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
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @Exness , a global multi-asset broker operating since 2008, known for fast withdrawals, flexible account types, and strong regulatory coverage across multiple regions.
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You’ll also learn about Exness’s leverage options, fees and commissions, swap-free trading, available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies, and what traders can expect in terms of execution, funding speed, and customer support.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @Exness , a global multi-asset broker operating since 2008, known for fast withdrawals, flexible account types, and strong regulatory coverage across multiple regions.
We break down Exness’s regulatory framework, supported trading platforms including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, and the Exness Trade App, as well as available account types such as Standard, Pro, Zero, and Raw Spread.
You’ll also learn about Exness’s leverage options, fees and commissions, swap-free trading, available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies, and what traders can expect in terms of execution, funding speed, and customer support.
Watch the full review to see whether Exness aligns with your trading goals and strategy.
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https://directory.financemagnates.com/multi-asset-brokers/exness/
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The FMLS:25 highlights video is now live - a look back at the conversations, the energy on the floor, and the moments that shaped this year’s summit.
While that’s still fresh, the next launches across the FM Events portfolio are already taking shape.
FM Singapore takes place on the 12-14 of May, connecting the APAC market with its own distinct audience and priorities. FMAS:26 heads to Cape Town on 26–27 May shortly after, bringing the focus to Africa’s trading and fintech ecosystem.
Different regions. Different audiences. Same commitment to building the right rooms for meaningful conversations.
More details coming very soon. The launches are imminent. - here you go
The FMLS:25 highlights video is now live - a look back at the conversations, the energy on the floor, and the moments that shaped this year’s summit.
While that’s still fresh, the next launches across the FM Events portfolio are already taking shape.
FM Singapore takes place on the 12-14 of May, connecting the APAC market with its own distinct audience and priorities. FMAS:26 heads to Cape Town on 26–27 May shortly after, bringing the focus to Africa’s trading and fintech ecosystem.
Different regions. Different audiences. Same commitment to building the right rooms for meaningful conversations.
More details coming very soon. The launches are imminent. - here you go
What sources does the Finance Magnates newsroom rely on before publishing a story? #FinanceNews
What sources does the Finance Magnates newsroom rely on before publishing a story? #FinanceNews
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the editorial process: direct industry sources, reports, regulators, social media signals, and thorough cross-checking before anything goes live.
📰 Industry sources
📊 Reports & regulators
🔎 Verification before publication
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the editorial process: direct industry sources, reports, regulators, social media signals, and thorough cross-checking before anything goes live.
📰 Industry sources
📊 Reports & regulators
🔎 Verification before publication
OnePrime’s Jerry Khargi on Infrastructure, Liquidity & Trust | Executive Interview
OnePrime’s Jerry Khargi on Infrastructure, Liquidity & Trust | Executive Interview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this exclusive executive interview features Jerry Khargi, Executive Director at OnePrime, in conversation with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates.
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- OnePrime’s journey from a retail-focused business to a global institutional liquidity provider
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- Key trends shaping institutional trading, including technology and AI
- The importance of transparency, ethics, and reputation in long-term success
- OnePrime’s vision for growth over the next 12–24 months
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🏆 Award Highlight: Best Trading Infrastructure Broker
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Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this exclusive executive interview features Jerry Khargi, Executive Director at OnePrime, in conversation with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates.
In this in-depth discussion, Jerry shares:
- OnePrime’s journey from a retail-focused business to a global institutional liquidity provider
- What truly sets award-winning trading infrastructure apart
- Key trends shaping institutional trading, including technology and AI
- The importance of transparency, ethics, and reputation in long-term success
- OnePrime’s vision for growth over the next 12–24 months
Fresh from winning Finance Magnates’ Best Trading Infrastructure Broker, Jerry explains how experience, mentorship, and real-world problem solving form the “special sauce” behind OnePrime’s institutional offering.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Trading Infrastructure Broker
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, market insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
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How does the Finance Magnates newsroom decide which updates are worth covering? #financenews
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom decide which updates are worth covering? #financenews
What makes an update worth covering in financial media?
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, editorial focus starts with relevance: stories that serve the industry, support brokers and technology providers, and help decision-makers navigate their businesses.
A reminder that strong financial journalism is built on value, not volume.
What makes an update worth covering in financial media?
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, editorial focus starts with relevance: stories that serve the industry, support brokers and technology providers, and help decision-makers navigate their businesses.
A reminder that strong financial journalism is built on value, not volume.
