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
Typosquatting Goes Industrial: Why One Broker Registered Over 600 Domains
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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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
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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:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
🐦 X: https://x.com/financemagnates
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/financemagnates
▶️ YouTube: /@financemagnates_official
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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.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
