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.
iFOREX Adds Saudi and South Korean Equity CFDs as IPO Is Delayed
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
