Standard Chartered has become the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) and the first UK issuer to issue digitally native notes (DNNs) on Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI), the bank announced on August 20, 2026. The transaction consists of USD 200 million in three-year floating-rate notes, issued using distributed ledger technology through Euroclear’s D-FMI. The platform allows for the issuance of digital international securities within a regulated market infrastructure while retaining connectivity to existing issuance, settlement and servicing systems. Standard Chartered served as sole dealer for the offering, and an application has been made to admit the notes to trading on the International Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange. According to the bank, the deal represents a step forward in the development of digital capital markets, showing how distributed ledger technology can operate alongside established infrastructure to improve issuance efficiency. It also extends Standard Chartered’s prior experience advising clients on digital bond deals to its own funding operations. Vikash Mistry, Deputy Group Treasurer at Standard Chartered, said the transaction reflects the bank’s effort to modernise its funding capabilities while maintaining ties to trusted international infrastructure. Ankur Prakash, Head of Digital and Strategic Initiatives for Global Banking, said the issuance signals broader institutional movement toward adopting digital capital markets infrastructure. Sebastien Danloy, Chief Business Officer at Euroclear, added that the deal illustrates how digital issuance can integrate with existing liquidity channels and regulatory frameworks. Standard Chartered has previously supported similar digital bond transactions, including for Emirates NBD and Doha Bank.The post Standard Chartered Issues First G-SIB Digitally Native Notes on Euroclear’s D-FMI first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Axiology, a digital asset financial infrastructure platform, has been named to the European Central Bank’s list of distributed ledger technology operators registered for the initial launch of Pontes in September 2026. The company has also been selected to join the ECB’s Appia Contact Group, extending its involvement in two of the Eurosystem’s major initiatives for DLT-based settlement using central bank money. Axiology is one of four DLT operators included on the Pontes list, alongside Clearstream, SWIAT and Cashlink. Pontes and Appia represent related strands of the Eurosystem’s approach to tokenized wholesale markets. While Pontes is focused on linking DLT platforms to TARGET Services, Appia addresses the longer-term development of a more integrated tokenized financial ecosystem. The newly formed Appia Contact Group consolidates market engagement on both initiatives into a single forum. According to the announcement, these efforts aim to reduce fragmentation across Europe’s national financial systems, which currently create additional complexity for cross-border issuance and investment. Axiology is working to connect its regulated DLT Trading and Settlement System with Eurosystem payment infrastructure, testing scenarios that include primary issuance, secondary-market trading, redemptions and coupon payments, with tokenized securities settling against central bank money. Marius Jurgilas, CEO of Axiology, said the company’s participation in both initiatives offers an opportunity to demonstrate how regulated DLT infrastructure can integrate with the broader European financial system. Axiology is currently undergoing testing and certification ahead of the Pontes launch, scheduled for 21 September 2026. The company noted that its production participation depends on completing operational requirements and receiving final certification and regulatory approvals.The post Axiology Joins ECB’s Pontes Launch Group and Appia Contact Group first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Deutsche Bank has secured new office space at YY London in Canary Wharf, marking another vote of confidence in the London financial district and continuing a wave of major banking leases in the area. The German lender confirmed on Thursday that it has taken space in the recently refurbished YY building, located at 30 South Colonnade, in a deal reported to cover around 250,000 square feet. The building, owned by a venture between Oaktree Capital Management and Quadrant Estates, also houses the global headquarters of fintech giant Revolut and was previously occupied by Thomson Reuters. The move will house Deutsche Bank’s infrastructure functions, including technology and operations teams, currently based at 10 Upper Bank Street in Canary Wharf. The bank’s lease at that building expires in July 2028, and staff are expected to relocate to YY London in early 2028. Deutsche Bank’s core businesses remain headquartered at 21 Moorfields in the City of London, where asset manager DWS is also set to relocate in late 2027. “This move underlines our commitment to London. YY London’s sustainability performance, employee experience and ability to support modern ways of working made it the clear choice as we plan for the years ahead,” said Vathany Vijayaratna, Deutsche Bank’s CEO for the UK and Ireland. Quadrant’s Development Director, Jeremy Lacey, welcomed the letting as confirmation of the building’s appeal, while Oaktree’s Stuart Keith