africa sales
FNG has learned that longtime Trade Nation executive Lorenzo Patchay has left to join rival CFDs broker Traze, as Head of Sales – South Africa. Lorenzo Patchay, based in Johannesburg, was with Trade Nation since 2021, serving as Head of Partners Africa. He had also...
iSAM Securities hires 26 Degrees exec Alex Papoutsas as Sales Director in Cyprus
London based prime-of-prime broker and liquidity solutions provider iSAM Securities has announced that it has hired Alex Papoutsas as Sales Director, strengthening its new Cyprus office in a strategic move to enhance client support across the region. Following his...
Public launches fully customizable direct indexing
Investing platform Public has enabled its members to build their own direct index from a wide range of foundational indices. Direct indexing is a strategy where, instead of investing in a derivative of the index, such as an ETF, investors own each stock in the index...
Why do big oil companies invest in green energy? :: InvestMacro
By Michael Oxman, Georgia Institute of Technology Some major oil companies such as Shell and BP that once were touted as leading the way in clean energy investments are now pulling back from those projects to refocus on oil and gas production. Others, such as Exxon...
Bitpanda names Markus Dorner as CTO
Vienna, Austria based crypto exchange operator Bitpanda has announced Markus Dorner as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 1st of October 2025 onwards. Having joined the company three years ago, Markus has been a driving force behind the...
eToro survey reveals retail investors increasingly adopt AI tools
Retail investors are increasingly adopting AI tools to build their portfolios, with the percentage of those using them rising by 46% in just one year, according to the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat from online broker eToro. The research revealed that 19% now...
CFDs broker Blueberry integrates cTrader into its trading offering
Leading trading platform developer Spotware has announced that Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Blueberry has integrated its multi-asset trading platform, cTrader, into its trading offering. This strategic addition enhances Blueberry’s multi-platform...
Worldline appoints Madalena Cascais Tomé as its new Head of Financial Services
Payment services provider Worldline SA (EPA:WLN) has named Madalena Cascais Tomé as Head of Financial Services division and Executive Committee member, effective on 1 October 2025. Over the recent years, Madalena Cascais Tomé has been serving as CEO of SIBS, one of...
FINRA imposes $50k fine on Stockpile Investments
Stockpile Investments, Inc has agreed to pay a fine of $50,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From July to September 2022, Stockpile Investments distributed communications regarding crypto assets and crypto...
Nuvei launches its AI-powered Integration Agent
Nuvei today announced the launch of its AI-powered Integration Agent, a new solution that enables merchants and partners to connect to its global payments infrastructure in hours instead of weeks. By simplifying technical integration, the launch advances Nuvei’s...
ActivTrades promotes Danislav Gurbalov to CMO, Nedko Geshev to CCO
London based Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades has announced two senior appointments, promoting internally two Sofia, Bulgaria based executives to C-Suite level positions. ActivTrades’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is Danislav Gurbalov. Danislav Gurbalov has...
Finalto hires CMC alum Sam Horowitz as Head of Liquidity UK/EU
FNG has learned that leading institutional trading services and liquidity solutions firm Finalto has hired FX and banking industry veteran Sam Horowitz, as the company’s new Head of Liquidity UK/EU. Sam Horowitz, who is based in London, spent 20 years in the banking...
DTCC names Thomas Sullivan Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced the appointment of Thomas Sullivan as Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets. He will be reporting to Nadine Chakar, Managing Director, Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets. Mr Sullivan is...
All Eyes on Bank of Japan Rhetoric :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair fell to 148.49, marking a third consecutive day of declines as markets digest mixed signals from the Bank of Japan.The recently published summary of opinions from the September meeting revealed a divided policy...
Finmo receives in-principle approval for DFSA Financial Services Licence in Dubai
Treasury Operating System for global businesses Finmo has received in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for a Financial Services Licence. This in-principle approval represents an important step towards Finmo’s plans to expand its...
Why aren’t companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox :: InvestMacro
By David Ikenberry, University of Colorado Boulder For years, I’ve puzzled over a question that seems to defy common sense: If stock markets are hitting records and tech innovation seems endless, why aren’t companies pouring money back into new projects?Yes, they’re...
Pay-O-Matic to reopen locations in coordination with Western Union
The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has posted on an update on the status of Pay-O-Matic. Pay-O-Matic will be re-opening locations in coordination with Western Union. The license suspension has been lifted. The DFS notice says: “Notice Regarding...
WTI oil prices fell by more than 3%. The RBA maintained the interest rate at 3.6% :: InvestMacro
On Monday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index rose by 0.15%. The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.26%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed 0.48% higher. The US stocks closed up on Monday, driven by gains in technology and AI company stocks like Nvidia (+2.1%), AMD (+1.2%),...
IG secures FCA crypto license
Leading UK online brokerage IG Group (LON:IGG) has announced that it has been granted a cryptoasset license by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), enabling the firm to significantly expand its crypto offering for customers. IG becomes the first UK-listed business...
HK watchdog seeks to freeze $394M in assets in case about suspected manipulation of Grand Talents shares
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has applied for an interim order from the Court of First Instance to freeze assets intended for compensation to affected investors in an alleged sophisticated social media ramp-and-dump case involving the shares...
SEC goes after top sales agent of Cashflow Creation Club
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Demetrius L. Early. The SEC’s complaint was submitted on September 29, 2025 at the Texas Southern District Court. The complaint alleges that , from at least February 2023 through July 2023 (the...
Deutsche Börse Group, Circle partner to advance stablecoin adoption in Europe
Deutsche Börse Group and Circle Internet Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the use of Circle’s EURC and USDC stablecoins within Deutsche Börse’s financial market infrastructure. This agreement aims to deliver new solutions for...
LSEG Risk Intelligence launches World-Check On Demand
LSEG Risk Intelligence, a provider of compliance, risk management and fraud prevention solutions, has announced the launch of World-Check On Demand. The new platform aims to transform the way data is created and delivered, meeting customer demand for timely, trusted,...
Euronext launches ETF marketplace Euronext ETF Europe
European capital market infrastructure Euronext today announced the launch of Euronext ETF Europe, a marketplace for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs). By offering listing, trading, clearing and settlement in one integrated environment,...
FalconX, Marex partner to provide clients with efficient cross-margining for digital asset derivatives
Institutional digital asset prime broker FalconX today announced a partnership with global diversified financial services platform Marex to provide each firms’ clients with access to digital asset derivatives on both the CME and digital asset-native exchanges. This...
Robinhood shares pop 12% to all time high on Sports Betting, institutional buying
Shares of US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) hit a new all-time high of $136.84 on Monday, before closing the day at $136.72, up 12.3% from Friday’s close. At its current share price Robinhood has a valuation of more than $121 billion. Robinhood shares...
Fiserv agrees to acquire StoneCastle Cash Management
Global provider of payments and financial services technology Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire StoneCastle Cash Management. StoneCastle enables its network of depository institutions, primarily community banks and...
EC Markets hires Doo Group MENA head Omar Qumuq as Managing Director
FNG has learned that leading Retail FX and CFDs broker EC Markets has hired experienced industry executive Omar Qumuq as Managing Director. Omar Qumuq joins EC Markets in Dubai after spending the past two years with the Doo Group, serving as Head of MENA at Doo. He...
Clearstream launches CollateralNext – FX News Group
Clearstream has introduced a new suite of data services to support proactive collateral management: CollateralNext. CollateralNext is designed to help market participants unlock residual capacity, reduce over-collateralization, and make faster, data-backed decisions....
eToro issues update to LUNC holders
Online broker eToro today issued an update to its clients regarding LUNC support. In August, the company said LUNC will remain as a close-only asset. Today, eToro announced that LUNC support will end on November 4, 2025. The full announcement can be read below: “Heads...
EUR/USD Gains on US Shutdown Fears and Data Watch :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair extended gains for a second consecutive session, trading around 1.1727. The move reflects market concerns over a potential US government shutdown and caution ahead of key economic releases due this week.A partial...
Binance announces launch of Crypto-as-a-Service
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance today announced the launch of Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS), a white-label solution designed to enable traditional financial institutions and brokerage firms to seamlessly offer crypto trading services to their clients. CaaS is an...
Silver breaks price records again. RBA expected to hold rates at tomorrow’s meeting :: InvestMacro
The US stocks closed higher on Friday as investors reacted positively to a PCE inflation report that met expectations, yet factored in President Trump’s new wave of tariffs and softening consumer sentiment. The Dow Jones (US30) rose by 0.65% (+0.09% for the week), the...
Citi to integrate Citi Token Services platform with its 24/7 USD Clearing solution
Today, Citi announced its plans for an industry-first integration of Citi® Token Services, a blockchain-based platform, with its 24/7 USD Clearing solution to create a 24/7, multibank cross-border instant payments capability for Citi’s institutional clients in the UK...
CME Group seeks CFTC permission to expand cross-margining agreement with DTCC
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that it has filed with the CFTC to expand its existing cross-margining agreement with The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global...
Worldpay launches Embedded Finance Engine
Worldpay has launched the Embedded Finance Engine, a new suite of financial service products that its software platform partners can quickly integrate to drive higher retention and revenue growth while streamlining their tech stacks and ecosystems. Worldpay’s Embedded...
HK regulator imposes $2.1M fine on Roofer Securities for mishandling client money
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has reprimanded and fined Roofer Securities Limited $2.1 million for regulatory breaches relating to mishandling of client money. The SFC’s investigation, which followed a referral by The Hong Kong Exchanges and...
Taurex upgrades trading app with Trading Bull signals, TradingView charts
Taurex, a multi-regulated global broker, has announced that it is rolling out a series of upgrades to its mobile app, designed to give traders more clarity, speed, and control in their trading journey. From curated news and insights to a renewed trading experience...
BofA introduces AI-driven Capital Markets Insights on CashPro App
This week, Bank of America is unveiling Capital Markets Insights on the CashPro App, providing a centralized view of market and issuance data relating to the Investment Grade Capital Markets – including the proprietary AI-driven Trade Evaluation Driver (TED) – to...
ICBC (Asia) joins LCH SwapClear as direct clearing member
LCH Limited, a global clearing house and part of LSEG’s Markets Division, today announced that Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited (“ICBC (Asia)”), the flagship overseas business of ICBC Group, has joined LCH SwapClear as a direct clearing member....
GCEX hires FX industry vet Steve Thomas for UK/EMEA Sales and BizDev
Regulated digital prime broker GCEX has announced that it has further strengthened its UK/EMEA sales and business development team, with the hiring of Steve Thomas, who joins with over 25 years experience in the FX and digital asset industries. Steve Thomas joins in a...
FX week in review: Eightcap CEO and Axi CCO leave, iSAM Surge and NAGA One launch
It was a very busy week for senior management moves, especially at Australia based Retail FX and CFDs brokers. There were also a number of interesting product launches, such as iSAM Securities’ Surge and NAGA’s new NAGA One superapp. Which C-Suite executives have left...
Robinhood pushes against Indian tribes’ motion for preliminary injunction against Kalshi
Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and Robinhood Markets, Inc. have a filed their response to the motion by three Indian tribes for a preliminary injunction against Kalshi. In August 2025, the Blue Lake Rancheria, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Picayune...
CME Group fines Liger Investments for alleged rule violations
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action against Liger Investments Ltd. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Liger Investments Ltd neither admitted nor denied the Rule violations or factual findings upon which...
eToro issues notice on upcoming $GME (GameStop Corp.) warrant distribution
Online broker eToro today issued a notice to its clients regarding the upcoming $GME (GameStop Corp.) warrant distribution. The full text of the notice can be found below: “We’d like to share an important update for holders of GameStop Corp ($GME). After receiving...
USD/JPY Rally Pauses as Yen Seeks Footing :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair slowed its ascent on Friday, stabilising near 149.69 – close to its lowest level in nearly two months. The yen remained under pressure from broad US dollar strength, fueled by robust economic data that tempered...
TradingView updates Seasonality charts – FX News Group
TradingView has updated its Seasonality charts. Now TradingView users can switch modes and analyze seasonality data not only via traditional charts but also in a clear, structured table. All one needs to do is select among the options at the top of the page. In the...
Banxico cuts rate by 0.25% as expected. Silver hits $45 per ounce :: InvestMacro
The US indices fell for a third consecutive session on Thursday as investors weighed strong economic data against expectations for future Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Dow Jones (US30) dropped by 0.38%, the S&P 500 (US500) declined by 0.50%, and the tech-heavy...
FCA advises public to beware of high-risk investments from unregulated firms
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today issued a warning regarding high-risk schemes offered by unregulated firms. Many of the firms offering these products don’t need to be authorised by the FCA, as they rely on exemptions in the law that take them out of...
SFC seeks court order to freeze assets up to $219M in suspected manipulation of KNT shares
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has applied for an interim order from the Court of First Instance to freeze assets intended for compensation to affected investors in an alleged sophisticated ramp-and-dump scheme involving the shares of KNT...
ASIC permanently bans former Freedom Finance Australia financial adviser
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has permanently banned former financial adviser Anthony Joseph Del Vecchio following his conviction of fraud. The conviction related to Mr Del Vecchio’s widespread financial deception and misappropriation of...
Brendan Nelson to assume role of HSBC Interim Group Chair
HSBC Holdings plc today confirmed that Brendan Nelson will assume the role of Interim Group Chair with effect from 1 October 2025. As committed in the company’s announcement on 6 June 2025, HSBC confirms that Brendan Nelson will receive a fee of £1.5 million per annum...
BGC Group issues update on outlook for Q3 2025
BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC), a global marketplace, data, and financial technology services company, has updated its outlook for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. BGC reaffirmed its previously stated outlook ranges for revenue and pre-tax Adjusted Earnings for...
ICE Futures US fines GCB Cocoa Singapore for alleged trade practice violations
ICE Futures U.S. has published a notice of settlement of charges against GCB Cocoa Singapore Pte Ltd. A subcommittee of the Exchange’s Business Conduct Committee determined that GCB Cocoa Singapore Pte Ltd may have violated Exchange Rule 4.02(c) by executing multiple...
CFTC pushes for $45M penalty against EminiFX and Eddy Alexandre
The Commodity Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) is moving the Court to imposes a heavy penalty on EminiFX and Eddy Alexandre. On September 25, 2025, the CFTC filed a Motion for Permanent Injunction and Civil Monetary Penalty against the defendants. The document,...
Tradu launches expanded integration with TradingView
London based multi-asset trading platform provider Tradu has announced expanded integration with social trading and charting platform TradingView, marking a major geographic and product expansion. This integration will enable traders to execute orders directly from...
Swiss regulator finds UBS’s emergency plan largely fulfills current statutory requirements
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has identified further progress in UBS’s resolvability and continues to view a resolution as feasible. However, there is a need for greater optionality, which will also require legislative changes. UBS’s...
New MT5 build comes with separate CodeBase category for services
On Friday, September 26, 2025, an updated version of the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform will be released. Build 5320 is the last update to support Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008. Starting with the next version, desktop platforms running on...
GBP/USD Under Pressure as Markets Question Bank of England’s Stance :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair remains under pressure, trading around 1.3460, as it contends with a mix of conflicting factors.In the UK, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated that inflation is expected to decline next year but confirmed...
Equinix unveils its Distributed AI infrastructure
Digital infrastructure company Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) has unveiled its Distributed AI infrastructure. Today’s announcement includes a new AI-ready backbone to support distributed AI deployments, a global AI Solutions Lab to test new solutions, and Fabric...
Oil prices jumped to $65 a barrel. The Canadian dollar fell to a 4-month low :: InvestMacro
The US stocks declined for a second consecutive day on Wednesday. The Dow Jones (US30) dropped 0.37%, the S&P 500 (US500) was down 0.28%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) fell by 0.31%. Individual stocks also saw mixed results. Nvidia dropped almost 1% despite...
SC Ventures, Fujitsu partner to incubate Project Quanta
SC Ventures by Standard Chartered Bank and Fujitsu, a leading developer of quantum software and hardware, are set to join forces on September 25 to incubate Project Quanta. The project will integrate multiple software and hardware technologies to provide clients a...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to websites of Spreadmarkets, BitVex and Afex Markets
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to nine unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the orders are: “Spreadmarkets” (website https://spread-markets.com and related page...
Broadridge announces minority investment in WealthFeed
Fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced a new strategic partnership and minority investment in WealthFeed, a cloud-based platform that leverages AI capabilities to power lead generation and deepen existing relationships for...
JP Markets introduces MetaTrader 5 Integrated Payments
South African broker JP Markets has launched MetaTrader 5 Integrated Payments, a feature that enables traders to deposit funds directly through the client terminal and start trading faster and more conveniently than ever before. This ready-made integration not only...
iSAM launches Surge intelligent book and execution optimisation platform
London based prime-of-prime broker and liquidity solutions provider iSAM Securities has announced the addition of Surge to its technology suite, a product that is unique to the industry. Surge enhances the group’s existing risk management platform, Radar, by...
StoneX Payments, Hana Bank enter into correspondent banking partnership
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) announced today that the Payments Division of its London-based subsidiary, StoneX Financial Ltd (SFL), has entered into a correspondent banking relationship with Hana Bank’s London branch, marking a significant expansion of StoneX’s...
Nasdaq, AWS expand their technology partnership
Nasdaq and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) today announced an expansion of their technology partnership by giving financial institutions the option of deploying Nasdaq Calypso on AWS. It will be offered as a fully managed service powered by AWS, with the underlying...
GCEX acquires crypto broker GlobalBlock
Digital prime broker GCEX Group has announced that it has acquired GlobalBlock Europe UAB, a specialist crypto brokerage and asset management firm focused on high-net-worth individuals with over $60 million in client assets. This strategic transaction marks a natural...
Silver and Gold Reach New Highs
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. Silver and Gold have surged to impressive new heights in 2025, posting gains of 51% and 43% respectively, making them some of the year’s...
Gold Holds Near Record Highs as Demand Sustains Rally :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold traded around 3,760 USD per ounce on Wednesday, hovering near the record high established the previous day. The market continued to digest commentary from Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell.Powell...
Australia’s monthly CPI hits 13-month high. Riksbank unexpectedly cuts rate :: InvestMacro
The record US stock rally took a breather on Tuesday as investors weighed cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials and concerns about the sustainability of AI-driven trading. The Dow Jones (US30) fell by 0.19%, the S&P 500 (US500) dropped 0.55%, and the...
FIS acquires Amount – FX News Group
Fintech company FIS (NYSE:FIS) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Chicago-based Amount, a provider of unified digital banking origination and decisioning experiences for financial institutions of all types and sizes. With more than 150 million new...
Equiti becomes Founding Partner of Dubai Basketball
Equiti, a fintech brand headquartered in Dubai, has partnered with Dubai’s first-ever home sports franchise, Dubai Basketball, with the group serving as the team’s Founding Partner and Official Digital Wealth Partner for the next three seasons. As part of the...
RBA says ASX must make foundational changes to its governance, culture and risk management processes
The Reserve Bank of Australia today released the 2025 Assessment of the ASX Clearing and Settlement (CS) Facilities. The document assesses the performance of the ASX CS Facilities against the Bank’s Financial Stability Standards. RBA concludes that ASX has...
Fiske agrees to restrictions on its activities
Fiske plc (LON:FKE), a London-based investment and wealth management firm, has agreed a Voluntary Requirement (VREQ) with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which introduces certain restrictions on the activities of the company. These restrictions form part of...
SEC takes people behind RadioShack brand buyer to Court for securities fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Taino Lopez and Alexander Mehr, co-founders of Retail Ecommerce Ventures LLC (REV), and REV’s Chief Operating Officer, Maya Burkenroad. The SEC’s complaint, filed on September 23, 2025, with...
Smartstream announces rebranding – FX News Group
Smartstream, a data solutions provider for global financial institutions and enterprises, today announced its rebranding. The move introduces a new bold identity for Smartstream, encompassing refreshed messaging, a redesigned website, a new domain, updated solution...
Eurex, Premialab partner to launch Quantitative Investment Strategies indices
Derivatives exchange Eurex is bringing Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) to the futures market. Partnering with Premialab, the market-leading provider of data and analytics specializing in systematic QIS indices, Eurex will launch a new segment for trading QIS...
Pyth Network launches institutional market data service Pyth Pro
Pyth Network today announced the launch of Pyth Pro, a next-generation subscription service designed to deliver institutional-grade market data across cryptocurrencies, equities, fixed income, commodities, and Forex. Developed in collaboration with Douro Labs, Pyth...
London Stock Exchange Group announces partnership with Databricks
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Databricks today announced a strategic partnership to deliver LSEG’s data natively in Databricks via Delta Sharing. The partnership will launch with Lipper Fund Data & Analytics and Cross Asset Analytics (including Historical...
DTCC’s FICC submits SEC filing to offer new ACS Triparty Service
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary has formally submitted a proposed rule change filing to the SEC to offer the ACS Triparty Service within its existing Agent Clearing...
EUR/USD Extends Gains as US Dollar Weakens on Fed Uncertainty and Shutdown Fears :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair advanced to 1.1804 on Tuesday, marking a second consecutive day of gains. The US dollar faced sustained pressure as markets digested mixed signals from Federal Reserve officials regarding the interest rate...
Coinbase, Cloudflare to launch x402 Foundation
Today, Coinbase announced its plans to launch the x402 Foundation, in collaboration with Cloudflare. This new initiative is designed to establish x402 as the universal standard for AI-driven payments. By creating a neutral, open standard, the companies aim to unlock...
Wall Street extends its record run. Weak PMI data pressures AUD :: InvestMacro
Wall Street extended its record-breaking streak on Monday, fueled by optimism in megacap companies. The Dow Jones (US30) gained 0.14%, the S&P 500 (US500) rose 0.44%, and the Nasdaq (US100) was up 0.55%. Nvidia shares surged 4% after announcing an investment of up...
FIS reengineers its Private Capital Suite
Fintech company FIS (NYSE:FIS) today announced it has reengineered its Private Capital Suite as a cloud-native software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. It has also been upgraded into a fully front-to-back solution by integrating FIS’ newly launched Investor Services...
Lightspeed introduces Lightspeed Trader Pro
Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC, a provider of brokerage and trading services, today announced the launch of Lightspeed Trader Pro, the next generation of its flagship trading platform. Built on the trusted foundation of Lightspeed Trader, the new platform...
Citi introduces Citi Stylus Workspaces with Agentic AI
Citi today announced the launch of an enhanced version of its proprietary AI platform, Citi Stylus Workspaces, now powered by Agentic AI. Citi claims that this upgrade enables employees to tackle longer, more complex objectives and tasks with greater speed, efficiency...
UBS resolves legacy French tax matter, pays €835M
UBS AG announced today that it has resolved the legacy matter concerning its cross-border business activities in France between 2004 and 2012. As part of the resolution, UBS AG agreed to pay a fine of €730 million and €105 million in civil damages to the French State....
CME Group fines Infini Capital Management for alleged flaws in supervision of its employees
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has fined Infini Capital Management Ltd for its alleged CBOT rule violations. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which Infini Capital Management Ltd. neither admitted nor denied the rule violation or factual findings...
Alipay+, Mastercard partner to bring overseas NFC payments to Kakao Pay users
Alipay+, a global wallet gateway under Ant International, supports Kakao Pay, a leading South Korean mobile wallet, in launching Near-Field Communication (NFC) payment for overseas transactions, through its partnership with Mastercard. Kakao Pay becomes one of the...
Clearstream rebrands its Germany-based CSD to Clearstream Europe
Effective September 26, 2025, Clearstream’s Germany-based central securities depository (CSD), Clearstream Banking AG, will have a new name: Clearstream Europe AG. The new name better reflects Clearstream’s significant pan-European footprint and reinforces its...
Euronext introduces mini-sized, cash-settled futures on main European govt bonds
European capital market infrastructure Euronext, introduces mini-sized, cash-settled futures on the main European government bonds. This initiative leverages Euronext’s leading position in the fixed income secondary trading ecosystem through MTS, its platform for...
SEC charges North Carolina man with conducting fraudulent “free-riding” scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 19, 2025, charged 31-year-old Aaron O’Brian Freeman, of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, with conducting a fraudulent “free-riding” scheme in which he bought nearly $900,000 worth of securities without paying for...
Interactive Brokers’ TWS platform to offer Order Recovery functionality
The latest beta build (10.40) of Interactive Brokers’ TWS platform comes equipped with an Order Recovery functionality. The Global Configuration -> API -> Setting will provide a new setting, “Maintain and resubmit orders when connection is restored.” This...
USD/JPY Soars as Yen Weakens on BoJ Policy Concerns :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair climbed to 148.31 on Monday, extending its gains from the previous week as the US dollar strengthened across the board. The yen faced additional pressure from heightened anticipation around upcoming comments from...
Exodus Movement selects Crypto.com as Digital Asset Custodian
Crypto.com Custody Trust Company, a regulated digital asset custodian operating as a New Hampshire-chartered trust company, announced today that crypto wallet provider Exodus Movement has selected it to serve as a digital asset custodian. Under this relationship,...
China is keeping its Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at a record low. Meanwhile, silver prices have hit a new 14-year high :: InvestMacro
On Friday, the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 0.37% (ending the week up +1.02%). The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.49% (ending the week up +0.92%), and the Nasdaq (US100) technology Index closed 0.70% higher (ending the week up +1.85%). The US stocks closed at new highs on...
CME Group imposes $70k fine on CTC Energy
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has published a notice of disciplinary action against CTC Energy LLC. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which CTC Energy LLC neither admitted nor denied the rule violations or factual findings upon which the penalty...
MultiBank’s Head of China Sophie Squillacioti leaves for UEXO
FNG has learned that Sophie Squillacioti has left her position as Head of China at Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker MultiBank, to take up a similar role at offshore broker UEXO. Her formal title at UEXO will be Head of Asia. Sophie Squillacioti joined MultiBank...
CySEC warns public against dealing with 11 unauthorised investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning regarding 11 unauthorised investment firms. The unauthorised firms operate via the following websites: deltatradingcorp.com vyntor.net phronimoss.com alchemy-investments.ltd axiance.com...
eToro sets $MOVE to close only mode
Online broker eToro today published an update on Movement ($MOVE). Positions in $MOVE will switch to close only mode, and opening new positions will no longer be possible. eToro stated: “This is an update regarding the Movement ($MOVE) cryptoasset. Trading settings...
Vantage increases client protection with $50M insurance coverage
Leading Retail FX and CFDs broker Vantage Markets has announced that it has reinforced its commitment to client trust by increasing its business insurance coverage to USD $50 million. The increase is a major upgrade from the previous USD $1 million. The company said...
CMC Markets adds Paysafe’s Skrill and Neteller digital wallets as alternative payment methods
Payments platform Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) today announced its new partnership with CMC Markets (LON:CMCX), a global provider of online trading and investment services. The partnership sees CMC Markets broaden its range of payment options for traders in the European...
Axi CCO Louis Cooper retires
Leading Australia based online trading and fintech company Axi has announced the retirement of Louis Cooper, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Louis will formally step down from his executive responsibilities at the end of September 2025, but will remain a shareholder...
Tokyo Stock Exchange to launch ETF creation platform CredNex
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) will launch “CredNex,” a new platform supporting exchange-traded fund (ETF) creation and redemption operations, on September 29, 2025. CredNex will overhaul the current ETF creation and redemption platform provided by Japan Securities...
Weekly Speculator Bets led higher by Sugar & Corn :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroOpen Interest Strength Levels vs Past 3-Years (Where are Traders putting positions in?)Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest...
Weekly Speculator Bets led higher by SOFR 3-Months & 5-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroOpen Interest Strength Levels vs Past 3-Years (Where are Traders putting positions in?)Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest...
US Dollar Index Speculators push Bets to most bearish level since 2021 :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroOpen Interest Strength Levels vs Past 3-Years (Where are Traders putting positions in?)Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data...
Weekly Speculator Changes led by Gold & Copper :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroOpen Interest Strength Levels vs Past 3-Years (Where are Traders putting positions in?)Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data...
Lean Hogs, Brazil Real & EAFE lead weekly Bullish & Bearish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroThe latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on September 16th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most...
Speculator Bets led higher by WTI Crude Oil :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroOpen Interest Strength Levels vs Past 3-Years (Where are Traders putting positions in?)Here are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data...
Argamon / Afterprime to utilize Centroid Bridge multi-asset connectivity
Argamon Group, a company specializing in the optimization of financial and digital liquidity as well as the management of Prime Broker relationships, and Centroid Solutions, a leader in multi-asset trading technology, have announced a new strategic partnership. About...
