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TP ICAP Buys Neptune, Launches New Credit Business
June 2, 20256 min
TP ICAP Group PLC (“TP ICAP”), a world-leading provider of financial markets infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Neptune Networks (“Neptune”), an independent financial data company co-owned by a consortium of some of the world’s leading investment banks. Neptune delivers high-quality, real-time pre-trade bond market data from many sell-side banks to buy-side clients. TP ICAP will bring together Neptune’s extensive proprietary data network with Liquidnet’s electronic credit trading platform, creating a unique, full service, global...
Versus Trade Launches with Unique ‘Asset-vs-Asset’ CFDs
May 16, 20257 min
Amid rising volatility across global financial markets — from gold reaching historic highs of $3,500 per ounce (up 31% since January, according to IG) to tech stocks swinging in response to geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic signals — interest in dynamic and narrative-driven trading instruments is surging. Analysts attribute the gold rally to a mix of central bank accumulation (with China importing over 700 metric tons), inflationary pressures, and a weakening dollar, with some projections suggesting a potential climb toward $4,000 per ounce....
Fintica AI Ltd, a pioneer in next-generation artificial intelligence technologies for capital markets, and Mima Wallet, a Hong Kong-based firm specializing in secure crypto wallet infrastructure with a strategic focus on Mainland China and the Greater China region, today announced a strategic partnership and the launch of their joint venture: Fintica Crypto Ltd. This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone in both companies’ efforts to accelerate innovation across digital asset markets. Fintica Crypto Ltd will combine Fintica AI’s proprietary unsupervised AI platform with Mima Wallet’s cutting-edge security solutions...
Vantage Markets is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Forex Trader Summit Dubai 2025, taking place from 14–15 May at the Dubai Festival Arena. As a global leader in multi-asset trading, Vantage will be exhibiting at Booth No. 4, showcasing its cutting-edge solutions and insights in front of an audience of industry leaders, institutional investors, retail traders, and fintech innovators. This event serves as a platform for the region’s financial community to exchange ideas,...
Stream Systems LLC has appointed Mark Webster as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 28, 2025. Webster assumes CEO duties previously performed by Founder Michael Cammarata, who remains as Stream’s Executive Chairman of the Board and Head of Trading andcc. The appointment is a key part of Stream’s future-looking goal of becoming a leading platform provider for fully-electronic trading of foreign exchange options and swaps. “I am excited to help drive this innovative company to its next...
Alpaca Raises $52M in Series C to Drive Global Expansion
April 24, 20254 min
Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, announced its $52 million Series C funding round today from its new office in Manhattan, New York. This significant milestone further accelerates Alpaca’s global expansion and development of its industry-leading product offerings. This round saw participation from new and returning investors, including Derayah Financial, 850 Management, National Investments Company (NIC), Unbound, and Portage Ventures. The participation of returning investors underscores their continued confidence in Alpaca’s vision and...
Edge Focus Closes $150M ABS Deal, Launching Tech Credit Platform
April 21, 20255 min
Edge Focus, a fast-growing private credit firm focused on consumer assets, today announced the successful closing of its inaugural asset-backed securities (ABS) transaction EDGEX 2025-1NN, securing funding for $150 million in collateral. The deal marks a major milestone in the company’s capital markets strategy and establishes the foundation for its ABS issuance program, EDGEX. The transaction was led by CRB Securities who structured the transaction, with Nelnet Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nelnet, Inc...
Mitrade Adopts Digital KYC to Speed Up EU Trader Onboarding
March 20, 20253 min
Mitrade EU, a CySEC-licensed CFD trading platform, is advancing digital transformation to improve access to financial markets. Its new streamlined, paperless Know Your Customer (KYC) process enhances efficiency and eco-friendliness while following regulatory requirements. This shift makes onboarding more intuitive for new investors while also aligning with global sustainability practices. Traditionally, opening a CFD trading account requires extensive documentation and manual verification that can last for days or weeks. According to The Fintech Times, corporate client...
NinjaTrader Unveils NinjaTrader Live
March 18, 20255 min
Futures trading leader relaunches livestream platform, delivering an exclusive futures focused community featuring notable macro and futures trading experts, real-time insights, and trading strategies demonstrated live