Global financial technology and trading company XS.com has named Andreas Achniotis as its new Head of Affiliates. The move is part of the company’s plan to grow its network of partners and improve one of the main ways it brings in new clients. Affiliate marketing, where partners help promote a company in exchange for commission, has become more important in the online trading world. XS.com says it wants to build stronger, longer-lasting partnerships and reach more markets around the globe. The company sees this new hire as a key step toward that goal. In his new role, Achniotis will be in charge of shaping and running XS.com’s affiliate strategy. This includes managing relationships with partners, improving marketing campaigns, and finding new ways to keep partners engaged. He will work closely with the company’s sales, marketing, and product teams to grow the affiliate program further. Achniotis has more than ten years of experience in the FX and online trading industry. He has worked in several areas, including business development, trading operations, risk management, and affiliate management. In past roles, he helped build affiliate and Introducing Broker networks and created reward programs to help partners perform better. Speaking about his new role, Achniotis said he is excited to join XS.com during an important time of growth for the company. Wael Hammad, XS.com’s Group Chief Commercial Officer, said Achniotis’s experience and knowledge of partnerships will help the company continue expanding. The appointment shows XS.com’s ongoing effort to grow through strong partnerships and support its global expansion plans.The post XS.com Hires Andreas Achniotis to Lead Growth of Its Partner Program first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

OptionMetrics, a leading provider of options data and analytics, announced a new partnership with Equality Asset Management (EAM), a growth equity firm based in Boston, in a move aimed at helping the company build new products, reach new customers, and expand into new markets. Founded in 1999, OptionMetrics has become a trusted name among portfolio managers, traders, hedge funds, and academic researchers who rely on its IvyDB databases for detailed historical options data. Clients use this information to build trading strategies, study markets, and measure risk, and in recent years the company has broadened its offerings by adding Woodseer Global Dividend Forecast Data along with OptionStrat, a tool designed for retail investors. David J. Hait, founder and CEO of OptionMetrics, said EAM understands the business and shares his vision for where it can go next. He also thanked Leeds Equity Partners, the company’s previous partner, for supporting its growth over the past five years, and confirmed that he will remain CEO as the new partnership moves forward. EAM focuses on investing in founder-led software and technology companies that hold strong, category-leading positions in their industries. Leaders from the firm, including Managing Partner Jeff Del Papa and Principal John Batter, praised OptionMetrics for building a strong reputation in options data and said they are excited to help the company continue innovating and expanding its capabilities. The partnership arrives at a time when demand for options data is climbing, driven by rising trading volumes and increasingly sophisticated approaches to risk management. Looking ahead, OptionMetrics said it plans to keep investing across its core products, including its international IvyDB data, its dividend intelligence suite, and OptionStrat.The post OptionMetrics Teams Up With Equality Asset Management to Grow Data and Analytics Business first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Elev8 has secured the Securities Dealer license (SDL), a brokerage license issued by Seychelles’ Financial Services Authority (FSA). Securing the license required Elev8 to complete the FSA’s checks on risk management, oversight, and corporate governance. This milestone also reinforces the firm’s broader global strategy. Regulation plays a pivotal role in the sector because it’s how partners and clients judge whether a broker is transparent and credible. Meeting a regulator’s requirements demonstrates that a broker satisfies the baseline conditions set by its licensing authority. ‘At Elev8, regulatory compliance, effective governance, and client protection are fundamental to how we operate. Securing this license from the FSA marks an important milestone in our commitment to maintaining robust regulatory standards and delivering trusted services to our clients’ an Elev8 broker’s representative commented. Elev8 has mentioned before that it wanted to broaden its license portfolio. Adding Seychelles delivers on that and indicates how the firm prefers to grow. It gives the broker a more diversified licensing base while supporting its longer-term business development strategy, backed by prioritising governance and compliance. Elev8 is a global broker offering access to a comprehensive trading ecosystem that combines a wide range of financial instruments with analytical and educational resources, AI-powered trading tools, and dedicated customer support. As the company continues to expand internationally, it is also broadening its regulatory footprint to support its long-term focus on transparency, governance, and client confidence. Elev8 was named ‘Best Trading Experience Broker 2026’ and ‘Best Trading Platform Provider 2026’ by FxDailyInfo.  The post Elev8 broker goes regulatory first with Seychelles license first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

