Also, Mastercard and MoonPay collaborate; LSEG adopts Oracle Cloud and profits from StanChart, Euroclear and BNP Paribas.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Ninja Trader Releases
Version 8.1.2.0 with Enhanced Features
Ninja
Trader has launched its new version, 8.1.2.0, introducing various innovative
features. One of the main additions is the SuperDOM Pulling/Stacking column.
This customizable display shows changes in market depth based on user
configurations or when a reset alert is received.
Another
notable feature is the SuperDOM Recent column that showcases the recent volume
at bid or ask prices. The new version allows for the label of selected
indicators to be displayed in bold and italics for easy identification.
Other
enhancements include displaying options on futures data, additional columns in
the option chain, and sending chart objects to the front or back. The update
also introduces a workspace loading indicator and uses the Roslyn compiler,
offering flexibility with C# features up to version 8.
Options on Futures data available with NinjaTrader connection
ASIC's Awareness Campaign:
"Don't get burnt by hype"
ASIC, in
conjunction with the Australian release of the film "Dumb Money"
about the GameStop saga of 2021, has initiated a campaign warning retail
investors about the risks associated with investment hype. The campaign,
designed to encourage due diligence in online investment opportunities, will
feature a cinema advertisement.
ASIC's CEO,
Warren Day, stressed the importance of understanding investment risks and being
wary of speculative stocks.
"Before
choosing to invest, people should familiarise themselves with the golden rules
of investing and understand the associated risks. They shouldn't believe the
hype – if an investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is," Day commented.
Mastercard and MoonPay
Collaborate on Web3 Technologies
MoonPay has
announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to explore the potential of
Web3 tools in enhancing experiential marketing. The collaboration aims to
incorporate Mastercard products into MoonPay's offerings to ensure increased
trust, compliance, and efficiency.
MoonPay's
subsidiary, Otherlife, which offers Web3 creative agency services, will play a
crucial role in the alliance. Mastercard's previous ventures in the blockchain
space include the Mastercard Artist Accelerator platform. Additionally, MoonPay
will leverage Mastercard's product Crypto Credential and other leading payment
technologies.
LSEG Adopts Oracle Cloud
for Global Finance Operations
Reuters
LSEG
has chosen Oracle Cloud to revamp its finance
operations. With the integration of Oracle Fusion Cloud and Oracle Financial
Services Applications on a single platform, LSEG aims to enhance its financial
planning, forecasting, and controls.
LSEG's
objective to streamline its operations after several acquisitions influenced
the decision to transition to Oracle. The new system will replace 17 of LSEG's
existing finance platforms.
StanChart Faces Profits
Plunge Due to China Exposure
StanChart
shares experienced a 12% dip in London following the bank's announcement of an
unexpected drop of 33% in its pre-tax profit for the third quarter. The decline
was attributed to a near loss of $1 billion from its engagements in China's real
estate and banking sectors.
The bank
reported a $700 million impairment from its stake in China Bohai Bank and a loss of $186 million from Chinese commercial real estate.
Euroclear Reports Strong
Performance in Q3 2023
For the
first nine months of 2023, Euroclear reported business income of EUR 1.24
billion, indicating a growth of 3% year-on-year. The financial institution
witnessed a significant increase in net interest earnings, reaching over EUR
3.8 billion. The company's underlying net profit nearly doubled, reflecting a
robust business performance. Euroclear's EBITDA margin increased 10.3
percentage points compared to the previous year.
"Euroclear
continues its growth trajectory, delivering a solid business performance in Q3
2023 supported by higher interest rate conditions," Lieve Mostrey, the Chief
Executive Officer of Euroclear Group, commented.
Source: Euroclear
BNP Paribas Q3 Profits
Align with Expectations
BNP
Paribas, the largest bank in the eurozone, posted third-quarter results that
met market expectations. A surge in corporate financing services offset a
decline in trading revenue.
The bank
reported a drop of 4% in its net income from the previous year, amounting to 2.66
billion euros.
Morgan Stanley Appoints
Ted Pick as New CEO
Ted Pick
Morgan
Stanley has chosen Ted Pick to succeed James Gorman as its CEO. Pick, who has
been with the firm for three decades, will assume the top role in January. The
current CEO, Gorman will continue to serve as the Executive Chairman.
Pick is
credited with reviving Morgan Stanley's trading business following the 2008
financial crisis.
Komainu and Blockdaemon
Partner to Boost Staking Services
Komainu, a
regulated digital asset custody provider, has entered into a partnership with
Blockdaemon, a leading blockchain infrastructure company. The collaboration
aims to strengthen Komainu's staking services.
With this
alliance, Komainu clients will gain access to a wider range of
institutional-grade staking infrastructure, including protocols like Ethereum
and Cardano.
