SEC, MSRB, and FINRA Gear Up for Municipal Market Compliance Program

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have announced the opening of registration for their Compliance Outreach Program for municipal…

Mesh and Conio Launch Europe’s First Bitcoin Open Banking Solution

As Africa joins the global financial markets, its unique economy fuels forex and CFD trading innovation. Discover growth drivers: tech advancements, regulations, and increased financial education for African traders. See…

Prop Trading in the UAE: A Side-by-Side Review of How High Profit Splits Attract Traders

The retail proprietary trading industry, traditionally associated with the United States, has found a new hotspot: the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Now the world’s third most popular destination for prop…

AI’s Financial Impact: Key Findings from BIS

The Bank for International Settlements highlights AI’s transformative potential in the financial sector. By enhancing data processing capabilities, AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs), streamline regulatory compliance, fraud detection,…

StoneX Advances Market Access with New Commodities Trading Options

StoneX Group Inc. has reported the execution and clearance of the initial trade on the inaugural trading day of Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange and Clearinghouse. Dedicated Forex cloud solutions with…

RBI Greenlights Hitachi Payment Services for Online Payment Aggregation

With the recent approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator, Hitachi Payment Services is set to begin a new chapter in India’s…

Australian Watchdog Steps Up Oversight of Financial Advisers and Traders

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a reminder to Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees about upcoming notification requirements for the experienced provider pathway for financial advisers. Dedicated…

Neobanking in Transition: Opportunities and Obstacles in a $6.37 Trillion Transaction Era

Neobanking is taking off across the world, seeing faster and more transparent financial solutions entering the market and proving successful among consumers. In 2024, neobanking transaction values are projected to…

Apple Faces Scrutiny for App Store Policies under EU Digital Rules

European Union regulators announced today (Monday) that Apple Inc. has breached new digital regulations by restricting users of its App Store from accessing alternative platforms. The European Commission, responsible for…

Prop Firm Goat Funded Trader Reintroduces MetaTrader 4 After Four-Month Hiatus

Prop trading firm Goat Funded Trader (GFT) is once again offering its clients access to the MetaTrader 4 platform after a four-month break. According to information posted on GFT’s social…