The integration connects TradingView’s advanced charting and strategy tools with Opofinance’s brokerage services, creating a unified environment for market analysis and trade execution.  The broker, founded in 2021, is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Opofinance serves more than 200,000 clients globally and offers access to over 1,000 instruments spanning Forex, stocks, indices, commodities, metals and cryptocurrencies. The partnership is aimed at streamlining the trading process for users seeking a seamless experience between analysis and execution.  According to Opofinance, traders can now log into their accounts directly from the Trading Panel to manage positions without leaving the TradingView interface. The broker also offers AI-assisted analytics and a tiered loyalty programme, designed to enhance the trading workflow and reward client engagement. The post Opofinance Integrates With TradingView appeared first on LeapRate.

The new functionality complements Nuvei’s existing Visa Direct for Card service and positions the company among the first global acquirers to offer both payout methods.  The move is expected to allow merchants to deliver faster, account-based payments across multiple currencies while reducing transfer fees and improving operational efficiency. “Consumers everywhere expect instant access to their money,” said Phil Fayer, Nuvei’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “By expanding our Visa Direct offering, we’re empowering merchants to meet those expectations with faster, more reliable payouts that enhance everyday financial experiences.” Visa’s Global Head of Visa Direct, Vira Platanova, commented the partnership would help more businesses reach payees globally “with capabilities built for scale, compliance, and operational simplicity.” Nuvei stated that the integration would support use cases including gig economy earnings, remittances, insurance claims, and marketplace settlements, while giving businesses access to over 11 billion Visa Direct endpoints worldwide. The rollout will begin in Europe, with additional regions and features planned for 2026.  Visa processed more than 10 billion Visa Direct transactions in 2024, up from 1.6 billion in 2019, reflecting the accelerating shift toward instant and account-based payments across the global financial ecosystem. The post Nuvei Integrates Visa Direct for Account to Expand Global Payout Capabilities appeared first on LeapRate.

The derivatives marketplace revealed that metals volumes rose 165 percent year on year to a record 1.7 million contracts, while cryptocurrency trading soared 226 percent to 379,000 contracts, equivalent to $15.3 billion notional. Record activity was also seen in soybean futures and options. Interest rate products remained the largest segment with 11.6 million contracts traded daily, while equity index ADV climbed 28 percent to 7.6 million. CME highlighted particularly strong demand for Micro E-mini Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures, both up 37 percent. Henry Hub natural gas options also saw activity rise 31 percent to 317,000 contracts. International trading volumes grew 13 percent overall, with Asia-Pacific up 29 percent and Europe, the Middle East and Africa up 9 percent.  BrokerTec’s U.S. repo platform recorded a record average daily notional value of $392 billion, up 24 percent. The company’s previous October record was set in 2023 with 25.2 million contracts. The post CME Group Sets New October Trading Record With 26.3 Million Contracts appeared first on LeapRate.

Eurex revealed in a press release on Thursday that the ECB would diversify its securities lending infrastructure and transfer part of its monetary policy portfolio operations to centrally cleared repo transactions.  The Frankfurt-based exchange, part of Deutsche Börse Group, stated that the move highlights “the growing importance of centrally cleared repo for the stability and integrity of European financial markets.” Imène Rahmouni-Rousseau, Director General Market Operations at the ECB, believes the shift supports “the smooth functioning and the resilience of euro area repo markets,” adding that central clearing “will diversify our securities lending channels for monetary policy portfolios and also contribute to broadening our existing market intelligence.” The ECB becomes the sixth central bank to join Eurex’s repo ecosystem, which now includes more than 160 participants from 21 countries, ranging from banks and government agencies to pension funds and insurers. Eurex reported that total outstanding volumes in its repo segments have grown about 50 percent since the end of 2024, underscoring the market’s depth and liquidity.  Executive Board member Matthias Graulich said the ECB’s participation was “a strong testament to the market’s trust in our resilient and efficient infrastructure,” as Eurex continues to expand links with central banks and public institutions across Europe. The post ECB to Join Eurex Repo Market in 2026 to Strengthen Euro Area Liquidity appeared first on LeapRate.