IG Group has appointed Andrew Biggs as chief executive of IG Securities, promoting the trading executive months after he joined the London-listed broker. The move broadens his remit from his previous position as trading director, which he took up in April with oversight of IG Prime and trading across the group. Biggs joined IG earlier this year from liquidity provider Finalto, where he had worked since 2018 and was made chief executive of Finalto Trading in 2024. His arrival followed the departure of IG’s long-serving trading director, Adam Blemings, who left at the start of the year after more than two decades with the firm. Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Biggs said he was “particularly excited by the opportunity to bring technology and trading closer together.” He added that combining the group’s trading expertise with its technology and data capabilities would allow it to move faster and create better products for both IG Prime and IG Consumer clients. “IG has a long history of innovation in online trading, and I look forward to working with the talented teams across the Group as we build the foundations for its next phase of growth,” he said.The post IG Group Names Andrew Biggs Chief Executive of IG Securities first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

LMAX Group’s Omnia Exchange, an institutional liquidity and execution infrastructure layer provider, has partnered with regulated payments platform Monavate, the company announced on Wednesday. The move reportedly aims to support more efficient digital asset payment and settlement for businesses operating globally. Monavate, which was recently acquired by Exodus Movement, will be able to access LMAX Group’s institutional liquidity and execution infrastructure through Omnia via a single API connectivity layer.  The company said the arrangement would help streamline backend payment operations and settlement processes. The partnership brings together Monavate’s payments capabilities with Omnia’s access to institutional liquidity across digital assets, stablecoins and fiat currencies.  Omnia believes the tie-up will allow businesses to benefit from more efficient execution and settlement without the complexity of managing those capabilities independently, as payment providers increasingly seek integrated infrastructure to scale globally. “Payments represent one of the most compelling applications for institutional digital asset infrastructure,” said Oscar Vickerman, head of strategic distribution at LMAX Group. “As businesses increasingly look to digital assets as part of payment and settlement workflows, access to deep liquidity, reliable execution and scalable infrastructure becomes increasingly important.” Michael Rolph, Chief Executive of Monavate, said payments were moving onchain and that the winners would be businesses able to issue, move and settle money anywhere without relying on legacy systems. “Working with LMAX Group gives us institutional-grade execution and settlement underneath that, so we can scale globally without our customers ever having to think about what’s under the hood,” he said.The post LMAX’s Omnia Partners With Monavate to Power Global Payments first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Global fintech firm Nuvei announced Wednesday a new partnership with BlackLine, a finance software provider, to build payment acceptance right into BlackLine’s invoice system. The goal is to make it easier for companies to get paid faster and cut down on manual work. The partnership is already up and running with some enterprise customers. It combines BlackLine’s invoicing tools with Nuvei’s payment technology, so businesses can accept payment the moment an invoice goes out and have it automatically matched and reconciled. Many companies have moved their invoicing and accounting to digital platforms, but payments often still lag behind. This gap can slow down collections, create extra manual work, and make it harder for finance teams to see their cash flow clearly. By placing payment tools inside BlackLine’s platform, finance teams can now handle invoicing, payments, and reconciliation all in one place. Phil Fayer, Chair and CEO of Nuvei, said payments should work naturally within the invoice-to-cash process, not as a separate step. He said the partnership with BlackLine lets Nuvei bring its payment network directly into the tools finance teams already use. Andy Liley of BlackLine said finance leaders face growing pressure to boost cash flow while staying efficient. He said this partnership brings payments and invoicing together in one system. With the new setup, businesses can accept cards, bank transfers, and other payment methods straight from an invoice. Payments are automatically matched to open invoices, removing manual entry. Companies can also track payment status and cash position in real time, and collect money in 150 currencies across more than 190 markets.The post Nuvei and BlackLine Team Up to Bring Payments Directly Into Invoice Software first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