called it “a testament” to the fully electric, net-zero-in-operation asset the two firms built at 30 South Colonnade. The deal adds to a string of recent leasing wins for Canary Wharf, reinforcing the district’s standing as a hub for major financial institutions despite broader questions over office demand in London.The post Deutsche Bank Rents New Office in London’s Canary Wharf first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has censured and fined Raymond James & Associates $125,000 after finding that the firm failed to report roughly 2.56 million fractional share liquidations over nearly seven years. According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) published by FINRA, the violations occurred from at least January 2018 through October 2024. During that period, Raymond James did not report the fractional share trades to the FINRA/Nasdaq Trade Reporting Facility or the Over-the-Counter Reporting Facility, in breach of FINRA Rules 6380A, 6622, and 2010. The case stemmed from a routine FINRA cycle exam. Investigators found that the unreported transactions were linked to the firm’s dividend reinvestment program (DRIP), which automatically reinvests dividends into additional shares, sometimes creating fractional positions. When clients sold or transferred these fractional holdings, Raymond James treated the liquidations as internal journal entries rather than reportable trades, and consequently did not pay the associated Section 31 regulatory transaction fees owed to the Securities and Exchange Commission. FINRA also determined that Raymond James lacked an adequate supervisory system to ensure compliance with trade reporting obligations for fractional shares, violating FINRA Rules 3110 and 2010, as the firm had not conducted any reviews specific to this type of transaction. As part of the settlement, Raymond James, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, and operating around 1,050 branch offices with approximately 8,600 registered representatives, agreed to the censure, the fine, and an undertaking to pay outstanding regulatory transaction fees tied to the unreported trades. The firm neither admitted nor denied the findings.The post FINRA Fines Raymond James Over Fractional Share Reporting Failures first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Bank of China (Hong Kong), or BOCHK, and Ant International said Thursday that they have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cross-border payment connectivity and developing new corporate financial service solutions through fintech and artificial intelligence. The agreement is said to bring together BOCHK’s banking infrastructure with Ant International’s fintech and AI capabilities. The two companies intend to explore AI-driven financial services, support real-time treasury management, and improve liquidity solutions for global enterprises, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Sun Yu, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of BOCHK, said the bank’s expertise in cross-border payments and treasury management, combined with its role as Bank of China’s Southeast Asia regional headquarters, positioned it to support Ant International’s expansion in the region. Eric Jing, Chairman of Ant International, described BOCHK as a trusted partner since 2013 and said the collaboration would help deliver more seamless payment experiences for businesses and consumers. The partnership will involve three Ant International units. Alipay+, the company’s wallet gateway, will work with BOCHK to improve retail payment connectivity across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, a network that already includes more than 50 payment partners and over two billion user accounts. AlipayHK will deepen ties with BOCHK, including linked accounts and joint marketing campaigns. Bettr will explore blockchain-based treasury and liquidity tools, while WorldFirst will collaborate with BOCHK on cross-border fund management services for SMEs trading internationally, covering more than 220 countries and regions.The post BOCHK and Ant International Announce Strategic Partnership on Cross-Border Payments and Fintech Innovation first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Standard Life has announced a new strategic partnership aimed at expanding its Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) business, teaming up with CVC Capital Partners, Prudential Financial Inc (PFI), The Goldman Sachs Group and MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings. The consortium, led by CVC and PFI, will commit up to £2bn in initial capital, expected to be drawn over five years, with £500m contributed by Standard Life itself. The partnership, to be known as Standard Life PRT Solutions, will allow the firm to serve a broader range of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, including some of the largest and most complex in the UK. It combines Standard Life’s existing PRT expertise and customer service model with the private markets asset origination capabilities of its new partners, subject to regulatory approval. According to the announcement, schemes at the upper end of the market are expected to account for a growing share of the £350bn to £550bn in UK scheme assets projected to be de-risked over the next decade. Standard Life said the arrangement would generate a new source of fee-based revenue while allowing it to retain full operational control, holding 51 percent of shareholder voting rights at completion. Andy Briggs, Group Chief Executive Officer of Standard Life, said the partnership brings together comprehensive PRT capabilities with specialist private markets expertise and significant capital resources. Completion is expected in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approval, and follows Standard Life’s previously announced acquisition of Aegon UK.The post Standard Life Announces UK Pension Risk Transfer Partnership Worth Up to £2bn first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Cantor Fitzgerald said Wednesday that it has launched institutional trading for prediction markets.  