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Refinitiv Commences Consultations on New Euro-Denominated
Benchmark
A financial markets data and infrastructure provider, Refinitiv has introduced methodology changes to its euro-denominated interest
rate benchmark, Refiniv Term €STR. The London Stock Exchange-listed company has
also commenced public consultations on the benchmark.
According to the company’s statement, Refinitiv Term €STR would be transitioned from a prototype to a regulated production rate
for financial contracts starting September 2023.
The prototype is
available through the company’s products, including Refinitiv Workplace,
Refinitiv Eikon, Refinitiv Real-Time, and Refinitiv DataScope.
Singapore-Led Consortium Releases Toolkit for Responsible Use of AI
A consortium of 31 financial industry players led by Singapore's financial watchdog has released the upgraded version of the Veritas Toolkit. The toolkit is the first responsible artificial intelligence (AI) open-source resource developed specifically for the financial industry.
The improved toolkit has been tagged version 2.0 and is an improvement over the earlier version released in February last year. According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the new version enables financial institutions to assess AI for fairness, ethics, accountability and transparency (FEAT). The first version only covered the assessment of fairness.
“In the coming years, the consortium will focus on training in the area of responsible AI and facilitate more financial institutions’ adoption of the Veritas Methodologies and Toolkit,” MAS explained.
Coinmotion Oy Appoints LocalBitcoins’ CEO as Chairman
Coinmotion Oy, a Finnish cryptocurrency exchange, has appointed Sebastian Sonntag, the former CEO of LocalBitcoins, as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. LocalBitcoins shut down in February, citing a ‘very cold crypto winter’.
Apart from Sonntag, Coinmotion Oy, also welcomed Pekka Ylihurula, the former CEO of S-Bank PLC, a Finnish bank, as a new Board Member. The cryptocurrency exchange believes that Ylihurula’s experience will be of great value to its ‘evolving business’.
“Sebastian and Pekka's combined expertise will undoubtedly drive Coinmotion Oy as it continues to innovate and expand within the cryptocurrency space," said Henry Brade, the outgoing Chairman. Other current members of the crypto exchange’s Board of Directors include angel investor, Taneli Tikka and blockchain developer, Joel Lehtonen.
Coinigy Offers Multi-Monitor Support to Day Traders
Coinigy, a platform for managing digital asset portfolios, now provides ‘enhanced multi-monitor support’ to its users, especially day traders. The firm noted that the feature was designed to take users into “a new era of efficiency, convenience and profitability.”
William Kehl, Founder of Conigly
“The multi-monitor environment, which is common in the equity, stock and forex worlds, is an important step forward and represents additional functionality for Coinigy users who already enjoy multi-exchange access,” explained William Kehl, the Co-Founder of Coinigy.
With the new feature, users can now enjoy access to “professional tools once reserved for well-funded prop shops and institutions,” the firm added.
Nomura Taps Barclays' Nat Tyce to Lead Trading Unit in EMEA
Nomura, Japan’s largest investment bank and brokerage group, has hired Nat Tyce, a Barclay's veteran, to lead its trading unit in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). According to a memo seen by Financial News, Tyce will serve as the Head of Global Markets for EMEA.
Previously, Tyce spent over 25 years at Barclays and helped in transforming the British multinational bank’s trading unit into one of its highest-flying divisions. He last worked as the Head of Macro Trading for EMEA and the Asia Pacific at Barclays before his departure in June last year.
According to the memo, Tyce’s new role at Nomura commences today (Monday), as he replaces John Goff who is now the Global Head of Structuring. He will report to Rig Karkhanis, who is the Head of Global Markets, and Jonathan Lewis, the Head of EMEA.
Refinitiv Commences Consultations on New Euro-Denominated
Benchmark
A financial markets data and infrastructure provider, Refinitiv has introduced methodology changes to its euro-denominated interest
rate benchmark, Refiniv Term €STR. The London Stock Exchange-listed company has
also commenced public consultations on the benchmark.
According to the company’s statement, Refinitiv Term €STR would be transitioned from a prototype to a regulated production rate
for financial contracts starting September 2023.
The prototype is
available through the company’s products, including Refinitiv Workplace,
Refinitiv Eikon, Refinitiv Real-Time, and Refinitiv DataScope.
Singapore-Led Consortium Releases Toolkit for Responsible Use of AI
A consortium of 31 financial industry players led by Singapore's financial watchdog has released the upgraded version of the Veritas Toolkit. The toolkit is the first responsible artificial intelligence (AI) open-source resource developed specifically for the financial industry.
The improved toolkit has been tagged version 2.0 and is an improvement over the earlier version released in February last year. According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the new version enables financial institutions to assess AI for fairness, ethics, accountability and transparency (FEAT). The first version only covered the assessment of fairness.
“In the coming years, the consortium will focus on training in the area of responsible AI and facilitate more financial institutions’ adoption of the Veritas Methodologies and Toolkit,” MAS explained.
Coinmotion Oy Appoints LocalBitcoins’ CEO as Chairman
Coinmotion Oy, a Finnish cryptocurrency exchange, has appointed Sebastian Sonntag, the former CEO of LocalBitcoins, as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. LocalBitcoins shut down in February, citing a ‘very cold crypto winter’.
Apart from Sonntag, Coinmotion Oy, also welcomed Pekka Ylihurula, the former CEO of S-Bank PLC, a Finnish bank, as a new Board Member. The cryptocurrency exchange believes that Ylihurula’s experience will be of great value to its ‘evolving business’.
“Sebastian and Pekka's combined expertise will undoubtedly drive Coinmotion Oy as it continues to innovate and expand within the cryptocurrency space," said Henry Brade, the outgoing Chairman. Other current members of the crypto exchange’s Board of Directors include angel investor, Taneli Tikka and blockchain developer, Joel Lehtonen.
Coinigy Offers Multi-Monitor Support to Day Traders
Coinigy, a platform for managing digital asset portfolios, now provides ‘enhanced multi-monitor support’ to its users, especially day traders. The firm noted that the feature was designed to take users into “a new era of efficiency, convenience and profitability.”
William Kehl, Founder of Conigly
“The multi-monitor environment, which is common in the equity, stock and forex worlds, is an important step forward and represents additional functionality for Coinigy users who already enjoy multi-exchange access,” explained William Kehl, the Co-Founder of Coinigy.
With the new feature, users can now enjoy access to “professional tools once reserved for well-funded prop shops and institutions,” the firm added.
Nomura Taps Barclays' Nat Tyce to Lead Trading Unit in EMEA
Nomura, Japan’s largest investment bank and brokerage group, has hired Nat Tyce, a Barclay's veteran, to lead its trading unit in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). According to a memo seen by Financial News, Tyce will serve as the Head of Global Markets for EMEA.
Previously, Tyce spent over 25 years at Barclays and helped in transforming the British multinational bank’s trading unit into one of its highest-flying divisions. He last worked as the Head of Macro Trading for EMEA and the Asia Pacific at Barclays before his departure in June last year.
According to the memo, Tyce’s new role at Nomura commences today (Monday), as he replaces John Goff who is now the Global Head of Structuring. He will report to Rig Karkhanis, who is the Head of Global Markets, and Jonathan Lewis, the Head of EMEA.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
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
👉 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
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.
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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.
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