BitGo Holdings (NYSE: BTGO), one of the largest names in digital asset custody, has partnered with trading venue Spotex to bring regulated custody and prime brokerage services to institutional crypto trading. Under the new agreement, eligible clients will be able to trade digital assets on the Spotex ECN while their holdings stay safely parked with BitGo. The setup relies on BitGo’s Go Network, a settlement and clearing system that lets clients use custodied assets for trading without moving them first. For institutions, the deal solves a common headache: the need to pre-fund trading accounts. By keeping assets in custody throughout the trading process, the partnership aims to free up capital and reduce counterparty risk, two issues that have long slowed institutional adoption of digital assets. Spotex will stick to its role as an execution venue only, staying out of the trading itself. BitGo will manage custody, prime brokerage, and settlement, acting as the link between clients and liquidity providers. This marks the first time Spotex has gone live with a digital asset custodian, though the company says the arrangement is not exclusive and it intends to build ties with more custodians going forward. Joe Tuccio, who leads digital assets at Spotex, said pairing BitGo’s custody strength with Spotex’s execution capabilities should give clients a more secure and efficient way to trade. BitGo’s Adam Sporn said institutions are looking for simpler ways to access markets without giving up the controls they need. The announcement follows Spotex’s recent hire of Tuccio to head up its push into digital assets.The post Institutional Custodian BitGo Joins Forces With Spotex on Digital Asset Trading first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) revealed it has signed a long-term lease for a new head office in Dublin, showing its continued commitment to Ireland as the company nears 30 years in the country. The lease starts in the third quarter of 2027 and covers 80,000 square feet across seven floors, from level 4 to level 10, at 2 Grand Canal Quay (2GCQ), one of Dublin’s tallest and newest office buildings. The deal is expected to be one of the biggest office leases signed in Dublin this year. State Street first opened in Ireland in 1996 and has since grown into one of the largest international financial services employers in the country, with more than 2,000 staff. The new office follows the opening of a global cybersecurity center in Kilkenny in 2024, which supports State Street’s operations in more than 100 countries. Terri Dempsey, Ireland Country Head for State Street, said the move builds on almost 30 years of growth between the company and Ireland and shows the firm’s long-term plans for the region. Ann Prendergast, who leads State Street Investment Management in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, thanked the Irish government for policies that helped the country become a major center for the global funds industry, adding that steady rules and strong consumer protections helped guide the company’s decision to stay and grow there. Aidan Killeen of Island Capital, the company that built 2GCQ, welcomed State Street as its newest tenant, saying the lease is a strong sign of confidence in Dublin’s office market while pointing to the building’s green design and staff facilities. As of June 30, 2026, State Street held $57.9 trillion in assets under custody and administration, underlining the scale of the firm behind this latest investment in Ireland.The post State Street Signs Lease for New Dublin Head Office first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

CoinSwitch, India’s biggest crypto trading platform, said Wednesday that it has teamed up with TradingView, giving the platform’s more than 25 million users the ability to trade crypto futures directly through TradingView’s Supercharts tool. CoinSwitch started in 2017 and is registered with FIU-IND, a financial watchdog in India, and is part of a larger company called PeepalCo. It has become one of the top crypto platforms in the country, built for serious traders and offering strong technology, access at all hours, and top-level security through its ISO 27001:2022 certification. Thanks to this new deal, CoinSwitch users can now trade over 650 different crypto futures contracts right on TradingView, including popular coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, as well as commodities and US stocks. That gives traders a lot of choice all in one place. The trading fees are low, with CoinSwitch charging 0.012% for makers and 0.03% for takers on perpetual futures. There are no extra costs for opening an account, depositing money, withdrawing funds, or leaving an account inactive, and Indian users can add or take out money using UPI, NEFT, IMPS, or Net Banking, all common payment methods in the country. Getting started is simple, as traders just need to click the “Trade” button on TradingView’s Supercharts, pick CoinSwitch from the broker list, and log in. More details can be found on CoinSwitch’s broker page on TradingView’s website.The post CoinSwitch, India’s Largest Crypto Platform, Joins TradingView first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