FX week in review: IG buys crypto exchange, Hantec Prime CEO, Investa options app launch
Which crypto exchange did IG Group just buy, paying more than $100 million? Why did IG say it made the move? Who is behind the launch of the new Investa options trading app ? Who was hired as CEO of Hantec’s B2B institutional broker arm Hantec Prime? What other...
CME Group fines StoneX Financial for alleged NYMEX rule violation
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today posted a notice of disciplinary action against StoneX Financial Inc. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which StoneX neither admitted nor denied the rule violation or factual findings upon which the penalty is...
FINRA fines ANZ Securities for reporting deficiencies
ANZ Securities, Inc. has agreed to pay a fine of $50,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From July 2016 through June 2023, ANZ inaccurately reported to the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE) approximately...
EUR/USD Corrects Lower in Post-Fed Pause :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair extended its decline on Friday, retreating further following the US Federal Reserve’s September meeting. The US dollar found support as the Fed’s rhetoric proved less dovish than markets had anticipated.While the...
Robinhood Money Drills to launch at four new campuses
Robinhood Money Drills is launching at four new campuses this fall, expanding financial education courses to students at the University of Delaware, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Pennsylvania State University, and Stanford University. These universities...
Wall Street indices close at record highs. Norges Bank cuts key rate :: InvestMacro
By the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.27%. The S&P500 Index (US500) gained 0.48%. The Nasdaq (US100) technology Index closed higher by 0.94%. All three major Wall Street indices closed at record highs on Thursday. Investors welcomed the...
BofA Securities resolves criminal investigation involving alleged market manipulation schemes
BofA Securities, Inc. (BoAS) has agreed to resolve a criminal investigation involving alleged market manipulation schemes by former BoAS employees pursuant to Part I of the Criminal Division’s Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (CEP). As part...
IG Group acquires cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve for A$178m
Electronic trading major IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced the acquisition of Independent Reserve, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Australia, for an initial enterprise value of A$178.0m (£86.8m). Matt Macklin, Managing Director of Asia Pacific &...
Binance to retire its Auto-Invest Index-Linked Plan
Binance will retire the Auto-Invest Index-Linked Plan effective from November 27, 2025 to focus on creating products and experiences that bring greater value to users. Interested users can continue their investment journey with Binance by switching to the Convert...
CySEC warns of fraudulent emails concerning alleged renewal of certificates
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a warning regarding misleading and fraudulent electronic messages that purport to come from CySEC “officers”, with the aim of extracting money. The regulator advises licensed entities and investors to be...
Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies :: InvestMacro
By Rahul Telang, Carnegie Mellon University Scams are nothing new – fraud has existed as long as human greed. What changes are the tools.Scammers thrive on exploiting vulnerable, uninformed users, and they adapt to whatever technologies or trends dominate the moment....
Tradu launches Analyst AI research tool
Multi-asset trading platform provider Tradu has announced the launch of Analyst AI, a powerful AI-driven research tool designed to equip traders with smarter, faster insights, developed in partnership with Engine AI. About Analyst AI Tradu said that while institutions...
Jefferies, SMBC Group expand their Global Strategic Alliance
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:JEF) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:SMFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. (collectively, “SMBC Group”) announced today that they are significantly expanding their Global...
Defendants in Currenex FX auction rigging lawsuit seek testimony of Jad Sarmo and David Hastings
The defendants in a lawsuit alleging illicit practices on Currenex are seeking to take the testimony of Jad Sarmo and David Hastings. On September 18, 2025, Currenex, Inc., State Street Global Markets International Limited, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, HC...
Exclusive: Mike Greenhalgh replaces Nick Lewis as CEO of CPT Markets UK
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that FCA regulated CFDs broker CPT Markets UK Limited has named Mike Greenhalgh as CEO (subject to regulatory approval), replacing longtime CEO Nick Lewis. Mike Greenhalgh joined CPT in 2022, as was also reported at the time exclusively...
GBP Holds Near Highs as Market Awaits BoE Decision :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair stabilised around 1.3626 USD on Thursday, following a highly volatile session on Wednesday. The pair remains close to its highest level in over ten weeks, as markets await the Bank of England’s policy decision later...
The discovery of a gravitational wave 10 years ago shook astrophysics – these ripples in spacetime continue to reveal dark objects in the cosmos :: InvestMacro
By Chad Hanna, Penn State Scientists first detected ripples in space known as gravitational waves from the merger of two black holes in September 2015. This discovery marked the culmination of a 100-year quest to prove one of Einstein’s predictions.Two years after...
Cboe releases version 25.12 of Cboe Silexx platform
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset order execution management system (OEMS) that caters to the professional marketplace, has unveiled a set of enhancements as part of version 25.12. Charting | Addition of a Refresh Button A Refresh button has been added allowing users to...
Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring :: InvestMacro
By Ryan Herzog, Gonzaga University The Federal Reserve on Sept. 17, 2025, cut its target interest rate as it shifts focus from fighting inflation to supporting the choppy labor market.As financial markets expected, the Fed lowered rates a quarter point to a range of...
BGC Group launches Opti Match platform
BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BGC), a global brokerage and financial technology company, today announced the launch of Opti Match, the company’s new fully electronic trading platform for U.S. dollar swaps offered through BGC Derivatives Markets, L.P. Institutional investors...
The US Fed and the Bank of Canada have cut interest rates as expected :: InvestMacro
By the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.57%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) declined by 0.10%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed lower by 0.33%. US stocks closed mixed as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s outlook following an...
XTM completes asset sale to Pateno Payments
Fintech company XTM Inc today announced the successful closing of its asset sale to Pateno Payments Inc., a subsidiary of Digital Commerce Group, for total consideration of US$3 million. The transaction closed on September 17, 2025. At closing, XTM received the gross...
FINRA imposes $125k fine on Oak Hills Securities
Oak Hills Securities, Inc. has agreed to pay a fine of $125,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From September 2019 to June 2024, Oak Hills was the exclusive placement agent in seven private placements sold on a...
Waystone joins SIX Swiss Exchange as new ETF issuer
SIX has welcomed Waystone ETF ICAV as new issuer of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). As a leading provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, Waystone’s white-label ETF platform has enabled Bellevue Asset Management to broaden the choice of...
IG Prime launches institutional white label offering
IG Prime, the B2B services and institutional brokerage arm of leading UK online broker IG Group (LON:IGG), has announced that it has launched an institutional white label solution in a strategic partnership with an international banking group. The solution will give...
Acuity Knowledge Partners acquires Ascent
Acuity Knowledge Partners, a global provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI solutions to the financial services sector, has announced that it has exchanged on the acquisition of Ascent. The transaction is expected to close on 30th September...
LTP partners with Gold-i to distribute Crypto and FX liquidity
LTP, a leading Hong Kong-based institutional prime brokerage specialising in digital assets, has announced that it has partnered with UK-headquartered fintech provider Gold-i to expand the global distribution of its crypto and FX liquidity. Through integration with...
Trading 212 adds Revolut / ETX Capital alum Christos Drakos to head Crypto
FNG has learned that London/Sofia based online broker Trading 212 has hired Christos Drakos as Head of Crypto. Christos Drakos joins Trading 212 from neobank Revolut, where he served as Executive Director of Revolut’s Cyprus unit for the past three years. He has also...
Barclays names Neel Laungani its Head of Financial Sponsors, Asia Pacific
Barclays today announced the appointment of Neel Laungani as Head of Financial Sponsors for Asia Pacific. In this role, Mr Laungani will be responsible for leading the financial sponsors franchise in the region through transaction origination and execution, as well as...
Currenex seeks production of 15 emails in lawsuit alleging rigging of FX auctions
The defendants in a lawsuit alleging rigging of FX auctions on Currenex have requested the production of 15 emails. On September 16, 2025, Currenex, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, HC Technologies, LLC, State Street Bank and Trust Company, State Street Global...
Nasdaq to sell fintech platform Solovis to Insight Partners
Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Nasdaq Solovis to global software investor Insight Partners. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to occur...
dxFeed adds MOON ATS and OTC Overnight to its normalized data stream
dxFeed, a market data solutions and index management provider for the global financial industry, today announced the addition of MOON ATS® and OTC Overnight® – the after-hours equity trading venues from OTC Markets Group – to its normalized data stream. These latest...
CFTC orders Shinhan Securities to pay $212,500 penalty for wash sales
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued an order filing and settling charges against Shinhan Securities Co. Ltd., a financial services company, for engaging in wash sales and non-competitive transactions on NYMEX. Shinhan is required to pay a...
NY watchdog suspends licenses of Pay-O-Matic
The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has posted a consumer alert regarding Pay-O-Matic. DFS has confirmed that PAYOMATIC, a provider of check cashing and money transmission services, has ceased operations, and the Department has suspended the company’s...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of 10 unauthorized crypto websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to 10 unauthorized crypto websites. The websites affected by the orders are: “YTT975” (website https://ytt975.it); “YQZ585” (website https://yqz585.it); “EWQ778” (website...
All Eyes on the Fed :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair surged to 1.1854 USD on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since September 2021. Investors are positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate decision, due later today.Markets are...
CME Group plans to launch options on Solana and XRP futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced plans to launch options on Solana (SOL) and XRP futures on October 13, 2025, pending regulatory review. With the launch of these new products, clients will have the ability to trade options on SOL, Micro...
Canadian dollar declines after inflation data. Investors take profits ahead of the Fed meeting :: InvestMacro
By the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.27%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) declined by 0.13%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed down 0.07%. US stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors took profits ahead of the highly anticipated...
Brian Porter joins State Street BoD
State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) today announced the election of Brian Porter to its Board of Directors. Mr. Porter has more than forty years’ experience in banking and serving institutional clients, including expertise in international banking, risk management,...
CFDs broker VS Capital integrates Centroid Bridge and Risk platforms
Offshore CFDs broker VS Capital has announced an enhanced integration with Centroid’s Bridge and Centroid Risk platforms, delivering deeper Crypto CFD liquidity, smarter routing, and more comprehensive commercial offer for institutional clients and broker partners....
XTransfer, SPD Bank Shanghai Branch forge partnership
B2B cross-border trader payment platform XTransfer announced its strategic partnership agreement with the SPD Bank Shanghai Branch during the “XTransfer TradeVision Summit 2025”. The partnership aims to enhance collaboration on key objectives, including local...
FCA terminates Wellesley & Co Limited investigation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced today it will take no further action against Wellesley & Co Limited (WCL) after its investigation found no evidence of serious misconduct. The regulator announced the investigation into WCL in 2022 following...
Axi adds fiat-settled crypto perpetuals to lineup of investment instruments
Online broker Axi today announced the launch of fiat-settled crypto perpetual contracts, a move designed to give traders a more transparent, secure, and streamlined way to access the fast-growing crypto derivatives market. Axi’s new perpetual contracts are settled...
BBVA enables financial institutions outside Europe to send payments to Spain in just seconds
BBVA has launched a new service that enables financial institutions outside Europe to send payments to Spain in just seconds, at any time of day and on any day of the year. The service significantly enhances efficiency for sending banks while allowing recipients to...
Singaporean authorities to restrict access to financial and telecom services for scam mules
The Singapore Police Force (SPF), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Singapore) are working with industry partners to implement new measures against scam mules. The...
CME Group registers record AIR Total Return Futures OI of 1M contracts
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that its suite of Adjusted Interest Rate (AIR) Total Return futures reached an open interest (OI) record of more than 1 million contracts (equivalent to $365 billion notional) as well as a single-day...
Novo Banco selects Euroclear FundsPlace as its exclusive provider for fund distribution services
Novo Banco, Portugal’s fourth-largest bank, has selected Euroclear FundsPlace as its exclusive provider for fund distribution services. Euroclear FundsPlace is Euroclear’s end-to-end fund distribution solution, connecting more than 2,500 clients worldwide. Through the...
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Index is breaking price records again. In Thailand, there are plans to introduce a tax on gold trading in baht :: InvestMacro
On Monday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index rose by 0.11%, the S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.47%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed up 0.94%, setting an all-time high. The US stocks closed higher, driven by a surge in technology shares. Tesla jumped by 3.6% after CEO...
eToro EU gets authorized under MiCA to offer crypto services in Germany
Online broker eToro Europe Ltd. (eToro EU) is now authorized to offer cryptoasset services in Germany under MiCA. The broker has updated its Terms & Conditions (the “Revised Terms”), available here. These apply to all clients of eToro who are residents of Germany,...
Fed, under pressure to cut rates, tries to balance labor market and inflation – while avoiding dreaded stagflation :: InvestMacro
By Jason Reed, University of Notre Dame The Federal Reserve is in a nearly impossible spot right now.Markets are expecting a quarter-point interest rate cut to a range of 4% to 4.25% when the Fed policy-setting committee concludes its latest meeting on Sept. 17, 2025....
TradingView introduces Macro Maps – FX News Group
TradingView is introducing Macro Maps – a new tool designed to give traders, investors, and analysts a clearer way to interpret global economic data. Instead of sifting through long tables of numbers, TradingView users can now view the world’s key indicators in a...
Even professional economists can’t escape political bias :: InvestMacro
By Aeimit Lakdawala, Wake Forest University Republican-leaning economists tend to predict stronger economic growth when a Republican is president than Democrats do – and because of this partisan optimism, their forecasts end up being less accurate.I’m an economist,...
BaFin imposes administrative fine of EUR 3.3M on Varengold Bank
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has identified serious shortcomings at Varengold Bank AG in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. BaFin has therefore ordered the institution to take appropriate and suitable measures to...
Yen Gains Safe-Haven Appeal :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, with the Japanese yen strengthening to around 147.19 JPY per US dollar. The move reflects broad-based USD weakness and growing expectations of imminent Federal Reserve...
Capitolis appoints Melanie Carucci as Global Head of Sales
Fintech company Capitolis today announced the appointment of Melanie Carucci as Global Head of Sales, effective September 15. Reporting to Gil Mandelzis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Capitolis, Carucci will be responsible for leading the company’s global...
Miami International Holdings launches MIAX Sapphire options trading floor in Miami
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:MIAX) today announced the successful launch of the MIAX Sapphire options trading floor in Miami, Florida. “The launch of the new MIAX Sapphire trading floor is a pivotal milestone for MIAX, as we are now able to offer our...
SFC bans Citigroup Global Markets Asia’s former responsible officer Richard Charles Heyes
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Mr Richard Charles Heyes, a former responsible officer, Manager-In-Charge of Key Business Line, board member, and Head of Pan-Asia Equities of Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited (CGMAL), from...
Standard Chartered receives regulatory approval for Jackie Hunt’s appointment as Audit Committee Chair
Following recent announcements of management changes at Standard Chartered PLC, the company has confirmed that regulatory approval was received yesterday from the PRA with consent from the FCA for Jackie Hunt’s appointment as Chair of the Audit Committee. Her...
Cboe Europe Derivatives plans to launch FLEX options in Europe
Cboe Europe Derivatives (CEDX), part of Cboe Global Markets, Inc., today announced its plans to launch Cboe FLexible EXchange® options (FLEX options) in Europe. The new contracts are scheduled to go live in the first quarter of 2026, subject to external assessments....
Christina Barbash named CCO at PrimeXM
FNG has learned that FX broker tech and connectivity solutions provider PrimeXM has promoted Christina Barbash to the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Christina Barbash joined PrimeXM early last year, as was exclusively reported at the time here at FNG, as...
MahiMarkets launches Predictive Spread Modulation for brokers
Pricing and risk management technology provider MahiMarkets has announced the launch of Predictive Spread Modulation. The company said that this groundbreaking technology is designed to provide brokers with a definitive competitive edge in conditions where traditional...
Neex secures UAE SCA Category Five license
Retail FX and CFDs broker Neex has announced that Neex Securities LLC, its UAE-based subsidiary, has officially obtained a Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) Category 5 license in the United Arab Emirates. The company said that this milestone strengthens...
SEC takes Wanu Water to Court for $10.3M fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today charged Wanu Water, Inc. and its founder Todd O’Gara with conducting an offering fraud scheme which raised millions of dollars over five years. According to the SEC’s complaint, from January 2019 through August 2024,...
Robinhood expands retail access to private markets with Robinhood Ventures Fund I
Robinhood announced today that Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) has filed an initial registration statement on Form N-2 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin the process to register a public offering of its shares. Managed by Robinhood Ventures DE,...
PayPal introduces PayPal links – FX News Group
PayPal today introduced PayPal links, a new way to send and receive money through a personalized, one-time link that can be shared in any conversation. PayPal users in the U.S. can begin creating personalized payment links today, with international expansion to the...
Srikanth Seshadri assumes role of Worldline CFO
In line with earlier announcements of management changes at Worldline, the company has confirmed that Srikanth Seshadri assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Committee member, effective September 8, 2025. Srikanth Seshadri is an experienced global...
All Eyes on the Fed :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold retreated below 3,630 USD per ounce on Monday, pulling back from last week’s record highs as investors locked in profits ahead of a pivotal US Federal Reserve policy decision.Markets are widely anticipating a 25-basis-point rate...
TradingView integrates Quartr API – FX News Group
TradingView has announced its new integration with Quartr, a platform for qualitative public market research. This latest integration brings first-hand company data for market analysis, letting TradingView users follow not just the stock prices, but what actually...
Oil continues to get more expensive. The Japanese Nikkei index has reached a new all-time high :: InvestMacro
The US stocks had a mixed close on Friday. The Dow Jones (US30) fell by 0.59% for the day (+0.89% for the week). The S&P 500 (US500) dropped 0.05% (+1.33% for the week), while the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed up 0.44% (+1.54% for the week). Investors...
21X adopts Chainlink to deliver market data onchain for its tokenized securities
21X, a blockchain-based exchange for tokenized securities, today announced that it has adopted Chainlink to deliver market data onchain for its tokenized securities. Live-in-production and powered by the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), Chainlink enables...
Trade Republic partners with Apollo and EQT to enable clients to invest in private markets
Trade Republic today announced expansion of its services. Through strategic partnerships with Apollo and EQT, Trade Republic expands its services to offer access to Private Markets. In the coming months, the bank will roll out two additional asset classes, each launch...
Bourse Direct establishes direct connection with Euroclear Bank
Online brokerage Bourse Direct has become the first retail broker to establish a direct connection with Euroclear Bank, a proven market infrastructure that simplifies settlement of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This partnership allows Bourse Direct to streamline ETF...
Eightcap hires CMC exec Neil Emmerson to head Trading Risk UK
FNG has learned that longtime CMC Markets executive Neil Emmerson has left to join Retail FX and CFDs broker Eightcap, as Eightcap’s new Head of UK Trading Risk. Neil Emmerson, who is based in London, had spent the past ten-plus years at CMC, beginning as Head of...
Aquis Exchange appoints John Greenan as Director, Technologies
Aquis Exchange has announced the appointment of John Greenan as Director, Technologies. John Greenan In this role, Mr Greenan will be responsible for leading the sales and contracting activities for the company’s proprietary exchange infrastructure technology and...
Exclusive: Michael Nichols joins Hantec Prime as CEO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that leading Retail FX and CFDs broker Hantec Markets has hired Michael Nichols, as the new CEO of its Hantec Prime B2B services division. Michael Nichols, who is based in Cyprus, spent the past four years with the Match-Trade /...
STARprime launches Delta-T Liquidity Solution
STARprime, the institutional prime services unit of Retail FX and CFDs brokerage group STARTRADER, has announced the launch of what it terms a revolutionary Liquidity Solution (Delta-T), designed to provide clients with additional revenue of $ per million from their...
Darwinex launches crypto CFD accounts
Darwinex has launched its brand-new Crypto CFD Account, giving traders access to one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-moving markets. With this new MT5 account, Darwinex clients can trade some of the most in-demand cryptocurrencies in CFD format: Bitcoin (BTCUSD)...
Large Speculators push Mexican Peso Bets to a 65-week high :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 9th and shows a quick view of how large market...
Large Speculators push Mexican Peso Bets to a 65-week high :: InvestMacro
COT | Data | Leaders | What is COT? | Excel | COT DashboardHere are the latest links to our coverage of the Commitment of Traders data changes. Data updated through September 9th.The COT currency market speculator bets were overall higher this week as seven out of the...
Speculator Bets led by Lean Hogs & Soybean Meal :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 9th and shows a quick view of how large...
Weekly Speculator Bets led by Natural Gas & Brent Oil :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 9th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Gold Speculator Bets rise to 29-Week High :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 9th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FX week in review: Webull EU and Investing.one launches, D Prime departures, Robinhood shares jump
Where is neobroker Webull setting up shop in Europe to extend its services to clients in the EU? Who is behind the launch of new CySEC licensed CFDs broker Investing.one? What management changes were seen at Doo Group’s recently rebranded D Prime offshore brokerage...
Speculator Bets led by 5-Year & Ultra 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 9th and shows a quick view of how large...
MSCI EAFE-Mini & Lean Hogs lead weekly Bullish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on September 9th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most...
CME Group fines TD Bank for alleged violation of wash trades prohibition
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today posted a notice of disciplinary action against The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank). Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which TD Bank neither admitted nor denied the rule violations or factual findings upon which...
EUR/USD Digests Data Ahead of Fed Decision :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair held steady around 1.1727 USD on Friday, as the US dollar remained under pressure following the release of inflation data that largely met expectations. The figures reinforce the Federal Reserve’s scope to ease...
TradingView enables its users to analyze cash and N-month futures from LME
TradingView has announced expansion of its coverage of the London Metal Exchange (LME), giving its users access to a wider range of instruments for deeper analysis. TradingView users can now go beyond standard futures to explore cash instruments, N-month contracts,...
US stock indices hit new all-time highs, and silver reached its strongest point since 2011 :: InvestMacro
On Thursday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index rose by 0.36%, the S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.85%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed up 0.60%. All three major indices closed at record highs, with expectations that ongoing inflation won’t prevent the Federal Reserve...
Gemini sets IPO price at $28.00 per share
Gemini Space Station, Inc., a global crypto platform, has announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 15,178,572 shares of Class A common stock at a public offering price of $28.00 per share. In connection with the offering, Gemini and the selling...
CySEC fines, bans directors of Ayers Alliance Financial Group
The Cyprus Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced the imposition of fines and bans on the Board of Directors of Ayers Alliance Financial Group Limited. The penalties have been determined after the regulator examined the compliance of the Board of...
SEC charges quantitative model developer with defrauding Two Sigma
On September 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Jian Wu with orchestrating a scheme to deceive his former employer, Two Sigma Investments, LP and its affiliate, Two Sigma Advisers, LP, and reap millions of dollars in ill-gotten compensation...
Euronext to join CAC 40 Index
European capital market infrastructure Euronext today announced its upcoming inclusion in the CAC 40® Index (PX1), following the quarterly review of the CAC® Family indices performed by the Scientific Committee. Euronext’s entry into the benchmark French index will...
SFC seeks $82.4M asset freeze order against suspected manipulators of Smartac shares
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has applied for an order from the Court of First Instance to freeze assets intended for compensation to affected investors in an alleged market manipulation case. This action is part of the SFC’s legal...
Jim MacCallum terminated from his role as CFO of Argo Blockchain
Argo Blockchain plc announced today that Jim MacCallum has been terminated from his role as Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect. Mr MacCallum was appointed as Argo Blockchain CFO in April 2023. Mr MacCallum is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered...
SIX, swissSPTC partner on T+1 settlement transition in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
As part of the preparations for the 11 October 2027 migration to the T+1 settlement cycle in Europe, the Swiss Securities Post-Trade Council (swissSPTC) has published today its recommendations for the Swiss and Liechtenstein markets to ensure a successful adoption of...
SBI Holdings forges capital and business alliance with Ridge-i
SBI Holdings, Inc. has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Ridge-i Inc. SBI has agreed to acquire Ridge-i’s shares by subscribing for new shares to be issued through a third-party allotment to be conducted by Ridge-i. In addition, SBI has...
Hands-On AI Trading with Python, QuantConnect and AWS :: InvestMacro
AI is all the rage these days. We know this! But as investors and traders, do we know how to incorporate AI into our systems? Do we even know the many possible ways we could use AI to help our trading? Well, today I am going to do bring something a little bit...
AI’s ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency :: InvestMacro
By Divya Mahajan, Georgia Institute of Technology Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so are the number of computers that power it. Behind the scenes, this rapid growth is putting a huge strain on the data centers that run AI models. These facilities are...
Elena Kupriianova joins DB Investing as CMO
Dubai based CFDs broker DB Investing has announced that the company has hired experienced industry marketing executive Elena Kupriianova as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Elena Kupriianova was previously CMO of cTrader platform developer Spotware Systems,...
Oil prices continue to rise amid a geopolitical risk premium. The Australian dollar has risen to a 10-month high :: InvestMacro
By the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.48%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.30%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed up 0.04%. The US stocks rose to new records on Wednesday, supported by lower inflation data and a strong Oracle...
Saxo to upgrade underlying architecture supporting websocket streaming of OpenAPI
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has announced changes to its OpenAPI. The underlying architecture supporting websocket streaming is being upgraded. As a result, Saxo has released a new address used for the websocket connection and re-authorization. The...
GBP/USD Treads Water Ahead of Key Central Bank Decisions :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair traded in a tight range around 1.3524 USD on Thursday, with movement constrained as markets await key US inflation data and pivotal policy meetings from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England next week.The...
FxPro adds Klarna CFD to lineup of trading instruments
Retail Forex and CFD broker FxPro today announced that Klarna (KLAR.N) is now available for trading. The Swedish fintech giant has just completed its long-awaited US IPO, marking a major milestone in the global buy now, pay later sector. Klarna officially launched its...
Exclusive: New CySEC licensed CFDs broker Investing.one goes live
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that a new online broker called Investing.one (at website investing.one) has now gone live, and is starting to onboard clients. Investing.one also plans to add what it calls “Insider tracking”, or social trading which will include...
Vaultz Capital appoints Eric Benz as Director
Vaultz Capital plc, a digital asset operating company, announced today that Eric Benz, Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed as a Director of the company. Eric Benz has over a decade of leadership experience across the crypto, Web3, fintech and AI sectors. As an...
Vantage Vietnam introduces Swap-Free Trading, Enhanced IB System, and 24/7 Local Support
Retail FX and CFDs broker Vantage Markets has announced three major upgrades in Vietnam, all officially launched on September 1st, 2025. The company said that these initiatives further demonstrate Vantage’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions, rewarding...
B2PRIME secures Dubai DFSA license
Institutional broker and multi-asset liquidity provider B2PRIME has announced that its subsidiary, B2B Prime Services MENA Limited, has been authorised by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)....
JPMorgan Chase responds to Bullion Trading complaint
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A has submitted a motion to dismiss the complaint filed against the bank by Bullion Trading. As FX News Group has reported, Bullion Trading LLC is suing Chase for allegedly preventing wire transfers by its customers into Bullion Trading’s...
CFDs broker IQ Option sponsors United Autosports-McLaren
Online broker IQ Option has announced a multi-series partnership with United Autosports, racing partner of McLaren Automotive — one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing motorsport teams in the UK. The collaboration positions IQ Option as both the Official Racing...
Ant International partners with AlipayHK and TNG eWallet to boost payment safety
Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider, AlipayHK, Hong Kong’s most-used e-wallet, and TNG eWallet, Malaysia’s most preferred e-wallet, today announced a partnership. The collaboration will focus on three...
Finery Markets launches stablecoin staking and DeFi yields for institutions via Yield.xyz partnership
Cyprus based Finery Markets, a leading provider of non-custodial crypto ECN and SaaS trading solutions, has announced that it has partnered with Yield.xyz, a DeFi yield aggregation platform, to simplify institutions’ access to a broad spectrum of native staking and...
Three finfluencers charged with illegal promotions make first court appearance
Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court, each individually charged with an offence relating to their social media posts. The individuals – often referred to as ‘finfluencers’ – are alleged to have encouraged...
Stocktwits hires former Meta / CHSN exec Rob Shaw as COO
Investor and trader social platform Stocktwits has announced the appointment of former Meta executive Rob Shaw as Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Co-founder and CEO Howard Lindzon. Bringing decades of experience building and scaling digital media...
Cboe set to launch futures and options on Cboe Magnificent 10 Index
Derivatives and securities exchange network Cboe Global Markets, Inc today announced plans to launch futures and options on the new Cboe Magnificent 10 Index, subject to regulatory review. The new product suite will offer investors a way to gain targeted exposure to...
Can Switzerland Truly Go Back to Negative Interest Rates?
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. At a time when most advanced economies are still battling stubborn inflation, Switzerland finds itself in the opposite situation: consumer...
Exclusive: D Prime lays off Cyprus marketing department
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker D Prime (formerly known as Doo Prime), has made redundant its entire Cyprus based marketing team. Mariliza Karrera D Prime’s marketing team was led by Chief Marketing Officer Marilena Iakovou (pictured...