Ninja Trader Releases
Version 8.1.2.0 with Enhanced Features
Ninja
Trader has launched its new version, 8.1.2.0, introducing various innovative
features. One of the main additions is the SuperDOM Pulling/Stacking column.
This customizable display shows changes in market depth based on user
configurations or when a reset alert is received.
Another
notable feature is the SuperDOM Recent column that showcases the recent volume
at bid or ask prices. The new version allows for the label of selected
indicators to be displayed in bold and italics for easy identification.
Other
enhancements include displaying options on futures data, additional columns in
the option chain, and sending chart objects to the front or back. The update
also introduces a workspace loading indicator and uses the Roslyn compiler,
offering flexibility with C# features up to version 8.
Options on Futures data available with NinjaTrader connection
ASIC's Awareness Campaign:
"Don't get burnt by hype"
ASIC, in
conjunction with the Australian release of the film "Dumb Money"
about the GameStop saga of 2021, has initiated a campaign warning retail
investors about the risks associated with investment hype. The campaign,
designed to encourage due diligence in online investment opportunities, will
feature a cinema advertisement.
ASIC's CEO,
Warren Day, stressed the importance of understanding investment risks and being
wary of speculative stocks.
"Before
choosing to invest, people should familiarise themselves with the golden rules
of investing and understand the associated risks. They shouldn't believe the
hype – if an investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is," Day commented.
Mastercard and MoonPay
Collaborate on Web3 Technologies
MoonPay has
announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to explore the potential of
Web3 tools in enhancing experiential marketing. The collaboration aims to
incorporate Mastercard products into MoonPay's offerings to ensure increased
trust, compliance, and efficiency.
MoonPay's
subsidiary, Otherlife, which offers Web3 creative agency services, will play a
crucial role in the alliance. Mastercard's previous ventures in the blockchain
space include the Mastercard Artist Accelerator platform. Additionally, MoonPay
will leverage Mastercard's product Crypto Credential and other leading payment
technologies.
LSEG Adopts Oracle Cloud
for Global Finance Operations
Reuters
LSEG
has chosen Oracle Cloud to revamp its finance
operations. With the integration of Oracle Fusion Cloud and Oracle Financial
Services Applications on a single platform, LSEG aims to enhance its financial
planning, forecasting, and controls.
LSEG's
objective to streamline its operations after several acquisitions influenced
the decision to transition to Oracle. The new system will replace 17 of LSEG's
existing finance platforms.
StanChart Faces Profits
Plunge Due to China Exposure
StanChart
shares experienced a 12% dip in London following the bank's announcement of an
unexpected drop of 33% in its pre-tax profit for the third quarter. The decline
was attributed to a near loss of $1 billion from its engagements in China's real
estate and banking sectors.
The bank
reported a $700 million impairment from its stake in China Bohai Bank and a loss of $186 million from Chinese commercial real estate.
Euroclear Reports Strong
Performance in Q3 2023
For the
first nine months of 2023, Euroclear reported business income of EUR 1.24
billion, indicating a growth of 3% year-on-year. The financial institution
witnessed a significant increase in net interest earnings, reaching over EUR
3.8 billion. The company's underlying net profit nearly doubled, reflecting a
robust business performance. Euroclear's EBITDA margin increased 10.3
percentage points compared to the previous year.
"Euroclear
continues its growth trajectory, delivering a solid business performance in Q3
2023 supported by higher interest rate conditions," Lieve Mostrey, the Chief
Executive Officer of Euroclear Group, commented.
Source: Euroclear
BNP Paribas Q3 Profits
Align with Expectations
BNP
Paribas, the largest bank in the eurozone, posted third-quarter results that
met market expectations. A surge in corporate financing services offset a
decline in trading revenue.
The bank
reported a drop of 4% in its net income from the previous year, amounting to 2.66
billion euros.
Morgan Stanley Appoints
Ted Pick as New CEO
Ted Pick
Morgan
Stanley has chosen Ted Pick to succeed James Gorman as its CEO. Pick, who has
been with the firm for three decades, will assume the top role in January. The
current CEO, Gorman will continue to serve as the Executive Chairman.
Pick is
credited with reviving Morgan Stanley's trading business following the 2008
financial crisis.
Komainu and Blockdaemon
Partner to Boost Staking Services
Komainu, a
regulated digital asset custody provider, has entered into a partnership with
Blockdaemon, a leading blockchain infrastructure company. The collaboration
aims to strengthen Komainu's staking services.
With this
alliance, Komainu clients will gain access to a wider range of
institutional-grade staking infrastructure, including protocols like Ethereum
and Cardano.
From “Unrealistically Good” To “Cesspool Of Gamesmanship”: How 40 Minutes Changed Minds On Prop Trading
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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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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
Connect with us at:
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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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