cTrader Store is expanding beyond one-off purchases by introducing subscriptions for cBots, indicators and plugins. Traders can access premium products through smaller recurring payments, while sellers can build recurring revenue through successful subscription renewals. The upgrade opens a new era for multi-platform plugins: continuously updated service-based plugins can now generate ongoing revenue, while brokers gain the opportunity to deliver branded plugins that reach the global cTrader Store community. Flexible access to premium tools With a subscription, traders can start using a product with a lower upfront commitment instead of paying the full one-time price straight away. They retain continuous access and receive all updates throughout the subscription period. Later, they can move to a longer plan or switch to Unlimited access. Depending on the product, sellers can offer weekly, monthly or longer-term plans. A one-time purchase option may also remain, depending on the product. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time, with access continuing until the end of the paid period. No further charges apply after that. For sellers, subscriptions serve as a new source of income. They earn from every successful renewal for as long as traders keep using their product. A smaller periodic payment also lowers the barrier for potential customers, bringing in those who are not ready to pay the full price straight away. For IBs, the lower entry point makes high-value Store products easier to promote and gives them more opportunities to attract new traders. Broker marketing teams can also feature relevant subscription-based Store products in campaigns aimed at specific audiences. Overall, with a wider range of products available at a more accessible price, subscriptions can help brokers keep traders engaged by giving them easier access to useful trading tools. A shift for multi-platform plugins Some plugins rely on live data, AI processing or content that needs regular updates. These require ongoing work – infrastructure, maintenance and support – which a single upfront payment doesn’t always cover. Subscriptions give creators recurring revenue to keep these services running and improving over time. AI Assistant is a case in point. Traders can ask it about their balance, margin, open positions, trading history, prices and market news – it’s one of a growing range of service-based multi-platform plugins gaining popularity among traders. The launch also lets brokers build their own branded plugins, either directly or with Store sellers. Listed in cTrader Store, these plugins gain exposure across cTrader’s global community of more than 11 million traders browsing for new tools, giving brokers greater brand presence and a new product-led way to attract new clients. That’s just the beginning cTrader Store will keep refining the subscription model. Traders will be able to discover, compare and manage subscription plans. Sellers, meanwhile, will have the option to combine several products and services under a single subscription through paid seller spaces. In-app purchases are planned too, letting traders discover and buy plugins and cBots without leaving cTrader Mobile. Aleksei Kozlov, General Manager of cTrader Store, said: “Subscriptions mark a meaningful shift for cTrader Store. They make premium products easier to access, create more growth opportunities for sellers and brokers and open a new commercial path for multi-platform plugins. What we’re building toward is a Store where every participant – traders, sellers, IBs and brokers – can find real value and succeed.” About cTrader cTrader is a premium trading platform launched in 2010, built on Traders First™ principles, serving over 11 million traders of all experience levels as well as 300+ brokers and prop firms. With advanced native charting, built-in social trading and free cloud execution for trading bots, cTrader delivers an excellent trading experience with best-in-class trader support. In 2026 it became the first platform in FX/CFD trading to deliver official MCP servers for AI-powered trading, enabling traders to connect AI agents for daily operations. cTrader Store is a central hub for traders, offering thousands of bots, indicators, copy strategies, prop challenges and plugins. For brokers and prop firms, it helps convert existing demand for cTrader into high-intent prospects through cTrader Leads programme. As an Open Trading Platform™, cTrader supports brokers and prop firms with 100+ third-party integrations via APIs and plugins.The post cTrader Store launches subscriptions for trading products first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

On Tuesday, Western Union launched Stablecard, a digital wallet and stablecoin-backed Visa secured credit card developed with Rain that allows consumers to hold, move and spend US dollar value around the world. The card is said to let users store value in USDPT, a US dollar stablecoin, in a secure digital wallet and spend it anywhere Visa is accepted. USDPT is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on the Solana blockchain, is redeemable one-to-one for US dollars and is fully backed by reserves. Western Union noted that Stablecard is aimed at both remittance receivers in markets where local currencies fluctuate and everyday spenders. The firm explained that the mobile app combines the USDPT wallet and Visa card in a single experience, allowing customers to receive Western Union transfers directly into their wallet, hold value, send and receive funds to and from compatible digital asset wallets and exchanges, and add the card to services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. The product goes live in 37 markets, with Western Union targeting more than 60 by the end of the year. “Stablecard represents the next step in making global financial services more accessible to our customers,” said Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive of Western Union. “We’re giving consumers a new way to hold value, move money and spend confidently across borders.” Rain Chief Executive and co-founder Farooq Malik said the product puts “stablecoin efficiency in the hands of people who have never thought about onchain money and never need to,” with compliance and protections built in.The post Western Union Launches Stablecard with Rain for Global Dollar Spending first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

