SEC and BitFunder operator Jon Montroll agree on settlement
The parties have agreed on proposed settlement terms subject to the completion by Montroll of sworn financial statements and approval of the settlement by the Commission.
LINE teams up with FOLIO to launch new mobile investment service
The service encourages first-time and novice investors to build wealth by investing in familiar themes through the LINE app.
NYSE Arca proposes to introduce new order types
The Exchange proposes to add order types that build on the existing Liquidity Adding Order and Post No Preference Order functionality to allow for repricing.
Interactive Brokers’ TWS platform switches to more precise Mark Price IV calibration method
The new Mark Price IV calibration method provides a better and more comprehensive volatility surface.
Monex partners with Shizuoka Bank over financial instruments intermediary service
Under the agreement, Monex Inc will be offering the bank’s customers financial products and services, including domestic equities.
London Stock Exchange Group to increase its stake in LCH Group to over 80%
The Exchange has entered into agreements with certain minority shareholders of LCH to acquire up to a further 15.1% of LCH’s share capital.
Hong Kong brokerage Guotai Junan announces Faster Payment System support
Clients of Guotai Junan can now use the FPS to deposit funds to the settlement bank account of the brokerage.
US Counsel for AFX Capital unable to reach firm, cannot get money owed
Foley & Lardner LLP, counsel for AFX Capital Markets Ltd., AFX Capital U.S. Corp. and STO Super Trading Online, has received no response to numerous requests over the last two months.
France’s AMF checks how investment firms assess client knowledge
The firms checked have overall improved their practices of testing the knowledge of their clients about financial products.
“FX Cartel” traders request declaration of mistrial due to prejudicial testimony
Defense counsel says the testimony of the Government’s star witness Matthew Gardiner is highly prejudicial.
Most Wanted: Hong Kong’s SFC seeks information from the public about “persons of interest”
A new webpage on SFC’s website aims to encourage the public to submit information about “persons of interest” and people subject to arrest warrants.
Fujitsu partners with Personetics and Blue Lab to test AI-based personalized banking service
About 300 people, mainly employees from Blue Lab and Fujitsu, will use Personetics Engage from a customer’s point of view.
Australian regulator cancels AFS license of Direct FX
The regulatory decision follows the temporary suspension of the firm’s AFS license in April this year.
Jury convicts ex-Deutsche Bank traders of LIBOR manipulation
A sentencing date has not yet been set.
IIROC approves CVC acquisition of OANDA (Canada) Corporation
The effective date of the transaction is October 15, 2018.
