Coincheck Group has completed its acquisition of approximately 99.8 percent of 3iQ, expanding its presence in global digital asset investment services.  The deal, finalised on 28 February, follows the signing of a stock purchase agreement in January. Founded in 2012, 3iQ has played a prominent role in bringing regulated crypto-asset products to mainstream investors.  Its milestones include becoming Canada’s first regulated digital asset fund manager in 2017, launching a diversified multi-crypto fund in 2018, and introducing North America’s first major exchange-listed Bitcoin and Ether funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2020.  More recent developments include the world’s first Ethereum staking ETF and new staking-focused products covering Solana and XRP. 3iQ has also expanded into hedge-fund strategies through its market-neutral QMAP platform and a 2025 multi-strategy fund launched with UAE-based Further Asset Management.  Coincheck Group believes the acquisition strengthens its strategy in the institutional market and builds on the 2025 purchase of French crypto prime broker Aplo and staking provider Next Finance Tech.  The company plans to explore revenue synergies, including cross-selling institutional services and enhancing staking capabilities across the group. Oppenheimer & Co. acted as financial adviser to Coincheck Group, with legal counsel from De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Stikeman Elliott.The post Coincheck Group Completes Acquisition of Digital Asset Manager 3iQ first appeared on LeapRate.

Devexperts has announced a new partnership between its flagship multi-asset trading platform, DXtrade, and theScreener, bringing advanced investment research and analytics directly into the platform. The integration will allow brokers licensing DXtrade to offer theScreener’s trader-ready equity, sector and market intelligence within their existing interface.  According to the companies, the aim is to deliver concise, actionable insight and keep clients’ decision-making workflows inside the trading environment as public AI chatbots increasingly become the first stop for investors. DXtrade supports a broad range of asset classes, including stocks, options, futures, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, FX, CFDs and both spot and margin crypto.  The platform provides firms with oversight and risk-management tools, AI-powered data analysis and open APIs that enable extensive third-party integrations. Available on web and mobile, it can be deployed as a white-label solution. TheScreener said its global data coverage, delivered in multiple languages, is designed to complement DXtrade’s feature set.  “We are thrilled that combining Devexperts’ leading brokerage platform with our meaningful, fact-based content creates a uniquely intuitive, ready-to-use solution for brokers worldwide,” commented Catharina Lusser, Global Business Executive at theScreener. Jon Light, Senior Director of Product Management at Devexperts, stated that DXtrade’s ability to integrate external systems is a key differentiator.  “Open APIs set DXtrade apart from competitors,” he said, adding that the collaboration aligns with both companies’ efforts to deliver sophisticated tools to brokers and financial institutions globally.The post DXtrade Partners with theScreener to Add Integrated Market Intelligence first appeared on LeapRate.

TradingView has rolled out volume footprint functionality in Pine Script, enabling traders and developers to access detailed order-flow data directly within each price bar.  The update gives users the ability to build custom footprint indicators and analyse intrabar activity without relying on lower-timeframe proxies. The new tools allow for granular metrics, including exact bid and ask volume totals, volume delta, buying and selling imbalances, and key auction levels such as the Point of Control, Value Area High and Value Area Low.  TradingView said the feature is designed to help users identify structurally important order-flow levels and integrate them into strategy development. TradingView also released example code showing how developers can extract total buy and sell volume, highlight POC areas on charts and display volume delta metrics. The feature is available to users on Premium and Ultimate plans.The post TradingView Adds Volume Footprint Support to Pine Script first appeared on LeapRate.

FTMO will discontinue the OANDA Prop Trader programme on 31 March 2026, bringing an end to the initiative launched under OANDA prior to FTMO’s acquisition of the company in 2025.  The group said the decision aligns with its strategic plan to sharpen the focus of each business line within its structure. OANDA will continue to develop its core brokerage offering, which includes foreign-exchange and multi-asset trading services.  FTMO, meanwhile, intends to concentrate on what it described as its specialised “modern prop trading model”, centred on funding traders who pass its evaluation processes. The companies said the OANDA Prop Trader programme had provided meaningful value to participating clients.  OANDA plans to contact clients directly about alternative options and transition steps ahead of the programme’s closure. FTMO stated that its long-term aim is to build a global trading powerhouse, with clear distinctions between its brokerage arm and prop-trading operations.  The firm has expanded rapidly in recent years as demand for evaluation-based trading models has increased, particularly among retail traders seeking access to larger account sizes. The termination of the programme marks one of the first structural changes since the acquisition, signalling the group’s intention to streamline activities and avoid overlap between brands. Further details were not disclosed, with FTMO referring clients to OANDA’s official announcement.The post FTMO to Close OANDA Prop Trader Programme first appeared on LeapRate.

Interactive Brokers Group reported robust monthly metrics for February, with client activity and account growth continuing to trend higher despite a slight slowdown from January.  The broker said Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) reached 4.366 million, up 21 percent from a year earlier but 1 percent below the prior month. Client equity ended the month at $820 billion, an increase of 40 percent year on year and 1 percent month on month. Margin loan balances rose 42 percent from February 2025 to $90 billion, though this represented a 1 percent monthly decline.  Client credit balances held steady at $162 billion, including $6.2 billion in insured bank deposit sweeps. Total client accounts reached 4.646 million, 31 percent higher than a year earlier. The broker reported an average of 204 annualised cleared DARTs per account, while the average commission per cleared commissionable order stood at $2.61 across asset classes.  U.S. stock orders averaged 749 shares with a commission of $1.95, while equity options averaged 6.5 contracts at $3.77. Futures, including options on futures, averaged 2.9 contracts at $4.04. Interactive Brokers also released updated cost-of-execution data for its IBKR PRO clients, noting an average U.S. Reg-NMS stock trade size of $24,009 in February.  Total trading and execution costs amounted to roughly 1.3 basis points of traded value for the month, compared with a 12-month average of 2.4 basis points.The post Interactive Brokers Reports Strong February Growth, Client Activity Rises first appeared on LeapRate.