etoro said Tuesday that it has partnered with global workforce payments firm Papaya Global to connect people’s earnings directly to investing. The firms announced a new offering built around the idea that salary should mark the start of a wealth-building journey rather than the end. The Nasdaq-listed trading and investing platform explained that etoro work, powered by Papaya Global’s Banco, is designed to meet workers at the moment they are paid, giving them an optional, frictionless path from earnings to investing alongside education and community support. “etoro’s mission has always been to open the global markets by giving people the tools they need to grow their financial knowledge and wealth,” commented Yoni Assia, etoro Chief Executive and co-founder. “What excites me most about working with Papaya Global is the chance to meet workers right where they are, the moment they’re paid, and turn that into a chance to learn, build confidence, and grow their wealth over time.” The offering is said to be intended to cover every form of employment and compensation, including salary, bonuses, stock options, restricted stock units and benefits, in one place. “Salary should be the beginning not the end of workers’ financial experience,” said Eynat Guez, Chief Executive and co-founder of Papaya Global. “The moment your pay lands, it can start working for you. Partnering with etoro is the right way to bring this vision to life on a global scale.” The companies described the service as the next evolution of financial wellness, moving beyond helping people access what they earn to helping them grow it.The post etoro and Papaya Global Partner to Link Workers’ Pay to Investing first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Galaxy said Tuesday that it has partnered with BNY (NYSE: BNY) on a new partnership focused on digital assets. The two companies want to make it easier for big institutions to use crypto-related services, starting with staking. Staking lets people earn rewards just by holding certain digital assets. Under the new deal, this feature will be added to BNY’s Digital Asset Custody platform, so clients can store their assets and earn from them in one place. Galaxy is also helping BNY build out other parts of its digital asset platform, acting as a kind of behind-the-scenes partner. The staking feature still needs to get regulatory approval before it goes live. Carolyn Weinberg, a product executive at BNY, said clients want more than just a safe place to store their assets as well as more useful features. She pointed out that Galaxy already uses BNY’s custody platform, which made this partnership a natural fit. Steve Kurz from Galaxy believes the deal is part of a bigger shift happening in finance, where more services move onto digital systems. He said Galaxy has spent years building the kind of technology needed for staking, and this partnership brings that experience to a name that big institutions already trust. Once approved, clients will be able to use staking alongside other services BNY already offers, like custody, accounting, tax reporting, and payments. All of it will run through BNY’s usual systems, so clients get new features without giving up the safety and support they already rely on.The post Galaxy and BNY Join Forces on Digital Asset Push first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Webull said Tuesday that it has launched new tools that let people use AI to check their accounts and trade more easily. The update includes links to ChatGPT, Claude and Grok, a new tool for developers, and more AI features for research. The new connectors let users safely link their Webull account to these AI chatbots. After connecting, users can type simple questions to see their account balance, check market prices, look at watchlists, and view past orders. This adds to Webull’s MCP server, a tool launched earlier that already lets people use plain language to get trading information. Webull also released a new tool called Webull CLI, which is made for developers and traders who want quick access to Webull’s trading system through their computer. With it, users can check prices, view accounts, and trade stocks, options, futures, crypto, and event contracts. It can also help automate tasks, like tracking a portfolio or testing trading ideas. On top of that, Webull added more AI research tools. These include ways to track money flow, compare companies, see earnings forecasts, and check dividend and earnings dates. Jack Keating, who leads AI at Webull Tech US, said AI is changing. He said people used to just ask AI for information. Now, he believes investors will want AI to help them research stocks, watch their accounts, and understand their money better.The post Webull Adds New AI Tools, Including ChatGPT, Claude and Grok Connections first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Marex Group Limited (NASDAQ:MRX), the diversified global financial services platform, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Webb Traders, a European equity derivatives market