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dxFeed Launches Aggregated Overnight Feed for Retail, Institutional Trading
- The firm offers unified data and signals for extended-hours U.S. equities trading.
- Earlier integration of MOON ATS and OTC Overnight supports equities and multi-asset platforms with after-hours data.
Thursday, 09/04/2026 | 15:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
After Launching Nexus Platform, Exegy Updates nxAccess Citing 71% Latency Reduction
- nxAccess now supports UDP multicast and raw Ethernet for ultra-low latency connectivity.
- Retail brokers may see tighter spreads and more consistent pricing from improved infrastructure.
Wednesday, 08/04/2026 | 16:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
AVAX and SUI Futures Launch on CME Could Broaden Retail Participation Through Brokers
- The firm’s crypto volumes in the first quarter of last year hit $11.3 billion, driven by micro futures demand.
- While maintaining primarily institutional focus, micro contracts let retail traders access regulated crypto derivatives.
Tuesday, 07/04/2026 | 15:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Singapore Independent Wealth Sector Has Less Than 10% Market Share, but Vast Room for Growth
- Fixed income, alternatives, and ETFs expected to see the highest growth in client demand.
- Younger inheritors seek independent advice, questioning how wealth is managed and whose interests advisers serve.
Monday, 06/04/2026 | 13:43 GMT by
Paul Golden
MetaTrader 5 Brokers Gain Direct Access to Vantage Liquidity via MetaQuotes’ Ultency
- Ultency links brokers to over 30 liquidity providers, including Vantage’s institutional offerings.
- Integration centralizes institutional services and removes technical overhead for brokers using MetaTrader 5 liquidity solutions.
Friday, 03/04/2026 | 12:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA and Bank of England Form Taskforce Amid Tightened Retail CFD Reporting Rules
- UK authorities seek industry input on wholesale transaction and post-trade reporting requirements.
- Firms are invited to join UK taskforce on MiFIR, EMIR, and SFTR reporting.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 15:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Control. Privacy. Bespoke Governance. Why Singapore Is Becoming Asia's Wealth Capital
- Multi-family offices provide outsourced solutions; single-family offices maintain tailored management.
- Wealth migration to Singapore driven by geopolitical uncertainty and tax incentives like VCC structures.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 11:59 GMT by
Paul Golden
StoneX, Forex.com Operator, Expands Institutional Securitization and Lending Services
- Platform offers capital markets solutions, lending, investment opportunities across multiple asset classes.
- Expansion builds on StoneX’s fixed income business and global market connectivity.
Thursday, 26/03/2026 | 14:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“MAS Grants Encourage Adoption”: How Singapore VCCs Are Attracting European Investors
- VCCs allow multiple sub-funds, flexible share redemption, and privacy—features that enhance their appeal as a fund structure.
- Institutional and boutique managers increasingly adopt VCCs, especially for private equity and venture capital.
Tuesday, 24/03/2026 | 12:04 GMT by
Paul Golden
“Data Centre Capacity Has Not Been an Issue”: Brokers Are Confident in Singapore’s FX Growth
- The country handles $1 trillion daily, becoming the world’s third-largest FX centre.
- FX spot, forwards, and swaps rose 42–61%, representing 90% of the city-state’s turnover.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 10:31 GMT by
Paul Golden
Cboe's New S&P 500 Prediction Contracts to Let Retail Traders Get Partial Payouts
- The firm also launches BITVX, a bitcoin volatility index using 30-day option data to guide derivative pricing and hedging.
- Robinhood, Kalshi report uptake in prediction markets; Intercontinental Exchange and CME test event-based, regulated products.
Monday, 09/03/2026 | 16:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
STG Expands into Broker-Dealer Operations with New Division to Provide Exchange Liquidity
- The securities division integrates AVT to expand systematic options trading using the group’s technology and capital.
- The launch aligns with an industry trend, including Marex’s December 2025 acquisition of Winterflood Securities.
Wednesday, 04/03/2026 | 15:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ESMA Seeks Feedback on Draft EMIR 3 Standards for Post-Trade Risk Reduction
- Consultation addresses overlapping reporting under EMIR, MiFIR, and SFTR, proposing a “report once” model.
- Draft RTS define conditions for PTRR services to qualify for clearing obligation exemptions.
Thursday, 26/02/2026 | 11:29 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Could See Fewer Weekend Gaps as CME Prepares 24/7 Crypto Trading
- Continuous trading begins on CME Globex with a brief weekend maintenance window.
- The firm’s crypto derivatives averaged 407K contracts daily in 2026 year to date, rising 46% year over year.
Thursday, 19/02/2026 | 16:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Arboris Launches Technology-Driven CapGain to Bridge Private Market Access Gaps
- The platform consolidates opportunity review, due diligence, and subscription workflows digitally for eligible investors.
- It targets private equity, private credit, and infrastructure opportunities in a $22 trillion industry.
Monday, 16/02/2026 | 07:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Cboe Posts $2.4B in 2025 Revenue as Options Volumes Stay Elevated Across Institutional and Retail
- Options segment grows 34%, led by equity, index, and short-dated contracts.
- Last year, Centroid integrated with Cboe for direct market data access, while ASIC approved Cboe to list companies.
Friday, 06/02/2026 | 16:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
From FX Hub to Multi-Asset Market: How Singapore Institutions Are Re-evaluating Crypto
- MAS keeps FX and crypto regulation separate while allowing institutional participation across both markets.
- Custody, mandates and operational readiness continue to limit broader institutional crypto adoption.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 08:13 GMT by
Paul Golden
Gold Volatility Drives Scope Prime Spread Update Amid CME Margin Changes
- Spread change mainly affects brokers; retail impact depends on broker implementation.
- CME Group moved gold, silver, platinum, and palladium futures margins from fixed amounts to percentage-based requirements.
Thursday, 15/01/2026 | 14:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Year End Trading Volume Hits $63 Trillion on Tradeweb; What It Means for Retail Traders
- Average daily volume rises 28% as mortgage and swap trading see strong institutional growth.
- Institutional flows shape market sentiment, influencing retail-accessible bonds and ETF products.
Wednesday, 07/01/2026 | 14:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Exinity and ZenFinex Former Executive Prepares Semoto Prime for Institutional Clients
- The new firm plans to offer execution, settlement, and multi-step flows for fiat, crypto, and stablecoins.
- Matthew Wright has held senior roles in CFDs firms, including COO at Exinity and CEO at ZenFinex.
Thursday, 18/12/2025 | 11:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail and Institutional Demand Drives Britannia’s LME Membership Following Leadership Hires
- The firm, FCA-regulated, secures LME Category 4 membership to expand metals trading.
- Earlier, the company expanded metals trading and prime brokerage, adding FX, index, and commodity CFDs.
Wednesday, 03/12/2025 | 10:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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