Under the agreement, LSEG will license Nasdaq’s eVestment private markets datasets, including Market Lens insights, hedge fund data and Limited Partner intelligence.  The deal also includes exclusive distribution rights for certain Nasdaq private fund and deal-level benchmarks. LSEG stated that integrating Nasdaq’s datasets into its ecosystem would expand transparency and improve decision-making across private investment markets.  “By integrating Nasdaq’s datasets with LSEG’s existing capabilities, we are creating a best-in-class solution that serves the entire private market ecosystem,” commented Gianluca Biagini, Group Co-Head of Data & Analytics at LSEG. The partnership follows LSEG’s September launch of the U.K.’s first Private Securities Market, reinforcing its focus on private market infrastructure.  Nasdaq said the collaboration supports its goal of embedding transparency and liquidity into private markets.  “This partnership empowers investors with seamless access to critical insights in existing workflow solutions to drive better-informed decisions,” stated Oliver Albers, Executive Vice President at Nasdaq. The combined offering will merge LSEG’s editorial and transactional data with Nasdaq’s fund performance and LP analytics, providing a single source for investment targeting, deal execution and portfolio optimisation. The post LSEG and Nasdaq Partner to Deliver Enhanced Private Markets Data appeared first on LeapRate.

The US-based payments technology firm said the appointments were designed to support its expansion in embedded payments and strengthen its network of software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) partners. “Brent and Sharat join Fortis at a crucial point in our company’s trajectory,” remarked Chief Executive Greg Cohen. “As we scale to meet increasing market demand, their combined expertise in financial operations, risk management, and strategic partnerships will be critical to our success.” Coles has over 25 years of experience in fintech and payments, having held senior roles at Onbe, Clearent and BluePay.  He will oversee financial operations, strategic planning and capital allocation. “My focus will be on building the financial infrastructure needed to scale efficiently while delivering value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders,” Coles commented. Shankar, who previously served as Executive Vice President of Risk at Corpay and held leadership roles at Intuit and First Data, will manage Fortis’s risk and operations functions.  He believes the firm is “uniquely positioned to lead” the evolving embedded payments space. The company said the expanded C-suite underlined its commitment to operational excellence and innovation in the fast-growing financial technology sector. The post Fortis Strengthens Leadership Team With CFO and Risk Chief Appointments appeared first on LeapRate.

The financial services group reported quarterly revenue of $484.6 million, up 24 percent from a year earlier, with adjusted profit margins improving to 20.7 percent.  The company stated that the results were “at the top end of our previously announced preliminary range,” highlighting the firm’s resilience in a “more challenging operating environment.” Revenue from Agency and Execution surged 52 percent to $258.5 million, supported by strength in securities and Prime Services.  Clearing revenue rose 14 percent to $133.5 million on the back of one of Marex’s highest-ever quarters for client onboarding, with average balances up 4 percent to $13.3 billion. However, Market Making revenue fell 16 percent, reflecting weaker conditions in metals and agricultural markets amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. Lowitt said Marex’s diversification had underpinned its performance: “This quarter demonstrated how we have successfully diversified our business.” “The fourth quarter has started very strongly, and we are optimistic about the rest of the year and the year ahead.” The group maintained its investment-grade credit rating from S&P in September and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share. The post Marex Reports 25% Profit Growth in Q3 as Prime Services Drive Momentum appeared first on LeapRate.

The regulator said Coinbase Europe, part of the U.S.-based Coinbase Group, failed to properly monitor more than 30 million transactions worth over €176 billion due to system faults in its transaction monitoring framework.  The lapse meant 31 percent of all transactions during the affected period were not adequately screened for suspicious activity. The Central Bank said it took Coinbase nearly three years to complete retrospective monitoring, which led to the filing of 2,708 suspicious transaction reports covering “serious criminal activities.” Deputy Governor Colm Kincaid said: “The failure of such a system within any financial institution creates an opportunity for criminals to evade detection – and criminals will take that opportunity.”  He added that crypto’s “anonymity-enhancing capabilities and cross-border nature” made robust oversight particularly vital. The fine was imposed following a settlement under the Central Bank’s Administrative Sanctions Procedure, with a 30 percent discount applied to the original €30.66 million penalty. The settlement requires confirmation by the High Court before taking effect. The enforcement marks the Central Bank’s first penalty in the crypto sector and its 162nd enforcement outcome overall, bringing total fines imposed to more than €428 million. The post Central Bank of Ireland Fines Coinbase Europe €21.5m Over AML Failures appeared first on LeapRate.

