Opensee names new COO; UBS changes Credit Suisse leadership.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
HSBC Promotes Lindsell
as Global Head of Structured Finance
HSBC has promoted
Victoria Lindsell as its Global Head of Structured Finance, according to an
internal memo that was seen by the Financial News today (Monday).
Previously, Lindsell was
the Head of Structured Finance for Europe, the Middle East, and
Africa at the London-headquartered banking giant. She joined HSBC from NatWest
in 2005, and her previous employers include Guggenheim Partners.
She has experience leading the organization and structuring several high-level asset-backed facilities and has been instrumental in launching new products. Her promotion marks the most significant change in the leadership of HSBC.
Spanish Financial
Regulator Flags Eight Companies as Unregistered
Spanish financial regulator, the National Securities Market Commission
(CNMV), has issued a warning against ALLIANCEFXLIMITED, DIFC INVESTMENT, EXPRIME,
GLOBAL NEWS TRADE, PRISTINE GROUP LLC, MEDIFINANCE LIMITED, NEW HORIZON
TECHNOLOGIES, S.L., ROYAL INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM, and UBM CAPITAL.
CNMV said the
companies, identified with their websites, alliance-fxlimited.co, difcinvestment.world,
exprime.com, globalnewstrade.top/es, medifinancelimited.com, nhtechnologies.com,
royalinvestmentconsortium.com, and ubmcapital.co, respectively, are not
registered in CNMV's corresponding registry.
In light of that, the commission maintains that the entities are not authorized to offer investment services or other activities under its supervision.
UBS and CS Maintain
Singapore Operations Post-Takeover
Following
the legal completion of a takeover, UBS Group AG (UBS) and Credit Suisse Group
AG (CS) will continue operations in Singapore without interruption. The
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) confirmed that the banks would continue operating
under separate licenses, maintaining the primary activities of private and
investment banking. An orderly integration of Singapore operations will be
overseen by governance structures set up by UBS and CS.
MAS
remains in close contact with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory
Authority (FINMA), CS and UBS to ensure smooth integration. FINMA's statement on 12 June
2023 declared that the takeover completion provided stability and
clarity for both banks and their clients. As the implications for employment in
the banks emerge, MAS will work with stakeholders to mitigate any negative
impacts on jobs.
AMF Conducts SPOT
Inspection on AMCs Compliance
Finance Magnates
The
Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has undertaken a study and a SPOT (operational
and thematic supervision of practices) inspection campaign on non-financial
contractual commitments by funds managed by portfolio asset management
companies (AMCs). The campaign falls under AMF's supervisory priorities for
2022 and targets operational and thematic supervision of practices. AMF
reviewed the systems responsible for defining, managing, and controlling these
commitments across a representative sample of AMCs.
The study
aimed to assess the level of compliance of these practices with AMCs'
regulatory obligations and identify both good and poor practices. Findings
from the review will form future regulatory priorities and provide a
benchmark for AMC's non-financial commitments.
CSRC and SFC Discuss
Market Cooperation
The China
Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Securities and Futures
Commission (SFC) held a high-level meeting on regulatory cooperation in Hong
Kong on 12 June. Led by their senior officials, both commissions reviewed the
recent achievements of cross-boundary regulatory and enforcement cooperation
as well as discussed market development cooperation initiatives.
The consensus
was reached to enhance other mutual market-access schemes, such as Stock
Connect, Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect, and Mutual Recognition of
Funds. The regulators also agreed to strengthen cooperation between the derivatives
market and asset management industry and explore other initiatives to promote
the healthy development of Mainland and Hong Kong capital markets.
WFE's Survey Reports ESG
Milestone in Exchanges
The ninth
Annual Sustainability Survey by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has
revealed significant progress in the exchange industry's collective
sustainability efforts. For the first time since the inception of these surveys,
every exchange that responded engaged in at least one ESG initiative and
participated in at least one WFE Sustainability Principle.
On top of that, the report indicates a rise in the number of exchanges reporting engagements in a
dozen or more of the listed ESG initiatives, from eight last year to 16 this
year. Notably, 70% of survey respondents implemented initiatives that aligned
with all five WFE's Sustainability Principles, and two exchanges engaged in all
14 initiatives.
Nasdaq to Acquire Adenza
Nasdaq announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adenza, a risk management and regulatory software provider to the financial services industry, from Thoma Bravo for $10.5 billion in cash and stocks.
“The acquisition of Adenza brings together two world-class franchises steeped in market infrastructure, regulatory, and risk management expertise at a time when financial institutions are navigating some of the most complex market dynamics in history,” said Nasdaq's CEO, Adena Friedman.
Adenza is expected to generate revenue of about $590 million in 2023, with an annual organic growth rate of 15 percent and a recurring growth of 18 percent.