maker. Webb Traders operates from offices in Amsterdam and Paris and focuses on single stock options market making for European and US mid and large cap equities. The deal brings a technology led team of market makers, quants and developers into the Marex fold, adding depth to the firm’s electronic trading capabilities as part of its broader strategy to diversify revenue streams. According to the announcement, the acquisition strengthens Marex’s existing market making operations while also enhancing its Equity Linked Structured Products platform. The company said the deal will allow it to internalise hedging, improve profit margins, and offer more competitive pricing to clients across its equity derivatives business. The transaction represents another step in Marex’s ongoing expansion into specialised trading capabilities, building on its position across commodity and financial markets. The company has been actively growing its market making footprint as part of a wider push to broaden its service offering beyond its traditional strengths in clearing and execution. Marex operates across four core service lines: Clearing, Agency and Execution, Market Making, and Hedging and Investment Solutions. The firm has established a leading franchise in metals, energy, and agricultural products, with access to more than 60 exchanges globally. With over 3,400 active clients, including major commodity producers, consumers, traders, banks, hedge funds, and asset managers, Marex employs more than 3,000 staff across over 50 offices worldwide, spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas.The post Marex Completes Acquisition of Webb Traders to Boost Equity Derivatives Market Making first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised a set of rules aimed at making transaction reporting requirements simpler, smarter and more proportionate for firms, with the changes expected to save industry more than £100m a year. Transaction reports remain central to the FCA’s ability to detect market abuse, monitor market functioning and supervise firms. The regulator said the new framework will preserve the accuracy and quality of data it receives while stripping out duplicative or low value reporting obligations that have weighed on firms’ compliance budgets. Among the key changes, the number of transaction reporting fields will be cut from 65 to 52. Foreign exchange derivatives will be removed from reporting requirements altogether, benefiting more than 400 firms. Reporting obligations will also be lifted for roughly 7 million financial instruments, including equities, bonds and certain derivatives traded solely on EU venues, a move expected to save approximately £32m annually on its own. Additionally, the window for correcting historical reporting errors will shrink from five years to three, cutting the volume of reports requiring resubmission by a third. Therese Chambers, joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight at the FCA, said transaction reports are “the backbone” of the regulator’s market oversight work, adding that the streamlined approach delivers “meaningful cost relief” without compromising data quality. The rules take effect on 3 April 2028, giving firms time to adapt systems, though the FCA will allow early adoption for firms that are ready. It will continue coordinating with the Bank of England and Treasury on reporting harmonisation.The post FCA Unveils New Rules to Slash Transaction Reporting Costs by £100m Annually first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

German fintech group NAGA has expanded its technology stack by integrating iSAM Securities’ Radar and Apex solutions, bringing real-time risk analytics and low-latency execution capabilities into its trading infrastructure The integration is designed to help NAGA support higher trading volumes and a growing client base while easing the operational load on its risk and dealing teams. By pairing advanced risk intelligence with greater control over execution, the firm aims to scale operations without losing grip on exposure, execution quality, and broker profitability. Radar gives NAGA’s teams a detailed risk analytics platform, offering visibility into client activity, exposure, and trading behaviour. Its Network Alerts feature also extends monitoring beyond NAGA’s own book, helping surface linked accounts and trading clusters across the broader broker network. Apex, meanwhile, provides NAGA with iSAM’s bridge technology, giving dealing teams finer control over pricing, liquidity routing, and hedging, particularly useful during volatile market conditions. Dennis Weissert, Chief Commercial Officer at Apex, said iSAM was “delighted to support NAGA” and that combining risk analytics with execution control would help drive the broker’s expansion plans. Philip Tatarov, Head of Projects at NAGA, called the rollout “a major milestone” in the company’s technology roadmap, adding that it gives risk and dealing teams the real-time visibility needed to scale confidently. NAGA operates a multi-asset SuperApp spanning trading, investing, crypto, and neo-banking, serving over 2.6 million users across more than 100 countries through 10 local offices.The post NAGA Integrates iSAM Securities’ Radar and Apex to Power Next Growth Phase first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

