Japan’s financial authority is considering major crypto reforms for the banking sector
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is preparing to allow banks to enter new cryptocurrency ventures they were never able to pursue. The regulator plans to introduce a proposal to allow banking groups to buy and hold digital assets such as Bitcoin as investments, marking a marked change in the way traditional financial institutions can deal with […]
Italy’s CONSOB orders blocking of access to Quintus Trade and Ghost Global websites
Italy’s Companies and Exchange Commission (CONSOB) has issued orders to block access to five unauthorized financial services websites. The sites targeted by the latest orders are: Ghost Global Limited (website and related page “Di-Fi Global” and “Connect Global” (website and related page MT4 Market Consulting (website and related page “TradeIn24” (website and related pages and […]
FCA warns CFD traders of high-pressure techniques to qualify as professional clients
The UK financial regulator FCA has issued an interesting warning to people investing in Contracts for Difference (CFDs), urging them not to abandon vital FCA consumer protections when they are defined as ‘retail’ traders. The regulator added that in the coming months, the FCA will launch a consultation on client categorization to ensure the right […]
CASS Compliance: Why Automation Is Only the First Step
The following is a guest editorial courtesy of Darren O’Hare, CASS Manager at Finalto, an innovative core brokerage firm providing customized fintech and liquidity solutions. Finalto provides best-in-class pricing, execution and premium brokerage solutions across multiple assets, including CFDs on shares, indices, commodities, crypto and rolling FX, precious and base metals and specialty products such […]
Metro Bank names Catherine Doran as its Non-Executive Director
Metro Bank today announced that Catherine Doran will be appointed as a non-executive director on 1 January 2026. Ms. Doran has over 20 years of experience as a Chief Information Officer, leading IT transformations at large financial services firms and other industry sectors. She previously held senior roles at NatWest, Capital One and Royal Mail […]
FTSE Russell, StepStone Group launch global private market indices at mutual fund level
Global index provider FTSE Russell and private market investment firm StepStone Group today announced the launch of FTSE StepStone Global Private Market Indices. This suite of innovative fund-level indices represents the first true market barometer of global private equity performance, using daily data from StepStone. These new indices will allow investors to track private market […]
TradingView makes Bloomberg indices available on its platform
TradingView announced today that Bloomberg Indices are now available on the platform. Bloomberg is one of the most respected names in market analysis. It provides financial software tools, enterprise applications and data. Its indices cover a wide range of asset classes, from stocks and commodities to digital assets and beyond. Known for its accuracy, consistency […]
Euroclear, a partner of LCH SA encourages options in the European capital markets
Euroclear today announced a significant enhancement of its partnership with LCH SA, which will enable clearing members to settle all Italian government debt traded on MTS and BrokerTec and cleared through LCH SA. This will include cash and repos at Euroclear Bank, the International Central Securities Depository of the Euroclear group. The service is expected […]
Webbull Expands Cryptocurrency Futures Offerings Through Partnership With Coinbase Derivatives
Webull (NASDAQ:BULL), an online investment platform, today announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency futures offering through an ongoing partnership with Coinbase Derivatives, LLC. US Webbull users will be able to trade Dogecoin (DOGE), Nano XRP, Nano Solana, Litecoin (LTC), XRP (XRP) and Solana (SOL) futures contracts. Webull launched futures and commodities trading in March 2024, […]
ICE posts net income of $2.4 billion for Q3 2025
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a global technology and data provider, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Net income for the third quarter of 2025 was $2.4 billion, up 3% from the same period last year. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2025 were $1.42, 25% higher than […]