Opensee Brings New COO
Opensee, a provider of data access and real-time analytics to financial institutions, announced Anne-Laure Delaplace as its new Chief Operating Officer to accelerate the growth.
Anne-Laure Delaplace, Chief Operating Officer at Opensee
Delaplace brings 15 years of finance and capital markets experience to the new role. Previously, she worked at SlimPay, Refinitiv, Thomson Reuters, BNP Paribas, and a few other firms.
“Common sense and collaboration are how I go about managing teams, and it’s how I’ll approach optimizing Opensee’s operational processes,” Delaplace said. “I’m very much looking forward to supporting the development of the team at such an exciting time for the company.”
UBS Changes Credit Suisse Leadership
Following the completion of the takeover of Credit Suisse, UBS confirmed changes to the executive board of Credit Suisse AG in an internal memo. Credit Suisse’s Chief Financial Officer, Dixit Joshi and the General Counsel, Markus Diethelm will leave the bank.
Also, there had been an array of new appointments as the two banks merged. The memo signed by Ulrich Koerner, the CEO of Credit Suisse, a UBS subsidiary, confirmed that Andre Helfenstein, the Head of Credit Suisse’s domestic business, will continue in the role.
A16z to Open London Office
A16z, the Andreessen Horowitz venture capital fund dedicated to crypto and Web3 startups, will open an office in London that will become its first physical presence outside the United States. Sriram Krishnan has been named to lead the new office, which is scheduled to open later this year.
“While there is still work to be done, we believe that the UK is on the right path to becoming a leader in crypto regulation,” the company wrote in a blog post.
“The UK also has deep pools of talent, world-leading academic institutions, and a strong entrepreneurial culture. It is home to more 'unicorns' than Germany, France, and Sweden combined; to some of the world’s largest financial markets and pools of capital; and to highly sophisticated, world-class regulators. All of these make the UK strongly positioned to lead in web3.”
Eurex Adds Three New Futures
Eurex announced today (Monday) the addition of three new futures to its MSCI suite of offerings, which has 163 futures and 28 options. The listings of the new instruments have already become effective.
The three new futures instruments are based on the USD indices, calculated as Net Total Return (NTR).
“Futures on MSCI World ex USA enables trading the Developed Markets separately from the US market, which is by far the dominant part of the global benchmark with more than 66 percent. Many clients are currently using the MSCI EAFE index for this trade, but as that excludes Canada, some banks and clients are actively using World ex USA instead,” Eurex added.
HSBC Promotes Lindsell
as Global Head of Structured Finance
HSBC has promoted
Victoria Lindsell as its Global Head of Structured Finance, according to an
internal memo that was seen by the Financial News today (Monday).
Previously, Lindsell was
the Head of Structured Finance for Europe, the Middle East, and
Africa at the London-headquartered banking giant. She joined HSBC from NatWest
in 2005, and her previous employers include Guggenheim Partners.
She has experience leading the organization and structuring several high-level asset-backed facilities and has been instrumental in launching new products. Her promotion marks the most significant change in the leadership of HSBC.
Spanish Financial
Regulator Flags Eight Companies as Unregistered
Spanish financial regulator, the National Securities Market Commission
(CNMV), has issued a warning against ALLIANCEFXLIMITED, DIFC INVESTMENT, EXPRIME,
GLOBAL NEWS TRADE, PRISTINE GROUP LLC, MEDIFINANCE LIMITED, NEW HORIZON
TECHNOLOGIES, S.L., ROYAL INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM, and UBM CAPITAL.
CNMV said the
companies, identified with their websites, alliance-fxlimited.co, difcinvestment.world,
exprime.com, globalnewstrade.top/es, medifinancelimited.com, nhtechnologies.com,
royalinvestmentconsortium.com, and ubmcapital.co, respectively, are not
registered in CNMV's corresponding registry.
In light of that, the commission maintains that the entities are not authorized to offer investment services or other activities under its supervision.
UBS and CS Maintain
Singapore Operations Post-Takeover
Following
the legal completion of a takeover, UBS Group AG (UBS) and Credit Suisse Group
AG (CS) will continue operations in Singapore without interruption. The
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) confirmed that the banks would continue operating
under separate licenses, maintaining the primary activities of private and
investment banking. An orderly integration of Singapore operations will be
overseen by governance structures set up by UBS and CS.
MAS
remains in close contact with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory
Authority (FINMA), CS and UBS to ensure smooth integration. FINMA's statement on 12 June
2023 declared that the takeover completion provided stability and
clarity for both banks and their clients. As the implications for employment in
the banks emerge, MAS will work with stakeholders to mitigate any negative
impacts on jobs.
AMF Conducts SPOT
Inspection on AMCs Compliance
Finance Magnates
The
Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has undertaken a study and a SPOT (operational
and thematic supervision of practices) inspection campaign on non-financial
contractual commitments by funds managed by portfolio asset management
companies (AMCs). The campaign falls under AMF's supervisory priorities for
2022 and targets operational and thematic supervision of practices. AMF
reviewed the systems responsible for defining, managing, and controlling these
commitments across a representative sample of AMCs.