The exchange operator said the increase was driven by non-volume-related businesses, resilient trading and clearing revenues, and continued cost discipline. Adjusted EBITDA rose 12.6 percent to €276.7 million, with margins improving to 63.2 percent.  The group’s adjusted net income was €169 million, and it reduced its net debt-to-EBITDA ratio to 1.5 times from 1.8 times in the previous quarter. Chief Executive Stéphane Boujnah said: “In the third quarter of 2025, Euronext delivered solid revenue and income of €438.1 million, driven by organic growth and acquisitions. This marks our sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit topline growth.” Revenue from fixed income and commodities trading rose 11 percent to €81.9 million, while equity markets revenue increased 6.6 percent to €93.7 million.  Non-volume-related revenues accounted for 60 percent of total income and covered more than 160 percent of operating expenses. Euronext also announced a €250 million share repurchase programme, representing around 2 percent of its outstanding share capital.  The buyback, which will run from 18 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, follows rapid deleveraging and reflects what Boujnah called the group’s “proactive approach to capital allocation and confidence in the attractive growth prospects of the Group.” The company reaffirmed its 2025 cost guidance, lowering its operating cost target to €660 million amid continued investment in growth initiatives. The post Euronext Revenue Rises in Q3, Reports Sixth Straight Quarter of Double-Digit Growth appeared first on LeapRate.

The Commission said it suspects that the two exchange operators “may have entered into agreements or concerted practices not to compete” and could have “allocated demand, coordinated prices, and exchanged commercially sensitive information.”  If proven, such behaviour could breach EU rules prohibiting cartels and restrictive business practices under Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera said: “We are investigating whether Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq may have colluded to avoid competing for the listing, trading and clearing of certain financial derivatives. Competition rules help secure fair and open competition among financial exchanges and ensure the proper functioning of the Capital Markets Union.” Deutsche Börse responded that it “took note” of the Commission’s decision and is “engaging constructively” with the inquiry. The company said the investigation relates to a “former cooperation between Eurex and HEX, now Nasdaq,” dating back to 1999, which had been discussed with regulators at the time and was “intended to be pro-competitive.” The Commission said the investigation would be treated as a priority but noted that the opening of proceedings “does not prejudge the outcome.” There is no legal deadline for completing such antitrust inquiries. The post European Commission Opens Antitrust Probe Into Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq appeared first on LeapRate.

The group’s reported revenue rose 2.2 percent from CHF 272.3 million in 2024, with currency effects from a stronger Swiss franc dampening headline growth.  IDB revenue increased 10.7 percent at constant exchange rates, while activity remained strong through October, according to the company’s statement. The non-IDB business, which serves retail clients in Japan, fell 25.3 percent at constant exchange rates, reflecting a temporary slowdown over the summer months before returning to growth in September. Over the first nine months of 2025, CFT’s consolidated revenue, including its share of joint ventures, rose 11.3 percent at constant exchange rates to CHF 910.4 million, compared with CHF 849.3 million a year earlier. Reported revenue under IFRS grew 6.7 percent to CHF 841.3 million. The company said its growth momentum in July and September continued into the fourth quarter, led by the IDB segment’s expansion in derivatives and fixed income. CFT’s latest figures highlight continued resilience in its core broking activities despite currency headwinds, underscoring the group’s position as one of the world’s largest interdealer brokers serving global wholesale financial markets. The post Compagnie Financière Tradition Posts 9.4% Q3 Revenue Growth appeared first on LeapRate.

The company also raised its full-year outlook for revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. “We delivered strong results this quarter with disciplined execution driving outperformance against all of our financial commitments,” said CEO Stephanie Ferris.  “Our differentiated positioning within a favourable market environment is translating into strong sales performance across all segments of our business.” Adjusted EBITDA climbed 7 percent to $1.1 billion, with margins expanding to 41.8 percent. Banking Solutions revenue rose 6 percent to $1.9 billion, while Capital Markets revenue increased 7 percent to $783 million, supported by recurring revenue growth of 8 percent. Free cash flow more than doubled to $798 million, while adjusted free cash flow increased 75 percent to $929 million. FIS returned $509 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks during the quarter and raised its repurchase target to $1.3 billion for 2025. The company reaffirmed its adjusted EPS growth forecast of 10–11 percent for the full year and increased its outlook for revenue growth to between 5.4% and 5.7%. It also lifted its target for free cash flow conversion to above 85 percent. FIS said its $13.5 billion acquisition of Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions business and the sale of its remaining stake in Worldpay are expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval. The post FIS Raises Outlook After Posting Strong Third-Quarter Results appeared first on LeapRate.

