US-Based Crypto Venue Uphold Announces Commission-Free Model
Uphold announced Commission-Free Model trading on cryptocurrencies to provide affordable access to one of the world’s most important new asset classes.
Rick Steves
Senior Reporter, Regulation and Fintech
Rick Steves has seen business and economics through many lenses. He joined the financial services industry in 2009, and has been a financial journalist since 2011. He holds a degree in Business Administration and has experience producing real-time news, from both buy-side and sell-side, as well as for retail traders, brokers and service providers. Steves' work has appeared in a variety of online publications including FX Street, NewsBTC, FinanceFeeds, and The Industry Spread. Rick has great interest in the dynamics of the trading industry. The never-ending clash between technology, economics, regulation, and more importantly, the people.
January 2020
25 New Firms Transition to FDX’s Modern Data Sharing Standard
The addition of 25 new members committed to collectively transitioning to a modern, transparent and secure data sharing approach.
Gemini Europe Snatches Chief Compliance Officer From Circle
Gemini Trust Company has announced the appointment of Blair Halliday as Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
IS Prime Integrates Pelican’s Copy Trading to Drive Volumes and Engagement
The Prime of Prime and Liquidity Provider has integrated Pelican's proprietary copy-trading technology into its trading platforms.
Broadridge Tasks Michael Alexander to Lead Wealth Management
Michael Alexander will be responsible for bringing together Broadridge’s Wealth solutions into an integrated, market-leading Wealth Management business.
Stake Launches US Stock Brokerage in the UK
Stake has launched its beta version in the United Kingdom as it offers direct trading in more than 3,500 US stocks and ETFs.
Fixed Income EMS AxeTrading Integrates Overbond Pricing Analytic Platform
AxeTrading announced the integration of the Overbond COBI pricing analytic platform with the AxeTrader EMS for the buy-side, sell-side, and agency brokers.
Broadridge to Acquire FundsLibrary From Hargreaves Lansdown
Broadridge Financial Solutions has agreed to acquire FundsLibrary, a leader in fund document in the European market, from its Hargreaves Lansdown.
Cashaa Launches Crypto Business/Broker Account for FCA Compliance
Cashaa has launched its “Crypto Business/Broker” account to ensure crypto businesses/brokers are compliant with the FCA’s new rules.
Intercontinental Exchange to Launch ESG Data Service in H2 2020
ICE has launched ESG data service that is designed to help investors better assess the environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks.
Horizon Enhances EOMS Product for Derivatives Trading
Horizon has updated its global EOMS product with improved automation of client order/execution workflow to create and trade derivatives strategies.
JP Morgan’s DLT Spin-Off Launches Scalable Hybrid Blockchain
Kadena's public blockchain has been fully launched as a Hybrid Blockchain network with the ability to write smart contracts and full transactions.
Trad-X Launches Electronic Dealer-to-Client Central Limit Order Book
The market-leading platform for interest rate derivatives has launched a dealer-to-client (D2C) pure electronic central limit order book (CLOB).
BMLL Appoints New CEO Following $25m Fundraise
The data engineering and analytics firm BMLL has appointed Paul Humphrey as Chief Executive Officer, to drive the scale-up of the business.
Blockchain.com Launches API for Algo Trading
Traders can receive real-time market data and execute orders instantly, to help them capture an edge using programmatic algo trading strategies.
TigerWit Obtains License in Hong Kong to Further Expand Business
TigerWit has been accredited with a Financial Services license from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, representing an important developmen.
Also filing this week: Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.