The French Parliament has passed a vote of no-confidence in the Prime Minister. Russia is attacking Poland, and Israel is attacking Hamas in the capital of Qatar :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (US30) rose by 0.43% on Tuesday. The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.27%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) finished 0.33% higher. All three major indices hit record highs despite signs of a slowing economy. Investors digested revised...
Binance, Franklin Templeton collaborate on digital assets initiatives
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance and asset manager Franklin Templeton today announced a collaboration to build digital asset initiatives and solutions tailored for a broad range of investors. The firms will explore ways to combine Franklin Templeton’s expertise in the...
Assessing the Path Ahead :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair consolidated around 147.32 JPY on Wednesday, following sharp fluctuations earlier in the week. Market participants are awaiting key US inflation data, which could significantly influence the Federal Reserve’s policy...
OpenFX launches in Brazil – FX News Group
OpenFX, an FX infrastructure company modernizing the way institutions move money around the world, is now available in Brazil, providing a more streamlined solution for cross-border payments. This expansion aims to improve the country’s access to the FX markets,...
Broadridge’s DLR platform processes over $280bn in average daily repo transactions in August
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform processed more than $280 billion in average daily repo transactions during the month of August ($5.9T). “As firms continue to embrace technology to drive digital...
How Europe’s deforestation law could change the global coffee trade :: InvestMacro
By Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign If your morning can’t begin without coffee, you’re in good company. The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day. However, a European Union law might soon affect your favorite coffee beans – and the...
LSEG selected by BRB to deliver comprehensive suite of market solutions
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has been selected by the Banque de la République du Burundi (BRB) to deliver a comprehensive suite of market solutions. The move marks a major step in the modernisation of Burundi’s financial infrastructure, enabling the transition...
FCA pushes for flexibility for contactless payment limit
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to give card providers the flexibility to decide the right limit for them and their customers. Many card providers already offer customers the ability to adjust their personal contactless limits or turn off contactless...
Robinhood Social trading community launches
Fresh off its inclusion in the S&P 500 index leading a new all-time high in its share price, US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced the launch of Robinhood Social, its version of social trading. Robinhood Social is described as a new...
British Arab Commercial Bank (BACB) selects Integral tech to transform its FX operations
UK-based international wholesale bank British Arab Commercial Bank (BACB) has announced that it has chosen Integral, a leading currency technology provider to the financial markets, to transform its FX operations. Established over 50 years ago, BACB provides global...
oneZero launches FX swap pricing technology for regional banks
Trading tech solutions provider oneZero has announced the launch of its Swap Curve Manager, an innovative solution designed to transform FX swap pricing for regional banks. Traditionally, banks have relied on external, third-party systems that limit trader control and...
Market Moving Events in Q4 and How Brokers Can Capitalise on Them
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Charlotte Day, Creative Director at Contentworks Agency. The first three quarters of 2025 have been a mixed bag for financial markets, with a general sense of cautious optimism despite persistent geopolitical and economic...
Broadridge acquires iJoin – FX News Group
Fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced that it has acquired iJoin, a retirement plan technology provider specializing in participant onboarding, engagement, and analytics solutions for the retirement industry. “With increasing...
CFTC imposes $200k fine on Brett Falloon and Flatiron Futures Traders for spoofing
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today it issued an order filing and settled charges against Brett Falloon and Flatiron Futures Traders LLC for spoofing in the E-mini S&P 500 and E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures markets on the Chicago Mercantile...
CME Group to provide market participants with enhanced tools to analyze options market data
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced it will provide market participants with enhanced tools to analyze options market data, facilitating more informed trading strategies and risk management. The new dataset includes essential options...
Fireblocks, Circle partner to make it easier for financial institutions to build digital asset offerings
Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for secure digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payments, today announced a collaboration with an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL), a global financial technology company and...
Options announces integration of Bruce ATS market data into its global platform
Options Technology, a provider of capital markets infrastructure, today announced the integration of Bruce ATS market data into its global platform, supporting round-the-clock trading access for equities market participants. This latest development comes as equities...
EUR/USD Holds Firm as Upcoming Data Threatens the Dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair advanced for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, climbing towards 1.1772 USD. Growing concerns about a cooling US labour market are reinforcing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, weighing on the...
Cboe set to launch Continuous futures for Bitcoin and Ether
Derivatives and securities exchange network Cboe Global Markets, Inc. today announced plans to launch Cboe Continuous futures on Cboe Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE) beginning November 10, 2025, pending regulatory review. The new product suite will debut with bitcoin and...
Hong Kong stocks rose to a 4-year high. The announced production hike from OPEC+ was smaller than analysts had projected :: InvestMacro
By the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) had risen by 0.25%. The S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.21%, and the Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed up 0.46%. Wall Street started the week with gains on Monday as investors positioned themselves ahead of a...
Marc Costantini to become CEO of Corebridge Financial
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE:CRBG) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Marc Costantini to become Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective December 1, 2025. Costantini will also join the Corebridge Board of Directors on that date. He...
S&P 500 Index effect: Robinhood shares rise 16%
Well it looks like the aftermarket pop on Friday was just the appetizer. After seeing its shares rise by 6% in Friday aftermarket trading after news hit that it was being added to the prestigious S&P 500 index, US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD)...
TradingView adds Kasikorn Securities to list of partners
TradingView has added Kasikorn Securities (KSEC) to its list of partner brokers. This partnership brings seamless access to trading for TradingView’s users in Thailand, with all the features one expects from TradingView — now connected to one of the country’s major...
STARTRADER becomes jersey sponsor of UAE National Cricket at the DP World Asia Cup 2025
Retail FX and CFDs broker STARTRADER has announced its sponsorship as the proud Official Partner of the UAE National Cricket Team’s jerseys at the DP World Asia Cup. The company said that this sponsorship goes beyond sport, reflecting shared values of discipline,...
Liquidnet introduces new buy-side solution to access bilateral liquidity
Liquidnet, a technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced the launch of a new trading solution designed to support European buy-side traders in accessing bilateral liquidity more effectively. The initiative integrates access to bilateral liquidity...
China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada :: InvestMacro
By Jack Barkenbus, Vanderbilt University In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle – either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid.That is a significant rise from just five years ago, when EV sales amounted to fewer than...
CQG, Itaú BBA partner to expand access to Brazilian market
CQG, a global provider of high-performance technology solutions for market makers, traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, has announced that Brazilian bank Itaú BBA is its newest futures commission merchant (FCM) collaborator in Brazil. The collaboration,...
Capital.com trading volumes rise 42% in H1 2025 to $1.5 trillion
Leading online broker Capital.com has announced that its trading volumes surged to US$1.5 trillion in the first half of 2025, a 42.5% increase from US$1.06 trillion in the second half of 2024. The sharp rise in activity was driven by strong demand across the Middle...
iCapital invests in Tangible Markets
Fintech company iCapital today announced a strategic investment in, and partnership with, Tangible Markets, a liquidity solutions provider for private market positions held via wealth management channels. Together, the firms will develop scalable liquidity solutions...
Broadridge enhances its advisor marketing solutions
Fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) is making strategic investments to enhance its advisor marketing solutions to more effectively empower wealth firms and their advisors to build their book of business. Launching improved website creation...
LMAX taps Pepperstone exec Chris Drummond to head Trading
FNG has learned that longtime Pepperstone executive Chris Drummond has moved to institutional broker and execution venue operator LMAX Group, to serve as LMAX’s new Global Head of Trading. Chris Drummond, who is based in London, had been with Australia based online...
Corpay Cross-Border becomes Official FX Partner of International Tennis Federation
Corporate payments provider Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:CPAY) today announced that its Cross-Border business has entered into a multi-year agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the world governing body for tennis. Under the agreement, Corpay will serve as...
Nuvei teams up with Early Warning Services to bring Paze to more merchants and consumers
Nuvei today announced a partnership with Early Warning Services, to bring Paze, an online checkout solution available in the US, to more merchants and consumers. Paze checkout offers enhanced security because actual card numbers with secure tokens are used during...
CME Group sees trading volume in investment grade and high yield credit futures exceed 450,000 contracts
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that trading volume in its investment grade and high yield credit futures surpassed 450,000 contracts, as open interest (OI) reached 6,800 contracts on September 4. “With U.S. credit spreads near historic...
Exclusive: Binance exec Reem Khayat moves to Revolut to head Crypto product marketing
FNG Exclusive… While a number of leading crypto exchanges are expanding out into “traditional” finance and trading products, neobank Revolut is moving to meet them in the other direction. FNG has learned that UK based Revolut has hired Binance executive Reem Khayat,...
Gold Poised to Test Fresh Highs :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold held near historic levels on Monday, trading around 3,590 USD per ounce, bolstered by a softer-than-expected US labour market report for August. Employment growth fell short of forecasts, while the unemployment rate climbed to...
Wise announces significant expansion of its North American office hub in Austin
Wise today announced a significant expansion of its North American office hub in Austin. The company will increase its current office space by 200% to 90,000 square feet in total to occupy three floors in Domain Tower II, a tech innovation center in North Austin. Wise...
Global markets end the week on a mixed note :: InvestMacro
The US stocks finished Friday with mixed results. The Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.48% for the day and 0.42% for the week. The S&P 500 (US500) dropped by 0.32% on Friday and 0.12% for the week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed up by 0.08% for the day and...
Marqeta appoints Mike Milotich as CEO
Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ), a modern card issuing platform, today announced the appointment of Mike Milotich as Chief Executive Officer and as a Director, effective immediately. Mr. Milotich has served as Interim CEO since February 2025, in addition to his role of...
CoinShares set to go public in the US through $1.2bn business combination with Vine Hill
CoinShares International Limited, a European asset manager specializing in digital assets, and Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), today announced that they have entered into a definitive business...
Webull EU launches with HQ in Amsterdam
Neobroker Webull Corp (NASDAQ:BULL) has announced its entry into the European online trading market, with the launch of brokerage services in the Netherlands. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Webull EU will give retail investors of all experience levels access to the...
MAP FinTech, cTrader partner to simplify reporting for brokers
MAP FinTech, a global regulatory technology provider, and Spotware, the developer of trading platform cTrader, today announced a partnership aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for brokers. Through this collaboration, MAP FinTech and...
Binance launches AI Token Report feature
Binance today announced the launch of a series of AI-powered features across its suite of products, starting with the Binance AI Token Report. Binance will be inviting all eligible users to experience it. The AI Token Report is a comprehensive, data-driven briefing...
SEC goes after Trade with Ayasa, founder Arsalan Rawjani for Ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Arsalan Rawjani , Trade with Ayasa, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Trade with Ayasa, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, and Trade with Ayasa, LLC, a Nevada limited liability...
21X tokenized cash and securities exchange goes live
Frankfurt based 21X has announced the launch of its exchange for tokenized cash and securities. As what it terms the world’s first exchange to enable smart contract-based matching and settlement, 21X said it has established a new global benchmark for capital markets,...
Sony Financial Group secures approval to list on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI) today announced the approval of the listing of its shares of common stock on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE). The listing date is scheduled for September 29, 2025, and from that date, SFGI shares will become...
Speculator Bets led by Heating Oil & Brent Oil :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Australian Dollar Speculator Bets rebound after dropping to over 1-Year Low :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large market...
Australian Dollar Speculator Bets rebound after dropping to over 1-Year Low :: InvestMacro
COT | Data | Leaders | What is COT? | Excel | COT DashboardHere are the latest links to our coverage of the Commitment of Traders data changes. Data updated through September 2nd.The COT currency market speculator bets were slightly lower overall this week as five out...
Weekly Speculator Bets boosted led by Gold & Silver :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by Fed Funds & 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large...
Speculator Bets led by Corn, Lean Hogs & Wheat :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday September 2nd and shows a quick view of how large...
Sugar, VIX, 5-Yr Bond & WTI Crude lead Bearish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on September 2nd.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most...
FX week in review: Octa owner ban, Kraken prop trading, Moomoo CEO joins CFDs broker
Why did Cyprus financial regulator CySEC effectively ban Octa / OctaFX controlling shareholder Pavel Prozorov from CIF license holder Octa Markets Cyprus Ltd? How is crypto giant Kraken entering retail prop trading? How did Valutrades do in 2024, after a fairly...
John Burford gets 2-year prison sentence for £1M investment fraud
John Burford has been sentenced to two years in prison in a £1 million investment fraud case, following a prosecution brought by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Mr Burford, who lives in Mansfield, defrauded over 100 investors out of £1 million between 2016...
Indian tribes seek to enjoin Kalshi from offering sports contracts on their lands
About a month after the Blue Lake Rancheria, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians filed a lawsuit against Kalshi and Robinhood for allegedly illegal sports gambling, the three Indian Tribes have moved for a...
VSA Capital Chairman Mark Steeves to stand down
VSA Capital Group plc, an international investment banking and broking firm, today announced that its Chairman, Mark Steeves, has informed the Board of his intention to stand down at the conclusion of the company’s forthcoming AGM. Accordingly, he will not be offering...
IG Group appoints Goldman Sachs International as joint corporate broker
Electronic trading major IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced the appointment of Goldman Sachs International as joint corporate broker. The appointment is effective immediately. Goldman Sachs International will work alongside IG’s existing corporate broker,...
SEC charges 5 Fruits Enterprises, founder and co-manager with fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against 5 Fruits Enterprises LLC, Calvin Guess, and Marcus Ligon. The SEC’s complaint, seen by FX News Group, was submitted at the Nevada District Court on September 4, 2025. Calvin Guess is the founder...
Trump is reducing tariffs on Japanese cars from 27.5% to 15%. Oil inventories continue to rise, slowing demand :: InvestMacro
On Thursday, US stocks rose as investors evaluated fresh labor market data and increased bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month. The Dow Jones (US30) climbed 0.77%, the S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.83%, and the Nasdaq (US100) was up 0.98%. New...
CMC Markets appoints Sarah Ing as Senior Independent Director
The Board of CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) today appointed Sarah Ing as Senior Independent Director. Her appointment is with effect from 1 September 2025. Sarah Ing joined the Group as a Non-Executive Director in September 2017. She has over 30 years’ experience in...
Pound Steadies as Markets Await Key US Data :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair found stability on Friday, trading around 1.3453 as anxiety in the debt markets eased. Investor attention has shifted firmly to the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report, with softer US labour data reinforcing...
Dukascopy warns public against dealing with 18 fraudulent clones of its website
Dukascopy Bank SA today issued a warning to the public regarding 18 unauthorized entities abusing the details of its website. The company said that the following domains are clones of its website: http://dukascopynet.top http://dukascopy-net.top...
the metal hit a 14-year high. European indices are rising because of strong PMI figures :: InvestMacro
The US stocks were not traded yesterday due to the bank holiday (Labor Day).The Mexico Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.2 in August 2025, up from 49.1 in July. This was the first reading above the 50.0 threshold in 14 months, indicating an improvement in factory activity....
Fiserv completes acquisition of AIB Merchant Services
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced it has completed its acquisition of the remaining 49.9% of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), the company’s longstanding joint venture with AIB Group. The acquisition...
Gold Near Record Highs Poised for a New Peak :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold prices extended their rally on Tuesday, reaching 3,490 USD per troy ounce, approaching an all-time high. The metal found support in growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut as soon as September, along with a concurrent...
FCA investigates whether LSE hinders competition for low latency connectivity services
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating whether the London Stock Exchange Group and the landlord of the LSE data centre building have hindered competition for low latency connectivity services (LLCS) between certain trading venues. Currently, only...
Investors Lose Confidence in UK Fiscal Sustainability :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair declined to 1.3366 on Wednesday, reflecting intensified selling pressure on the pound. Sterling’s weakness stems from a sharp rise in UK government bond yields and broader global concerns regarding fiscal...
ASIC secures 15-year injunctions against Mayfair 101 Group director
Mayfair 101 Group director James Mawhinney will be unable to promote or raise funds in connection with financial products for 15 years after the Federal Court found he had a ‘cavalier attitude to compliance’ and handed down final restraint orders in proceedings...
Rising Treasury yields intensified pressure on US and European stock indices :: InvestMacro
Wall Street opened September on a negative note, with US stocks falling alongside bonds amid uncertainty about trade policy, interest rates, and economic data. At the close of trading on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) dropped by 0.55%. The S&P 500 Index...
New MT5 platform build offers enhancements to Algo Forge, extended OpenBLAS support
On Friday, September 5, 2025, build 5260 of the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform will be released. In this build, MetaQuotes continues expanding the OpenBLAS linear algebra library in MQL5 with a new set of functions. These methods provide developers with a complete...
Lithium Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Disruptions :: InvestMacro
The lithium market experienced renewed volatility in August as supply interruptions in China and South America lifted prices, even without a fundamental shortage. On August 10, Reuters reported that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) suspended production...
Kraken buys crypto prop trading firm Breakout
It looks like CFDs trading isn’t the only new area that Kraken is trying to crack. Fresh off its acquisition last month of auto trading platform provider Capitalise.ai, US based crypto exchange operator Kraken is getting into the rapidly-growing retail prop trading...
AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world :: InvestMacro
By Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame and Amir Jina, University of Chicago For farmers, every planting decision carries risks, and many of those risks are increasing with climate change. One of the most consequential is weather, which can damage crop yields and...
Exclusive: CFDs broker Traze sees departure of CEO Erkin Kamran
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Erkin Kamran has stepped down from his position as CEO of UAE based CFDs broker Traze. Erkin Kamran had been with Traze for the past two years, serving as CEO of Traze as well as CTO/CPO of parent company Zeal Group. Zeal Group also...
USD/JPY in Equilibrium as Volatility Rises :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair held steady on Thursday, trading around 148.13 as the yen modestly recovered from the losses incurred in the previous session. The US dollar came under pressure following the release of softer US labour market data,...
Spotware launches redesigned corporate website
Spotware Systems, developer of the popular cTrader platform, has announced that it has unveiled its redesigned corporate website. The company said that this new experience reflects its commitment to innovation and to delivering clarity, transparency, and measurable...
OPEC+ considers a production increase. The Bank of Japan is still ready to continue raising interest rates :: InvestMacro
By the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.05%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.51%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed higher by 1.02%. Wall Street finished mixed on Wednesday as tech gains offset broader market weakness, with...
CySEC suspends license of CFDs broker 3anglefx.com (Triangleview)
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that it has decided to suspend in whole the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) authorisation of Triangleview Investments Ltd. Triangleview has held a CySEC CIF license since 2020, and operates the 3anglefx.com Retail FX and...
Bank of Mexico cuts interest rate to 7.75%. Trump announces 100% tariff on imported microchips :: InvestMacro
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.51%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) declined by 0.08%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index (US100) closed higher by 0.35%. The US indices came under pressure on Thursday, as early gains faded amid renewed trade tensions. The...
TransferMate receives in-principle approval from MAS to add payment services to MPI license
TransferMate, a provider of embedded B2B payments infrastructure as a service (IaaS), today announced TransferMate Pte. Ltd. has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to add account issuance, domestic money transfers and e-money...
EUR/USD Rises as the Dollar Struggles Under Tariff Pressures and Fed Uncertainty :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair edged higher on Friday, climbing to 1.1657, buoyed by expectations of a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve and growing concerns over the economic impact of new US tariffs.Recent data revealed that jobless...
Saxo Bank announces changes affecting IBs using OpenAPI
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has announced changes that will affect introducing brokers (IBs) using its OpenAPI. The change will impact the following endpoints: POST cm/v1/signups GET cm/v1/signups/options (will be removed) GET cm/v2/signups/options As...
SEC files insider trading charges against 74-year old Texas resident
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Bruce Cameron Conway accusing him of insider trading. Bruce Cameron Conway is 74 years old and resides in Dallas County, Texas. In its complaint, submitted at the Texas Northern District Court on...
StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT establish JV to apply for stablecoin issuer licence in HK
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK) has established a joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial Limited in Hong Kong, together with Animoca Brands and HKT, with the aim to build a business model focused on the issuance and advancement of licensed...
FCA secures convictions against head of Imperial Investment Fund for £1.3M Ponzi scheme
Daniel Pugh has been found guilty of fraud, following a prosecution by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Mr Pugh set up a Ponzi scheme that netted over £1 million. Through his fraudulent Imperial Investment Fund (IIF), Mr Pugh took money from 238 investors he...
OANDA Japan to 2FA mandatory for logging in to My Page, OANDA Lab, fxTrade platform
OANDA Japan Inc, a subsidiary of online broker OANDA Corporation, plans to make two-factor authentication mandatory. The change is scheduled for 2025 without any precise date announced yet. The 2FA was made available by the broker in May 2025, but it has been...
TradingView makes Heikin Ashi charts available in Bar Replay
TradingView has announced that Heikin Ashi charts are supported in Bar Replay. This upgrade gives traders an even better way to backtest strategies using the smoother, trend-focused view of Heikin Ashi candles. This combination delivers clearer insights for better...
Leverate launches trader gatekeeping controls for Prop Firms in Update v7.2
Leverate, a global leader in technology solutions for brokers and prop trading firms, has announced that it has launched version 7.2, introducing a major control upgrade for prop firms: Manual Control Over Step Approvals. This new feature enables firms to manually...
ASIC secures $10M penalty from iSignthis
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered iSignthis Ltd, now known as Southern Cross Payments Ltd, to pay a $10 million penalty for breaching disclosure laws. Nickolas John Karantzis, its former managing director and chief executive officer, was also disqualified...
Exclusive: Ben Bilski on his new AI-based venture TRUE Trading
FNG Exclusive Interview… One of the more interesting and accomplished personalities in the online trading business is Ben Bilski, a former member of the German national swimming team who went on co-found and as CEO build up social trading focused online broker NAGA...
Genesis Global appoints James Harrison as its CEO
Genesis Global today announced the appointment of James Harrison as its CEO, succeeding his fellow co-founder Stephen Murphy, who is stepping down after ten successful years heading the firm. Genesis delivers software and solutions for financial markets developed on...
Cboe confirms C1 sporadic gapping issue resolved
Cboe Options Exchange (“C1”) has self-identified an issue resulting in sporadic multicast market data gaps in market data sourced from a single NY4 outside switch. Only proprietary C1 secondary feeds were impacted; there was no impact to primary C1 multicast feeds or...
Ripple acquires stablecoin payments co Rail for $200M
Enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions company Ripple has announced it has agreed to acquire Toronto based Rail, a stablecoin-powered platform for global payments, for USD $200 million. With this deal, Ripple and Rail said that they will deliver the most...
Paxos to pay $26.5M penalty to NY State for deficient due diligence of Binance, AML failures
New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today announced that Paxos Trust Company will pay a $26.5 million penalty to New York State for failure to conduct sufficient due diligence of its former partner, Binance, and systemic...
Pound Under Pressure Ahead of Bank of England Meeting :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair climbed to 1.3355 on Thursday as markets braced for today’s Bank of England (BoE) meeting. Traders are closely watching two key factors: the voting split among Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members and any signals...
Capital.com hires Trive / IG alum Travis Robson as CEO South Africa
FNG has learned that leading global Retail FX and CFDs brokerage Capital.com is expanding its footprint in South Africa, hiring experienced industry executive Travis Robson as CEO South Africa. Based in Johannesburg, Travis Robson was CEO Africa & Middle East for...
Oil prices fell below $65 per barrel. The RBA and RBNZ are likely to cut rates further in August :: InvestMacro
As of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.18%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.73%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed up by 1.21%. The US stocks rose as investors reacted to strong corporate earnings and a major announcement from Apple,...
eToro to launch AI companion Tori, suite of AI tools
Online broker eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ETOR) announced today how the company is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to redefine social investing. Yoni Assia, eToro’s Co-founder and CEO, commented: “There’s been a lot of talk about how AI will reshape investing....
TradingView adds AvaFutures to list of partner brokers
TradingView continues to grow the list of its partners, with the latest addition to this list being AvaFutures. Part of the AvaTrade group, AvaFutures is dedicated to futures trading, offering powerful tools and favorable trading conditions designed for active market...
FINRA fines Odeon Capital Group for failing to adequately supervise for prearranged trading
Odeon Capital Group LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $75,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From July 2019 to the present, Odeon did not have a supervisory system, including written supervisory procedures (WSPs),...
IFX Payments announces lapsing of recommended acquisition of Argentex
IFX (UK) Ltd, (“IFX Payments”) today issued a statement regarding the recommended cash acquisition of Argentex Group PLC. IFX Payments confirmed that, in line with its earlier announcement, it has invoked the Insolvency Condition. This happens a couple of weeks after...
OTP Bank becomes CLSSettlement settlement member
CLS announced that OTP Bank Plc has joined CLSSettlement as a settlement member. The Hungarian credit institution is the second new settlement member to join this year, bringing the total number of settlement members to 75. OTP Bank is one of the largest commercial...
oneZero hires LSEG FX exec Adam Collins to head Institutional Sales Americas/EMEA
Trade execution technology and connectivity specialist oneZero has announced the appointment of Adam Collins as Head of Institutional Sales – Americas and EMEA. In this new role, Adam will lead oneZero’s institutional sales strategy and execution across two of its...
FCA outlines changes to payment safeguarding rules
UK consumers will be better protected when they use payment firms, with the introduction of new rules to protect their money from May 2026. The changes, outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today, will improve safeguarding practices among payment firms....
Ant International receives Bank Negara Malaysia Class A Money Services Business licence
Ant International has obtained approval from Bank Negara Malaysia to carry out business under a Class A Money Services Business licence. The licence will empower Ant International’s WorldFirst, an all-in-one digital cross-border payment and treasury account service...
Corpay, Circle partner to expand stablecoin access across global payment channels
Corpay, Inc., (NYSE:CPAY) today announced a new collaboration with a subsidiary of Circle Internet Group, Inc., (NYSE:CRCL) to expand stablecoin access across global payment channels. They will work together to embed USDC across Corpay’s cross-border pay-in and...
Prop firm FundingPips hires FCA alum Andria Evripidou as Managing Director
Dubai based retail prop trading firm FundingPips has announced that it has hired Andria Evripidou, as Group Managing Director. A native of Cyprus, Andria Evripidou spent the past two years running her own startup, XDA, which provides crypto and banking solutions for...
Exclusive: Doo Group HR exec Anca Ioana Ionescu departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Anca Ioana Ionescu, Head of Human Resources Europe at Retail FX and CFDs broker Doo Group, has left the company. Anca Ioana Ionescu, who is one of the most experienced HR executives in the FX and CFDs sector, joined Doo Group in...
Gold Holds Near Two-Week High :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentOn Wednesday, the price of gold dipped to 3,375 USD per troy ounce but remained close to a two-week high, retaining most of its recent gains.The market remains buoyed by demand for defensive assets amid expectations of a more dovish...
Fiinu announces proposed acquisition of FX brokerage Everfex
The Directors of Fiinu Plc (LON:BANK) today announced the proposed acquisition of Everfex P.S.A. for an aggregate total consideration of up to £12.0 million. The initial consideration, of £8.0 million, is to be satisfied through the issue of 80,000,000 new ordinary...
The Nuclear Revolution Awaits :: InvestMacro
Source: Stephen McBride (8/6/25) Stephen McBride of The Rational Optimist shares his thoughts on how nuclear energy can be reshaped.A tiny uranium pellet the size of a gummy bear holds energy matching 140 oil barrels. It’s humanity’s most environmentally friendly,...
TradingView introduces Fundamental Graphs – FX News Group
TradingView has expanded the range of tools available to its users via the addition of Fundamental Graphs. Created to enhance fundamental analysis, this feature enables seamless comparison of key financial metrics across multiple companies — all on a single chart that...
The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged. In Vietnam, inflationary pressures continue to ease :: InvestMacro
As of Tuesday’s close, the Dow Jones Index (US30) declined by 0.14%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.49%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) ended lower by 0.65%. The US stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors grappled with disappointing economic data,...
Broadridge makes minority investment in Uptiq
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced a new strategic partnership and minority investment in Uptiq, an AI platform for financial services. Integrating Uptiq’s technology into Broadridge’s Wealth Lending Network (WLN) provides financial...
AUSTRAC urges inactive remittance businesses to voluntarily withdraw their registrations
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is encouraging inactive remittance businesses to voluntarily withdraw their registrations or risk cancellation. More than 900 independent remittance businesses are registered with AUSTRAC but a large...
TP ICAP announces launch of fifth share buyback program of £30M
TP ICAP Group plc (LON:TCAP) today announcesdthat it will commence a fifth share buyback program of £30 million. The new program will start once the Fourth Buyback completes. It will cover TP ICAP’s ordinary shares of 25p each for a maximum consideration of £30...