As a result, the firm becomes one of the first full-service investment banks to give institutional clients access to block trading in event contracts on a CFTC-regulated exchange. Cantor will act as an introducing broker, arranging and facilitating institutional-size block trades in event contracts. This will allow clients to negotiate block trades at a single price through Kalshi’s block trading framework, away from the central order book.  Cantor is also collaborating with Susquehanna Predictions, part of the Susquehanna International Group, to provide institutional-scale pricing and liquidity. Cantor said it is applying the institutional trading model it has developed across equities and fixed income to a new regulated asset class, running the business within its Global Markets division. It will initially facilitate block trades on Kalshi, with additional venues expected to follow. “Cantor has spent more than eighty years building institutional access to new markets, and prediction markets are the next one,” stated Pascal Bandelier, co-chief executive and global head of equities at Cantor.  “The liquidity is here. With the launch of block trading, institutional investors can now access block trading in event contracts through an institutional intermediary they know and trust.” Joe Grubb, head of business development at Susquehanna Predictions, said the next area of material growth for prediction markets would be large institutional risk transfer, adding that the firm can price and execute custom contracts for counterparties seeking to hedge risk unserved by traditional insurance markets.The post Cantor Launches Institutional Block Trading in Prediction Markets first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Monex revealed on Wednesday that its group company Monex Securities has integrated its proprietary services with AI platforms including ChatGPT and Claude, allowing customers to access their account information through natural conversation. The Tokyo-based firm said customers who consent to allowing AI platforms to access their account information will be able to request and obtain relevant information and analyses based on their own account data directly through these platforms.  Monex Group described the move as a first among major securities firms, launching what it called the “MONEX MCP Server” with ChatGPT plugin support. The group said it views AI not merely as a means of improving operational efficiency but as a new interface connecting customers with financial services, and is working to integrate the technology across its services.  It said financial transactions that once required navigating multiple screens and steps are increasingly being folded into everyday conversations with AI. The development follows a similar move by the group’s US subsidiary. In January, TradeStation Securities enabled connectivity between AI platforms and securities accounts through the Model Context Protocol, providing customers with an interactive trading experience. Monex Group added that it believes the enhanced convenience will expand customer touchpoints and opportunities to use its services, contributing to increased trading activity and growth of its customer base.The post Monex Securities Integrates Accounts with ChatGPT and Claude first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Standard Chartered and HSBC have announced the successful execution of the first live cross-border tokenised deposit transaction between two banks on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger, marking a milestone in efforts to modernise cross-border payments infrastructure. The transaction demonstrated interbank interoperability for tokenised deposits, regulated digital representations of bank deposits, and represents a step toward the industry’s goal of enabling 24/7 cross-border payments with improved liquidity efficiency. The move builds on Swift’s July 2026 announcement that its blockchain-based ledger was ready for initial use, with 17 banks across six continents preparing to pilot live transactions. Today’s transaction is the first interbank exchange carried out on the ledger. The process involved HSBC and Standard Chartered exchanging payment messages via Swift’s ledger, with resulting obligations recorded on HSBC’s Tokenised Deposit Service and Standard Chartered’s own tokenised deposit infrastructure. Swift’s ledger functioned as an orchestration layer, allowing obligations to be matched and netted between the two institutions before settlement through existing systems. Lewis Sun, HSBC’s Head of Digital Currencies, described the transaction as a “landmark moment,” saying it shows how bank issued digital money can operate across institutions while preserving regulatory oversight. Mark