On Monday, TP ICAP, a provider of market infrastructure and data solutions, launched a new Western Australia (WA) Gas Desk in Perth, marking an expansion of its Energy and Commodities (E&C) division into one of Australia’s most important gas producing regions. The new desk, announced on August 3, 2026, will offer dedicated brokerage services to the WA domestic gas market, aiming to improve liquidity, price discovery and market transparency. While Western Australia accounts for a substantial portion of Australia’s national gas supply, a large share of its output is directed toward exports and LNG processing. This has left the domestic market comparatively less intermediated, presenting an opportunity for TP ICAP to deepen its regional connectivity. Kellee Campbell, Divisional Director, Energy & Commodities, Australia & New Zealand at TP ICAP, said Western Australia represents a market with strong fundamentals and increasing demand for transparent, efficient price formation. She noted that the Perth desk combines global expertise with local presence, giving clients improved access to liquidity and stronger risk management tools as the market evolves. The move builds on TP ICAP’s existing operations in Australia’s eastern gas market. The firm said it intends to bring proven execution capabilities and established client relationships to support producers, utilities, industrial users and traders throughout Western Australia. The Perth desk launch also fits into TP ICAP’s broader growth strategy across the Asia-Pacific region, as the firm continues to diversify its offering and expand its footprint in developing energy markets. The desk is now fully operational.The post TP ICAP Opens Western Australia Gas Desk in Perth to Boost Domestic Market Connectivity first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

Plus500, the global multi-asset fintech group known for its proprietary trading platforms, announced on Monday the launch of Single Stock Futures in the United States, broadening its access to CME Group-listed contracts. The new product line allows Plus500 customers to gain exposure to a growing selection of leading US stocks through futures contracts, including Micro Single Stock Futures. The offering is designed as a flexible, capital-efficient alternative to traditional equity trading, giving traders structural benefits such as lower initial margin requirements, built-in leverage, and the ability to take both long and short positions. Crucially, the contracts can be traded well beyond standard exchange hours, allowing customers to react to market-moving news in real time. According to the company, Plus500 plans to keep expanding its Single Stock Futures range, adding new instruments based on customer demand, liquidity conditions, and broader market dynamics. The launch is part of a wider strategy to deliver innovative financial products while giving customers more choice and control over how they access global markets. David Zruia, Chief Executive Officer of Plus500, said the move, done in collaboration with CME Group, marks a further step in strengthening the company’s futures offering. He noted that it builds on momentum already seen across Plus500’s non-OTC business, which also includes its prediction markets product launched earlier this year. Zruia added that the company looks forward to broadening the offering further as it continues to scale its presence in the US market. The launch underscores Plus500’s ongoing push to diversify beyond its traditional CFD business into regulated, exchange-listed products in the US.The post Plus500 Launches Single Stock Futures in the US first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.

cBridge, Spotware’s standalone fixed-price liquidity bridge, has announced a partnership with LMAX Group, the global cross-asset marketplace for FX and digital assets. The tie-up will see LMAX supply institutional perpetual futures liquidity while cBridge delivers the broker infrastructure needed to bring that liquidity to market. The move comes as demand for perpetual futures grows among digital asset traders, pushing brokers to expand their offerings to keep pace with client needs. LMAX supplies perpetual futures liquidity across more than 20 markets, with round-the-clock trading, leverage of up to 100:1, and funding every eight hours. Brokers will be able to connect to this liquidity through MT4, MT5, or their own systems via FIX API, with contracts settled in fiat and collateral accepted in fiat currencies or stablecoins. cBridge will handle price aggregation, order routing, execution, exposure monitoring, and reporting from a single platform. Its infrastructure is platform agnostic and supports all major trading systems, while fixed monthly pricing means bridge costs stay independent of trading volume. Alexis Droussiotis, co-General Manager at cBridge, said the partnership gives brokers a straightforward way to add perpetuals using infrastructure they already have in place. Jenna Wright, Managing Director of Digital Assets at LMAX Group, added that the collaboration broadens institutional access to LMAX’s cross-asset suite, including digital asset and gold perpetual futures, while improving the overall trading experience. As institutions increasingly look for secure, high-performance crypto derivatives, perpetual futures are emerging as a key growth area, with this partnership positioning both new and established brokers to capitalise on the trend.The post cBridge Partners with LMAX Group to Bring Perpetual Futures Liquidity to Brokers first appeared on LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis.