GTC's new Chief Analyst; crypto trademarks of HSBC and Mastercard.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto, and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Virtu Financial
Unveils New Tool for Automated Block Trading
Virtu Financial
has launched a new tool that enables traders to automate workflows, source
incremental non-displayed liquidity, and complete orders faster, the company
announced today (Thursday). The new tool dubbed Alert+ is in response to a rise in non-displayed liquidity.
Alert+ is available on POSIT Alert and provides automated routing to Virtu Financial's Covert execution algorithm to seek non-displayed liquidity. According to the company, POSIT Alert enables clients to connect with block liquidity opportunities in 38 countries.
Equiti Boosts Trading
Portfolio
Equiti, an online
trading services provider, has broadened its portfolio by adding over 1500 new
stocks and ETF CFDs to its MT5 trading platform. This expanded offering
includes stocks from the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 indices, offering trading
opportunities in trending sectors, such as artificial intelligence, robotics,
and renewable energy.
"Our
massive expansion of stock CFDs provides a more diverse array of stocks for our
clients to trade as well as much greater choice," Laurence Crosby, the
Head of Exchange Listed Products at Equiti, commented. "This milestone
reinforces our commitment to delivering unparalleled trading experiences backed
by robust technology and our 24/6 client support is available in nine
languages."
Forex4you Celebrates 16 Years in the Industry
Forex4you
Forex4you,
an established online broker, has announced a series of new developments
designed to enhance its clients' trading experience, marking its 16th
anniversary. The latest updates include partner programs, expanded trading
instruments, and promotions.
Forex4you
has introduced a new account type, the Classic Standard, aligning with
industry trends and providing clients with access to over 120 trading
instruments with zero commission. The broker has renamed existing accounts to
simplify the selection process, particularly for novice traders. Furthermore,
over 50 new instruments, including popular cryptocurrencies, natural gas, and
US stocks, have been added for Classic Pro traders.
Bitcoin Equities ETF
Debuts on Euronext Amsterdam
Melanion
Capital, a French investment firm, has launched a new equities ETF on the
Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange. This Bitcoin Equities ETF, known as BTC NA,
offers investors exposure to a selection of European and American stocks that
are strongly correlated with the market price of Bitcoin. The new ETF
represents an equities-based approach to investing in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
NZX Names Anna Scott as
Smartshares Chief Executive
NZX, New
Zealand's stock exchange, has appointed Anna Scott as the new Chief Executive of Smartshares Limited.
Scott, who
was previously the Chief Operating Officer at Hobson Wealth, a private wealth
advisory group based in Auckland, brings strong operational skills to her new
role. NZX believes that Scott's expertise will be instrumental in driving
growth for Smartshares3.
Crédit Agricole Obtains
Crypto Registration in France
CACEIS, the
asset servicing branch of banking giants Crédit Agricole and Santander, has
secured a crypto custody registration from France's Financial Markets Authority
(AMF). CACEIS Bank joins other traditional finance firms, such as Societe
Generale's Forge and AXA Investment Managers, that are recognized under one of
Europe's most advanced crypto regulatory frameworks.
This move
comes as the European Union is preparing to implement new crypto licensing
rules known as MiCA in 2024.
ASIC Heavily Penalizes Securities Firm
The Australian financial market regulator, ASIC, has imposed a monetary penalty of AU$333,000 on Morrison Securities Pty Ltd to comply with an infringement notice. The company has already paid the penalty brought by the regulator’s Markets Disciplinary Panel.
Announced today (Thursday), the securities firm has violated a section of the ASIC Market Integrity Rules six times that mandate fair and orderly operations. The violations resulted in “significant price variations in the securities that were unreasonable in the circumstances and were not caused by ordinary market events,” the regulator highlighted.
“The MDP characterized Morrison’s conduct as at the high end of ‘careless’,” ASIC stated.
TradingView Adds Data from Dhaka Stock Exchange
TradingView has expanded its market data feed with the latest addition to its resources of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), one of the two exchanges in Bangladesh. Through this, TradingView customers can access all DSE stocks, indices, and bonds.
“We believe the new data will bring new ideas and opportunities to your market research,” TradingView added.
DSE data on TradingView
HKEX Opens New York Office
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) opened a new Office in New York. This was released six months after its announcement, Finance Magnates earlier reported. The new office is located at 1270 Avenue of Americas and will be led by Roger McAvoy, the Managing Director and Head of Business Development in North America.
Under the new office, HKEX will support its North American clients by offering enhanced access to information on Asia’s capital markets.
“There is immense appetite for better insight and access to Asia capital markets in the US, and in opening up an HKEX office in New York, we can better align with our clients’ interests and ambitions,” McAvoy said.
GTC Names New Chief Analyst
Dubai-based Global Trade Capital (GTC) has onboarded Jameel Ahmad as the Chief Analyst and also the Advisor to the CEO. The company is regulated by Vanuatu Financial Services Commission and offers trading services.
Ahmad previously worked for several other top forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) brands. Most recently, he was Alpari’s Chief Investment Strategist for MENA, which is a role he held for only five months. He was also a Director of Investment Strategy at NAGA for ten months. Prior to that, he spent six years at ForexTime, parting as its Global Head of Currency Strategy & Market Research.
Banks Are Filing for Crypto Trademarks
HSBC and Mastercard have submitted the rights for additional crypto-related trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mastercard’s trademarks are related to crypto and blockchain transactions, while HSBC seeks approval around metaverse banking and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) services.
