Coinmotion's new Chairman; Coinigy's multi-monitor support.
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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.
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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Connect with us:
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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
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
