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Traders and Risk Teams to See Faster AI-Driven Decisions Through TS Imagine and Gentek.ai
- Initial focus includes predictive order routing, real-time risk monitoring, and margin optimization.
- Over 500 institutions will access AI-powered trading, risk, and wealth management modules.
Monday, 13/10/2025 | 13:30 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CME’s OSTTRA Exit May Impact Retail Investors as Focus Shifts to Derivatives
- The $3.1 billion proceeds from the sale will be divided equally between S&P Global and CME Group.
- OSTTRA, established in 2021, provides post-trade services across multiple asset classes.
Friday, 10/10/2025 | 13:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Tradeweb and WisdomTree Lead $136M Funding for Fnality; Stablecoin Settlement Planned
- Existing investors like Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Barclays also joined the Series C.
- Fnality uses distributed ledger technology to link wholesale markets with tokenized assets.
Tuesday, 23/09/2025 | 16:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
37% of Proprietary Traders Optimistic in 24/7 Debate as FX, Crypto, Tokenization Grow
- H1 2025 profits outperformed H1 2024 for over 80% of firms, according to the Acuiti management report with Avelacom.
- Guangzhou, ISE, MAX Sapphire, Pakistan Mercantile, and FMX led Q2 exchange growth.
- Staffing, operations, and infrastructure are main concerns for round-the-clock markets.
Friday, 12/09/2025 | 11:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Virtu Financial Promotes CTO Aaron Simons to CEO; Reports Nearly $1 Billion Revenue in Q2
- Douglas Cifu will retire as CEO but continue as an advisor to Virtu.
- Simons joined Virtu in 2008 and led technology integration after the KCG and ITG acquisitions.
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 11:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
AI Adoption at 86% Drives Hedge Fund Shift Toward Multi-Strategy and Credit Growth
- According to IG Prime, new fund launches are rising as AUM reaches record highs amid regulatory shifts.
- The traditional 2-and-20 fee model is fading, with average fees now at 1.35% and 16%.
Friday, 04/07/2025 | 12:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Exegy Launches Nexus for Institutions; Retail Brokers Could Benefit Down the Chain
- Nexus processes data in under 3 microseconds and may help reduce data center costs for institutional liquidity providers.
- The firm recently partnered with BMLL to support OPRA data integration for U.S. equity options trading.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 16:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trading Technologies Expands FX Offering with EBS Market for Professional Retail Access
- The firm plans to add EBS Direct and FX Spot+ to expand FX product coverage on a single platform.
- The company’s EMS now connects to a primary FX liquidity venue, offering tools like Autospreader and ADL.
Tuesday, 20/05/2025 | 17:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FD Technologies in £541 Million Deal Talks with TA Associates Involving Cash and Shares
- The company is in talks regarding a potential £24.50 per share cash offer.
- TA Associates submitted a non-binding proposal that includes a cash offer and an unlisted share option.
Wednesday, 07/05/2025 | 11:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
GCEX UK Reports £3.8 Million Revenue and Narrowed Loss in 2024, Thanks to Crypto CFDs
- The firm faced higher expenses in 2024, keeping it at a loss, though results improved over 2023.
- Earlier, the company integrated Fireblocks, enabling clients in Denmark and Dubai to leverage its infrastructure.
Monday, 28/04/2025 | 15:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Argentex Set for Acquisition as IFX Payments Targets UK FX and EMEA Markets
- Argentex, listed on AIM since 2019, has handled over $200 billion in FX transactions across over 140 currencies.
- The firm’s clients would gain access to IFX’s technical tools, including the ibanq platform.
Friday, 25/04/2025 | 15:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
360T and CobaltFX Introduce PFE Model for Automated FX Swaps Trading
- The integration lets traders optimise Forward limits and trade without manual credit checks.
- CobaltFX’s credit model, originally used for Spot FX, has been extended to FX Swaps through 360T.
Wednesday, 23/04/2025 | 10:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Virtu Financial Introduces VTS for Sell-Side Brokers Following Tokyo Stock Exchange Integration
- VTS repackages VES capabilities into modular and scalable solutions for broker-dealers.
- Virtu operates across over 235 venues, connecting to over 60 markets with 10,000 broker FIX connections.
Thursday, 06/03/2025 | 15:37 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
BaFin Imposes EUR 23 M Fine on Deutsche Bank AG for “Regulatory Breaches”
- The bank faced the penalty for delays in investigating derivative violations and inadequate account change support.
- Postbank violated investment advice recording rules and account change assistance requirements.
Tuesday, 04/03/2025 | 17:58 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
DeFinity Markets and Utila Partner to Provide Secure Fiat and FX Solutions
- Advanced order matching integrates with Utila’s secure, non-custodial wallet to support digital asset operations.
- Fireblocks integration improves security, with DeFinity supported by Utila’s chain-agnostic infrastructure.
Wednesday, 26/02/2025 | 06:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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