Virtu Financial
Unveils New Tool for Automated Block Trading
Virtu Financial
has launched a new tool that enables traders to automate workflows, source
incremental non-displayed liquidity, and complete orders faster, the company
announced today (Thursday). The new tool dubbed Alert+ is in response to a rise in non-displayed liquidity.
Alert+ is available on POSIT Alert and provides automated routing to Virtu Financial's Covert execution algorithm to seek non-displayed liquidity. According to the company, POSIT Alert enables clients to connect with block liquidity opportunities in 38 countries.
Equiti Boosts Trading
Portfolio
Equiti, an online
trading services provider, has broadened its portfolio by adding over 1500 new
stocks and ETF CFDs to its MT5 trading platform. This expanded offering
includes stocks from the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 indices, offering trading
opportunities in trending sectors, such as artificial intelligence, robotics,
and renewable energy.
"Our
massive expansion of stock CFDs provides a more diverse array of stocks for our
clients to trade as well as much greater choice," Laurence Crosby, the
Head of Exchange Listed Products at Equiti, commented. "This milestone
reinforces our commitment to delivering unparalleled trading experiences backed
by robust technology and our 24/6 client support is available in nine
languages."
Forex4you Celebrates 16 Years in the Industry
Forex4you
Forex4you,
an established online broker, has announced a series of new developments
designed to enhance its clients' trading experience, marking its 16th
anniversary. The latest updates include partner programs, expanded trading
instruments, and promotions.
Forex4you
has introduced a new account type, the Classic Standard, aligning with
industry trends and providing clients with access to over 120 trading
instruments with zero commission. The broker has renamed existing accounts to
simplify the selection process, particularly for novice traders. Furthermore,
over 50 new instruments, including popular cryptocurrencies, natural gas, and
US stocks, have been added for Classic Pro traders.
Bitcoin Equities ETF
Debuts on Euronext Amsterdam
Melanion
Capital, a French investment firm, has launched a new equities ETF on the
Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange. This Bitcoin Equities ETF, known as BTC NA,
offers investors exposure to a selection of European and American stocks that
are strongly correlated with the market price of Bitcoin. The new ETF
represents an equities-based approach to investing in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
NZX Names Anna Scott as
Smartshares Chief Executive
NZX, New
Zealand's stock exchange, has appointed Anna Scott as the new Chief Executive of Smartshares Limited.
Scott, who
was previously the Chief Operating Officer at Hobson Wealth, a private wealth
advisory group based in Auckland, brings strong operational skills to her new
role. NZX believes that Scott's expertise will be instrumental in driving
growth for Smartshares3.
Crédit Agricole Obtains
Crypto Registration in France
CACEIS, the
asset servicing branch of banking giants Crédit Agricole and Santander, has
secured a crypto custody registration from France's Financial Markets Authority
(AMF). CACEIS Bank joins other traditional finance firms, such as Societe
Generale's Forge and AXA Investment Managers, that are recognized under one of
Europe's most advanced crypto regulatory frameworks.
This move
comes as the European Union is preparing to implement new crypto licensing
rules known as MiCA in 2024.
ASIC Heavily Penalizes Securities Firm
The Australian financial market regulator, ASIC, has imposed a monetary penalty of AU$333,000 on Morrison Securities Pty Ltd to comply with an infringement notice. The company has already paid the penalty brought by the regulator’s Markets Disciplinary Panel.
Announced today (Thursday), the securities firm has violated a section of the ASIC Market Integrity Rules six times that mandate fair and orderly operations. The violations resulted in “significant price variations in the securities that were unreasonable in the circumstances and were not caused by ordinary market events,” the regulator highlighted.
“The MDP characterized Morrison’s conduct as at the high end of ‘careless’,” ASIC stated.
TradingView Adds Data from Dhaka Stock Exchange
TradingView has expanded its market data feed with the latest addition to its resources of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), one of the two exchanges in Bangladesh. Through this, TradingView customers can access all DSE stocks, indices, and bonds.
“We believe the new data will bring new ideas and opportunities to your market research,” TradingView added.
DSE data on TradingView
HKEX Opens New York Office
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) opened a new Office in New York. This was released six months after its announcement, Finance Magnates earlier reported. The new office is located at 1270 Avenue of Americas and will be led by Roger McAvoy, the Managing Director and Head of Business Development in North America.
Under the new office, HKEX will support its North American clients by offering enhanced access to information on Asia’s capital markets.
“There is immense appetite for better insight and access to Asia capital markets in the US, and in opening up an HKEX office in New York, we can better align with our clients’ interests and ambitions,” McAvoy said.
GTC Names New Chief Analyst
Dubai-based Global Trade Capital (GTC) has onboarded Jameel Ahmad as the Chief Analyst and also the Advisor to the CEO. The company is regulated by Vanuatu Financial Services Commission and offers trading services.
Ahmad previously worked for several other top forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) brands. Most recently, he was Alpari’s Chief Investment Strategist for MENA, which is a role he held for only five months. He was also a Director of Investment Strategy at NAGA for ten months. Prior to that, he spent six years at ForexTime, parting as its Global Head of Currency Strategy & Market Research.
Banks Are Filing for Crypto Trademarks
HSBC and Mastercard have submitted the rights for additional crypto-related trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mastercard’s trademarks are related to crypto and blockchain transactions, while HSBC seeks approval around metaverse banking and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) services.
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Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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