The findings are based on sentiment towards NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500.
In the US, bank stock prices tumbled on Monday but rebounded the following day.
On Monday, retail trades in
securitized derivatives almost doubled against their daily average despite the
uncertainty and concern that trailed financial markets following the collapse
of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). On Friday, when SVB finally collapsed, retail investors “remained
calm, not reacting strongly to the news,” Spectrum Markets said.
Spectrum Market in its latest
data on the Spectrum European Retail Investor Index (SERIX), which measures
retail investor sentiments using the trading venue’s pan-European trading
data, noted that retail trade volumes jumped to the highest in the last six
months without impacting overall sentiment.
“Last week’s average SERIX
sentiment for both the NASDAQ 100 and the S&P 500 increased compared to the
previous week, shifting from 100 to 101 and from 97 to 108 respectively, with
both indexes crossing the 100 threshold to enter the bullish area,” the
securitized derivatives exchange operator explained.
Source: Spectrum Markets
On Monday, SERIX sentiment maintained its stability as the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 indexes declined
only slightly to 92 and 98, respectively. “As such, retail investors do
not seem to believe that we are on the verge of a new Lehman, trusting the
reassurances coming from the US government and the Federal Reserve,” Spectrum
Markets explained.
US Bank Share Prices Tumble but Later Rebound
On the contrary, the stock
prices of US banks tumbled on Monday, suggesting heavy sell-offs among investors and
traders. Regional lender, First Republic Bank saw the highest decline with its
share slumping by over 60% to $28 a share during trading hours. Another bank,
Western Alliance Bancorp also saw its shares plunge by 64% to $18 a
share.
However, things improved the
following day as investors began to shake off the fear of contagion from SVB. For instance, First Republic
Bank and Western Alliance Bancorp share prices shot up 28% and 14% to $40
and $30 a share, respectively.
Last Friday, SVB burst in what has been described as the largest bank failure
in the United States since the 2008 financial crisis. Before that,
crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank wound down its operations and voluntarily liquidated its assets. Furthermore, Signature
Bank later shut down, becoming the third US bank to fail in the span of
four days.
On Monday, retail trades in
securitized derivatives almost doubled against their daily average despite the
uncertainty and concern that trailed financial markets following the collapse
of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). On Friday, when SVB finally collapsed, retail investors “remained
calm, not reacting strongly to the news,” Spectrum Markets said.
Spectrum Market in its latest
data on the Spectrum European Retail Investor Index (SERIX), which measures
retail investor sentiments using the trading venue’s pan-European trading
data, noted that retail trade volumes jumped to the highest in the last six
months without impacting overall sentiment.
“Last week’s average SERIX
sentiment for both the NASDAQ 100 and the S&P 500 increased compared to the
previous week, shifting from 100 to 101 and from 97 to 108 respectively, with
both indexes crossing the 100 threshold to enter the bullish area,” the
securitized derivatives exchange operator explained.
Source: Spectrum Markets
On Monday, SERIX sentiment maintained its stability as the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 indexes declined
only slightly to 92 and 98, respectively. “As such, retail investors do
not seem to believe that we are on the verge of a new Lehman, trusting the
reassurances coming from the US government and the Federal Reserve,” Spectrum
Markets explained.
US Bank Share Prices Tumble but Later Rebound
On the contrary, the stock
prices of US banks tumbled on Monday, suggesting heavy sell-offs among investors and
traders. Regional lender, First Republic Bank saw the highest decline with its
share slumping by over 60% to $28 a share during trading hours. Another bank,
Western Alliance Bancorp also saw its shares plunge by 64% to $18 a
share.
However, things improved the
following day as investors began to shake off the fear of contagion from SVB. For instance, First Republic
Bank and Western Alliance Bancorp share prices shot up 28% and 14% to $40
and $30 a share, respectively.
Last Friday, SVB burst in what has been described as the largest bank failure
in the United States since the 2008 financial crisis. Before that,
crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank wound down its operations and voluntarily liquidated its assets. Furthermore, Signature
Bank later shut down, becoming the third US bank to fail in the span of
four days.
Solomon Oladipupo is a journalist and editor from Nigeria that covers the tech, FX, fintech and cryptocurrency industries. He is a former assistant editor at AgroNigeria Magazine where he covered the agribusiness industry. Solomon holds a first-class degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of Lagos where he graduated top of his class.
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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
