Also, Webull expand to ASX equities; BaFin Extends AML measures on N26.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Clearsky Network Eyes Expansion in Cyprus; Opens New
Office
Clearsky Network, a company specializing in the
financial markets, payments, and blockchain technology, has opened a new office
in Limassol, Cyprus. The company announced the step last week, saying it
plans to strengthen its presence in the region.
Amir Peled, Clearsky Network’s Chief Financial
Officer (CFO), will be relocating to Limassol to manage the new office, the
company said in a statement. Some of the services offered at the new location are company formations and corporate services.
"This new office under my management gives us the
opportunity to better assist clients in all aspects of their business and be
more hands-on with localized support," said Peled.
Alchemy Pay has announced a new service that
enables users to purchase as low as a dollar's worth of cryptocurrency. The new
service is part of the plans by the fiat-cryptocurrency payment platform to remove
barriers to purchasing digital assets.
The service is reportedly supported by several
crypto networks, including USDT, USDC, ERC20, and TRC20, the company said in a
statement today (Monday).
Based in Singapore, Alchemy Pay was founded in 2017.
The platform links cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies and claims to support
users in more than 170 countries.
Joshua Cater Joins
Bloomberg
Joshua Cater
Experienced
FX professional, Joshua Cater, announced today (Monday) that after nearly five years,
he is leaving the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and joining Bloomberg's eFX
Sales, Electronic Trading FXGO division.
“I’m
happy to share that I’m starting a new position as eFX Sales - Electronic
Trading FXGO at Bloomberg!,” Cater commented on his social media.
Previously, he has worked at State Street, Western Union Business Solutions, and City
Index, where he held various roles including FX Dealer and Sales Lead in the FX
divisions.
CNVM Issues New Warnings
The
National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has issued warnings against
several entities, including BRAGA CAPITAL FX LLC, ORIONNXT LTD, SSJTCF,
ENCOUNTER FINANCE LTD, and FCF MARKETS.
These
institutions are not registered in the CNMV's corresponding registry and are, therefore, not authorized to provide investment services. The warning serves as
a reminder for investors to exercise caution and verify the credibility of
financial entities before investing.
Source: CNMV
Webull Expands to ASX
Equities
Webull, the
US-based brokerage app, has made its first significant stride into the
Australian market by launching ASX equities on its platform and being admitted
as an ASX participant. Webull aims to become a serious local competitor.
The
platform will now feature over 2,000 ASX-listed stocks, ETFs, and hybrid
securities, alongside its existing 15,000+ US stocks and options. This offers
Australian traders more diverse investment options.
Beware of Wilby
Securities' Fake Shares
New Zealand
residents are cautioned against engaging with Wilby Securities, an unregistered
company offering pre-IPO shares, notably in ChatGPT. Wilby Securities is not
licensed to provide financial services within New Zealand and has been
implicated in potentially fraudulent activities.
The
Financial Markets Authority (FMA) advises exercising caution when dealing with
this entity, emphasizing the importance of thorough due diligence in investment
decisions.
Broadridge International
Appoints New President
Mike Sleightholme
Broadridge
Financial Solutions has announced the appointment of Mike Sleightholme as the
President of Broadridge International. Based in London, Sleightholme will
oversee customer support and the company's growing technology and data solutions portfolio throughout the EMEA and Asia Pacific region.
His
responsibilities will include solutions supporting capital markets trade
lifecycle, global governance and communications, and asset management,
underscoring Broadridge's commitment to leading innovation in fintech.
"I'm
excited to lead Broadridge's global business and to grow our client
relationships and footprint globally," Sleightholme commented. "Buy-
and sell-side firms across Europe and Asia face their own unique set of
technology and regulatory challenges, and I am eager to work with our talented
team to provide clients with innovative technology solutions paired with local
market expertise to transform their businesses and drive growth."
Typhoon Signal No. 8
Delays HKEX Trading
The Hong
Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has delayed its securities and
derivatives market trading due to Typhoon Signal No. 8. If the signal remains
in effect or any extreme conditions persist, the morning trading sessions
across all markets will be cancelled.
However, trading will resume approximately two hours later if conditions improve by noon.
This decision demonstrates HKEX's commitment to the safety and well-being of
its traders and staff.
BaFin Extends Anti-Money
Laundering Measures on N26 Bank
Despite
some progress, N26 Bank AG continues to face challenges in its anti-money
laundering and terrorist financing systems. In response, the Financial
Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has extended and specified certain measures
against the institution.