Capitolis secures investments from Barclays, BNP Paribas, and J.P. Morgan
Financial technology company Capitolis today announced additional strategic investments from leading global banks and venture capital firms. New bank investors Barclays and BNP Paribas join J.P. Morgan, an existing Capitolis investor, as well as Citi, Morgan Stanley,...
TP ICAP registers rise in H1 2025 revenues driven by Global Broking and Liquidnet
TP ICAP Group plc (LON:TCAP) today posted its interim management report for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The Group delivered strong results in the first half of 2025, with revenue increasing by 7% to £1,224 million (+9% in constant currency). This performance...
Euroclear appoints Szandra Nagyné Komócsi as Chief Internal Auditor
Euroclear today announced the appointment of Szandra Nagyné Komócsi as Chief Internal Auditor. Her appointment has been formally approved by the National Bank of Belgium. Ms Komócsi brings a wealth of relevant expertise and a deep understanding of Euroclear to the new...
Exclusive: Prop firm tech provider Axcera hires Gabriela Jakabova as COO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that prop trading firm software and technology solutions provider Axcera has hired Gabriela Jakabova as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Gabriela Jakabova, who is based in Brno, Czechia, comes to Axcera from outside the...
iSAM Securities launches Parallax risk share model for Brokers
London based prime-of-prime broker and liquidity solutions provider iSAM Securities has announced the launch of Parallax, a proprietary risk share model designed to help brokers unlock additional value from their client flow through transparent, performance-aligned...
GCEX launches XplorDigital crypto trading app
Crypto prime brokerage GCEX Group has announced that it has launched its new XplorDigital trading app, which is now available for GCEX’s institutional and professional clients to download on the UK Apple App Store and globally on Google Play. It will be rolled out...
FIS registers increase in revenues in Q2 2025
FIS (NYSE:FIS) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. On a GAAP basis, revenue increased 5% as compared to the prior-year period to approximately $2.6 billion. GAAP net earnings attributable to common stockholders from continuing...
Coinbase plans to offer $2bn of Convertible Senior Notes
Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) today announced its intention to offer $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 in a private offering to persons...
Broadridge reports increase in Q4 FY25 earnings
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025. Total revenues increased 6% to $2,065 million in the quarter to end-June 2025 from $1,944 million in the prior year period. Recurring revenues...
Number of US ETF listings on Cboe Global Markets exceeds 1,000
Derivatives and securities exchange network Cboe Global Markets, Inc., today announced it surpassed 1,000 U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listings, becoming only the second venue to ever cross the mark. As of today, over 115 unique issuers list ETF products on Cboe...
EUR/USD Pressured by External Factors :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair edged lower on Tuesday, dipping to 1.1556 amid subdued trading activity. Market participants are cautiously assessing the latest trade signals and recalibrating their expectations for monetary policy.Trade tensions...
Euronext announces cancellation of repurchased shares
European capital market infrastructure Euronext today announced the cancellation of 2,692,979 ordinary shares following completion of its €300 million share repurchase program on 10 March 2025. The cancellation of the ordinary shares is in line with the intention to...
Bitcoin waits for fresh directional spark :: InvestMacro
Bitcoin ↓ 1.6% month-to-dateFresh catalyst needed to break out of range Trump’s tariff & US data could spark volatilityTechnical levels: $120k, $115k, $112k Bitcoin remains in standby mode with prices lingering around $115k in the absence of a fresh directional...
Exclusive: 360T liquidity management head Tom Flanagan moves to Reactive Markets
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that London based institutional multi-asset trading network operator Reactive Markets has hired experienced FX industry executive Tom Flanagan, as its new Head of US Liquidity Management. He will continue to be based in New York for his...
Stock indexes returned to growth amid renewed hopes for a September Fed rate cut :: InvestMacro
The Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 1.34% by the end of Monday. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 1.47%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed 1.95% higher. The indexes’ growth was fueled by renewed hopes for a September Fed rate cut following a weak July...
Exclusive: Saxo UK Activation Manager Philippe de Clauzade de Mazieux moves to TradeStation
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime Saxo UK executive Philippe de Clauzade de Mazieux is leaving the company, and moving to the UK arm of US online broker TradeStation. Philippe de Clauzade de Mazieux had been with Saxo UK, the London based, FCA regulated arm...
StoneX closes acquisition of The Benchmark Company
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), a global financial services firm, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of The Benchmark Company, LLC, a provider of investment banking, equity research, and institutional sales and trading services. The...
Exclusive: ACY / CMC alum Mark Tsang joins CFDs broker Decode Capital as COO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced industry executive Mark Tsang has joined Australia based CFDs broker Decode Capital, as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mark Tsang has spent the past 10 years in the online trading sector in Australia,...
SEC, Oppenheimer & Co continue talks on settlement in case about non-compliance with municipal bond offering disclosure requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Oppenheimer & Co Inc continue their talks on a settlement in a case about non-compliance with municipal bond offering disclosure requirements. On August 4, 2025, the parties submitted a status update to the New York...
Exclusive: Crossover Markets expands to APAC hiring Cboe exec Lik Hui Lim in Singapore
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that London based crypto tech and liquidity company Crossover Markets, operator of the CROSSx crypto ECN, has expanded into the APAC region, hiring Singapore based executive Lik Hui Lim as Director of Business Development. Lik Hui Lim...
FCA imposes fines of nearly £46M on Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to fine both Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management (WIM) for failures in their management of the Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF). The FCA imposed a fine of £5,888,800 on Mr Woodford and banned him from...
FxPro adds CFDs on Figma stock to lineup of trading instruments
Retail CFD and Forex broker FxPro has made Figma (FIG.N) stock available to trade via CFDs. This highly anticipated tech stock has made waves in the market with one of the most spectacular IPOs in recent history. Clients of FxPro can: Trade with MT5 accounts via...
Tarabut obtains in-principle approval from UAE c-bank
Tarabut, an open banking and embedded finance platform, has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) following the introduction of the UAE’s Open Finance regulation. This milestone marks the third national regulatory...
Elan Bension’s Argamon partners with TOA Labs on institutional crypto liquidity
TOA Labs, a New York based, Antigua and Barbuda registered technology-driven market-making firm, and multi-asset digital liquidity provider Argamon have announced a strategic partnership set to redefine standards for institutional crypto trading and liquidity. By...
London Stock Exchange Group launches £1bn share buyback program
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announced today it will commence a share buyback program to purchase ordinary shares of 6 79/86 pence each in the company with an aggregate value of up to £1,000,000,000. In connection with the buyback program, LSEG has entered...
Weak US labor market data increased the likelihood of a Fed rate cut. Oil prices fall amid rumors that OPEC plans to raise production :: InvestMacro
On Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) declined by 1.23% (-3.02% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) dropped by 1.60% (-2.50% for the week), and the Nasdaq Tech Index (US100) closed down by 1.96% (-2.48% for the week). The US stocks fell on Friday as investors...
Institutional FX trading volumes slow 3% in July 2025
The traditional summer slowdown has hit the FX trading world, with July 2025 volumes slumping slightly from June levels, as traders hit the vacation trail and as currency volatility remained fairly low. Each Cboe FX, EuronextFX and Deutsche Borse’s 360T reported...
Yen Weakens Amid Fed Rate Expectations and Bank of Japan Signals :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair climbed to 147.67 on Monday as the Japanese yen underwent a correction following Friday’s volatile trading session, with investors closely monitoring macroeconomic developments.Market focus remains on shifting US...
The New York Stock Exchange names Bryan Daniel President, NYSE Texas
The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), today announced the appointment of Bryan Daniel as President, NYSE Texas and establishment of the headquarters of NYSE Texas. Bryan Daniel In this role, Bryan Daniel will report directly...
Mogo monetizes $13.8M of WonderFi stake
Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO), a digital wealth and payments company, today announced it has monetized approximately $13.8 million of its investment in WonderFi Technologies Inc, representing just under 50% of its total holdings in the company. This transaction is highly...
Miami International Holdings launches roadshow for its IPO
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), an operator of regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced that it has launched the roadshow for its initial public offering of 15,000,000 shares of its common stock. MIH also intends to grant...
Exclusive: Moneta Markets gets FCA license via VIBHS acquisition
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker Moneta Markets is set to break into the UK online trading market, acquiring FCA licensed broker VIBHS Financial Ltd. VIBHS has been fairly inactive the past few years, posting revenues of just £358K in...
OANDA Japan to change trading hours for TRY currency pairs
OANDA Japan Inc, a subsidiary of online broker OANDA Corporation, has announced changes to trading hours for Turkish Lira (TRY) currency pairs. The change, effective from August 11, 2025 (Monday), will affect the following pairs: Trading hours before the change:...
Aquis Exchange names Noah Liot its Chief Technology Officer
Noah Liot has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer of Aquis Exchange. Noah Liot Since joining in 2023, Noah Liot has been instrumental in delivering Aquis’ most significant technology development projects, achieving exceptional results, as well as establishing...
SimCorp appoints Peter Sanderson as its CEO
SimCorp, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse AG, today announced the appointment of Peter Sanderson as its Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Sanderson brings extensive and diverse expertise to SimCorp. As Group Chief Executive Officer for...
SEC takes owner of Global Investors Capital to Court
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Joseph J. Nantomah, Investors Capital LLC, Global Investors Capital LLC, and High Income Performance Partners LLC. The SEC’s complaint, submitted at Wisconsin Eastern District Court on...
FX week in review: ProsperUS closes, LoopFX launch, Your Bourse CEO, CFI CMO, ADSS CCO
FX and CFDs industry news was led this week by a number of changes in the C-Suites of various brokers and B2B providers to the sector, including the “top jobs” at each of Your Bourse and Neomarkets. We also got to see Q2 results from a number of firms in the sector,...
GBPUSD under pressure with fresh losses ahead? :: InvestMacro
(Note: This report was published before the US NFP report on Friday afternoon.)GBPUSD ↓ 3.8% in July – worst month in 2025 BoE expected to cut rates by 25bp on Thursday BoE meeting forecast to move GBPUSD ↑ 0.5% & ↓ 0.4%US economic data could trigger additional...
Interactive Brokers registers 27% Y/Y increase in DARTs in July 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just published its key operating metrics for July 2025. The brokerage reported 3.498 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) for July 2025, 27% higher than in July 2024 and 1% higher than...
XTB revenue flat ($155M) but Profits up 11% ($58M) in Q2 2025
Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB (WSE:XTB) has released its preliminary results for Q2 and the first half of 2025, reporting a second consecutive strong quarter for the company. XTB Revenues and Profits Q2 2025 Revenues at XTB for the second quarter of 2025...
Cboe registers record Global FX net revenue of $23.6M in Q2 2025
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Record Global FX net revenue of $23.6 million increased 19% as compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increase was due to higher net transaction and clearing fees. ADNV...
How to Invest in Solana: A Guide for Crypto-Curious Traders
In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, few names have captured the attention of both newcomers and seasoned blockchain enthusiasts like Solana. Known for its lightning-fast transactions and innovative infrastructure, Solana has quickly emerged as one of the...
What’s the best way for cities to beat the heat? :: InvestMacro
By Ian Smith, Boston University and Lucy Hutyra, Boston University When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and vehicles and air conditioners release more heat into the air.The temperature in...
FCA to open retail access to crypto ETNs
Firms will soon be able to give retail consumers access to crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), under changes announced by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Crypto ETNs that retail consumers can access must be traded on an FCA-approved, UK-based investment...
Parameta Solutions makes its OTC pricing and liquidity data available on Snowflake Marketplace
Parameta Solutions, the data and analytics division of TP ICAP Group, has announced the availability of its trusted over-the-counter (OTC) pricing and liquidity data on Snowflake Marketplace. This collaboration will give financial institutions direct, frictionless...
Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad replaces Paul Klanschek as Co-CEO of Bitpanda
Vienna, Austria based crypto exchange operator Bitpanda has announced that Paul Klanschek has decided to step away from his day-to-day role as co-CEO of the company, and take on a new role as a Member of the Board of Directors. In this role, he’ll continue to help...
Argentex announces resignation of Singer Capital Markets as its Nominated Adviser and Broker
Argentex Group plc announced today that Singer Capital Markets has resigned as its Nominated Adviser and Broker with effect from 31 July 2025. Pursuant to AIM Rule 1, if a replacement Nominated Adviser is not appointed within one month, the admission of the company’s...
OFX becomes Official Payments Partner of Burnley FC
Newly promoted-to-the-EPL football club Burnley FC has announced a new strategic partnership with Australia based foreign exchange and payment solutions provider OFX (ASX:OFX), which will see OFX become Burnley FC’s official payments partner. As Burnley FC’s official...
FCA imposes £1M fine on Sigma Broking for transaction reporting failures
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Sigma Broking Limited £1,087,300 for failing to submit complete and accurate transaction reports for five years. The FCA’s monitoring systems identified issues with the transaction reports submitted by Sigma, which...
Singaporean authorities investigate Tokenize Xchange
The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) is currently investigating AmazingTech Pte Ltd (ATPL) and its related companies. ATPL operated Tokenize Xchange, a cryptocurrency trading platform, under an exemption from holding a licence under the Payment Services Act 2019...
California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power :: InvestMacro
By Jacob Stid, Michigan State University; Annick Anctil, Michigan State University, and Anthony Kendall, Michigan State University Imagine that you own a small, 20-acre farm in California’s Central Valley. You and your family have cultivated this land for decades, but...
Exclusive: NAGA Group Head of User Acquisition Stanislav Galandzovskyi departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime NAGA Group executive Stanislav Galandzovskyi has left his position as Head of User Acquisition at the company. Stanislav Galandzovskyi had been with NAGA since 2018, and managed the group’s multi-million dollar monthly...
Euronext marks 18.9% Y/Y increase in FX trading revenue in Q2 2025
Pan-European capital market infrastructure Euronext today posted its results for the second quarter of 2025. FX trading revenue was up 18.9%, at €9.3 million in Q2 2025, reflecting record trading volumes in April 2025, which outbalanced the negative currency impact of...
FOMC, BoC, and BoJ expectedly kept interest rates unchanged :: InvestMacro
By the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) declined by 0.38%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.12%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed higher by 0.15%. The US stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest...
New MT5 platform build offers extended OpenBLAS support and enhanced control in MQL5
On Friday, August 1, 2025, an updated version (build 5200) of the MetaTrader 5 platform will be released. In this version, MetaQuotes has significantly expanded support for the OpenBLAS linear algebra library in MQL5, adding nearly thirty new functions. These...
What’s Next For Gold? :: InvestMacro
Global Analyst Adrian Day reviews initial results from Altius Minerals Corp. (ALS:TSX) and takes a look at gold and gold stocks.Altius Minerals Corp. (ALS:TSX) reported royalty revenue lower than both the previous and the year-ago quarter, as well as below estimates....
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of eight unauthorized crypto websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to eight unauthorized websites offering investment in crypto-assets. The entities targeted by the latest orders are: “YUI236” (website https://yui236.it); “DRST78” (website...
Is the Bitcoin Cycle Dead? :: InvestMacro
“3 up, 1 down.” This represents the historical rhythm that Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency values have typically followed.We refer to it as the four-year cycle. It was a sequence so reliable, you could synchronize your timepiece to it, as demonstrated by this chart...
Interactive Brokers launches Version 1.0 of IBKR Desktop platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) today announced the official launch of Version 1.0 of the IBKR Desktop platform. This release follows two years of iterative beta development and introduces a fully featured desktop trading...
Little Oil and Gas Junior at an Excellent Price :: InvestMacro
Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. explains why he thinks Ring Energy Inc. (REI:NYSE) is a Buy.Ring Energy Inc. (REI:NYSE) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Permian Basin in West Texas.They engage in the acquisition,...
Visa plans to support more stablecoins within its settlement platform
Visa plans to enable support for more stablecoins and more blockchains to facilitate settlement transactions for issuers and acquirers. Visa’s settlement platform is adding support for two additional USD-backed stablecoins, two blockchains and the euro-backed EURC....
Weak UK Data and a Strong Dollar Weigh on the Pound :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair dropped to 1.3252, its lowest level since 11 May 2025, as a resurgent US dollar and disappointing UK economic data weighed on the pound.Market sentiment has shifted from concerns about inflation to fears of an...
CFI Financial names Omar Khaled as CMO
CFI Financial Group, a global leader in online trading, has announced the appointment of Omar Khaled as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), reinforcing the Group’s commitment to driving brand excellence, global growth, and stronger client engagement. Omar Khaled joined CFI...
Marex, GFO-X partner to meet institutional demand for secure access to digital asset derivatives
Marex, a diversified global financial services platform, and GFO-X, an FCA-regulated and centrally cleared digital asset derivatives trading venue, today announced their partnership to meet growing institutional demand for secure, regulated access to digital asset...
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive :: InvestMacro
By Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns...
HK regulator obtains six-year disqualification order against former exec director of Zhongda
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has obtained a disqualification order in the Court of First Instance against Zhang Yuqing, the former vice-chairman and executive director of Zhongda International Holdings Limited. Zhang has been disqualified...
How LPs can help brokers compete in a regulated market
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Luis Raposo Dos Santos, Sales Director for Latin America at Finalto, an innovative prime brokerage that provides bespoke liquidity and fintech solutions. Finalto delivers best-in-class pricing, execution and prime broker...
Robinhood revenues rise 7% ($989M) and profits up 15% ($386M) in bounceback Q2 2025
Following a somewhat disappointing Q1, US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) saw much-improved results in the second quarter of 2025, with the company reporting modestly improved Revenues and Profit figures, although still below record results from Q4-2024....
How the world’s nuclear watchdog monitors facilities around the world – and what it means that Iran kicked it out :: InvestMacro
By Anna Erickson, Georgia Institute of Technology What happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program? Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build a nuclear weapon. Then, the global community verifies that stated intent via the...
NFA orders Traders Edge to withdraw from and not reapply for membership
The US National Futures Association (NFA) has ordered Traders Edge Inc., an NFA Member introducing broker located in Madison, N.J., to withdraw from, and not reapply for, NFA membership. The Decision, issued by an NFA Hearing Panel, is based on a Complaint issued by...
Saxo UK exec Dan Squires moves to Abu Dhabi to take CCO role at ADSS
FNG has learned that UAE based online broker ADSS (formerly ADS Securities) has hired Dan Squires as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Dan Squires joins ADSS from Saxo Bank’s UK unit, relocating from London to Abu Dhabi in the process. He had joined...
Revolut becomes title partner of the future Audi F1 Team
UK based neobank and payments company Revolut has announced that it is joining forces with the future Audi F1 Team, which will see Revolut become the title partner of the team from the 2026 FIA Formula One Championship season onward. The parties said that the new...
Douglas Cifu to retire as Virtu Financial CEO
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VIRT), a provider of global, multi-asset financial services that delivers liquidity and innovative, transparent products, today announced that Douglas Cifu will retire as CEO and remain an advisor to Virtu. Virtu’s Board of Directors has...
Virtu Financial marks 44.2% Y/Y jump in revenues in Q2 2025
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VIRT), a provider of financial services and products that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver innovative, transparent trading solutions to its clients and liquidity to the global markets, today reported results for the second...
Today, investors focus on the Bank of Canada meeting and the FOMC decision :: InvestMacro
As of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.46%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) declined by 0.30%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed lower by 0.21%. The three major US indexes ended Tuesday in the red as mixed corporate earnings reports and caution...
Mogo seeks to obtain full crypto regulatory approval in Canada
Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO), a digital wealth and payments company, today announced that it is moving forward with plans to seek regulatory approval in Canada to offer crypto trading on its platform. If approved, Mogo would join an elite category, becoming one of only two...
USD/JPY in Correction as Markets Await Signals from Fed and BoJ :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair fell to 147.92 on Wednesday, with the Japanese yen recovering some of its early-week losses as the US dollar softened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.While the Fed is widely expected to keep rates on...
JPMorgan Chase, Coinbase collaborate to make buying crypto easier
Today, JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) and Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced a partnership. The initial phase of the partnership includes new features for mutual customers, including: Direct Bank-to-Wallet Connection: Through JPMorgan’s secure API, Chase customers...
Wall Street Faces $11 Trillion Test :: InvestMacro
4 of “Magnificent 7” set to publish earningsCombined market cap of 4 tech titans over $11 trillion Beyond earnings, key focus on tariff impact & AI spending Meta could move almost 6% ↑ or ↓ post earningsApple shares ↓ over 15% year-to-dateFour of the “Magnificent...
Neptune Digital Assets Corp qualifies to trade on OTCQX Best Market
OTC Markets Group Inc., an operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a company that engages in operations across the digital asset ecosystem, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX...
Tradeweb registers 26.7% Y/Y increase in revenues in Q2 2025
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW), a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company reported $513.0 million in quarterly revenues, an increase...
UBS completes migration of Credit Suisse client accounts booked outside of Switzerland to its platform
UBS today provided an update on Credit Suisse’s integration into its business. UBS said it progressed its integration plans at pace during the second quarter of 2025. UBS has now completed the migration of Credit Suisse client accounts booked outside of Switzerland to...
Interactive Brokers Securities Japan introduces NISA accounts
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) has announced the introduction of NISA accounts through Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc. (IBSJ), its Japanese affiliate. NISA is a government-backed investment vehicle that allows eligible...
Boku secures Payment Institution license by Central Bank of Brazil
Payment solutions provider Boku has been granted a Payment Institution license by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB). This authorisation enables Boku to operate as a Payment Initiator and E-money Issuer, positioning the company to participate in Brazil’s evolving Open...
Interactive Brokers makes Forecast Contracts available in Europe
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) today announced the expansion of Forecast Contracts into Europe. These event-based contracts allow investors to take positions on clearly defined outcomes related to financial, economic and climate...
Worldline unveils changes to its management team
Payment services provider Worldline today announced changes to its Executive Committee. Madalena Cascais Tomé will assume the role of Head of Financial Services, effective 1 October, succeeding Alessandro Baroni, who has decided to leave Worldline to pursue other...
CySEC warns against fraudulent websites promising loss recovery
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has become aware of malicious websites which claim to offer investors services for the recovery of losses suffered as a result of investment in regulated or unregulated entities. The following malicious websites,...
Standard Chartered appoints Jason Forrester as Group Chief Risk Officer
Standard Chartered today announced the appointment of Jason Forrester as its new Group Chief Risk Officer, subject to regulatory approval. Jason Forrester Mr Forrester joined Standard Chartered five years ago and is currently Co-Head, Chief Risk Officer, Corporate...
Corpay Cross-Border becomes Official FX Partner of Sunderland AFC
Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:CPAY), a global leader in corporate payments, today announced that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with Sunderland AFC to become their Official FX Partner. Through this partnership, Sunderland will be able to utilise...
Coinbase adds Samsung Pay as payment and deposit option
Samsung Pay will begin rolling out as a payment and deposit option inside the Coinbase app for users in the United States and Canada, with plans to expand to additional geographies in the near future. Starting this week, Coinbase users in North America can now use...
Exclusive: Elina Pedersen takes over as CEO of Your Bourse from Andrey Vedikhin
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that some management changes are afoot at MT4 / MT5 broker technology solutions provider Your Bourse, which will see company co-founder Elina Pedersen take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Elina’s day-to-day role as Chief Revenue...
eToro launches 24/5 trading, futures and tokenized stocks
Online broker eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ETOR) revealed today in a global webinar ‘eToro Unlocked: Trade Without Boundaries’ how the company is evolving its product offering as it moves towards a tokenized future. eToro Co-founder and CEO, Yoni Assia said: “We’ve been...
Precious metal prices are falling amid declining demand for safe-haven assets. The US and Thailand are close to signing a trade agreement :: InvestMacro
On Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.14%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) edged up by 0.02%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed higher by 0.36%. The US stocks were mostly flat as investors digested the new trade agreement between the US and the EU and...
Speed, Strategy, Success – A Shared DNA: ActivTrades and Nikola Tsolov
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. At ActivTrades, we know that success doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of relentless preparation, flawless execution, and unshakable...
The Deal’s Consequences Could Be Severe :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair tumbled to 1.1579 by Tuesday, marking its sharpest intraday decline since 6 November last year.The euro’s plunge followed the announcement of a new trade agreement between the US and the European Union, which imposes...
SquaredFinancial bizdev head Dominique El Khoury leaves for CEO job at startup broker Neomarkets
FNG has learned that Dubai based startup CFDs broker Neomarkets has hired Dominique El Khoury as its CEO. Dominique El Khoury spent the past two years at SquaredFinancial, serving as Global Head of Business Development MEA & GCC, out of SquaredFinancial’s Dubai...
FCA launches High Court proceedings against Concept Capital Group
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has commenced High Court proceedings against Concept Capital Group (CCG), Ian Anthony Elliott, Adrian Felix, Ayub Swaibu, Edmund Brew, Ernest Kargbo, Raymondip Bedi, Riverrun Consulting Limited and Gateridge Consulting Limited...
Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited joins Eurobond depository network
The International Central Securities Depositories (ICSDs) Clearstream Banking S.A. and Euroclear Bank SA/NV have appointed Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK) as common depository, safekeeper and service provider for international securities, also known as...
Standard Chartered, Alibaba Group enter into technology partnership
Standard Chartered and Alibaba Group Holding Limited have entered into a partnership, utilising Alibaba Cloud’s AI technologies to accelerate the pace at which the financial services sector embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to the Memorandum of...
Eurex Clearing launches DLT-facilitated collateral mobilization service
Eurex Clearing, one of the leading clearing houses globally and part of Deutsche Börse Group, has launched its innovative DLT-facilitated collateral mobilization service. In a landmark first transaction, J.P. Morgan mobilized securities collateral for its client,...
iSAM Securities RADAR risk management tool for brokers integrates with DXtrade
Broker technology provider Devexperts and liquidity and risk management specialist iSAM Securities have announced their integration connecting iSAM Securities’ proprietary risk management software, RADAR, to Devexperts’ flagship multi-asset trading platform, DXtrade....
Aquis Exchange appoints Thomas Downes as Head of Markets
Aquis Exchange today announced the appointment of Thomas Downes as Head of Markets, responsible for leading the strategy, operations, and growth of the exchange group’s pan-European multilateral trading facility (MTF). Downes brings extensive experience in electronic...
Cboe BZX Options to introduce complex orders
Effective October 13, 2025, subject to regulatory review, Cboe BZX Options Exchange will introduce complex orders. Currently, Cboe supports complex orders on Cboe Options (C1), C2 Options (C2), and EDGX Options Exchanges. Upon the effective date, subject to regulatory...
DHF Capital expands in MENA via Tauro Markets alliance
Luxembourg-based securitization company DHF Capital has announced a new strategic collaboration with startup CFDs broker Tauro Markets. The strategic partnership with Tauro Markets sets a new milestone in DHF Capital’s financial services expansion across the Middle...
FINRA fines TradeStation Securities for deficiencies in communications regarding crypto assets
TradeStation Securities, Inc. has agreed to pay a fine of $85,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From July to September 2022, TradeStation Securities distributed communications regarding crypto assets and crypto...
Airwallex Capital (Singapore) granted Capital Markets Services licence by MAS
Airwallex, a global fintech platform, today announced that its Singapore entity, Airwallex Capital (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has been granted a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). With this licence, Airwallex can now offer...
Speculator Bets led by Soybeans, Soybean Oil & Wheat :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 22nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
iFOREX becomes back-of-shirt sponsor for Ferencvárosi TC
Retail FX and CFDs broker iFOREX has announced the signing of an agreement designating iFOREX Europe as the Official Back of Shirt Sponsor of Ferencvárosi TC (FTC) – Hungary’s most decorated football club and the newly crowned 2025 Nemzeti Bajnokság I champions, after...
Speculator Bets led by 2-Year Bonds & Treasury Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 22nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Clearstream enhances its Settlement Prediction Tool to support T+1 client readiness
Clearstream has released an enhanced version of its Settlement Prediction Tool to help clients proactively manage settlement risks, reduce penalty exposure, and support T+1 client readiness. The AI-powered tool delivers predictive insights into settlement outcomes and...
Gold Declines as EU Strikes Trade Deal :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold held steady at $3,330 per troy ounce on Monday following three consecutive days of declines. The metal faced downward pressure after news emerged of a trade agreement between the US and the EU, dampening investor interest in...
SIX registers rise in operating income and improved margin in H1 2025
SIX today posted its financial report for the first half (H1) of 2025. The Group increased its operating income by 4.7% year-on-year to CHF 823.0 million (at constant exchange rates). At reported exchange rates, this increase was 4.0%. Less sales-related costs, net...
S&P 500 hits an all-time high for five consecutive days. RBNZ plans rate cut at August meeting :: InvestMacro
As of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.47% (up +1.20% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.40% (weekly +1.33%), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index (US100) closed up 0.23% (weekly +0.64%). On Friday, the S&P 500 reached its fifth...
Standard Chartered partners with Know Your Customer Limited
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Know Your Customer Limited today announced the launch of a new collaboration on real-time know-your-customer (KYC) verifications via the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)-led Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) platform....
Gold Speculator Bets rise to highest since March :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 22nd and shows a quick view of how large traders...
CFI sees record $1.51 trillion in client trading volumes for Q2-2025
Leading global online trading provider CFI Financial Group has announced a record-breaking trajectory with landmark performance in the second quarter of 2025. The Group posted an all-time high quarterly trading volume of $1.51 trillion – or more than $500 billion in...
EAFE, Silver, Sugar & 5-Year top Bullish & Bearish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on July 22nd.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Exclusive: Brokeree marketing head Anton Sokolov departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Anton Sokolov has resigned from his position as Marketing Manager at broker tech solutions provider Brokeree, and left the company. Anton Sokolov had been with Brokeree in its Tallinn, Estonia head office for more than seven years,...
Currency Speculators cut their British Pound Bets to 22-Week Low :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 22nd and shows a quick view of how large market...
FX week in review: Maria Sharapova, Liverpool FC and Brooklyn Nets get CFDs sponsors
This was one of the busiest weeks for sports related sponsorships and brand ambassador deals – an increasingly popular tool for FX and CFDs brokers – with a number of well-known names in the worlds of tennis, football and basketball hooking up with various CFDs...
UK watchdog terminates proceedings against Tom Hayes
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revoked Carlo Palombo’s ban from the financial services industry and is ending its action against Tom Hayes following the recent Supreme Court judgment quashing their criminal convictions. The judgment has determined that...
Strong Alphabet report pushes indices to new highs; US-Canada tariff talks stall :: InvestMacro
On Thursday, the US stocks traded mixed: the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.70%. The S&P 500 (US500) rose by 0.07%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed higher by 0.25%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both ended Thursday at record highs, supported by strong...
FCA imposes £1M fine on H2O Deputy CEO
The former deputy chief executive officer of asset manager H2O AM LLP (H2O), Jean-Noel Alba, has been fined £1,049,500 by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and banned from the financial services industry. An FCA investigation found that Mr Alba lacked integrity...
EUR/USD Under Pressure Despite Weaker US Dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair dipped to 1.1738 on Friday as the US dollar staged a modest recovery, though it remains on track for a weekly decline. Investors continue to weigh developments in trade negotiations while awaiting next week’s Federal...
TradingView adds Blue Ocean ATS data
TradingView has integrated real-time Blue Ocean ATS data into the platform. Blue Ocean is a pioneer in extended-hours trading, offering to track and analyze U.S. stocks, funds, and more even after traditional markets close. This new addition brings extra opportunities...
Week Ahead: Heavy hitter line up to rock US500?
By ForexTime US500 ↑ over 8% YTD, recently touching ATH Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Apple = nearly 20% of US500 weight US GDP, PCE & NFP could influence Fed cut bets Trump’s tariff deadline = Liberation Day 2.0? Technical levels: 6400, 6350 and 6300 If you...
Trump Media’s $2 Billion Bitcoin Investment Signals Shift to Crypto Empire
On Monday, Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, announced a $2 billion purchase of Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities, with an additional $300 million allocated for Bitcoin options. This move, part of the company’s Bitcoin treasury...
FCA gives James Staley until August 6th to pay £1.1M fine
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a final notice to James Edward Staley, former CEO of Barclays. The Financial Conduct Authority: (1) imposes on Mr James Edward Staley, pursuant to section 66 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“the...
FINRA fines Greenbird Capital for engaging in cold calling
Greenbird Capital LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $50,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). From May 2021 through December 2023, the firm failed to establish, maintain, and enforce a system reasonably designed to...
AUSTRAC closes Enforceable Undertaking with National Australia Bank
AUSTRAC has finalised the Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with National Australia Bank (NAB) after the bank satisfied its obligations under the agreement. The EU, accepted in April 2022, was entered into by NAB and 4 other NAB related companies to address shortcomings in...
Exclusive: Kraig Noble on the launch of AxiPrime
FNG Exclusive Interview… Following our report from earlier this month that leading Australia based FX and CFDs brokerage Axi was launching AxiPrime as its institutional and next-generation B2B liquidity provider to meet the evolving needs of professional trading...
Moneta Markets becomes Atlético de Madrid sponsor in APAC
Retail FX and CFDs broker Moneta Markets has announced that it is now the official online trading sponsor of popular LaLiga football club Atlético de Madrid in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Atlético de Madrid has a long sponsorship history with CFDs brokers. Plus500...
Marex to acquire Winterflood Securities for £103.9M
Diversified global financial services platform Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) today announced that it has agreed to acquire Winterflood Securities from Close Brothers Group plc for approximately £103.9 million in cash, which represents a premium of £15 million....
how to make sure benefits flow to the local economy :: InvestMacro
By Jabulani Shaba, University of Groningen Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserves on the African continent. Lithium has been mined since the colonial period in the 1950s. It’s a critical part of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are essential for the electric...
Circle announces new collaboration with Binance
Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL) today announced a new collaboration with digital asset exchange Binance. Together, Circle and Binance are accelerating support to meet the growing demand for tokenized Real-World Assets among Binance’s institutional clients. As...
Deutsche Börse Group registers 14% Y/Y increase in FX & Digital Asset revenue in Q2 2025
Deutsche Börse Group today posted a set of solid financial metrics for the second quarter of 2025. The FX & Digital Assets unit recorded a further rise in average daily volume traded in the second quarter. The growth was spread across all client segments and...
Trade Tariffs and Economic Data Boost GBP/USD :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair climbed to a two-week high on Thursday, holding near 1.3578, bolstered by improved global risk sentiment following the US-Japan trade agreement.The deal, which replaces previously proposed 25% tariffs with a 15% levy,...
Nuvei adds PINless debit and Least Cost Routing to its Authorization Optimization suite
Nuvei today announced the addition of PINless debit and Least Cost Routing to its Authorization Optimization suite, improving its authorization rate for merchants in North America by up to 3.5 percentage points for applicable transactions. PINless debit and least cost...
Taiwan Looks to Drones to Fight China :: InvestMacro
Source: Streetwise Reports (7/22/25)Like with this island in East Asia, militaries around the world are increasingly using drones, a staple in their arsenal, in conflict or training. This trend could benefit companies in the sector, including New Horizon Aircraft Ltd....
Argentex Group Plc and Argentex Technologies Limited placed into administration
Argentex Group PLC and Argentex Technologies Limited have today, 24 July 2025, been placed into Administration under the Insolvency Act 1986. Daniel Conway, Anthony Wright and David Hudson of FRP Advisory Trading Limited were appointed today as Joint Administrators....
Mining Stock ETFs & Miners :: InvestMacro
As governments around the world race to implement fresh stagflationary tariff taxes, more spending, and debt, central banks and sovereign wealth funds are moving away from fiat currencies and government bonds.They are moving into gold.Here’s a look at the daily...
smartTrade Technologies hires Christophe Montane as CCO
France based electronic trading and payments platforms provider smartTrade Technologies has announced the strategic appointment of Christophe Montane as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The company said that the appointment follows the recent strategic growth...
Oil prices have been declining for four consecutive days. Natural gas prices have fallen to a two-month low :: InvestMacro
On Wednesday, the US stocks closed with solid gains: the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 1.14%, the S&P 500 (US500) increased by 0.78%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed up 0.61%. The US equities extended their gains on Wednesday following reports that the US...
TradingView adds Deepcoin crypto-futures market data
Deepcoin’s crypto-futures market data is now integrated with TradingView, streaming millisecond-level prices, volume, and order-book depth directly onto your charts and unlocking the platform’s full library of 400-plus indicators and drawing tools for deeper analysis....
Nasdaq registers 13% Y/Y increase in revenues in Q2 2025
Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Second quarter 2025 net revenue was $1.3 billion, an increase of 13% over the second quarter of 2024, or up 12% on an organic basis. This included Solutions revenue growing...
IG Group registers 9% Y/Y increase in revenue in FY25
Electronic trading major IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced its results for the 12 months ended 31 May 2025 (“FY25”). Total revenue amounted to £1,075.9 million, up 9% on the prior year (FY24: £987.3 million), reflecting supportive market conditions and...
Court dismisses ASIC’s appeal against Finder Wallet decision
The Full Federal Court has dismissed the appeal brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in the Finder Wallet case relating to a crypto-asset related product Finder Earn. The ruling upheld the original decision of the Federal Court, which...
eToro adds Vaulta to list of trading instruments
Online broker eToro has confirmed that EOS has officially migrated to Vaulta ($A), with the new token now available to trade. If you held EOS, your tokens have been swapped at a 1:1 ratio – no action needed. Kindly note that there was a temporary issue that affected...
Belgium’s FSMA warns against new wave of fraudulent trading platforms
The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) of Belgium has once again warned the public about the dangers posed by fraudulent trading platforms. These platforms lure investors online with promises of quick and easy earnings. Their offers look attractive, but...
Saxo UK sees 13% drop in Revenue, 32% fall in Profit in 2024
Saxo Capital Markets UK Ltd, the London based, FCA regulated arm of Copenhagen based online broker Saxo Bank, has reported its financial results for 2024 indicating a drop-off on both the top and bottom line, despite an increase in new clients. Saxo UK results 2024...
LMAX hires Copper.co exec Ilya Khazen to head cross-asset sales
London based institutional FX and digital assets exchange operator LMAX Group has announced that it has strengthened its US leadership team, with the appointment of Ilya Khazen. Based in New York in a newly established role, Ilya will lead cross-asset sales for LMAX...
SFO not to seek retrial in Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo cases
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has issued a statement following the Supreme Court judgment regarding Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo. As FX News Group reported earlier today, the Supreme Court has quashed the convictions of Hayes and Palombo. The SFO said it would not...
Interactive Brokers adds Connections tab to TWS platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance its trading solutions, with the latest (beta) build of the TWS platform offering a raft of new features. The platform offers traders to explore a new way to discover opportunity. The Connections tab...
FSCS not yet open to Argentex customer claims
The UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has dedicated a designated page to the Argentex case. As FX News Group reported on Monday, Argentex LLP was placed into special administration on July 21, 2025. This happened shortly after the firm ceased all...
Why Global Investors Should Start Tracking LEI Data to Spot Emerging Companies
Introduction What if there were a way to spot high-growth companies before they hit the mainstream? For global investors, tracking LEI data could be the early-warning system you didn’t know you needed. In this digitalized and interconnected global economic scenario,...
IG alum Dom Bradley named CEO of trading platform provider TradeLocker
Fintech investment group Deus X Capital has announced that it has hired Dom Bradley as CEO of its portfolio company TradeLocker, which provides next-gen trading platforms for online brokers and prop trading firms. Dom Bradley spent the past six years at IG Group...
Leverate launches localization controls in Prop Dashboard to increase regional conversions
Leverate, a global leader in white-label brokerage and prop trading technology, has announced that it has released a major upgrade to its Broker Portal and Prop Dashboard: Plans Localization. This feature enables prop firms to control which funding plans are visible...
FXTM’s JP225 soars on US-Japan trade deal :: InvestMacro
FXTM’s JP225 ↑ over 4% on trade deal, hits 12 month highUS to impose 15% tariffs on Japanese imports, lower than threatened 25%Yen gains capped by political risk, despite trade ‘massive’ deal.Japan PM Ishiba denies reports of stepping downNew FXTM JPC crosses tumble...
MoneyGram appoints Colin Walsh, Chris Trendler and Katherine Carroll to its Board of Directors
MoneyGram, a global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, today announced the appointment of three new independent members to its Board of Directors: Colin Walsh, founder of Varo Bank; Chris Trendler, founding partner of Pendra Group; and...
USD/JPY Falls as Japan and US Reach Trade Agreement :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe USD/JPY pair dropped to 146.91 on Wednesday, marking a one-week low, following news that the US and Japan have finalised a trade deal.US President Donald Trump announced that the agreement will impose a 15% tariff on Japanese...
Conotoxia CIF license suspended by CySEC
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that the authorisation of Cyprus Investment Firm Conotoxia Ltd, with number 336/17, is suspended. The regulator said it took the action to suspend Conotoxia’s license as there are suspicions of an alleged violation of...
European indices under pressure amid tariff concerns. Japan and the Philippines signed a tariff deal with the US :: InvestMacro
On Tuesday, the US stocks closed mixed: the Dow Jones (US30) rose by 0.40%, the S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.06%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq (US100) closed lower by 0.39%. Semiconductor stocks weighed on the Nasdaq, with Nvidia down 2.4% and Broadcom falling 3.3%...
CME Group registers record revenue of $1.7bn in Q2 2025
International derivatives marketplace CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company reported revenue of $1.7 billion and operating income of $1.1 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Net income was $1.0...
Supreme Court quashes convictions of Hayes/Palombo for LIBOR/EURIBOR manipulation
The UK Supreme Court today quashed the convictions of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, who stood accused of manipulating LIBOR and EURIBOR (respectively). Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo appealed against their convictions in, respectively, August 2015 and March 2019 of...
Corpay, Alpha Group reach agreement on terms of recommended cash acquisition
The boards of Corpay and Alpha Group today announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Alpha by Corpay. Under the terms of the acquisition, each Alpha...
Administrators distribute $19M of assets to clients of Hong Kong Wan Kiu Investment Company
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today noted that court-appointed administrators had distributed approximately $19 million worth of assets this month as compensation to affected clients of Hong Kong Wan Kiu Investment Company Limited (HKWK) following the...
21Shares teams up with Societe Generale to expand institutional access to crypto ETPs in Europe
21Shares AG, an issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), today announced it has entered into an ETP market making fund platform agreement with Societe Generale to enhance liquidity across 21Shares ETPs on fund platforms for investors in Germany and...
eToro expands Spain offering adding Spot-Quoted Futures
Social-trading focused online broker eToro (NASDAQ:ETOR) has announced hat it is expanding its investment offering for clients in Spain, with the addition of spot-quoted futures products from the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group. Eligible users in...
Hantec Markets hires Tim Hughes (ex TigerWit) and Vivek Mehta (INFINOX) as CSO, CTO
Retail FX and CFDs broker Hantec Markets has announced a number of senior management changes, including the hiring of two experienced industry executives for top roles. Joining Hantec in Dubai are Tim Hughes, as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), and Vivek Mehta, as Chief...
Circle adds Adam Selipsky to BoD
Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL), a global financial technology firm, today announced the appointment of Adam Selipsky to its Board of Directors. Mr. Selipsky brings over 20 years of executive experience in scaling internet platform infrastructure and...
Corpay Cross-Border becomes Official FX Partner of FIM World Supercross Championship
Corporate payments provider Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:CPAY) today announced that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with the FIM World Supercross Championship, the premier championship for international stadium supercross racing, to become their...
CLS introduces redesigned CLSClearedFX service
CLS has unveiled a redesign of its CLSClearedFX service, with LCH ForexClear as the first central counterparty (CCP) to go live on the service. CLSClearedFX is a payment-versus-payment settlement service that allows CCPs and their clearing members to effectively...
Exclusive: Trive UK compliance head Mustafa Sahin departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Mustafa Sahin, Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director at Trive Financial Services UK Limited, has left the company. Mustafa Sahin had been with Trive UK since 2020. He had previously worked at TurkishBank UK, Deutsche Bank,...
PNC Bank, Coinbase partner to advance digital asset solutions
PNC Bank today announced a partnership with Coinbase aimed at expanding access to trusted, secure, and innovative digital asset solutions to PNC’s banking clients and institutional investors. PNC will also provide select banking services to Coinbase, reflecting both...
Exclusive: Stonefort Securities Head of Sales Ahtesham Amin Syed moves to Accuindex
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Dubai based Retail FX and CFDs broker Accuindex has hired experienced industry executive Ahtesham Amin Syed, as Sales Manager. Ahtesham Amin Syed joins Accuindex from startup broker Stonefort Securities, which he joined earlier this...
eToro partners with Premiership Women’s Rugby
Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) today announced a new partnership with online broker eToro. Building on its sponsorship of Premiership Men’s Rugby, with whom they have partnered with since 2023, this new partnership with PWR forms part of eToro’s wider ‘Loud...
EUR/USD Rises as Investors Remain Cautious Amid Mounting Risks :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair climbed higher, settling near 1.1688 by Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key trade negotiation updates. The looming 1 August deadline –set by the US for new trade agreements – has kept markets...
FCA confirms Argentex’s entry into special administration
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that, on 21 July 2025 Argentex LLP entered special administration under the Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021. This follows the firm’s decision to stop trading on 17 July 2025....
Stock indices are once again hitting all-time highs. Natural gas prices fell by more than 6% :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) declined by 0.04%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 0.14%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.50%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes closed at record highs on Monday as optimism over strong...
Gold-i sees rise in demand from Prop Trading firms for MatrixNET
FNG Exclusive Interview… Trading technology firm Gold-i is experiencing significant demand from prop trading firms for its advanced liquidity management platform, MatrixNET. FNG spoke to Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i about the advancements in the prop trading industry,...
TradingView adds Beyond Securities to its list of partner brokers
TradingView has added Beyond Securities to its list of brokerage partners. This integration opens up more possibilities for TradingView users in Thailand, allowing them to navigate global markets with a trusted local broker. Beyond Securities Public Company Limited...
Rostro Group launches prime service on crypto derivatives via Scope Prime
FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has announced the launch of prime service on digital assets derivatives. By providing a single point of access to pricing and execution for multiple derivatives reflecting by digital assets, institutional clients can...
SEC sues Edwin Emmett Lickiss, Jr. for Ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Edwin Emmett Lickiss, Jr. in connection with a Ponzi scheme. The SEC’s complaint, submitted on July 21, 2025, at the California Northern District Court, alleges that, from at least 1998 through...
Tim Rudman leaves Argentex Board
Argentex Group PLC (LON:AGFX) has announced that Tim Rudman, Interim Chief Executive Officer, resigned and left the board on Monday 21 July 2025. Tim Rudman’s experience includes 12 years at WorldFirst, where he scaled operational and technology teams to serve tens of...
UBS to adopt LSEG’s full suite of data & analytics solutions across asset classes
UBS Group AG and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announced a long-term partnership that will enable UBS to adopt LSEG’s full suite of data and analytics solutions across asset classes, business franchises and the trade lifecycle of the bank. This multi-year...
A New Era of Trade and Growth :: InvestMacro
Source: Streetwise Reports (7/18/25)Could the next major powerhouse in world trading be India? Experts talk about the Asian country and its similarities to China before its economy exploded.The federal debt relative to the U.S. economy has reached heights unseen since...
S&P Dow Jones Indices to acquire ARC Research
S&P Dow Jones Indices (“S&P DJI”), a division of S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Research, a subsidiary of ARC Group. ARC Research maintains the world’s largest proprietary dataset of...
Exclusive: Former LegacyFX CEO Michael Floros named GM of Crypto.com Cyprus
FNG Exclusive… Continuing the expansion of its offering to include non-crypto products for trading, FNG has learned digital asset trading platform Crypto.com has tapped experienced FX and CFDs industry executive Michael Floros as General Manager of its operations in...
Argentex LLP placed into Special Administration
The Board of Argentex announced today that Argentex LLP has, following Court Approval received on 21 July 2025, been placed into Special Administration under the Payment and Electronic Money Special Administration Regime (“PESAR”). Daniel Conway, Anthony Wright and...
Gold Starts the Week on the Upside as Investors Weigh Trump’s Tariff Threat :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe price of gold climbed to $3,350 per troy ounce on Monday, marking its second consecutive session of gains amid growing investor unease over Donald Trump’s proposed tariff policies.US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that 1...
EC Markets opens new Mauritius office
Retail FX and CFDs broker EC Markets has announced that it has officially opened its new office in Mauritius, creating yet another stepping stone in the company’s worldwide expansion. The company said that the opening of the new Mauritius office not only strengthens...
Precious Metals Miner Maintains Strong Gold-Silver Gains :: InvestMacro
While Andean Precious Metals Corp. (APM:TSX; ANPMF:OTCQX) has lower than expected second-quarter production results, the company is still a Buy, according to an Atrium Research note.On July 18, 2025, Atrium Research analysts Ben Pirie and Nicholas Cortellucci...
tastytrade adds Stablecoin account funding
Online brokerage firm tastytrade, part of IG Group (LON:IGG), has announced that it has enabled stablecoin account funding for investors across multiple stablecoins and chains, including USDC, USDT, PYUSD, and RLUSD. This industry-leading, innovative funding method...
Inflationary pressure is increasing in New Zealand. The People’s Bank of China kept interest rates unchanged :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.32% (-0.01% for the week). The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.01% (+0.67% for the week). The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed down 0.07% (+1.25% for the week). The US stocks closed nearly flat on...
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley launches new desktop platform Power E*TRADE Pro
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley today announced the launch of Power E*TRADE Pro. The new desktop platform is designed to meet the discerning needs of active traders, offering a high level of customization, along with sophisticated tools powered by an advanced modern...
Schwab expands list of securities available for trading overnight
Charles Schwab today announced it has significantly expanded the list of securities available for trading overnight. These extended + overnight session orders (EXTO) are continuous orders that expire at 8pm ET each market day. With this expansion, all Schwab retail...
CySEC issues warning against two unregulated investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning to the public against dealing with two unauthorised investment firms. The websites of the entities targeted by the warning are: greymax.net finotivefunding.com CySEC noted that the...
Cboe Silexx adds Time and Sales Filtering to Order Ticket
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset order execution management system (OEMS) that caters to the professional marketplace, has announced a series of enhancements as part of version 25.9. Order Ticket | Time and Sales Filtering Filters can be applied to Time, Exchange, Price,...
Exclusive: Trade Nation revenues pop 62% in 2024 ahead of CEO change
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned via regulatory filings that FCA licensed FX, CFDs, and spreadbetting broker Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd has seen a healthy improvement on both the top and bottom line in 2024 (fiscal year ended November 30). Following a disappointing...
SFC obtains seven-year disqualification order against former director of First Credit Finance Group
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has obtained a disqualification order in the Court of First Instance against Ms Ho Siu Man, a former executive director of First Credit Finance Group Limited. Ho has been disqualified from being a director and...
CFI welcomes Maria Sharapova as Global Brand Ambassador
CFI, a global leading online trading provider, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Maria Sharapova. The five-time Grand Slam champion, Olympic medalist, and globally respected entrepreneur will serve as the Group’s new Global Brand Ambassador, alongside...
IFX Payments may not implement acquisition of Argentex
IFX (UK) Ltd (“IFX Payments”) today issued a statement regarding the proposed acquisition of Argentex. IFX Payments noted Argentex Group PLC’s announcement of 18 July 2025 in relation to the intended appointment of administrators to Argentex. The Scheme Document...
SS&C Technologies to acquire Calastone for £766M
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Calastone, a global funds network and provider of technology solutions to the wealth and asset management industries, from global investment firm Carlyle. The purchase...
FX week in review: XTX co-CEO leaves, True Trading launch, Kraken regulated derivatives, eToro Singapore license
Where did XTX Markets co-CEO Hans Buehler leave to? What is former NAGA Group CEO Ben Bilski’s newly out-of-stealth-mode startup True Trading all about? Which executive changes were seen this past week at Match-Trade, FYNXT, XS.com, Crypto.com, Hantec, and Macro...
Nasdaq, Silver & Lean Hogs lead weekly Bullish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on July 15th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Euro Bets hit 83-week high, US Dollar Index Speculator Bets gain for 3rd Week :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 15th and shows a quick view of how large market...
Gold leads strong Metals Markets Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 15th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR 3-Months & 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 15th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Weekly Speculator Bets led by Corn & Sugar :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday July 15th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
SEC files charges against CaaStle founder in connection with $250M offering fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced that it charged Christine Hunsicker, the co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of CaaStle, Inc., formerly Gwynnie Bee, Inc., with creating and disseminating false financial statements and audit...
Gold Ends the Week in Decline :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentGold remained below $3,340 per ounce this week, on track to close in negative territory for the first time in three weeks. The downward pressure followed stronger-than-expected US economic data, which reduced expectations of an...
HSBC Continental Europe set to sell French portfolio of home and certain other retail loans
HSBC Continental Europe, an indirectly held subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (“HSBC Group”), today signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium comprising Rothesay Life plc and CCF regarding the sale of its French portfolio of predominantly home and certain...
Alphabet & Tesla in focus as “MAG 7” earnings kick off :: InvestMacro
2 of ‘Magnificent 7’ set to publish earnings on Wednesday Alphabet ↑ 4% month-to-date, 11% away from ATHTesla ↓ 21% year-to-dateAlphabet: Shares could move 5.3% ↑ or ↓ post earningsTesla: Shares could move 5.6% ↑ or ↓ post earningsThe week ahead is stacked with...
SFO freezes over £10K in crypto assets from Arena TV’s CEO
The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has frozen £10,865.76 in Bitcoin and £289.30 in USDC (value at the time of freezing) in cryptocurrency belonging to Arena TV’s CEO, Richard Yeowart. This is the first time the agency has used new powers that came into force last year...
The US has passed a law on stablecoins. Escalating tensions in the Middle East are once again supporting oil prices :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index rose by 0.52%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index rose by 0.54%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.75%. The US stocks rose on Thursday as strong earnings and economic data helped major indices reach...
Cboe Options to modify opening mechanism for proprietary classes
Effective trade date August 11, 2025, subject to regulatory review, all Cboe-affiliated U.S. Options Exchanges will modify the opening mechanism for proprietary classes, excluding the VSA constituent series, to include a force open timer. The timer will force series...
ICE Futures U.S. fines Hedgepoint Schweiz
ICE Futures U.S. has posted a notice of disciplinary action against Hedgepoint Schweiz AG. On July 16, 2025, a subcommittee of the Exchange’s Business Conduct Committee (BCC) determined that on one day in January 2024, Hedgepoint Schweiz AG may have violated Exchange...
Court dismisses Deutsche Bank’s lawsuit against Finepoint Capital concerning Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy estate
About a year after Deutsche Bank filed a lawsuit against Finepoint Capital regarding Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy estate, the case has been closed. Earlier this week, Judge John P Cronan of the New York Southern District Court signed an order dismissing the case. The...
FCA proposes key protections for BNPL borrowers
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from key protections in place for other types of lending, under proposals put forward by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The proposals include requiring lenders to check that people can afford to repay BNPL...
IG Japan to extend trading hours for 40 US stocks, ETFs, and CFDs
IG Securities, the Japanese subsidiary of electronic trading major IG Group, will extend trading hours for 40 US stocks, ETFs, and CFDs. The change will be effective from Monday, July 21, 2025. Trading will be available from 5:00 PM Japan time to 9:00 AM the following...
FCA-imposed business restrictions require Argentex LLP to cease all regulated activity
Argentex Group PLC today announced that their main trading subsidiary, Argentex LLP, has agreed to a Voluntary Requirement (“VREQ”) imposed by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The VREQ introduces a business restriction requiring Argentex LLP to cease all...
Interactive Brokers fails to secure protective order for Thomas Peterffy in engineering negligence lawsuit
Judge Alvin W. Thompson of the Connecticut District Court has nixed a motion for a protective order by Interactive Brokers. The motion sought to prevent the deposition of Thomas Peterffy, the Chairman of the Board and former Chief Executive Officer of Interactive...
SEC goes after Hereford Holdings head
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a lawsuit against Joseph J. D’Ambrosio at the New York Southern District Court. According to the SEC’s complaint, for many years, D’Ambrosio orchestrated an investment fraud through Hereford Holdings, L.L.C.,...
Marex Financial Products issues structured ‘cash-and-carry’ note linked to cobalt
Marex today announced that its structured products business Marex Financial Products issued its first structured ‘cash-and-carry’ note linked to cobalt. This innovative ‘cash-and-carry’ product was executed thanks to Marex’s ability to access physical cobalt in the...
Hantec Australia exec Damon Sze leaves to run offshore CFDs broker TopWealthTrading
FNG has learned that longtime Hantec Markets executive Damon Sze has left the company, to become Managing Director at a new CFDs brokerage startup called TopWealthTrading. Damon Sze had been with Hantec Markets since 2018, joining initially as a Business Development...
Exclusive: BP Prime sees 78% drop in FY2025 Revenues to £3.5M as key clients leave
FNG Exclusive… Following a stellar 2024 which saw a refocus on professional clients, FCA regulated Black Pearl Securities Limited, which operates the BP Prime online trading brand, has seen a large reversal of fortune in FY2025. FNG has learned via regulatory filings...
Webull Pay LLC to get integrated back into Webull group
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL), the owner of the Webull online investment platform, today announced that it will integrate Webull Pay LLC back into the Webull group. This step advances Webull’s plan to reintroduce crypto trading to its global customer base following...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of websites of Atomic Wallet and Finbridge International
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to five new websites through which financial services are abusively offered. In particular, Consob ordered the blackout of two abusive financial intermediation websites and three...
Cyprus court dismisses fine against CommexFX CEO over unlawful CySEC board composition
Even the regulators need to follow the rules. Cypriot financial regulator Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (or CySEC) has issued an announcement regarding a decision made on 26.3.2025, by the Supreme Constitutional Court (Second Instance), on the Appeal No....
Trump wants to fire Jerome Powell again. The RBA is likely to cut rates at its next meeting :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index rose by 0.53%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index rose by 0.32%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.25%. The US stocks rebounded from session lows and closed higher on Wednesday after President Trump...
CFI becomes Official Online Trading Partner of the Egyptian Basketball Federation
Leading MENA region based online trading provider CFI has announced its official partnership with the Egyptian Basketball Federation (EBF), marking a significant milestone in the company’s regional sports sponsorship strategy. The collaboration reinforces CFI’s...
EUR/USD Under Pressure Amid Strong US Dollar Sentiment :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe EUR/USD pair has dipped back into negative territory, trading at 1.1615 as the US dollar regains ground following yesterday’s losses.Market sentiment was initially rattled by reports suggesting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell...
Ant International’s Antom unveils major upgrade to its flagship AI agent
Antom, Ant International’s merchant payment and digitisation services provider, today announced a major upgrade to its flagship AI agent, Antom Copilot, with expanded capabilities across payment integration, onboarding, risk configuration, and chargeback solution....
TSMC hits record high ahead of earnings release :: InvestMacro
US-listed TSMC shares ↑ 20% YTD Shares hit new all-time highs on TuesdayForward guidance for Q3 in focusTSMC makes up over 20% of FXTM’s TWN indexTechnical levels for TSMC – $240, $225 and $218US-listed shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) surged to a...
ICE to introduce Binary Order API
Beginning in Q4 2025, ICE plans to offer the ICE Binary Order API as an option for clients to connect to the ICE Derivatives Trading Platform and submit orders and order modifications for various products across different exchanges. This API uses Simple Binary...
AI in Financial Services: Ongoing Accountability Requires a Clear Strategy
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Eric Odotei, Group Head of Regulatory Reporting at Finalto. AI is not coming; it is already here. It is reshaping how we live, work, and make decisions. From business operations to digital engagement, AI has become an...
James Hopkinson assumes role of Exec Director and member of Board of CAB Payments Holdings
James Hopkinson has received the required regulatory approval and will assume the role of Executive Director and member of the Board of CAB Payments Holding plc and Crown Agents Bank Limited, effective today. Mr Hopkinson brings valuable and relevant experience to the...
eToro teams up with BridgeWise to launch AI-guided US mid-cap portfolio
Online broker eToro has partnered with BridgeWise, a provider of AI-powered investment intelligence, to launch ‘MidCapDiverse’, a portfolio designed to capture long-term growth opportunities in US mid-cap stocks. Constructed using BridgeWise’s proprietary stock...
CFD Swiss integrates the cTrader platform into its offering
Forex and CFDs broker CFD Swiss has announced that it has partnered with Spotware Systems to integrate Spotware’s multi-asset trading platform, cTrader, into its offering. This collaboration marks a major leap forward in CFD Swiss’s mission to deliver an intuitive,...
Clearstream Banking updates its clients on Bulgaria’s adoption of EUR
Clearstream Banking has informed its clients that effective 1 January 2026 the Republic of Bulgaria will officially join the Eurozone and adopt the euro (EUR) as its national currency. On 8 July 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted the final three legal...
TradingView makes LBank perpetual futures available for analysis
With direct access to insights from a fast-growing global exchange, LBank’s integration to TradingView gives traders the power to explore perpetual futures data without ever leaving their charts. This integration will provide both beginners and experienced traders...
SIX welcomes Valour Digital Securities as its newest crypto ETP issuer
SIX today welcomes Valour Digital Securities Limited as the 19th issuer of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) with crypto-assets as underlying. Valour Digital Securities Limited lists two products on the Blockchains Internet Computer (ICP) and Hedera (HBAR). With this...
CME Clearing provides additional info to market participants to facilitate timely reporting to CTRs
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have adopted new obligations with respect to reporting swap continuation data to Canadian Trade Repositories (CTRs), including termination of the original or “alpha” swap. In advance of the July 25, 2025, compliance...
The Pound Continues to Decline, with Little Support from the Bank of England :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair has slowed its decline, stabilising near 1.3391.On the previous day, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressed key global economic challenges in a speech at Mansion House. He described the latest wave of trade...
Bloomberg BFIX expands spot FX data sources with inclusion of EBS Market transactions
Bloomberg Index Services Limited (BISL) today announced an agreement with CME Group to include EBS Market’s Spot FX transactions in its Bloomberg FX Fixings (BFIX) offering. “The trade data from a leading primary market venue like EBS Market will complement our...
Trump’s tariff policy creates new inflationary threats. The Bank of Canada is likely to maintain its hawkish stance at the next meeting :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.98%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.40%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed lower by 0.13%. Investors digested June inflation data, the latest earnings reports from major banks, and news that...
Morgan Stanley reports rise in Institutional Securities revenues in Q2 2025
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) today published its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The Institutional Securities segment reported net revenues of $7.6 billion compared with $7.0 billion a year ago. Pre-tax income was $2.1 billion compared with $2.0 billion...
Bank of America registers rise in Global Markets net income in Q2 2025
Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) has just released its financial report for the second quarter of 2025. The net income from the Global Markets segment amounted to $1.5 billion, up from the $1.4 billion result registered in the year-ago quarter. Global Markets revenue...
FCA imposes £42M fine on Barclays for poor handling of financial crime risks
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Barclays Bank UK PLC and Barclays Bank PLC a total of £42 million. The fine stems from two separate instances of failings in Barclays’ financial crime risk management – one relating to WealthTek and one relating to...
HK regulator bans former responsible officer of HF Asset Management
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has prohibited Mr Tong Ho Yin, a former responsible officer (RO) of HF Asset Management Limited (HFAM), from returning to the industry for nine years from 16 July 2025 to 15 July 2034. The Hong Kong regulator also fined Tong...
Fortress Core Connect integrates Shufti AI-powered eKYC and AML screening
Fortress Core Connect, a fast-growing fintech and liquidity infrastructure provider, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with leading global identity verification platform Shufti. This move brings Fortress Core’s White Label (WL) clients...
Liquidnet drafts top talents to expand its Listed Derivatives business
Liquidnet, a technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced two senior appointments to support the expansion of its Listed Derivatives business across Continental Europe and into Equity Derivatives. This move builds on Liquidnet’s existing Equities and...
Worldline introduces AI-powered routing to boost payment authorisation rates
Payment services provider Worldline today announced the launch of its AI-powered routing solution, aiming to change how businesses route payments globally. Following successful pilots, the solution has delivered increased authorisation rates by more than 2% in...
Spotware launches developer hackathon around cTrader WebView plugins
Spotware, developer of the popular cTrader multi-asset trading platform, has announced the launch of the cTrader WebView Plugins Hackathon, a development contest created to celebrate and support the release of cTrader’s brand-new WebView plugins feature. The event...
Eric Watson fails to secure dismissal of SEC’s insider trading claim against him
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has denied Eric J. Watson’s motion to dismiss the SEC’s insider trading claim against him. The SEC’s complaint, filed on July 9, 2021, alleges Watson, who was an insider and controlling shareholder of Long...
Kraken launches US regulated derivatives trading
Two months after closing the acquisition of retail futures trading provider NinjaTrader, crypto exchange operator Kraken has announced the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated U.S. derivatives offering. The launch will provide direct access to crypto futures...
Citi registers 16% Y/Y increase in Markets revenues in Q2 2025
Citigroup Inc. today posted its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Markets revenues of $5.9 billion increased 16%, driven by growth in both Fixed Income and Equity markets revenues. Fixed Income markets revenues of $4.3 billion increased 20%, driven by...
Cboe Canada welcomes Capital Partners as its latest ETF issuer
Cboe Canada Inc today welcomed Hamilton Capital Partners (Hamilton ETFs) as its latest ETF issuer, with today’s launch of the DayMAX suite of ETFs. Now listed and trading on Cboe Canada under the symbols QDAY, SDAY, and CDAY, the new ETFs offer access to Canadian and...
Gold Holds Steady but Could Rise on Tariff Developments :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold remains stable at $3,354 per troy ounce this Tuesday, recovering some of the previous day’s losses. Market attention remains firmly fixed on US trade policy developments.President Donald Trump has formally notified...
Velocity Trade expands Singapore license to include Securities and Product Financing
Canada based FX, Commodities and Equities broker Velocity Trade has announced the expansion of its Capital Services Markets (CMS) license with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to include Securities and Product Financing into its suite of regulated products...
Bitcoin reached $122,000. Oil prices are falling amid potential tariffs against Russian oil :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.20%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.14%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.33%.The US stocks closed slightly higher on Monday as investors weighed President Trump’s new tariff...
Deus X Capital commits SEK 300M ($31M) in Bitcoin to Hilbert Group’s Crypto Treasury Strategy
Hilbert Group (STO:HILB-B), a hedge fund specializing in algorithmic trading of digital assets, has announced a SEK 300 million (USD $31 million) Bitcoin commitment from Deus X Capital, marking the second major funding tranche for its crypto treasury strategy – on top...
Darwinex introduces Darwinex Index – FX News Group
Darwinex has introduced the Darwinex Index (INDX). INDX is a strategy composed of the best-performing traders on the Darwinex platform. It’s designed for those who want to invest in traders but prefer to delegate the selection and management process to Darwinex. You...
Eurex unveils changes to Exec Board
Eurex today announced changes to its Executive Board reflecting recent organizational changes. Matthias Graulich As of July 15, 2025, Matthias Graulich will join the Executive Board of Eurex Frankfurt AG. Graulich will continue to serve as a member of the Executive...
Standard Chartered launches digital assets trading for institutional clients
Following the successful launch of its digital assets custody service, Standard Chartered has today launched a fully integrated digital assets trading service for institutional clients. The offering includes spot trading for Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (XET/USD)...
Doo Group inks MoU with Alibaba Cloud to jointly build a new fintech ecosystem
Doo Tech, a subsidiary of Singapore based online trading brands operator Doo Group, has announced that it has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alibaba Cloud International, the cloud computing subsidiary of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba...
Former FXCM CMO Sameer Bhopale joins broker front office systems co FYNXT
Singapore based FYNXT, which provides digital front office solutions for FX and CFD brokers, has announced that it has hired Sameer Bhopale as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Sameer Bhopale, who is based in New York, spent nearly 20 years with leading Retail FX...
Euroclear plans to deliver post-trade infrastructure connecting EU markets in all financial asset classes
Euroclear today unveiled a comprehensive plan to establish a true single market for post-trade services across asset classes. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of European market infrastructure, will support the Savings and...
Alti Re Limited and Alvarium Fund Managers (UK) Limited enter administration
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that, on 11 July 2025, Alti Re Limited and Alvarium Fund Managers (UK) Limited went into administration. David Soden and Matthew Mawhinney of Teneo Financial Advisory Limited were appointed as joint administrators...
InvidiaTrade joins list of TradingView partners
Multi-asset trading platform InvidiaTrade has announced its integration with TradingView, a charting platform used by traders worldwide. This move aims to provide users with a seamless charting and execution environment, blending advanced analytical tools with...
Saxo Bank to implement new password complexity requirements
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has informed its white label partners of the upcoming enforcement of password complexity requirements. Until now, Saxo has taken a lenient approach to implementing these rules, encouraging its partners to voluntarily adapt...
Silver reached a 13-year-high. The US plans to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian imports :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.63% (-0.96% for the week). The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.33% (+0.01% for the week). The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed down 0.21% (+0.12% for the week). The US stocks closed lower on Friday...
OANDA, GAIN Capital still to agree on Glenn Stevens deposition in patent infringement lawsuit
OANDA and GAIN Capital have not yet reached an agreement on the scope of the deposition of Glenn Stevens, the former GAIN CEO, as the patent infringement lawsuit brought by OANDA continues at the New Jersey District Court. The brokers haved agreed to GAIN taking a...
Looming “golden cross” teases US30 bulls :: InvestMacro
US30 ↑ roughly 5% year-to-date, less than 2% away from ATHTrump tariff drama + US CPI + big bank earnings = volatility?JPMorgan & Goldman Sachs = almost 14% of US30 weight US30 forecasted to move ↑ 0.8% or ↓ 1.4% post CPI Technical levels: 45000, 44200 &...
Carlyle collaborates with Clearstream to expand access to private market funds
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, today announced a collaboration with global investment firm Carlyle to broaden the distribution of Carlyle’s open-ended private markets solutions to wealth management clients. This partnership will...
USD/JPY Extends Gains as Market Monitors US Tariff Policy :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair climbed to 147.42 on Monday. Early in the session, the yen staged a partial recovery from last week’s losses amid heightened global trade risks, but the rebound proved short-lived as the currency resumed its downward...
OKX announces PayPal integration to enable users to purchase crypto across EEA
OKX, a crypto exchange and global onchain technology company, today announced a new integration with PayPal, enabling OKX users to seamlessly make crypto purchases and deposits across the European Economic Area (EEA) using PayPal. This reinforces OKX’s commitment to...
European Real Estate Market in 2025: Recovery Signals Amid Persistent Challenges
In 2025, Europe’s real estate market is showing signs of cautious recovery after a period marked by economic uncertainty and rising costs. While moderate growth is expected, affordability and supply issues continue to weigh on the sector, especially in housing markets...
Crypto.com hires Saxo marketing vet Nicolò Pagliari as VP of Growth and Media
Crypto trading platform giant Crypto.com has made yet another senior hire from the Retail FX and CFDs industry, although the latest one is in the Far East, not Europe. Joining Crypto.com as its new Global VP of Growth and Media is Singapore based executive Nicolò...
Beeks Financial Cloud signs $10M of Proximity Cloud contracts in June
Beeks Financial Cloud Group plc (LON:BKS), a cloud computing and connectivity provider for financial markets, today announced the signing of c.$10 million of Proximity Cloud contracts in June. Proximity Cloud is a high-performance, dedicated and client-owned trading...
Eurex launches Futures on MSCI Korea Index
Eurex, part of Deutsche Börse Group, today announced the launch of Futures on the MSCI Korea Index. With this launch Eurex provides efficient and cost-effective access to the Korean equity market, supporting international investors diversifying exposures worldwide on...
FX week in review: Markets.com new CEO, Robinhood EU sponsorship, AxiPrime launch, Fortress Core license
Who is in, and who is out, in the CEO’s chair at Retail FX and CFDs broker Markets.com? What was Robinhood’s latest move in boosting its brand and business in Europe? Who is partnering with Australia based online broker Axi, in launching the new AxiPrime institutional...
ESMA warns of risks of unregulated products offered by regulated crypto assets entities
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, issued today a public statement warning investors of the ‘halo effect’ that can lead to overlooking risk when authorised crypto-asset service providers (CASPs)...
Mogo acquires 9% stake in Digital Commodities Capital Corp
Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO), a Canadian fintech, today announced it has completed a strategic investment of approximately 9% in Digital Commodities Capital Corp. Digital Commodities is a publicly listed investment issuer building a differentiated capital platform,...
How to Boost Marketing ROI for Law Firms
Law firms across the country are wasting money on marketing campaigns that don’t deliver results. The harsh reality is that most legal marketing efforts fail because they lack strategic focus, measurable goals, and systematic optimization. Let’s explore how you can...
CFDs broker SwissFS adds Mina George, Ihab Akl, Ahmed Elmaraghy
FNG has learned that MENA region focused Retail FX and CFDs broker SwissFS has made a number of strategic hires over the past week. Joining SwissFS are three new Egypt based experienced industry executives, including: Mina George, Head of Sales. Mina (pictured above)...
Coinbase welcomes leadership team behind Opyn Markets
Coinbase is welcoming the leadership team behind Opyn Markets to Coinbase. The Opyn team has been building in DeFi since the early days; they were the first DeFi options protocol, the inventors of Power Perpetuals, and the team behind Squeeth. The team brings a...
American Portfolios Advisors to pay $1.75M fine to settle SEC charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced settled charges against American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. (APA), formerly a registered investment adviser based in Holbrook, New York, for failing to adequately disclose conflicts of interest, overbilling...
USD/JPY Climbs as Yen Struggles Amid Trade Tensions :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentOn Friday, the USD/JPY pair advanced to 146.93, marking a three-week high as the US dollar continued to strengthen against a backdrop of escalating global trade tensions.Recent developments in US trade policy have further unsettled...
CySEC warns against more than 20 unauthorized investment firms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today issued a warning against more than 20 unauthorized investment firms. The websites mentioned in CySEC’s warning are: fernrise.com market-trading.ltd xmarktrades.com veldorna.pro pravintol.com...
Bitcoin exceeded $118,000. Trump announced new tariffs on Canada :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.43%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.27%. The Nasdaq (US100) tech Index closed up 0.09%. On Thursday, the US stocks closed higher as investors ignored President Trump’s latest threats to impose...
Alchemy Pay secures Money Transmitter License in South Carolina
Alchemy Pay, a fiat-crypto payment gateway, today announced that it has been granted a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in the state of South Carolina. With the inclusion of South Carolina, Alchemy Pay now holds MTLs in ten U.S. states, including Arkansas, Iowa,...
Looming “golden cross” teases US30 bulls :: InvestMacro
US30 ↑ roughly 5% year-to-date, less than 2% away from ATHTrump tariff drama + US CPI + big bank earnings = volatility?JPMorgan & Goldman Sachs = almost 14% of US30 weight US30 forecasted to move ↑ 0.8% or ↓ 1.4% post CPI Technical levels: 45000, 44200 &...
SFC secures disqualification orders of up to 10 years against former directors of Superb Summit
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained disqualification orders in the Court of First Instance against four former executive directors, Mr Lee Chi Kong, Mr Lam Ping Kei, Ms Wong Choi Fung and Mr Yeung Kwong Lun, and a former independent non-executive...
FINRA fines Cantor Fitzgerald for alleged rule violations
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co has agreed to pay a fine of $73,000 as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Between September 2017 and January 2022, Cantor violated Rule 104 of Regulation M of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934...
HK Court sentences market manipulators to community service for up to 240 hours
The Eastern Magistrates’ Court of Hong Kong has sentenced Mr Lin Tai Fung and his brother-in-law, Mr Or Chun Nin, to 240 hours and 160 hours of community service respectively following their conviction in a criminal prosecution brought by the Securities and Futures...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of seven unauthorized investment websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to seven unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the latest orders are: “09pqws” (website https://09pqws.it); “DSS776” (website https://dss776.it); “ERY357”...
Saxo reiterates commitment to make its digital services accessible and usable for all customers
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a legislative measure aimed at enhancing digital accessibility for people with disabilities across Europe. It applies to all consumers residing in the EU. Saxo Bank has reiterated its commitment to making its digital services...
Capitolis completes USD swaptions LIBOR transition to SOFR
Capitolis announced today that it has successfully completed its run of multilateral exercises to transition legacy USD LIBOR-referenced swaptions to vanilla SOFR replacements for 17 global dealers. Through nine live executions, Capitolis, and Capitalab prior to its...
Broker infrastructure co Alpaca enters UK/EU markets via WealthKernel acquisition
Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, has announced its intended acquisition of WealthKernel, a wealthtech firm specializing in digital investment infrastructure and tax-advantaged products. The parties said that this strategic...
Little change in top 10 most held stocks on eToro in Q2 2025
There was little change in the top 10 most held stocks on eToro in the second quarter of 2025, apart from Alphabet and Nio swapping places, now in 6th and 7th place respectively. Nvidia, Tesla and Amazon have been the top three most held companies on eToro since the...
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high. NVDA reached a market cap of $4 trillion. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index was up 0.49%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index rose by 0.61%. The Nasdaq (US100) technology Index closed higher by 0.94%. US stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the impact of tariff expansion on...
Interactive Brokers launches IBKR InvestMentor
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) today announced the launch of IBKR InvestMentor, a new mobile microlearning app developed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Interactive Academy LLC. Currently available for iOS, IBKR InvestMentor offers free,...
Does Gold Have Much Farther To Run? :: InvestMacro
Gold has made impressive gains so far this year, but when it spiked up to touch $3500 in the middle of April it become heavily overbought which is why it then went into a rectangular consolidation pattern that has given time for the overbought condition to fully...
TradingView enhances seasonality charts – FX News Group
TradingView has made seasonality charts more powerful – traders can now choose to display an average line over a selected time period. This new feature provides a clearer, more intuitive view of seasonal patterns’ overall direction and trend. By visualizing the...
GBP/USD Hits Two-Week Low as Pressure Mounts :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical DepartmentThe GBP/USD pair dropped to 1.3602 on Thursday, marking a two-week low amid a strengthening US dollar and growing concerns over the UK’s public finances.The sell-off intensified after US President Donald Trump confirmed the imposition...
FCA closes 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission
Over 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed or blocked in 2024 because of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) action, as part of its fight against financial crime. The regulator also collaborated with big tech...
ICE to launch U.S. Tech Index and additional indices providing exposure to NYSE-listed cos
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced it will be expanding the NYSE family of indices with the launch of a next generation U.S. technology index and additional indices providing exposure to NYSE-listed companies, showcasing the performance of the...
CME Group registers record international ADV in Q2 2025
CME Group today announced that its quarterly international average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 9.2 million contracts in the second quarter of 2025, up 18% year over year. Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this growth was driven by...
Emirates adds Crypto.com Pay enabling crypto payments by customers
Yet another milestone in the integration of crypto payments into mainstream big business, as Dubai based Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with digital assets platform operator...
Deutsche Börse re-evaluates banking licenses of Eurex Clearing and Clearstream Banking
Deutsche Börse Group currently evaluates and prepares steps to reduce regulatory complexity and increase efficiency. This concerns specifically the re-evaluation of the banking licenses of Eurex Clearing AG and Clearstream Banking AG. Eurex Clearing AG intends to make...
Barclays names Joseph Lee its Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific
Barclays today announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific. In this role, Joe Lee will lead the bank’s high-touch cash trading efforts across the region, focusing on delivering high-quality execution and deepening...
TNS expands 24-hour trading support with market data connectivity to Bruce ATS
Market connectivity provider Transaction Network Services (TNS) has announced the addition of market data connectivity to Bruce ATS, a new overnight trading venue operated by Bruce Markets LLC, to expand TNS’ 24×5 US equities trading capabilities and reinforce its...
Worldline teams up with commercetools to enhance payment solutions for e-commerce businesses
Worldline, a provider of payment services, has announced a partnership with commercetools, a platform for enterprise commerce innovation. This partnership enables commercetools customers to seamlessly integrate Worldline’s comprehensive suite of payment services....
Fortress Core Connect secures South Africa FSCA license
Fortress Core Connect, a leading fintech and liquidity infrastructure provider servicing online brokerages, asset managers, and prop firms, has announced the successful acquisition of a Category I Financial Services Provider (FSP) license from the Financial Sector...
The RBNZ has paused its cycle of rate cuts. Trump is introducing new tariff measures. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.37%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.07%. The Nasdaq (US100) technology index closed higher by 0.03%. On Tuesday, US stocks were virtually unchanged as investors tried to make sense of President...
US Copper hits records on Trump’s 50% tariff threat :: InvestMacro
US copper hits fresh all-time highs Trump announces 50% tariffs on copper importsPrices firmly bullish on D1, but RSI overbought Copper futures in New York surged to records on Tuesday after Trump announced a higher-than-expected 50% tariff on copper imports.Prices...
Gold Drops Below $3,300 as Fed Rate Forecasts Shift :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold prices fell below 3,300 USD per troy ounce on Wednesday, extending losses after a 1% decline the previous day. The downward pressure stemmed from the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance, which partially offset concerns over...
The Index Almost No One Is Watching . . . But Should Be :: InvestMacro
There’s an old market adage: “Stocks go down in an elevator and up in a staircase.”That sums up the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (CDNX) over the last 15 years, except this time, it didn’t just go down in an elevator. It got trapped in the basement, and every...
Markets.com CEO Stavros Anastasiou departs
FNG has learned that Cyprus based executive Stavros Anastasiou has left his position as CEO of Retail FX and CFDs broker Markets.com. Stavros Anastasiou had served as Markets.com CEO for the past two years, appointed to the position after Markets.com (formally...
From glass and steel to rare earth metals, new materials have changed society throughout history :: InvestMacro
By Peter Mullner, Boise State University Many modern devices – from cellphones and computers to electric vehicles and wind turbines – rely on strong magnets made from a type of minerals called rare earths. As the systems and infrastructure used in daily life have...
Axi partners with Your Bourse to launch institutional liquidity arm AxiPrime
Leading Australia based online broker Axi has announced the launch of AxiPrime, its institutional and next-generation B2B liquidity provider (LP) to meet the evolving needs of professional trading firms. With a focus on multi-asset liquidity and cutting-edge...
Exclusive: IG Head of Emerging Markets APAC Karman Wong departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime IG Group executive Karman Wong, who served as Head of Emerging Markets APAC for IG, has left the company. Karman was responsible mainly for IG’s business from clients in mainland China. Karman Wong, who worked out of IG’s...
Finseta sees Revenues increase 16% to £5.9M in first half of 2025
London based foreign exchange and payments solutions company Finseta plc (formerly known as Cornerstone FS) has released its H1 2025 Trading Update, reporting an increase in Revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2025 of approximately 16% to £5.9m (H1 2024: £5.1m),...
Ziglu enters special administration – FX News Group
Ziglu Limited entered special administration on 7 July 2025. David Shambrook and Damian Webb of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed as special administrators. Ziglu is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to issue electronic money (e-money)...
Robinhood continues EU push becoming front-of-shirt sponsor for OGC Nice
Continuing a recent concerted push to increase its brand and business in the EU, US based neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced that it is becoming the principal partner for France based football club Olympique Gymnaste Club de Nice – commonly...
TradeStation Securities announces its integration for equities trading with TipRanks
TradeStation Securities, Inc. today announced its integration for equities and equities options trading with TipRanks, a provider of retail investor tools powered by data-driven market research and analyst insights. This integration highlights both companies’...
Mubadala looking at $100 million increase in its Revolut stake
Sky News is reporting that Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is in talks to buy a $100 million stake in UK based neobank and payments company Revolut from existing Revolut investors. Mubadala was part of a group of institutional investors that acquired a small...
ATFX Connect hires Michael Mirarchi to head Institutional Sales LATAM
In a move that reinforces its focus on institutional expansion across Latin America, ATFX Connect – the institutional brokerage and services arm of global FX and CFDs broker ATFX – has announced that it has hired Michael Mirarchi as Managing Director of Institutional...
Euronext launches first phase of its Repo Expansion Initiative
Euronext today announced the launch of the Repo Foundation, the first phase of a multi-year strategy to expand access, improve margin efficiency, and challenge legacy models in Europe’s secured financing markets. The Repo Expansion Initiative sets in motion Euronext’s...
From Ancient Treasures to Tomorrow’s Wealth Standard :: InvestMacro
Throughout human history, great societies have constructed their wealth upon golden foundations — from Roman vaults and imperial Chinese treasuries to Spanish vessels during the golden age of exploration.In our modern era, gold transcends mere ornaments or ingots; it...
Rostro hires Exinity exec Oliver Ryan to head Trading Operations
FNG has learned that FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has hired Oliver Ryan, as Head of Trading Operations. Oliver Ryan, who is based in London, joins Rostro after spending the past two years as a Trader at Exinity. He has also previously worked in...
EUR/USD Declines as Markets Await US Tariff Developments :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.1746 on Tuesday, with the US dollar holding a slight edge before correcting. The greenback faced pressure after Donald Trump announced new tariffs on 14 countries that have yet to secure trade agreements...
Tickblaze partners with SnapTrade to expand into equities and crypto
Hybrid trading platform Tickblaze today announced a strategic partnership with SnapTrade, a brokerage aggregator enabling connectivity to major retail brokerages across the globe. This partnership marks a major leap forward in Tickblaze’s mission to expand into the...
The RBA unexpectedly kept interest rates unchanged. Oil prices are rising despite increased OPEC+ production. :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones index (US30) fell by 0.94%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.79%. The Nasdaq (US100) tech index closed down 0.92%. The US stocks fell sharply on Monday as President Trump reignited trade tensions by announcing new tariffs and...
