LCH SwapAgent, a service for the non-cleared derivatives market, has registered its first SARON/SOFR cross-currency basis swap. The CHF/USD basis swap was executed between Citi…
eToro adds 90 new assets to its lineup of investment instruments
Online trading company eToro continues to expand its offering. The broker has just added 90 new assets to its lineup of investment opportunities. This takes…
eToro clients can now invest in Chip-Tech CopyPortfolio
To enable its users to gain exposure to the semiconductor industry and chip stocks, online trading company eToro has created the Chip-Tech Portfolio. This ready-made,…
Cboe Options introduces automation for index “combo” orders
Effective July 9, 2021, Cboe Options Exchange (C1) will offer automated handling for non-FLEX complex index option orders that include a “combo” portion (synthetic future)…
Press release war erupts between competing Finalto/Markets.com bidders
With the Playtech shareholder vote on the original Barinboim Group led offer to buy Finalto and Markets.com just a week away on July 15, a…
SIX to launch new Sparks equity segment dedicated to SMEs
Subject to regulatory approval, Swiss stock exchange SIX will launch its new Sparks equity segment dedicated to Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). These companies will…
CFTC case against binary options scam Yukom keeps dragging
One of the landmark actions that the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken against binary options scams is the one targeting Israel-based…
PrimeXM expands Asia services adding trading data center in Equinix SG1
Cyprus based forex broker technology and MT4/MT5 integration specialist PrimeXM has announced that it is further expanding its technology services in Asia, by adding a…
UK Govt consults on regulation of mini-bonds
The UK government is consulting on proposals to bring the issuance of non-transferable debt securities (mini-bonds) within the scope of financial services regulation. London Capital…
Saxo Bank trading volumes weak in June, -5% to $283B
Copenhagen’s Saxo Bank has closed out its first half of 2021 with yet another weak month of client trading volumes, with June’s activity of $282.8…