These
include growth restrictions for new customers and a mandate for a special representative
to oversee the implementation of the ordered measures. This development
signifies BaFin's ongoing commitment to ensuring financial institutions'
compliance with legal obligations
Clearsky Network Eyes Expansion in Cyprus; Opens New
Office
Clearsky Network, a company specializing in the
financial markets, payments, and blockchain technology, has opened a new office
in Limassol, Cyprus. The company announced the step last week, saying it
plans to strengthen its presence in the region.
Amir Peled, Clearsky Network’s Chief Financial
Officer (CFO), will be relocating to Limassol to manage the new office, the
company said in a statement. Some of the services offered at the new location are company formations and corporate services.
"This new office under my management gives us the
opportunity to better assist clients in all aspects of their business and be
more hands-on with localized support," said Peled.
Alchemy Pay has announced a new service that
enables users to purchase as low as a dollar's worth of cryptocurrency. The new
service is part of the plans by the fiat-cryptocurrency payment platform to remove
barriers to purchasing digital assets.
The service is reportedly supported by several
crypto networks, including USDT, USDC, ERC20, and TRC20, the company said in a
statement today (Monday).
Based in Singapore, Alchemy Pay was founded in 2017.
The platform links cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies and claims to support
users in more than 170 countries.
Joshua Cater Joins
Bloomberg
Joshua Cater
Experienced
FX professional, Joshua Cater, announced today (Monday) that after nearly five years,
he is leaving the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and joining Bloomberg's eFX
Sales, Electronic Trading FXGO division.
“I’m
happy to share that I’m starting a new position as eFX Sales - Electronic
Trading FXGO at Bloomberg!,” Cater commented on his social media.
Previously, he has worked at State Street, Western Union Business Solutions, and City
Index, where he held various roles including FX Dealer and Sales Lead in the FX
divisions.
CNVM Issues New Warnings
The
National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has issued warnings against
several entities, including BRAGA CAPITAL FX LLC, ORIONNXT LTD, SSJTCF,
ENCOUNTER FINANCE LTD, and FCF MARKETS.
These
institutions are not registered in the CNMV's corresponding registry and are, therefore, not authorized to provide investment services. The warning serves as
a reminder for investors to exercise caution and verify the credibility of
financial entities before investing.
Source: CNMV
Webull Expands to ASX
Equities
Webull, the
US-based brokerage app, has made its first significant stride into the
Australian market by launching ASX equities on its platform and being admitted
as an ASX participant. Webull aims to become a serious local competitor.
The
platform will now feature over 2,000 ASX-listed stocks, ETFs, and hybrid
securities, alongside its existing 15,000+ US stocks and options. This offers
Australian traders more diverse investment options.
Beware of Wilby
Securities' Fake Shares
New Zealand
residents are cautioned against engaging with Wilby Securities, an unregistered
company offering pre-IPO shares, notably in ChatGPT. Wilby Securities is not
licensed to provide financial services within New Zealand and has been
implicated in potentially fraudulent activities.
The
Financial Markets Authority (FMA) advises exercising caution when dealing with
this entity, emphasizing the importance of thorough due diligence in investment
decisions.
Broadridge International
Appoints New President
Mike Sleightholme
Broadridge
Financial Solutions has announced the appointment of Mike Sleightholme as the
President of Broadridge International. Based in London, Sleightholme will
oversee customer support and the company's growing technology and data solutions portfolio throughout the EMEA and Asia Pacific region.
His
responsibilities will include solutions supporting capital markets trade
lifecycle, global governance and communications, and asset management,
underscoring Broadridge's commitment to leading innovation in fintech.
"I'm
excited to lead Broadridge's global business and to grow our client
relationships and footprint globally," Sleightholme commented. "Buy-
and sell-side firms across Europe and Asia face their own unique set of
technology and regulatory challenges, and I am eager to work with our talented
team to provide clients with innovative technology solutions paired with local
market expertise to transform their businesses and drive growth."
Typhoon Signal No. 8
Delays HKEX Trading
The Hong
Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has delayed its securities and
derivatives market trading due to Typhoon Signal No. 8. If the signal remains
in effect or any extreme conditions persist, the morning trading sessions
across all markets will be cancelled.
However, trading will resume approximately two hours later if conditions improve by noon.
This decision demonstrates HKEX's commitment to the safety and well-being of
its traders and staff.
BaFin Extends Anti-Money
Laundering Measures on N26 Bank
Despite
some progress, N26 Bank AG continues to face challenges in its anti-money
laundering and terrorist financing systems. In response, the Financial
Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has extended and specified certain measures
against the institution.
These
include growth restrictions for new customers and a mandate for a special representative
to oversee the implementation of the ordered measures. This development
signifies BaFin's ongoing commitment to ensuring financial institutions'
compliance with legal obligations
Former Airsoft CEO Faces Trial in Germany for Offering Tech to Forex Frauds
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