Gold holdings of Xetra-Gold exchange-traded bearer bond grow considerably in H1 2025
The gold holdings of the Xetra-Gold exchange-traded bearer bond (ISIN: DE000A0S9GB0) grew considerably in the first half of 2025. Assets under custody increased by 7.3 tons between January and June, reaching 173.8 tons by June 30. The gold price has reached new highs...
Linqto files for Chapter 11
Linqto, a global investing platform designed to give accredited investors indirect access to investments in private companies and unicorns, has filed for Chapter 11. The proceedings concern Linqto, Inc., along with Linqto Texas LLC, Linqto Liquidshares LLC, and Linqto...
Saxo Bank enhances model manager in SaxoPartnerConnect
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has enhanced the model manager in SaxoPartnerConnect (SPC). The model manager now supports the inclusion of single bonds in the composition of simple models. This feature will be exclusively available to partners who require...
FCA fines online bank Monzo £21 million for failings in financial crime controls
UK financial regulator The FCA has announced that it has fined online bank Monzo Bank Ltd a total of £21,091,300, for its inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2018 and August 2020. Monzo also repeatedly breached a requirement preventing...
cTrader integrates Brokerpilot to deliver advanced risk management capabilities to brokers
Brokerpilot, a leading provider of advanced risk management software for dealing desks in financial trading, has announced a new technology partnership with Spotware, developer of the popular multi-asset trading platform, cTrader. This integration equips cTrader...
Argentex increases revolving credit facility provided by IFX Payments
Argentex today announced that it has increased its existing £20 million revolving credit facility (RCF) provided by IFX Payments to £26.5 million. Alongside this, Argentex has drawn down on the facility, such that overall utilisation of the RCF is now £23.5 million....
NFA orders Revankar Consultancy not to reapply for membership
The United States National Futures Association (NFA) has ordered Revankar Consultancy LLC, a former NFA Member commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor located in San Diego, Calif., not to reapply for NFA membership or act or be listed as a principal of...
Exclusive: TopFX CMO Vince De Castro departs for Acuity Trading
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that experienced FX and CFDs industry marketing executive Vince De Castro has left his position as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at retail and institutional broker TopFX, and has joined Acuity Trading as its new Director of Marketing....
FCA cancels PARAM@ UK registration as Small Electronic Money Institution
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today announced the cancellation of PARAM@ UK LTD’s registration as a Small Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (“the EMRs”). The firm is no longer meeting the conditions for registration as...
Sucden Financial secures $100M revolving credit facility
Sucden Financial, a global multi-asset execution, clearing, and liquidity provider, today announced a $100 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) arranged and coordinated by ING Bank. The RCF is supported equally by Barclays Bank, China Construction Bank, DBS Bank...
BridgePort raises $3.2M in funding to accelerate platform development
BridgePort today announced it has raised $3.2 million in total funding to accelerate platform development and expand the team to meet increasing institutional demand for efficient off-exchange settlement market structure. The seed round was led by Further Ventures and...
BRICS countries condemned the indiscriminate increase in tariffs. OPEC+ countries agreed to a sharp increase in production :: InvestMacro
The US stock indices did not trade on Friday due to the US Independence Day holiday.The dispute between Republican President Donald Trump and his campaign’s chief financier, Elon Musk, took a new turn on Saturday when the billionaire space and car industry magnate...
Saxo Bank unveils updated main menu and client tree in SaxoPartnerConnect
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has unveiled several updates and enhancements that are now available on SaxoPartnerConnect (SPC). Saxo is introducing an updated main menu and client tree, available on the platform from 1 August. These enhancements have...
Yen Weakens as Japanese Data Sends Mixed Signals :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair edged higher on Monday, reaching 144.81, as the yen relinquished its earlier gains. The currency faced downward pressure following the release of disappointing wage figures, which dampened expectations for further...
Swissquote takes over 100% ownership of digital finance app Yuh
Leading Swiss based online brokerage and banking firm Swissquote (SWX:SQN) has announced that four years after initially establishing Yuh as a joint venture, Swissquote is acquiring PostFinance’s 50% stake in the digital finance app, to take 100% ownership of Yuh....
Binance extends Monitoring Tag to BAKE, IDEX & SLF
Based on recent reviews, Binance will extend the Monitoring Tag to include more tokens on July 7, 2025. The tokens to be added to the Monitoring Tag list are: BakeryToken (BAKE) IDEX (IDEX) Self Chain (SLF) Tokens with the Monitoring Tag exhibit notably higher...
Barclays appoints Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher as Co-CEOs of Middle East region
Barclays today announced that Khaled El Dabag and Walid Mezher have been named as Co-CEOs of the Middle East region. Based in Dubai, they will report to Stephen Dainton, BBPLC President and Head of Investment Bank Management in their new role. With 25 years of...
Plus500 registers growth in H1 2025 revenues
Retail FX and CFD broker Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) today announced its trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2025. Revenue in H1 2025 increased by 4% to $415.1m (H1 2024: $398.2m) and EBITDA grew to $185.1m, equating to an EBITDA margin of 45% (H1 2024: $183.9m...
Interactive Brokers enhances Strategy Builder in IBKR Desktop platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to expand the capabilities of its trading solutions. The brokerage has enhanced the Strategy Builder in IBKR Desktop to be more intuitive for options traders. To access this tool, please take one of the following...
FX week in review: Robinhood EU push, Tradeview UAE license, TopFX synthetic indices, executive moves
On a second consecutive week that saw a larger-than-usual number of FX and CFDs industry senior executive moves involving companies such as IC Markets, INFINOX, GTCFX, Admirals, Hirose, IG/tastytrade, Your Bourse, and STARprime, among others, there were also some...
Gold Recorded Its Largest Mid-Year Increase since 2007
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Carolane de Palmas, Markets Analyst at Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades. Gold has delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, recording its strongest mid-year rally since 2007. According to data from...
CySEC recalls CIF license suspension of Backpack EU (formerly FTX EU)
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that it has decided to recall the suspension of the authorisation of Cyprus Investment Firm Trek Labs Europe Ltd, formerly FTX (EU) Ltd. The regulator stated that it has been satisfied with the Company’s compliance with...
Exclusive: GTCFX Head of Sales Ali Afzaal departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Dubai based executive Ali Afzaal has resigned his position as Head of Sales at Retail FX and CFDs broker GTCFX. Ali Afzaal had been with GTCFX since 2022, joining the company after working in a senior business development role for...
Prop firm Maven Trading adds the cTrader platform
Prop trading firm Maven Trading has announced a new partnership with Spotware, the developer of multi-asset trading platform, cTrader. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Maven Trading’s mission to empower traders globally by combining access to...
INFINOX hires Exinity/FxPro alum Artem Gonov as CTO
Leading Retail FX and CFDs broker INFINOX has announced that the company has hired Artem Gonov as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic addition to the leadership team reinforces INFINOX’s commitment to technology-driven growth and platform...
CySEC reaches €40k settlement with Exclusive Change Capital
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced a €40,000 settlement with Cyprus investment firm (CIF) Exclusive Change Capital Ltd. The settlement concerns possible violation of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of...
Broadridge to acquire provider of cross-border fund distribution services Acolin
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced its agreement to acquire Acolin, a European provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services. The acquisition will create a robust pan-European fund distribution network, facilitating...
Exclusive: Admirals hires Cosmin Ruse succeeding Bogdan Albu as Romania and Hungary director
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Estonia based Retail FX and CFDs broker Admirals has implemented a leadership change in its Central and Eastern European operations. After serving as Regional Director for Romania and Hungary & Country Branch Manager – Admirals...
Gold declines as trade optimism reduces safe-haven demand, while a weak dollar limits losses :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Thursday, the price of gold fell to 3,340 USD per troy ounce, partially correcting the previous day’s gains. The decline reflects growing optimism over trade agreements, which reduced demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.Trade...
TradeZero joins list of TradingView’s broker partners
TradeZero has joined the list of broker partners of the TradingView platform. TradeZero was founded in 2015, and since then, it has gained recognition as an innovative brokerage offering robust trading solutions. The company’s mission is to empower active traders: it...
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters :: InvestMacro
By Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison About 600 miles off the west coast of Africa, large clusters of thunderstorms begin organizing into tropical storms every hurricane season. They aren’t yet in range of Hurricane Hunter flights, so forecasters at the...
Genesis rolls out version 8.13 of Genesis Application Platform
Version 8.13 of the Genesis Application Platform integrates Create even more tightly with the AI in Genesis, further helping domain experts build applications with little or no developer support. In addition, UI updates facilitate more flexible menus, data retrieval...
AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined :: InvestMacro
By Rizwan Virk, Arizona State University Every time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to reality.Lately, I’ve been noticing eerie parallels to Neal Stephenson’s 1995 novel “The Diamond Age: Or, A...
eToro adds former SEC Commissioner Laura Unger and Wix CFO Lior Shemesh to its Board
Newly public online broker eToro Group Ltd (NASDAQ:ETOR) has announced the appointment of Laura Unger (pictured above) and Lior Shemesh as new members of its Board of Directors. Both Laura Unger and Lior Shemesh will also join eToro’s Audit & Risk Committee....
Today, traders are focused on the Non-Farm Payrolls labor market report :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.02%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.47% and reached a new all-time high. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed higher by 0.73%. Markets were buoyed by strong gains in technology stocks and...
Worldpay adds domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand
Worldpay, a provider of payments technology and solutions, announced today that it is adding domestic acquiring capabilities in Thailand, expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific market. This expansion is core to Worldpay’s strategy for enabling global merchants to...
How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies :: InvestMacro
By Kassem Fawaz, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Jack West, University of Wisconsin-Madison You wake up in the morning and, first thing, you open your weather app. You close that pesky ad that opens first and check the forecast. You like your weather app, which...
Exclusive: Hirose UK adds former Finalto sales director Marco Maggioni
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that FCA regulated, institutional focused FX broker Hirose Financial UK Ltd has hired Marco Maggioni, to a senior sales role. With 17 years of progressive leadership experience in the FX and CFDs industry, Hirose UK said that Marco...
HK regulator imposes $3.4M fine on Freeman Commodities
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has reprimanded and fined Freeman Commodities Limited, now known as Arta Global Futures Limited, $3.4 million for failures in complying with anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and...
Rostro hires Exness alum Constantina Georgiadou to head PR and Comms
FX and CFD brokerage holding company Rostro Group has announced that it has hired Constantina Georgiadou into a newly created role as Head of Public Relations and Communications. Constantina will have a global remit and be based in the Limassol offices of Rostro...
ActivTrades revenues climb 36% in 2024 to £37.6M as company returns to profitability
London based Retail FX and CFDs broker ActivTrades plc has released its financial results for 2024, indicating a healthy increase in activity following what was a disappointing 2023 at ActivTrades. Revenues at ActivTrades rose by 36% in 2024 to £37.6 million (or USD...
Interactive Brokers adds Themes feature to TWS platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to expand the functionalities of its trading solutions. The latest (beta) build of the TWS platform offers a new feature called Themes. It allows platform users to explore companies and details connected to a...
FICC successfully processes $11.8 trillion in daily volume
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary processed through its Government Securities Division (GSD) a new peak volume of US$11.8 Trillion in cleared transactions on June 30....
Coinbase acquires token management platform LiquiFi
Coinbase today announced the acquisition of token management platform LiquiFi. Teams like Uniswap Foundation, OP Labs (Optimism), Ethena, Zora, and 0x already rely on Liquifi to launch and manage their tokens. Liquifi automates core workflows while reducing token...
Barchart launches cmdtyView LATAM – FX News Group
Barchart, a provider of market data and technology solutions to the global commodity industry, today announced the launch of cmdtyView LATAM, a new product built specifically to meet the needs of the Latin American commodity market. The launch marks a major step...
CME Group completes first physical delivery cycle of Hard Red Spring Wheat futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that it has completed its first physical delivery cycle of Hard Red Spring Wheat futures, with 182 contracts delivered on July 1, 2025, the first delivery date since the product’s April 14 launch....
Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis :: InvestMacro
Global energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive to a wide range of world events – especially when there is some sort of crisis. Having worked in the energy industry for over 30 years, I’ve seen how war, political instability, pandemics...
Exclusive: IC Markets hires IG / Brightpool exec Ioannis Lamprou as Risk Manager
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker IC Markets has hired Cyprus based executive Ioannis Lamprou as Risk Manager, at its IC Markets (EU) Ltd operation. Ioannis Lamprou joins IC Markets after spending the past four years with IG Group...
The Technical Breakout Hiding in Plain Sight :: InvestMacro
For years, copper has quietly built a case for being one of the most strategically important — and structurally underappreciated — commodities in the global economy.Today, that case is no longer just about long-term fundamentals.Technically, copper may be on the...
Stripe introduces new products for German businesses
Stripe has showcased new products to accelerate the growth of German businesses. New products and features in Germany include: Access to growth capital through Stripe Capital, which uses a company’s history on Stripe to proactively qualify them for next-day financing....
Trump threatened Japan with new 35% tariffs. The US administration passed a bill that will increase spending by trillions of dollars :: InvestMacro
At the end of Tuesday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.91%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.11%. The Nasdaq (US100) Tech Index closed down 0.82%. The US stocks closed mixed on Tuesday after the Senate passed President Trump’s massive budget bill, while...
Exclusive: tastytrade Head of International James Rutter departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that longtime IG Group (LON:IGG) and tastytrade executive James Rutter has departed the company. James Rutter, who is based in London, had been with IG Group since 2014. James entered the company as a Graduate Trainee before a series of...
EUR/USD extends rally for ninth consecutive day as dollar remains weak :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The EUR/USD pair soared to 1.1801 on Wednesday, marking its ninth consecutive day of gains. The US dollar remains under heavy pressure due to expectations of a dovish shift in Federal Reserve policy and growing concerns over...
Beeks Group appoints Matthew Phillips as Institutional Business Development Executive
Beeks Group welcomes Matthew Phillips to the team as Institutional Business Development Executive, based in South Africa. With experience across capital markets and trading technology, Matthew Phillips brings a strong understanding of both the technical infrastructure...
Tradeview gets UAE SCA Category Five license
Retail FX and CFDs broker Tradeview has announced that the company has become the latest in a growing list of firms to receive a license from the UAE’s financial regulator, Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA). The license was formally granted to subsidiary...
Saxo Bank issues Q3 2025 outlook focused on evolving global economic and market landscape
Online trading and investment company Saxo Bank has released its quarterly outlook for Q3 2025, focused on the evolving global economic and market landscape. The outlook is divided into two key perspectives: an investor outlook and a trader outlook, each highlighting...
CFI becomes Official Online Trading Partner of Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
Leading MENA region based online trading provider CFI has announced its new designation as the Official Online Trading Partner of Etihad Arena, the region’s premier entertainment destination located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. This landmark partnership marks a key step...
ACCC authorises AusPayNet for conduct to wind down Australia’s cheques system
On 2 July 2025, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a final determination granting authorisation AA1000689 with a condition to enable Australian Payments Network Limited (AusPayNet) and members of the Australian Paper Clearing System to...
Alistair Currie, Group COO to leave Barclays
Barclays today announced changes to its Group Executive Committee, effective immediately. Alistair Currie, Group Chief Operating Officer will be leaving Barclays to pursue a board portfolio career. Mr Currie joined Barclays in August 2017 as Chief Operating Officer...
Miami International Holdings announces successful launch of MIAX Futures Onyx
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced the successful launch of MIAX Futures Onyx, a proprietary technology platform designed to power...
Upper Tribunal upholds FCA ban on three individuals for market manipulation
The Upper Tribunal has upheld the decision of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ban Diego Urra, Jorge Lopez Gonzalez and Poojan Sheth from working in financial services. Mr Urra, Mr Lopez and Mr Sheth have also been fined £223,400, £100,000 and £57,600...
Interactive Brokers registers 40% Y/Y increase in DARTs in June 2025
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has just published its key operating metrics for June 2025. The brokerage reported 3.448 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) for June 2025, 40% higher than the level registered in June...
Euronext confirms talks on possible offer to acquire up to 100% of ATHEX shares
Euronext today posted a response to recent press speculations. Euronext confirmed that it has entered into discussions with the board of directors of HELLENIC EXCHANGES-ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE S.A. (“ATHEX”), the Greek capital markets operator, about a possible offer to...
The Golden Bull Rests :: InvestMacro
With stocks charging to record highs this week, and with the personal consumption expenditures showing a big drop-off in spending (-0.4% vs. +0.3% est.), the need for hedging one’s bets with a new allocation of gold or gold miners has disappeared. At the least, that...
Marex closes acquisition of FX specialist Hamilton Court Group
Diversified global financial services platform Marex Group plc (NASDAQ:MRX) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of FX specialist Hamilton Court Group. The acquisition, first announced in October 2024, expands the Group’s FX offering, bringing new...
The RBA intends to lower rates next week. The Singapore dollar strengthened to a 10-year high against the US dollar :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.63%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.52%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.64%. The S&P 500 (US500) and Nasdaq (US100) indices updated their historical highs, helped by strong...
eToro secures new three-year $250M revolving credit facility
Trading and investing platform eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ETOR) today announced the closing of a new three year $250 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The facility provides eToro with greater financial flexibility to execute its long-term strategic...
Broadridge announced expanded roles for Doug DeSchutter and Tom Carey
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) today announced expanded roles for two senior members of its leadership team to support Broadridge’s continued evolution to a platform company. The changes are effective as of July 1, 2025. Doug DeSchutter has been named...
State Street Global Advisors rebrands as State Street Investment Management
State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), has announced its new brand name: State Street Investment Management. The rebranding highlights the firm’s focus on growth and engagement with clients and partners, and...
Saxo Bank expands performance dashboard to help manage sales funnel
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has notified independent asset managers of changes to the performance dashboard. The newly launched page in the performance dashboard within Saxo Tools is now live, offering a comprehensive focus on sales funnel. This page...
JPX Market Innovation & Research conducts Proof of Concept for JPX Market Explorer
JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. (JPXI) is conducting a Proof of Concept (PoC) for JPX Market Explorer, a free service site that provides multilingual information on Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed companies using generative AI technology developed by...
eToro unveils changes to crypto services
Online broker eToro is making changes to how crypto works on its platform. The company is introducing a new pricing structure designed to offer complete transparency and better visibility into your trading performance. The changes include: Market-leading spreads, so...
LoopFX appoints General Counsel and Head of Marketing
FX liquidity network LoopFX has announced two senior appointments as it gears up to go live this month. Jonathan Avery Jonathan Avery has joined as General Counsel, bringing deep legal and operational expertise to support and accelerate the onboarding process for...
Breaking Barriers, Bridging the Divide: How Fortress Core Connect & Ouinex Are Rewriting the Rules of Multi-Asset Trading
In the wake of their recent strategic partnership, we sat down with Dany Mawas, CEO & Co-Founder of Fortress Core Connect, and Ilies Larbi, CEO of Ouinex, to dive deeper into their joint vision, execution models, and how this alliance is reshaping access to...
ICE registers record OI in natural gas and oil markets
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) today announced that its global natural gas and oil markets are at record open interest (OI). ICE’s natural gas futures markets hit record OI of 24.17 million on June 25, 2025, while ICE’s global oil futures and options...
Liquidnet bolsters US Equities business with three appointments
Liquidnet, a technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced a series of key hires to accelerate the growth of its Equities franchise in the Americas. These appointments align with the firm’s strategy to expand regional capabilities, diversify execution...
Leverate launches Smart Swap Control in SiRiX Admin to boost broker revenue
Leverate, a global leader in white-label trading technology, has unveiled an update to its white-label broker platform ecosystem with the release of Per-Day Swap Multipliers in SiRiX Admin, allowing brokers to tailor swap fee logic by day, asset class, or group,...
Robinhood launches US stock and ETF tokens in the EU, perpetual futures
US neobroker Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), after recently teasing what it said would be its “biggest crypto announcements of the year,” has unveiled a suite of new products that the company says mark a major step forward for crypto. From expanding Robinhood to over 400...
Exclusive: Investment Trends’ Head of Research Irene Guiamatsia returns to ASIC
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Irene Guiamatsia has left her position as Head of Research at Australia based online trading industry research firm Investment Trends, to return to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the country’s financial...
FD Technologies shareholders vote in favor of proposed acquisition
FD Technologies plc (LON:FDP) today provided an update on the recommended acquisition by Kairos Bidco, a newly formed company indirectly owned by entities forming part of TA Fund XV. On 8 May 2025, the boards of directors of FD Technologies and Bidco announced that...
Exclusive: Your Bourse head of marketing Diana Ilchuk departs
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Diana Ilchuk has stepped down from her role as Head of Marketing at MT4 / MT5 broker technology solutions provider Your Bourse, and left the company. Diana Ilchuk had joined Your Bourse in mid 2023, as was also exclusively reported...
StoneX set to acquire Intercam Advisors and Intercam Securities
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX), a global financial services firm, today announced it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Intercam Advisors, Inc. and Intercam Securities, Inc. from Intercam Holdings, Inc. The proposed acquisition remains subject to the...
US trade threats against Canada are putting pressure on the Canadian dollar. European indices returned to growth amid the postponement of tariffs :: InvestMacro
On Friday, US stocks closed at record highs, thanks to optimism about upcoming trade agreements and growing expectations of interest rate cuts. At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 1.00% (+3.89% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) added...
dxFeed, ATAS introduce DOM Heatmap History
dxFeed, a market data solutions and index management provider for the global financial industry, in long-standing partnership with the trading analytics platform ATAS, has expanded their collaboration to deliver historical DOM Levels (Heatmap) data for futures from...
Nuvei goes live as direct payment acquirer in Canada
Fintech company Nuvei today announced that it is now live as a direct payment acquirer in Canada. This launch empowers Canadian businesses to process domestic transactions locally through Nuvei, eliminating the need for third-party processors and enabling...
Argo Blockchain proposes restructuring to resolve its capital needs
Argo Blockchain plc (LON:ARB) today announced a proposed restructuring to resolve its short and medium term capital needs. On 9 May 2025, the Company announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2024. The reports and accounts noted that “a material uncertainty...
HKEX announces launch of 30-year interest rate swap contracts on Northbound Swap Connect
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today announced the launch of interest rate swap contracts with a maximum tenor of 30 years to trade on Northbound Swap Connect. This latest enhancement to Swap Connect follows close collaboration between HKEX’s clearing...
UBS to commence $2bn share repurchase program
UBS Group AG today announced the launch of a new two-year program to repurchase up to USD 2 billion of shares. The repurchase program was approved at UBS’s Annual General Meeting held on 10 April 2025. The new program is scheduled to start on 1 July 2025. As...
Australian regulator cancels AFS licence of Ballast Financial Management
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian financial services (AFS) licence of Perth-based financial services provider Ballast Financial Management Pty Ltd. The cancellation is effective 20 June 2025. The AFS licence was...
Clearstream launches tri-party collateral management solution with ECMS go-live
Clearstream has launched a tri-party collateral management solution. After the successful launch, Clearstream has experienced a smooth start to its integrated tri-party collateral management solution with the Eurosystem Collateral Management System (ECMS). Starting...
CME Group to launch FX Tape+ to deliver centralized reference prices for FX market
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced that it will launch CME FX Tape+ to provide centralized reference prices and a comprehensive view of FX market liquidity from its transparent central limit order book (CLOB) marketplaces, including FX...
US Dollar Index Speculators drop their bets to lowest level since 2021 :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large market...
Speculator Changes led by Wheat & Cotton :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Speculator Bets led by SOFR 3-Months & 10-Year Bonds :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) reports data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
FX week in review: CFI names CEO, Revolut EU and STARTRADER LATAM heads, Purple Trading fine
FX and CFDs industry news was dominated this past week by executive moves, as there were quite a number of senior execs on the move in the online trading sector including a new CEO at CFI Financial Group, new division heads at Revolut EU and STARTRADER LATAM, plus a...
EAFE, Lean Hogs & Silver lead weekly Bullish Positions :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacro The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on June 24th.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish...
Speculator Bets mixed, led by Copper & Platinum :: InvestMacro
By InvestMacroHere are the latest charts and statistics for the Commitment of Traders (COT) data published by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).The latest COT data is updated through Tuesday June 24th and shows a quick view of how large traders...
Gold Prices Decline as Risk Appetite Grows, Reducing Safe-Haven Demand :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department Gold has fallen to $3,296 per troy ounce, despite a weaker US dollar, as investors remain focused on the potential easing of Federal Reserve (Fed) policy.Market expectations suggest that Donald Trump could announce his nominee for...
Natural gas prices fell to a five-week low. The Mexican peso is trading at a ten-month high :: InvestMacro
At the end of Thursday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.94%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) rose by 0.01% and reached a new all-time high. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.97%. The US stocks rose on Thursday thanks to easing geopolitical...
EURUSD set to rally towards key 1.20 level? :: InvestMacro
EURUSD ↑ 3% MTD, trading near 4-year highsECB forum in Sintra + key EU/US data = fresh volatility? EURUSD forecasted to move ↑ 0.3% or ↓ 0.7% post NFPBloomberg FX model: EURUSD has 75% of trading within 1.1557 – 1.1880 over 1-week periodTechnical level: 1.1700The...
FCA secures guilty plea from John Burford in £1M investor fraud case
John Burford has pleaded guilty in a £1 million investment fraud case, following a prosecution brought by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). As sole director of Financial Trading Strategies Limited, Mr Burford promoted a paid-for subscription service through...
Former CBL Group CFO ordered to pay fine for breaches of continuous disclosure requirements
Former CBL Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Carden Mulholland, has been ordered to pay a pecuniary penalty of $641,250 for breaches of the continuous disclosure requirements in the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA), in proceedings brought by the Financial...
HSBC Continental Europe to sell its custody business in Germany to BNP Paribas
HSBC Continental Europe has reached an agreement to sell its custody business in Germany to BNP Paribas S.A, Niederlassung Deutschland. This decision forms part of the simplification strategy of HSBC announced in October 2024. HSBC is focused on increasing its...
Lightspeed adds support for 24/5 trading of US stocks and ETFs on Lightspeed Trader
Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC, a provider of brokerage and trading services, has announced support for 24-hour trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs on its flagship platform, Lightspeed Trader. Clients can now place and execute trades in U.S. securities 24 hours a...
TradingView integrates MDI Murshidabad into its Educational partner program
TradingView has integrated MDI Murshidabad into its Educational partner program, further strengthening its commitment to promoting financial education in India and worldwide. The Management Development Institute (MDI) has a legacy dating back to 1972. Originally...
TP ICAP warns of fraudulent activity linked to iSwap Euro
iSwap Euro B.V., part of the TP ICAP Group, has been made aware of fraudsters using details (address, telephone and licence numbers) and purporting to be individuals of the firm in phishing attempts on individuals in Italy and potentially other jurisdictions within...
Cboe Silexx adds support for listed options legs in FLEX orders
Cboe Silexx, a multi-asset order execution management system (OEMS) that caters to the professional marketplace, has announced a series of enhancements as part of version 25.7. FLEX Ticket | Support for Listed Options Legs in FLEX Orders Users can now create FLEX...
Interactive Brokers adds Level II Market Depth Widget, Exit Strategy to IBKR Desktop platform
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance its trading solutions, with the IBKR Desktop platform getting a set of novel features. The latest (beta) version of the platform comes equipped with a Market Depth (Level 2) Widget to custom layouts...
MAS fines Remsea, Arcade Plaza Traders, J-Dee, Mobile Community Tech, and OxPay
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed composition penalties amounting to S$960,000 in total on five Major Payment Institutions (MPIs), which are licensed to provide cross-border money transfer services, for breaches of MAS’ Anti-Money Laundering and...
SBI Investment announces completion of fundraising for SBI Digital Space Fund
SBI Investment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc., which manages and operates venture capital funds, today announced the successful completion of fundraising for the “SBI Digital Space Fund”, with total capital commitments reaching JPY 100 billion. In March...
Tradeweb launches US Treasury bill trading on ICD Portal
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW), a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities, and money markets, today announced the launch of direct U.S. Treasury bill (T-bill) trading for corporate treasurers via direct connection between its ICD...
Austria FMA to hold “dialogue” with Finfluencers
Continuing a series of recent actions taken by various financial regulators around the globe, Austria’s Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA) has apparently decided to take a more gentle approach than some of its colleagues, announcing that it is beginning a dialogue with...
Webull to make crypto trading available to its platform users in Brazil
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ:BULL), the owner of the Webull online investment platform, today announced its re-entry into the cryptocurrency market. Brazil, the largest market in Latin America, is the first region where Webull will make crypto trading available to its...
Clearstream Banking AG to be renamed to Clearstream Europe AG
Clearstream today announced that Clearstream Banking AG will be renamed to Clearstream Europe AG, effective September 26, 2025. Existing contractual agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), power of attorneys (PoAs) and other contractual documentation remain...
Coinbase Derivatives to launch US Perpetual-Style Futures
Coinbase today announced the upcoming launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, designed to mirror the functionality of global perpetual futures while adhering to US regulatory standards. Internationally, perpetual futures have become the...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of six unauthorized investment websites, total reaches 1,366
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to six unauthorized investment websites. The websites targeted by the latest set of orders are: “The Toro Global” (website https://thetoroglobal.com and related page...
IC Markets renews as Gold Sponsor of AEL Limassol to 2027
AEL Limassol has announced the renewal of its strategic sponsorship partnership with IC Markets (EU) Ltd as Gold Sponsor of the Cypriot football club until 2027. IC Markets is one of the leading international providers of online Forex and CFD trading, with a solid...
CME Group fines R.J. O’Brien & Associates
International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action regarding R.J. O’Brien & Associates, LLC. Pursuant to an offer of settlement in which R.J. O’Brien & Associates, LLC (RJO) neither admitted nor denied the rule violation...
NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending. Oil prices stabilized at $65 :: InvestMacro
At the end of Wednesday, the Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.25%. The S&P 500 (US500) Index fell by 0.01%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.31%. Wall Street closed on a mixed note on Wednesday, as investors weighed steady developments...
BBVA sets up 100% digital bank in Germany
Today in Frankfurt, BBVA officially launched its new digital bank in Germany. It combines cutting-edge technology, through one of the top financial apps in the world, with a compelling value proposition: an interest-bearing checking account paying three percent for...
Pound Hits Multi-Year High as Bank of England Signals Rate Cut Readiness :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3704, reaching its highest level since January 2022.This rally was driven by a weakening US dollar, growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, and easing geopolitical tensions.Market expectations...
Upper Tribunal upholds FCA ban on ex-Barclays CEO Jes Staley
The FCA’s decision to ban Jes Staley, former CEO of Barclays, from holding senior management roles in the financial services industry has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal. Mr Staley approved a letter sent to the FCA that contained misleading statements about the...
Dutch authorities fine Deloitte, PwC and EY for exam fraud
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) announces that Deloitte, PwC and EY were fined for exam fraud. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has fined Deloitte and PwC $ 3 million and EY $ 2.5 million for (dealing with) exam fraud. This is...
HK regulator issues statement on triggering of weak-side Convertibility Undertaking
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a response to media enquiries regarding triggering of the weak-side Convertibility Undertaking under the Linked Exchange Rate System. The weak-side Convertibility Undertaking (CU) of HK$7.85 to US$1 under the Linked...
eToro introduces target-date portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton
Online broker eToro announced today the launch of six investment portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton to help users invest for future financial goals with target-date strategies. Target-date portfolios are built to help investors work towards a financial...
Nomura Asset Management names Terence Lam its Head of Distribution for Asia ex-Japan
Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., the core company within the Investment Management Division of Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the appointment of Terence Lam as Head of Distribution, Asia ex-Japan. Mr. Lam will be based in Singapore and report to Kenichi...
Capital.com enhances EU client protection with $1 million insurance cover
Leading global trading platform and fintech group Capital.com has announced the launch of a new enhanced insurance scheme specifically for clients across the European Union (EU), reinforcing its commitment to client protection and long-term growth in the region....
CMC Markets hires Citi exec Christine Romar as Head of Europe
London based online broker CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) has announced that the company has hired Frankfurt, Germany based executive Christine Romar, who will lead the company’s European business. Christine Romar joins CMC Markets from Citi, where she most recently served as...
EUR/USD Extends Rally as Risk Sentiment Improves :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Wednesday, EUR/USD climbed to 1.1621, marking its fifth consecutive session of gains with little interruption. The upward momentum reflects easing geopolitical tensions, which in turn have reduced the demand for traditional...
Equiom Surpasses USD 3 Billion in Middle East Workplace Savings Plan Assets Under Administration :: InvestMacro
Equiom is pleased to announce a major milestone for its trustee services (through Equiom Fiduciary Services (Middle East) Limited and Equiom (Isle of Man) Limited) that it provides on Middle East Workplace Savings plans, with Assets Under Administration (AuA) reaching...
XTB renews Management Board members for three years
Poland based Retail FX and CFDs broker XTB SA (WSE:XTB) has announced that the company’s Supervisory Board (i.e., its Board of Directors) has adopted a resolution regarding the appointment of the Management Board of the Company (i.e., its key “C-Suite” senior...
Mideast Truce, Powell & PCE :: InvestMacro
Risk-on mood returns on fragile Israel-Iran truce Oil prices tank almost 15% as supply fears ease, gold dims, dollar sinks Equities stage sharp rebound, Bitcoin closes above $105,000Fed Chair Powell says Fed in no rush to cut rates during testimony US PCE report on...
Exclusive: Natallia Hunik joins blockchain data company Flipside as CRO
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that blockchain data company Flipside has hired experienced Boston based fintech executive Natallia Hunik as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Those of us in the FX and CFDs industry recall Natallia as the longtime CRO as well as Head...
TradingView introduces Portfolios – FX News Group
TradingView is introducing Portfolios – a brand-new product that brings real-life investing activity onto TradingView. Designed for investors and traders of all levels, Portfolios lets TradingView users track trades, evaluate their strategy, and uncover opportunities...
Bruce Markets secures strategic investment from Apex Fintech Solutions, Robinhood, tastytrade
Bruce Markets LLC today announced a major new strategic investment round led by some of the most prominent names in the financial industry, including Apex Fintech Solutions, Fidelity Investments, Nasdaq Ventures, NH Investment and Securities, PEAK6 Investments,...
Marex, NatWest cooperate to deliver new cross margining solution
Marex and NatWest today announce their cooperation to deliver a new cross margining solution. The new service enables clients that access FX Futures through Marex, and FX prime brokerage services through NatWest’s markets business, to receive margin relief. The...
Victims, mules and offenders among crypto ATM users identified in law enforcement operation in Australia
A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of crypto ATM users in Australia. Analysts from AUSTRAC’s Cryptocurrency Taskforce examined the profiles of the most...
ACCC approves collaboration on future continuity of cash-in-transit services
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a determination granting authorisation with conditions to allow the Australian Banking Association Ltd (ABA), major banks, major retailers and supermarkets, Australia Post and other industry...
eToro enhances its debit card offering in the UK
Online broker eToro announced today the expansion of its Visa debit card offering in the UK, allowing users to earn 4% back in stock rewards on everyday spending. The eToro Visa debit card, offered by eToro Money, provides users with a seamless way to spend and manage...
Garanti BBVA Crypto teams up with Wyden for digital asset trading services
Garanti BBVA Crypto is partnering with Wyden, a global provider of institutional digital asset trading infrastructure, to strengthen its crypto service offering for retail and institutional clients. As part of the collaboration, Garanti BBVA Crypto will support...
SEC obtains final judgments against three defendants in insider trading case
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has secured final judgments as to three defendants in an insider trading case. On June 24, 2025, Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil of the New York Southern District Court signed judgments against Stephen A. Forlano, Christopher...
CFTC reaches settlement in lawsuit against LJM Funds Management
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a proposed final judgment and consent order in its litigation against LJM Funds Management Ltd., (LJMFM) LJM Partners Ltd., (LJM Partners) (together “LJM”), Anthony J. Caine, and Anish Parvataneni. The proposed...
Rewiring B2B Trading Infrastructure: Fortress Core Connect CEO on Liquidity, Tech Innovation and Global Market Access
Q&A with Dany Mawas, CEO & Co-Founder of Fortress Core Connect FNG: Dany, thanks for joining us. With your background straddling both the retail and B2B sides of the trading industry, what inspired the launch of Fortress Core? What industry gap did you see...
External Factors Reduce Support for the US Dollar :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair is falling sharply, dropping to 145.49 on Tuesday as the yen recovers some of its losses after weeks of decline.The reversal follows a broad weakening of the US dollar, triggered by former President Donald Trump’s...
Valutico Acquires AI Innovator Paraloq Analytics to Revolutionize Private Company Analysis :: InvestMacro
VIENNA, Austria – JUNE 19, 2025 – Valutico, a global leader in valuation and financial analysis software, today announced its strategic acquisition of Paraloq Analytics, a Vienna-based artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. This acquisition will integrate Paraloq...
Uranium Tech Breakthroughs Leading to Global Nuclear Renaissance :: InvestMacro
U.S. President Donald Trump in May enacted four executive orders designed to accelerate reactor approvals, enhance domestic uranium production and enrichment capabilities, and promote the advancement of innovative nuclear technologies.Trump urged the federal...
SEC goes against founder of Cryptocurrency Growth Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Ian O. Mausner and Evolution Lending, LLC. The SEC’s complaint, submitted at the California Southern District Court on June 23, 2025, alleges that from no later than December 2020 through at...
Oil prices fell sharply after Iran’s attack in the Middle East. Inflation in Malaysia continues to decline :: InvestMacro
At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.89%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.96%. The Nasdaq (US100) Tech Index closed up 0.94%. The US stocks closed higher on Monday amid falling oil prices after Iran launched missiles at a US air base in...
CME Group plans to launch FTSE CoreCommodity CRB futures
International derivatives marketplace CME Group today announced plans to launch FTSE CoreCommodity CRB futures, pending regulatory review. The FTSE CoreCommodity CRB Index provides broad exposure to the global commodities market and tracks a basket of 19 commodities,...
CFI appoints Ziad Melhem as Group CEO
Leading online broker CFI Financial Group has announced a shakeup in its management C-Suite, with the appointment of Ziad Melhem as CFI’s new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking an important milestone as the Group continues its strong global growth...
FINRA imposes $1.3M fine on Velox Clearing
Velox Clearing LLC has agreed to pay a fine of $1.3 million as a part of a settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Velox Clearing provides clearing services to a number of foreign financial institutions that transact in thinly traded,...
Vinanz purchases additional 37.72 bitcoin
Vinanz Limited (LON:BTC) today announced the purchase of an additional 37.72 bitcoin as part of its growing bitcoin treasury strategy. This purchase was completed via Vinanz’s newly established institutional custody account with Fidelity Digital Assets, where Vinanz...
CQG adds Range Bar charts to CQG One
CQG, a provider of high-performance technology solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, has updated CQG One and CQG Desktop. The latest releases of the platforms include the following enhancements: Chart Range Bar charts added to CQG One...
Mastercard partners with Fiserv to integrate its FIUSD token across range of its products
Mastercard is deepening its partnership with Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) to integrate its new FIUSD token across a range of Mastercard products and services, expanding stablecoin adoption and utility for their shared customers around the world. By offering FIUSD across...
Miami International Holdings secures $40M investment from Warburg Pincus
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), an operator of regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today announced it has obtained $40 million in incremental funding from Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor. The proceeds were used to finance a...
Revolut hires Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier as Western Europe CEO
London based neobank giant Revolut, fresh off choosing Paris as its new Western Europe headquarters, has announced that it has hired Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier as the CEO for its aforementioned Paris regional HQ, which will serve as the hub for Revolut’s banking...
US Govt asks Court to further postpone sentencing of Ponzi scammer Renwick Haddow
The sentencing of Ponzi scammer Renwick Haddow is set to be rescheduled again, as per documents submitted at the New York Southern District Court on June 23, 2025. The Government requests that Haddow’s sentencing currently scheduled for July 18, 2025 be adjourned for...
IG Group’s Wu Gang appointed as Non-Exec Director of Coats Group
The Board of IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) today announced that Wu Gang, Non-Executive Director of IG, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Coats Group plc with effect from 1 July 2025. In addition, Wu Gang will join the Nomination Committee and the...
Edgewater Markets hires CME / NEX alum Paul Allmark as CTO
Trade execution technology solutions provider Edgewater Markets has announced the addition of Paul Allmark as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Based in the firm’s London Office, Paul Allmark will be responsible for leading Edgewater’s global technology organisation...
Exclusive: STARTRADER hires Vinícius Danze as LATAM Manager
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Retail FX and CFDs broker STARTRADER has continued a recent hiring spree, adding experienced industry executive Vinícius Danze as the company’s LATAM Manager. Vinícius Danze, who is based in Brazil, joins STARTRADER after spending...
Webull UK joins TradingView list of partner brokers
TradingView is expanding its partnership with Webull, offering more opportunities for their existing and potential clients to explore markets directly from TradingView’s Supercharts. Today, TradingView announced the integration of Webull UK, a member of the global...
Gold Set to Rally All Eyes on the Middle East :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department On Monday, gold traded at $3,360 per troy ounce as markets nervously monitor developments in the Middle East.Washington’s involvement in the conflict has heightened fears of potential retaliation from Tehran. Particularly concerning...
Broadridge hires JP Morgan exec Ken MacHarg as Global Head of Futures and Options Trading
Financial markets tech provider Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) has announced the appointment of Ken MacHarg as Managing Director, Global Head of Futures and Options Trading, effective June 23, further enhancing leadership for its next generation...
Oil jumped to $76 amid the US attack on Iran. Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz :: InvestMacro
At the end of Friday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 0.08% (-0.88% for the week). The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.22% (-0.55% for the week). The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) closed lower by 0.43% (-0.23% for the week). On Friday, US Federal Reserve...
StoneX announces offering of $625M of Senior Secured Notes
StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SNEX) today announced an offering, subject to market conditions and other factors, of $625.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2032 to be issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, StoneX Escrow Issuer LLC. The...
Markets rattled by mounting geopolitical risks :: InvestMacro
Geopolitical risks mount as US joins Israel-Iran conflict Brent opens almost 6% higher supply disruption fearsBitcoin sheds over 4% from Friday, dipping below $100,000Risk-off mood may boost – USD, JPY, CHF & Gold Early on Sunday, the United States joined Israel’s...
Fiserv introduces FIUSD stablecoin for financial institutions
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced plans to launch a new Fiserv digital asset platform, including a new stablecoin (FIUSD) that will be added to Fiserv’s existing banking and payments infrastructure...
Purple Trading operator hit with €150K CySEC fine for conflicts of interest, CFDs marketing
Cyprus financial regulator CySEC has announced that a settlement has been reached with the licensed CIF L.F. Investment Ltd, which operates the Purple Trading brokerage brand (at website purple-trading.com) for possible violations of the Investment Services and...
CySEC reaches €200k settlement with ex FTX EU
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced that a settlement has been reached with Cyprus investment firm Trek Labs Europe Ltd (ex. FTX EU Ltd). The settlement concerns possible violations of Investment Services and Activities and Regulated...
Standard Chartered partners with ALTIOS
Standard Chartered and ALTIOS today announced a new strategic partnership to support the Bank’s SME clients in establishing their overseas business presence across Asia. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both Standard Chartered and ALTIOS’ commitment...
ION partners with GFO-X – FX News Group
ION today announced that it has partnered with GFO-X, a UK-based centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital assets. ION will provide software and infrastructure to power market access, clearing, and margin processing for the GFO-X ecosystem. GFO-X will be...
XM.com’s Costas Cleanthous takes stake in Cyprus newspaper Phileleftheros
Fresh off of his takeover of Cyprus bank Ancoria earlier this year, XM.com founder and controlling shareholder Costas Cleanthous has apparently taken a major stake in another Cypriot institution, becoming an investor in the EU island nation’s oldest and...
Saxo Bank to remove some attributes on Portfolio’s Account resources
Multi-asset investment specialist Saxo Bank has announced planned changes to its OpenAPI. Saxo plans removal of obsolete attributes on portfolio’s Account resources from September 2025. On the endpoints: port/v1/accounts port/v1/accounts/{AccountKey} the fields...
FX week in review: AvaTrade sold, STARprime launch, Bybit CFDs, Exness €75M Paphos buy
Who stepped up to buy control of Retail FX and CFDs broker AvaTrade? At what valuation? Which industry CEO did STARTRADER bring on board to launch and run its new institutional / B2B arm, STARprime? Why did Exness pluck down €75 million to buy real estate in Paphos?...
Trump’s Tariffs Threat to the Global South :: InvestMacro
By Dan Steinbock With its misguided tariff wars, the Trump administration is not only disrupting historical trade ties with the world’s largest economies, but waging war against economic development in the Global South.After agreeing to suspend the “reciprocal” duties...
JPMorgan unveils new features on J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing platform
J.P. Morgan revealed a wave of new features including a cutting-edge fixed income experience on the J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing platform. The enhancements make it easier for investors to explore and invest in corporate bonds, Treasuries and more. By simply...
What’s Behind the Drop? :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The price of gold has dropped below $3,360 per troy ounce, nearing a one-week low and marking its first decline in three weeks. Investors are offloading the precious metal to offset losses in other markets amid escalating tensions in...
Coinbase secures MiCA licence from Luxembourg CSSF
Coinbase has secured its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling it to offer its full suite of crypto products to all 27 EU member states. Coinbase is officially establishing its...
US500 faces triple threat – Geopolitics, Powell & PCE :: InvestMacro
FXTM’s US500 ↑ 1% MTD, less than 3% away from ATHTrump delays decision on Iran strike by two weeksPowell’s testimony + US PCE = potential breakout?US PCE forecasted to move US500 ↑ 1.3% or ↓ 1.0%Technical levels: 6060, 6000 & 5920 A cautious sense of relief has...
Binance introduces Locked Addresses and Concentration Indicator features
Binance has introduced two new features: Locked Addresses and Concentration Indicator, designed to give its clients greater visibility into token supply dynamics and potential volatility risks. Locked Addresses: Clearer Insights Into Circulating Supply Many crypto...
The SNB reduced the interest rate to 0%. The Norges Bank cut its interest rate for the first time in five years :: InvestMacro
The US stock indices did not trade yesterday due to a public holiday.The Mexican peso (MXN) weakened to 19.1 per US dollar, down from a ten-month high of 18.886 reached on June 12, as the US dollar regained strength amid expectations of easing by the Bank of Mexico...
Exclusive: Noor Capital UK sees 36% leap in Revenues in FY 2025
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned via regulatory filings that Noor Capital UK Limited, the London based, FCA regulated arm of MENA focused broker Noor Capital, had a fairly successful fiscal year 2025 (year ended March 31, 2025), with Revenues rising by 36% although Net...
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Exchange take disciplinary action against Tachibana Securities
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) and Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) have taken disciplinary action against Tachibana Securities Co., Ltd. The Exchanges have requested that the company submit a business improvement report. The measures were determined based on the results...
HKMA, PBoC launch Payment Connect
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced today the launch of Payment Connect on 22 June 2025. A launch ceremony for Payment Connect was held in Beijing today. Mr Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the PBoC, Mr Wang Linggui,...
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of websites of Tradepower, EXT24, Trevorex
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has ordered the blocking of access to seven unauthorized investment websites. The entities targeted by the latest set of orders are: “EXT24” (website https://ext247.co and related page https://my.ext247.co);...
American Century Investments becomes new ETF issuer at SIX Swiss Exchange
Today, SIX welcomes American Century Investments as its latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). American Century Investments’s first product, the AVANTIS GL SM CAP VALUE ETF, brings the total number of ETFs available to investors on SIX Swiss Exchange to 2,017....
CySEC extends suspension of CIF license of W.G. Wealth Guardian
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) today announced that the suspension of the authorisation of the Cyprus Investment Firm W.G. Wealth Guardian Ltd remains in force. CySEC has not been satisfied with the Company’s compliance with section 17(9) of The...
IC Markets introduces Dynamic Leverage for US Stocks
Leading Australia based Retail FX and CFDs broker IC Markets has announced what the company calls an important upcoming change to its trading environment. On Friday, 20 June 2025, IC Markets will implement a dynamic leverage for US stock trading as part of its ongoing...
The Pound Rapidly Loses Strength :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The GBP/USD pair continues its decline, touching 1.3403 on Thursday, as the pound hovers near a four-week low.Political uncertainty in the UK and heightened demand for safe-haven assets amid the Israel-Iran conflict have weighed...
FCA secures convictions against Redinel and Oerta Korfuzi for insider dealing and money laundering worth £1M
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured convictions against two individuals, Redinel Korfuzi and Oerta Korfuzi, for insider dealing and money laundering offences which netted them over £1 million. Redinel Korfuzi worked as a research analyst at an asset...
AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators :: InvestMacro
By Eve Bohnett, University of Florida Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine waiting for months in the harsh, rugged mountains of Asia, hoping to catch even a glimpse of one. These elusive big cats move silently across rocky...
Exclusive: Jay Mawji on the launch of STARprime
FNG Exclusive Interview… After our FNG Exclusive report from earlier this week that former INFINOX CEO Jay Mawji has joined the STARTRADER group – to help launch and run its new STARprime institutional brand – we’re pleased to sit down today with Jay and discuss in...
What is vibe coding? A computer scientist explains what it means to have AI write computer code − and what risks that can entail :: InvestMacro
Whether you’re streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is known as coding. Until recently, most computer code was written, at...
Kraken launches Bitcoin staking through Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken today announced the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) staking through a new integration with the Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol. The integration enables Kraken clients to earn passive rewards on their BTC without bridging, wrapping or lending it...
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. The Riksbank lowered its interest rate by 0.25% :: InvestMacro
At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.10%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) fell by 0.03%. The Nasdaq (US100) Technology Index closed higher by 0.01%. Investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged and...
New release of Interactive Brokers mobile app features redesigned alerts
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers continues to enhance the capabilities of its trading solutions. The latest release of the IBKR Mobile app for iOS- and Android-based devices comes equipped with redesigned alerts. Alerts have been redesigned with some...
Repairing serious DNA damage to maintain the genome :: InvestMacro
By Francesca Storici, Georgia Institute of Technology Your DNA is continually damaged by sources both inside and outside your body. One especially severe form of damage called a double-strand break involves the severing of both strands of the DNA double...
GTN hires experienced banker Jon Lester as COO Middle East
Dubai based, institutional focused multi-asset broker GTN has announced that the company has hired Jon Lester as its new Chief Operating Officer – Middle East. Based in the UAE, Jon will serve as “#2” to GTN UAE CEO Damian Bunce, who joined the company from Exness...
Options expands Microsoft CSP direct bill capabilities to Dubai
Options Technology, a provider of cloud-enabled managed services for global capital markets, today announced the expansion of its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct bill capabilities to Dubai. This move comes as the city cements its status as a rising...
Spotware rolls out cTrader Mobile 5.4
Fintech company Spotware Systems has released version 5.4 of the cTrader Mobile app for iOS-based and Android-based devices. cTrader Mobile 5.4 delivers a raft of chart updates. The new time axis provides a more accurate visualisation of market activity on time-based...
SFC bans former Cinda International Securities rep for three years
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has prohibited Mr Law Man Wai, a former licensed representative of Cinda International Securities Limited (CISL), from re-entering the industry for three years from 19 June 2025 to 18 June 2028. The disciplinary...
Exclusive: CFDs broker Neex expands MENA hiring Hietham Abdulhalim
FNG Exclusive… FNG has learned that Far East focused Retail FX and CFDs broker Neex has hired experienced industry executive Hietham Abdulhalim, as Head of Business Development – MENA Region. Based in Dubai, Hietham Abdulhalim joins Neex after serving as Chief...
Expansion to Paphos? Exness buys €75M property from Bank of Cyprus
Cyprus news site KNEWS is reporting that leading online broker Exness has acquired €75 million (USD $86 million) worth of property from the Bank of Cyprus in Paphos. According to KNEWS, the deal involves approximately 200,000 square meters of land, previously owned by...
DTCC central securities depository subsidiary sees assets under custody exceed $100 trillion
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced that its central securities depository subsidiary, The Depository Trust Company (DTC), has surpassed a record-setting $100 trillion in assets under custody. When reviewing assets under custody, DTC...
IG Group’s Jonathan Moulds appointed as Citigroup non-exec director
The Board of IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG), today announced that Jonathan Moulds, Non-Executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Citigroup Inc. with effect from 16 June 2025. Jonathan Moulds has extensive experience in...
NY watchdog disrupts crypto scam, Meta shuts down 700 accounts associated with “Black Hat” advertiser
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services Adrienne Harris, today announced that a multi-agency long-term investigation resulted in the...
CLS appoints Brigitte Daurelle and Ryo Terazawa to Board of Directors
CLS today announced that two new members were appointed to its Board of Directors at the CLS Annual General Meeting held on 10 June 2025. The new directors on the Board are Brigitte Daurelle (Independent/Outside Director) and Ryo Terazawa (MUFG Bank). Brigitte...
Coinbase Derivatives, Nodal Clear team up to integrate USDC as collateral for US futures trading
As part of a multi-year renewal agreement, Coinbase Derivatives, LLC, a CFTC-regulated designated contract market, and Nodal Clear are partnering to integrate USDC as eligible collateral for futures targeting next year. This will mark a meaningful milestone in...
Environmental Co. Report Uncovers Fertilizer Technology Breakthrough :: InvestMacro
Source: Streetwise Reports (6/17/25)Advanced organic waste treatment and resource recovery company Bion Environmental Technologies Inc. (BNET:OTCQB) says it has completed the technology-optimization report for its Ammonia Recover System (ARS) at Fair Oaks Indiana....
Crypto.com Exchange to accept BlackRock’s BUIDL as trading collateral
Digital assets platform operator Crypto.com has announced that its Crypto.com Exchange institutional-grade offering will accept BlackRock’s tokenized fund, BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), as trading collateral for clients. Established in...
The Yen Halts Its Decline, but Domestic Signals Remain Negative :: InvestMacro
By RoboForex Analytical Department The USD/JPY pair stabilised at 145.11 following three consecutive days of gains.The Japanese yen had previously faced downward pressure due to a combination of factors, including weak macroeconomic data. Japan’s exports declined for...
Michael Bower and George Nikitiadis join Wedbush Securities as Managing Directors
Wedbush Securities today announced that Michael Bower and George Nikitiadis have joined Wedbush as Managing Directors. Bower, a highly respected healthcare equity trader with nearly 20 years of front-line trading experience, joins from Wells Fargo Securities, where he...
Escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to put pressure on markets. Silver reaches 13-year high :: InvestMacro
The US stocks fell on Tuesday as investors closely monitored escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the Israeli-Iranian conflict has been ongoing for five days. At the end of the trading day, the Dow Jones (US30) Index fell by 0.70%. The S&P 500 (US500)...
Crossover Markets expands global footprint to support US-domiciled institutions
Institutional digital asset trading technology firm Crossover Markets today announced that it has expanded its global footprint to support U.S.-domiciled institutions, enabling them to trade select spot cryptocurrencies on its CROSSx ECN. The expansion is supported by...
What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define :: InvestMacro
By Daniel S. Schiff, Purdue University; Arne Bewersdorff, Technical University of Munich, and Marie Hornberger, Technical University of Munich It is “the policy of the United States to promote AI literacy and proficiency among Americans,” reads an executive order...
GAIN Capital secures Swiss Court approval for deposition in OANDA patent infringement case
GAIN Capital has secured the approval of Swiss Court for judicial assistance in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by OANDA. On June 17, 2025, GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. and GAIN Capital Group, LLC provided an update on the matter to the New Jersey District Court....
eToro survey reveals retail investors seeing gold as number one hedge
Amid market volatility and economic uncertainty, the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat from online broker eToro reveals that retail investors see gold as the number one hedge in response to a weaker dollar. The study, which surveyed 10,000 retail investors across...
UK fintech firm Icon Solutions secures investment from UBS
Icon Solutions, the UK fintech enabling banks globally to design and implement state-of-the-art payment systems, today announced a new equity investment from UBS. Icon has also secured additional funding from existing investors Citi and NatWest. Pieter Brouwer, Head...
AvaTrade ownership transfer planned at $500M valuation
Israel business news site Calcalist is reporting that Retail FX and CFDs broker AvaTrade has issued a request to Israel’s ISA securities authority to approve a change-in-ownership in the company, which will see one of AvaTrade’s two founders and controlling...
Integral integrates with CME Group’s EBS Market and FX Spot+ marketplaces
Integral, a multi-asset technology provider in the foreign exchange market, has announced that it has gone live with a fully integrated solution with CME Group’s EBS Market and FX Spot+ marketplaces. The collaboration enables Integral’s clients to execute trades on...
Clearstream launches digital solution aiming to transform private market fund processing
Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, is launching a digital solution to transform private market fund processing. Leveraging digital capabilities through its DLT-based platform FundsDLT and integrated with Clearstream’s Vestima fund...