The plan, announced at the group’s Capital Markets Day on Thursday, includes a €500 million capital increase backed by Bpifrance, Crédit Agricole SA and BNP Paribas. CEO Pierre-Antoine Vacheron said the plan aims to make Worldline “the European partner of choice for merchants and financial institutions” by simplifying operations, converging technology platforms and focusing on commercial performance.  “North Star 2030 is a staged plan relying on the simplification of our organisation, the integration of our operations and the convergence of our platforms,” he said. Worldline expects around €210 million in recurring annual savings by 2030, helping deliver EBITDA of roughly €1 billion and free cash flow of €300–350 million.  Revenue growth is forecast at a compound annual rate of 4 percent between 2027 and 2030. The company said its 2025 restructuring efforts, including divestments of non-core businesses and an external review of merchant portfolios, have already begun improving performance.  The planned capital raise, split between a reserved issue and a rights offering, is expected to close by early 2026, reducing leverage to around twice earnings by the end of that year. Bpifrance CEO Nicolas Dufourcq described the plan as “a disciplined execution of strategic refocusing,” while BNP Paribas called Worldline’s transformation “essential” to strengthening Europe’s payments infrastructure. The post Worldline Unveils ‘North Star 2030’ Plan and €500 Million Capital Raise appeared first on LeapRate.

Developed in consultation with AllianceBernstein, BlackRock, DWS, and State Street Investment Management, the new protocol introduces dedicated auction sessions at the start and end of the trading day for U.S. high-grade and high-yield bonds. “Today’s fixed income markets are evolving quickly and there is a clear need for a market-wide auction protocol where price can be formed and liquidity can be unlocked,” said Kat Sweeney, Global Head of Data & ETF Solutions at MarketAxess.  “Auctions in derivatives and equity markets have proven to reduce volatility, increase transparency and concentrate liquidity.” CEO Chris Concannon said the initiative reflects MarketAxess’s long-term vision to support the future of fixed income trading.  “With the growth of fixed income ETFs, credit derivatives, and portfolio trading, the market’s needs are rapidly changing. We felt it was important to build a protocol to support price formation and liquidity at the most critical times of the day,” he said. The auctions will be available to clients and dealers in the coming weeks via the company’s X-Pro Trading platform. The post MarketAxess Launches Fixed Income’s First Opening and Closing Auctions appeared first on LeapRate.

Net deposits also hit an all-time high of $20.4 billion, while Robinhood Gold subscribers climbed 77 percent to a record 3.9 million. “Our team’s relentless product velocity drove record business results in Q3 and we’re not slowing down,” said CEO Vlad Tenev. “Prediction Markets are growing rapidly, Robinhood Banking is starting to roll out, and Robinhood Ventures is coming.” The company’s net income surged 271 percent to $556 million, while diluted earnings per share rose 259 percent to $0.61.  Transaction-based revenues increased 129 percent to $730 million, led by a more than 300 percent rise in cryptocurrency trading revenue. Robinhood’s total platform assets rose 119 percent year-over-year to $333 billion, reflecting continued user growth and higher market valuations.  The firm now has 11 business lines each generating about $100 million or more in annualised revenue. Chief Financial Officer Jason Warnick said October had started strongly, with record trading volumes across equities, options, prediction markets and futures.  He also announced plans to retire next year, with longtime finance executive Shiv Verma set to take over as CFO. The post Robinhood Posts Record Revenue and Deposits on Surging User Growth appeared first on LeapRate.

Wynaendts, who has chaired the board since May 2022, will see his first term expire next year. “Leading Deutsche Bank’s Supervisory Board is a great privilege and I thank my colleagues for their trust,” Wynaendts said.  “Deutsche Bank has made significant progress in the past years. Together with management and all employees we will continue our efforts to focus on our clients, create more value for shareholders, be a good employer and contribute to our society.” Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing praised Wynaendts’ leadership, saying his “extensive experience, expertise and network” have been key to the bank’s progress.  “We got to know him as a strong Chair who consistently supports and challenges us on the Management Board in a constructive manner,” Sewing said. Before joining Deutsche Bank, Wynaendts was CEO of Dutch insurer Aegon N.V. from 2008 to 2020, having previously worked at ABN AMRO for 13 years in Amsterdam and London.  He also sits on the boards of Air France-KLM and Uber Technologies, and previously served on Citigroup’s board between 2019 and 2021. If re-elected, Wynaendts will continue to oversee the Supervisory Board’s oversight of the bank’s strategic direction and governance, as Deutsche Bank pursues further growth following its restructuring and profitability turnaround. The post Deutsche Bank Chairman Alexander Wynaendts Nominated for Second Term appeared first on LeapRate.

United Fintech described the acquisition as a major step in building a complete digital infrastructure for commercial banking.  Trade Ledger’s technology allows banks to automate lending decisions using real-time data, serving clients such as Barclays and Bank of Queensland.  The company will retain its leadership team and brand identity while becoming part of United Fintech’s expanding Commercial Banking division. “AI is redefining how banks operate, and Trade Ledger is at the forefront of that change,” said Christian Frahm, CEO and Founder of United Fintech.  “Together with our acquisition of CBA earlier this year, we’re now building the most complete digital infrastructure for commercial banking, from lending and trade finance to payments.” The acquisition follows United Fintech’s integration of CBA, which added payments and trade finance capabilities to the group.  Combining the two businesses strengthens United Fintech’s position as a strategic partner helping financial institutions automate workflows and enhance credit decisioning. The acquisition is structured as an all-share transaction. The companies said Trade Ledger’s founders exchanged their shares for equity in United Fintech, which CEO and Co-Founder Martin McCann said reflects their “belief in the long-term value of being part of something bigger” and their ambition to accelerate AI-driven transformation in banking. The post United Fintech Acquires Trade Ledger to Expand AI Capabilities in Commercial Banking appeared first on LeapRate.

Revenue and other income climbed 45 per cent year-on-year to HK$7.78 billion, while profit attributable to shareholders jumped 56 per cent to HK$4.9 billion.  Core business revenue rose 54 per cent, driven by record activity across the Cash Market, Stock Connect, and equity derivatives trading. Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Y Chan said HKEX “continued to capture the momentum of global diversification and attractiveness of Chinese assets,” adding that record volumes in both northbound and southbound Stock Connect trades reflected international investors’ sustained appetite for Chinese equities. Average daily turnover of equity products on the Stock Exchange surged 150 per cent from a year earlier to HK$267.9 billion, while derivatives volumes remained robust.  The exchange also recorded 297 active IPO applications at the end of the quarter and highlighted Zijin Gold International’s listing as one of the world’s largest this year. HKEX continued to pursue strategic initiatives to strengthen connectivity and liquidity, including new MOUs with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and several Greater Bay Area carbon markets.  “We will seize the opportunity of the moment to invest in building a multi-asset ecosystem that will position Hong Kong’s capital markets for the future,” Chan stated. The post HKEX Reports Strong Quarter as IPO Pipeline and Trading Volumes Rise appeared first on LeapRate.

Developed with support from Google Cloud, D7 DLT enables issuers to create and manage digital securities on-chain while maintaining interoperability with existing market infrastructure.  The platform complements Clearstream’s existing D7 digital issuance service and will initially target the international Eurobond market. The first issuances are expected to include commercial papers and medium-term notes, allowing treasurers to raise funding on an intraday basis.  Jens Hachmeister, Head of Issuer Services and New Digital Markets, called the launch “a landmark achievement for Clearstream and the wider financial community,” adding that D7 DLT “offers a unique combination of innovation and practicality, addressing current client needs while paving the way for the future of finance.” Matt Renner, President of Global Revenue at Google Cloud, believes the collaboration is “redefining how securities are issued and managed,” emphasising the platform’s focus on transparency, efficiency and security. The launch follows successful trials under the European Central Bank’s 2024 experiments, where Clearstream executed live issuances covering commercial paper and intraday repo transactions.  Clearstream stated that D7 DLT’s transparent record-keeping and seamless integration will advance the digital transformation of capital markets in Europe and beyond. The post Clearstream Launches Tokenised Securities Platform appeared first on LeapRate.

The Swiss bank announced that it successfully processed an end-to-end subscription and redemption request for the UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token (uMINT), which operates on Ethereum’s distributed ledger technology.  The transaction, executed with on-chain fund distributor DigiFT, is said to have showcased how fund operations, from order taking to settlement, can be automated for greater efficiency and transparency. Mike Dargan, UBS’s Group Chief Operations and Technology Officer, stated that the achievement “represents a key milestone in how smart contract-based technologies and technical standards enhance fund operations and the investor experience.”  He added that UBS remains committed to “fostering innovation” through its UBS Tokenize initiative. Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, described the transaction as a “new benchmark for institutional finance on-chain,” noting that it demonstrates how traditional finance can transition securely into decentralised environments. Henry Zhang, Founder and CEO of DigiFT, said the collaboration illustrates “how fund operations can be executed and reconciled on-chain with real-time visibility,” highlighting the benefits of seamless integration between blockchain and institutional custody systems. The post UBS Completes First On-Chain Tokenised Fund Transaction Using Chainlink appeared first on LeapRate.