UK Takeover Panel gives SS&C until May 4th to state firm intentions about Fidessa
SS&C must, by 5.00pm on May 4, 2018, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for Fidessa or announce that it does not intend to make an offer for Fidessa.
Former Yukom’s CEO Lee Elbaz pleads “not guilty” in binary options fraud case
Elbaz pleads “not guilty” to count 1 (conspiracy to commit wire fraud) and counts 2-4 (wire fraud).
Bank of England confirms implementation of SONIA reforms
SONIA now captures a broader scope of overnight unsecured deposits, by including bilaterally negotiated transactions alongside brokered transactions.
eToro’s expansion into Asia: Another VC investment, another upward move in APAC. An Interview with FinanceFeeds in Shanghai
FinanceFeeds China met Paul Henry Familiaran, eToro’s Head of Southeast Asia Region, following the company’s $100 million investment round led...
Insurance, taxes, hosting: FinanceFeeds looks at the first claims against Global Brokerage
Although there has been no order by the Court to file claims in the bankruptcy case of Global Brokerage, some companies and individuals have acted proactively.
Monex Boom Securities launches Hong Kong Futures trading service
The broker enables its clients to trade futures contracts on the Hong Kong Futures Exchange through its “eFutures” trading system.
Acquisitions of City Forex, CardOne Banking bolster FairFX’s results in Q1 2018
International Payments and Prepaid Currency Card units drive FairFX’s turnover up in Q1 2018.
Tennis lessons, limited resources, no coverage from Barclays: ex-FX trader faces dull reality
With five months left until the start of the trial against ex-Barclays FX trader Christopher Ashton, he encounters US Court’s stark opposition to keeping his counsel.
Swissquote revamps navigation on Advanced Trader mobile app
The latest version of the mobile solution for iOS devices also offers an education section with video tutorials.
High Court orders closure of special administration of Alpari (UK)
The appointments of the Special Administrators will cease to have effect upon the registration of the final progress report, the High Court ordered on April 19, 2018.
Fidessa recommends acquisition offer by ION
In light of the offer by ION, Fidessa has withdrawn its recommendation of the Temenos offer.
Central Bank of Ireland to launch Innovation Hub
The innovation hub will be established for firms to engage directly with the Central Bank on innovation and FinTech.
A little too late: Europe’s lax policy on binary options hampers US enforcement actions
Whereas ESMA has finally decided to impose a ban on binary options, the long-lasting lax approach towards binary options brokers in Europe is now creating troubles for US authorities.
Questrade adds new short-selling feature to IQ Edge platform
With version 5.7.8 of the platform, traders will no longer need to manually confirm borrow rates.
ZZZ Coin runs into trouble in Quebec
Quebec’s Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal is not impressed with a coin that claims to fight against volatility in the cryptocurrency markets.