Willis, Standard Chartered’s Head of Emerging Payments, Transaction Services and Digital Assets, said tokenised deposits are central to the bank’s digital assets strategy, adding that interoperable tokenised deposits will help institutional clients manage treasury operations and liquidity across markets more efficiently. The banks framed the transaction as part of a wider industry push to apply distributed ledger technology to real world payment needs while maintaining the use of regulated bank money.The post Standard Chartered, HSBC Complete First Live Tokenised Deposit Transaction on Swift’s Blockchain Ledger first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Advanced Marketing Group, LLC (AMG), a merchandiser of feed ingredients, pet food ingredients, and organic fertilizer. The deal will see AMG folded into StoneX Supply & Trading’s existing feed ingredients operations. AMG, founded in 2010 and based in Wilsonville, Oregon, trades animal protein based feed ingredients and produces organic fertilizers. Its client base includes pet food manufacturers, dairy and poultry producers, feed mills, feedlots, and fertilizer brands. The company employs around 20 trading and operations staff across four US states, Oregon, Kansas, Texas, and Virginia, as well as Canada, with support from a network of trans-load and storage facilities. According to StoneX, the acquisition will strengthen its feed ingredients platform by adding new underliers in animal based protein, along with a broader client base and wider geographic footprint across North America. For AMG, the deal provides access to StoneX’s capital base, risk management infrastructure, and global network. Brent Grecian, CEO of StoneX Supply & Trading, said AMG brings an established business with supplier relationships and “approved supplier” status that would be difficult to replicate. He added that the company expects to grow its share of client feed and ingredient needs by working across other StoneX business units, noting that the deal extends its physical commodities reach into animal protein and pet food ingredients. Ted Skinner and Pete Schoonveld, owners of AMG, said joining StoneX would give their business the capital and infrastructure needed to expand beyond what it could achieve independently, while preserving the team’s work to date.The post StoneX Group Acquires Advanced Marketing Group to Expand Feed Ingredients Trading first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

iFOREX Financial Trading (LSE:IFRX), the fintech company behind a proprietary online and mobile CFD trading platform, has issued a trading update warning that performance has deteriorated sharply since its half-year update in July. The company said trading in August has been “unusually subdued,” with low trading income amid generally weak market volatility. This follows an H1 2026 update on 27 July that had described “good underlying progress” in line with expectations. July 2026 trading income came in at approximately $720,000, sharply down from around $3.1 million in July 2025. iFOREX attributed the decline largely to a coordinated currency intervention by Japan’s Ministry of Finance and the US Treasury on 30 and 31 July, which triggered a sharp appreciation of the yen after it had hit a 40-year low against the dollar. The move worked against the Group’s net client exposure and also reduced the dollar value of income from yen-funded Japanese client accounts. As a result, the Board now expects full-year Adjusted EBITDA of between $0.5 million and $2.5 million. Despite the setback, iFOREX pointed to continued strength in key performance indicators, including a 40% year-on-year increase in new customers in July and an 8% rise in total deposits. The company reported net cash of approximately $10 million as of 17 August, of which $4 million is ringfenced for regulatory purposes. CEO Itai Sadeh said the company remains confident in its medium and long-term prospects, citing operational leverage that has historically enabled recoveries following weaker periods. Interim results are expected on 24 September 2026.The post iFOREX Cuts FY2026 Profit Outlook After Weak August Trading first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Webull Financial LLC has agreed to a $115,000 fine and censure from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) after regulators found the firm mismarked hundreds of thousands of options contracts and failed to properly supervise its order-marking processes. According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) published by FINRA, Webull routed options orders to third-party broker-dealers between October 2021 and April 2023 using inaccurate origin codes. Roughly 180,000 options contracts, spanning about 33,000 trades, were labeled “Customer” when they should have carried a “Professional Customer” designation, a distinction that affects order prioritization and exchange fees. FINRA said the errors stemmed from Webull applying incorrect criteria to identify Professional Customer accounts between July and December 2021. Even after adopting the correct criteria in January 2022, the firm did not properly append the required origin code to affected accounts until July 2023, despite restricting those accounts to liquidation-only trading in the interim. Regulators also found that Webull’s supervisory systems, including its written supervisory procedures, lacked adequate provisions addressing Professional Customer classification and origin code accuracy from July 2021 through August 2023. The firm updated its procedures in September 2023. As a result, FINRA determined Webull violated Section 17(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Exchange Act Rule 17a-3, and FINRA Rules 4511, 3110, and 2010. Webull, a FINRA member since January 2018, is headquartered in New York and offers self-directed trading through its mobile app, desktop platform, and website. The firm settled the matter without admitting or denying FINRA’s findings.The post FINRA Fines Webull Financial $115,000 Over Options Order Mismarking first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Trading Technologies announced Tuesday that it will support connectivity to OG.com, Crypto.com’s CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse, as the capital markets technology provider expands access to prediction markets and crypto derivatives on its platform. TT revealed that connectivity to OG.com, Crypto.com’s regulated prediction markets experience, is scheduled to go live on its platform in the fourth quarter of 2026. The firm will also provide full support for Crypto.com’s new margin-based crypto futures contracts at launch. “As regulated prediction markets and digital asset derivatives continue to mature, providing institutional participants with secure, compliant and seamless access is paramount,” said Steve Humenik, chief legal officer of OG.com and executive vice president of Crypto.com. “Partnering with Trading Technologies allows us to effectively bring OG.com’s innovative prediction markets products directly into the workflows of the world’s leading market participants.” Alun Green, executive vice president and managing director of futures and options at TT, noted that the firm was seeing strong and growing appetite among institutional clients to expand their participation in regulated prediction and digital asset markets. He added that the connection to OG.com would give clients the ability to use TT’s execution and algorithmic trading tools alongside its clearing and margin optimisation solutions, describing the move as part of the firm’s “multi-X strategy” across asset classes.The post Trading Technologies to Support Crypto.com’s OG.com Prediction Markets first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

On Tuesday, EDX Markets announced a strategic partnership with StoneX Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group, to enhance institutional access to digital asset markets through EDX’s trading infrastructure. The digital asset technology firm, which combines an institutional-only trading venue with a central clearinghouse, said StoneX Digital has onboarded to its platform to support the continued expansion of its digital asset offering.  Through the partnership, StoneX Digital is expected to use EDX’s trading venue and central clearinghouse model to deliver enhanced market structure, operational efficiencies and access to liquidity for its clients. “StoneX is a highly respected global financial services firm with deep relationships across traditional markets, and their onboarding to EDX underscores the growing demand for institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure,” commented Tony Acuña-Rohter, chief executive of EDX Markets. EDX separates trading from custody, which it said reduces counterparty risk and enables capital-efficient trading. The company said that by integrating with the venue, StoneX Digital can offer clients a scalable pathway to access digital asset markets. “We’re pleased to partner with EDX Markets as we continue to expand our digital asset capabilities,” said Eric Rose, global head of StoneX Digital. “EDX’s differentiated market structure and focus on operational efficiency align with our commitment to providing secure, transparent and high-performance access to our clients.”The post EDX Markets Partners with StoneX Digital to Boost Institutional Crypto Access first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Marex Group, the diversified global financial services platform, has announced a multi-year Principal Partnership with Nottingham Forest Football Club, securing front-of-shirt sponsorship rights across the club’s senior men’s, women’s and netball team kits. The deal, announced on 18 August 2026, marks a significant investment in one of the Premier League’s oldest clubs and reflects Marex’s continued transition from its roots as a commodities firm toward a broader global financial services provider offering market access, infrastructure services and liquidity to clients worldwide. Nottingham Forest, one of only four English clubs to have won two or more European Cups, recently appointed Oliver Glasner as head coach. Under the agreement, Marex branding will appear on Forest’s men’s and women’s playing and replica shirts, as well as on the netball team’s dresses, in addition to prominent placement at the City Ground and across digital platforms for the 2026/27 season and beyond. Marex will also serve as the club’s Global Markets Partner and exclusive provider of foreign exchange and other financial services. The partnership includes a focus on encouraging more women to pursue careers in financial services, with plans for joint initiatives on financial literacy in the community. Marex Chief Executive Ian Lowitt said the partnership would introduce the firm’s capabilities to a wider global audience, citing shared values of performance, ambition and teamwork. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis welcomed Marex as the club’s new front of shirt partner, describing the firm as ambitious and reputable, and expressed confidence in building a successful long-term relationship.The post Marex Signs Multi-Year Principal Partnership with Nottingham Forest FC first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has announced a new funding option for clients in Latin America through a partnership with Paysafe’s SafetyPay. The integration is designed to give the broker’s regional clients a faster and more cost-effective way to fund their trading accounts. The collaboration allows eligible IBKR clients across Latin America to transfer money directly from their local bank accounts in their own currencies, removing some of the friction that can come with cross-border deposits. Once funds are cleared, clients gain access to IBKR’s broader platform, which spans stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds across more than 170 markets worldwide, all from a single account. Milan Galik, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers, said the goal of the update was to simplify a process that can often be a barrier for investors outside the United States. He noted that SafetyPay offers Latin American clients a straightforward method of moving funds from local banks so they can begin trading on global markets without unnecessary delay. Galik added that the company intends to keep building out region specific funding tools to make investing more accessible. The SafetyPay addition is the latest in a series of moves by Interactive Brokers to broaden its international reach and improve account accessibility for clients outside its core US market. The company continues to position itself as a low cost option for globally minded investors, citing its wide product range and market access as key differentiators against competitors.The post Interactive Brokers Adds SafetyPay to Expand Deposit Options for Latin American Clients first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

TIOmarkets has launched its new mobile trading and investing app for Android and iOS, bringing market analysis, trade execution and account management together within a single mobile platform. The app is designed to provide TIOmarkets clients with a more direct way to access global financial markets and manage their trading activity while away from a desktop. Rather than moving between separate trading and account-management environments, users can complete the main stages of their trading journey from within one application. Through the app, clients can register and verify their profile, create and fund trading accounts, analyse markets, place trades and submit withdrawal requests. Integrated market analysis and execution The TIOmarkets app includes advanced charting functionality intended to help users monitor markets and assess potential trading opportunities from their mobile devices. Users can access integrated TradingView charts, technical indicators and multiple timeframes, while symbol search, custom watchlists and real-time pricing make it easier to monitor selected instruments. Once an opportunity has been identified, traders can place market or pending orders directly through the app. One-click trading and integrated position-sizing functionality are also available to support faster order placement and greater control over trade execution. Open positions and pending orders can be monitored from the same interface, allowing clients to respond to market movements without needing to switch platforms. Trading and account management in one place Beyond its trading functionality, the app incorporates features that would traditionally be accessed through a separate client portal. New clients can register, complete the required verification process and create a live trading account through the app. Existing TIOmarkets clients can log in using their current client-portal credentials without creating a separate profile. Users can also deposit and withdraw funds, review their transaction and trading histories, manage their accounts, create market alerts and contact customer support from their mobile devices. By consolidating these processes, TIOmarkets aims to reduce friction between opening an account, accessing the markets and managing ongoing trading activity. “Mobile access is no longer simply an additional option for traders. Clients increasingly expect to be able to analyse markets, place trades and manage their accounts through one consistent experience,” said Stefanos Mitsi, CEO of TIOmarkets. “Our objective was to bring these essential functions together in an app that gives clients greater flexibility while retaining the tools and control they expect from a modern trading platform.” Supporting a mobile-first trading experience The launch forms part of TIOmarkets’ continued investment in its trading technology and digital client experience. The app was developed for both newer and more experienced traders, with an interface intended to make core functions easy to locate while retaining the analytical and execution tools required for active market participation. Clients can use the app to access the range of global markets offered by TIOmarkets, including forex, indices, shares, commodities and other CFD instruments, subject to regional availability. The TIOmarkets mobile trading and investing app is now available for download on Android and iOS. Learn more and download the TIOmarkets mobile app.The post TIOmarkets launches new all-in-one mobile trading and investing app first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Britannia Global Markets (Britannia), the FCA-regulated financial services firm specialising in derivatives broking across foreign exchange, energy, agriculture, base metals and financial products, has announced the appointment of Lord Stanley Fink as its new Chairman. Lord Fink is a well-known figure in the City, having served as CEO of Man Group between 2000 and 2007. During his time there, he helped build the company into one of the world’s leading hedge fund businesses. By the mid 2000s, Man Group had become the largest listed hedge fund company globally and a prominent member of the FTSE 100. Following his departure from Man Group, Lord Fink took on several senior leadership positions, including CEO and later Chairman of International Standard Asset Management. He most recently served on the board of financial broking house Marex. Beyond his corporate career, Lord Fink is an active investor with a portfolio spanning several sectors, with particular focus on PropTech, FinTech and EdTech ventures. Commenting on the appointment, Steve Pettitt, CEO of Britannia Global Markets, said the firm was delighted to welcome Lord Fink, noting that his reputation in the City speaks for itself. Pettitt added that as Britannia continues to establish itself as a significant player in institutional and prime brokerage, the firm is drawing in the kind of talent and experience that will support its ongoing growth. Lord Fink said he had been impressed by Britannia’s progress and was pleased to take on the role of Chairman, adding that the company’s growth into a respected firm offering market-leading brokerage services reflects the professionalism of its team.The post Lord Stanley Fink Appointed Chairman of Britannia Global Markets first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Transaction Network Services (TNS), a global provider of managed network and payment solutions, has appointed Michael Johnson as Global Managing Director for its Payments Market business. In his new role, Johnson will oversee TNS’s global Payments Market operations, shaping strategy and driving growth across its product portfolio and international markets. He will work closely with regional management teams and the company’s corporate leadership as TNS looks to strengthen its position in the payments and connectivity space amid rising demand for secure, scalable infrastructure. Johnson is not new to TNS. He joined the company in 2017 as Vice President of APAC Operations, overseeing network operations across the Asia Pacific region. He was promoted to Managing Director for Asia Pacific Payments in 2018 and later took charge of the ADVAM suite of solutions following its acquisition by TNS. Before joining TNS, Johnson spent 15 years at First Data Australia and New Zealand, rising to Vice President of Global Service Delivery. He also served as CEO of PAX Technology Australia. Originally from New Zealand, he began his career as a Project Manager at Centrica Telecommunications in London before moving to Sydney in 2002. Commenting on the appointment, Johnson said he was honored to take on the global role, noting that customers need a trusted partner capable of simplifying complexity while providing resilient infrastructure for their commerce operations. Mike Keegan, Chief Executive Officer of TNS, said Johnson’s deep knowledge of the company’s payments products and his relationships across the organization would help TNS capitalize on growth opportunities in its Payments Market business going forward.The post TNS Names Michael Johnson Global Managing Director of Payments Market Business first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Clearstream said Monday that it will take part in the Eurosystem’s Pontes testing programme, supporting the introduction of distributed-ledger technology-based settlement in central bank money ahead of the solution’s launch. The post-trade services provider said it will carry out a series of end-to-end tests, in line with the European Central Bank’s testing and certification framework for market participants, before the Pontes launch set for 21 September 2026.  The activities are said to be designed to validate settlement processes, connectivity and operational readiness within the Pontes ecosystem. Clearstream added that while giving clients the general ability to test Pontes, it also plans to conduct concrete testing with different partners across a range of use cases.  According to the company, the joint programme will focus on demonstrating interoperability between market infrastructures and validating delivery-versus-payment settlement in central bank money. The firm’s involvement builds on previous DLT initiatives, including its contribution to the Eurosystem’s exploratory work on wholesale central bank money settlement for DLT-based transactions. Clearstream described the Pontes testing programme as an important step towards greater interoperability across market infrastructures and one that supports the development of a harmonised European digital capital market.The post Clearstream to Test ECB’s Pontes DLT Settlement Solution Ahead of Launch first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.