The study
aimed to assess the level of compliance of these practices with AMCs'
regulatory obligations and identify both good and poor practices. Findings
from the review will form future regulatory priorities and provide a
benchmark for AMC's non-financial commitments.
CSRC and SFC Discuss
Market Cooperation
The China
Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Securities and Futures
Commission (SFC) held a high-level meeting on regulatory cooperation in Hong
Kong on 12 June. Led by their senior officials, both commissions reviewed the
recent achievements of cross-boundary regulatory and enforcement cooperation
as well as discussed market development cooperation initiatives.
The consensus
was reached to enhance other mutual market-access schemes, such as Stock
Connect, Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect, and Mutual Recognition of
Funds. The regulators also agreed to strengthen cooperation between the derivatives
market and asset management industry and explore other initiatives to promote
the healthy development of Mainland and Hong Kong capital markets.
WFE's Survey Reports ESG
Milestone in Exchanges
The ninth
Annual Sustainability Survey by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has
revealed significant progress in the exchange industry's collective
sustainability efforts. For the first time since the inception of these surveys,
every exchange that responded engaged in at least one ESG initiative and
participated in at least one WFE Sustainability Principle.
On top of that, the report indicates a rise in the number of exchanges reporting engagements in a
dozen or more of the listed ESG initiatives, from eight last year to 16 this
year. Notably, 70% of survey respondents implemented initiatives that aligned
with all five WFE's Sustainability Principles, and two exchanges engaged in all
14 initiatives.
Nasdaq to Acquire Adenza
Nasdaq announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adenza, a risk management and regulatory software provider to the financial services industry, from Thoma Bravo for $10.5 billion in cash and stocks.
“The acquisition of Adenza brings together two world-class franchises steeped in market infrastructure, regulatory, and risk management expertise at a time when financial institutions are navigating some of the most complex market dynamics in history,” said Nasdaq's CEO, Adena Friedman.
Adenza is expected to generate revenue of about $590 million in 2023, with an annual organic growth rate of 15 percent and a recurring growth of 18 percent.
Opensee Brings New COO
Opensee, a provider of data access and real-time analytics to financial institutions, announced Anne-Laure Delaplace as its new Chief Operating Officer to accelerate the growth.
Anne-Laure Delaplace, Chief Operating Officer at Opensee
Delaplace brings 15 years of finance and capital markets experience to the new role. Previously, she worked at SlimPay, Refinitiv, Thomson Reuters, BNP Paribas, and a few other firms.
“Common sense and collaboration are how I go about managing teams, and it’s how I’ll approach optimizing Opensee’s operational processes,” Delaplace said. “I’m very much looking forward to supporting the development of the team at such an exciting time for the company.”
UBS Changes Credit Suisse Leadership
Following the completion of the takeover of Credit Suisse, UBS confirmed changes to the executive board of Credit Suisse AG in an internal memo. Credit Suisse’s Chief Financial Officer, Dixit Joshi and the General Counsel, Markus Diethelm will leave the bank.
Also, there had been an array of new appointments as the two banks merged. The memo signed by Ulrich Koerner, the CEO of Credit Suisse, a UBS subsidiary, confirmed that Andre Helfenstein, the Head of Credit Suisse’s domestic business, will continue in the role.
A16z to Open London Office
A16z, the Andreessen Horowitz venture capital fund dedicated to crypto and Web3 startups, will open an office in London that will become its first physical presence outside the United States. Sriram Krishnan has been named to lead the new office, which is scheduled to open later this year.
“While there is still work to be done, we believe that the UK is on the right path to becoming a leader in crypto regulation,” the company wrote in a blog post.
“The UK also has deep pools of talent, world-leading academic institutions, and a strong entrepreneurial culture. It is home to more 'unicorns' than Germany, France, and Sweden combined; to some of the world’s largest financial markets and pools of capital; and to highly sophisticated, world-class regulators. All of these make the UK strongly positioned to lead in web3.”
Eurex Adds Three New Futures
Eurex announced today (Monday) the addition of three new futures to its MSCI suite of offerings, which has 163 futures and 28 options. The listings of the new instruments have already become effective.
The three new futures instruments are based on the USD indices, calculated as Net Total Return (NTR).
“Futures on MSCI World ex USA enables trading the Developed Markets separately from the US market, which is by far the dominant part of the global benchmark with more than 66 percent. Many clients are currently using the MSCI EAFE index for this trade, but as that excludes Canada, some banks and clients are actively using World ex USA instead,” Eurex added.
UK Watchdog Extends Consumer Duty Lens from CFDs to “Complex” Exchange Traded Products
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
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