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.
Financial Commission Approves Monstrade Giving Clients Mediation and €20K Coverage
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
👉 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
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.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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