As Alfonso Cardalda, chief marketing officer at Exness, explains, “A healthy environment should not rely on a small percentage of consumers for a massive chunk of the company’s revenue.” Instead, he suggests a shift toward a more balanced, long-term strategy: “There is a right balance created by two factors, the revenue attribution to the P&L by consumer segments and the revenue coming from the geographical expansion, in both blocks you need a clear risk diversification strategy”  This is the direction brokerages are moving toward. Value over volume, client retention over constant turnover, and long-term relationships over short-term spikes. In a market where platforms increasingly look alike, trust becomes the deciding factor. The value-over-volume reality Not every trader contributes equally to a broker’s long-term health. For example, Exness has observed that a small segment of retail traders can generate over 50% of total trading volume in MENA. That insight reshapes more than marketing. “The entire product and trading ecosystem is vital for retention,” Cardalda states. “From superior conditions to the platform stability that generates trust; these are the elements that keep traders with you in the long term.”  This isn’t about exclusivity as a slogan. It’s about recognizing that experienced traders don’t want to be “converted.” They want to be respected. Trust is built in the moments that matter Trust is not created by branding. It is created by outcomes, especially when the stakes are high. Cardalda notes that many brokers rely on short-term incentives, which he calls the “champagne effect,” in which a user is temporarily retained by a cashback offer. However, he warns that this is a fragile strategy: “In the long run, when those traders experience other brokers with more stable platforms or better conditions, they realize where the real value is. That is when true retention happens.”  A trust-led approach shapes day-to-day engagement. Rather than relying on gamified prompts, brokers like Exness focus on engagement loops that foster confident, informed decision-making.  The human layer is not optional  In an increasingly automated world, human support is a key differentiator. “The human element is the most important factor,” Cardalda comments. “Not just from a communication standpoint, but in how we actually interact with our clients.”  One such initiative is Exness Team Pro, a roster of trading professionals who act as the face and voice of the trading community. By having world-class traders interact directly with the right audience, a broker can cut through the noise of “AI-generated content” and build something authentic.  Product superiority means fewer surprises, not more claims Overselling platforms is a common trap in the industry. Experienced traders, however, prefer fewer surprises over bigger promises. Cardalda states that “you have to position yourself on the drivers that actually matter to the trader. It always comes back to product quality. When you offer product superiority, you generate better acquisition and bulletproof retention for the long term.”  This philosophy begins with infrastructure. Ensuring platform stability and providing features like instant withdrawals are the baseline. When a trader knows their money is accessible and the platform is stable, they have a reason to stay.    The next brokerage model Put these pieces together, and the direction becomes clear. The next generation of brokers will look less like growth machines and more like long-term operators, selective about who they serve, relentless about reliability, and disciplined about transparency. “The trader experience is always the priority, even when scaling,” Cardalda says. “If we scale and lose quality, we backtrack.” In a market where attention is easy to buy, trust is the scarce asset. Brokers who understand this will not need tricks. They will have something far more valuable: traders who choose to stay.The post Why the future of brokerage belongs to trust, not tricks first appeared on LeapRate.

Safra Sarasin Group has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Saxo Bank.  The transaction, which received approval from the FINMA and the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, sees the Group acquire about 71% of Saxo Bank from Geely Financials Denmark, Mandatum Group and other shareholders. Founder Kim Fournais retains roughly 28%. The acquisition increases combined client assets to more than $460 billion and forms part of J. Safra Sarasin’s strategy to expand selectively into digital-enabled financial services.  The Group said the deal blends its banking stability with Saxo Bank’s fintech capabilities, positioning the combined business for long-term global growth. A substantial leadership reshuffle accompanies the transaction. Fournais will step down as CEO to become Chairman of Saxo Bank’s Board, while Daniel Belfer, currently CEO of Bank J. Safra Sarasin, will take over as Saxo Bank’s CEO. Elie Sassoon becomes CEO of Bank J. Safra Sarasin. Saxo Bank will also adopt a new governance structure. Henrik Juel Villberg becomes Deputy CEO, while Julio Carloto takes on the role of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. The Board of Management will include Belfer, Villberg, Mads Dorf Petersen and Carloto. Jacob J. Safra, Chairman of J. Safra Sarasin Group, said the firms would “build on Saxo Bank’s pioneering spirit,” while Fournais described the deal as “a significant milestone” for the bank he founded in 1992.The post J. Safra Sarasin Completes Majority Stake Acquisition of Saxo Bank first appeared on LeapRate.

Euronext has appointed Judith Stein as its new Head of Investor Relations, strengthening its senior financial communications function across its pan-European markets.  She will oversee the group’s investor relations strategy and act as the central contact point for analysts, investors and shareholders. Stein, based in Paris, will report directly to Giorgio Modica, Euronext’s Chief Financial Officer. Her responsibilities include ensuring transparent and consistent financial communication as the company continues to expand its role as Europe’s largest capital-markets infrastructure provider. She previously served as Investor Relations Senior Manager at Euronext, having joined the group in 2020. Her earlier career included work at the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg. Stein is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris’ School of Management and the University of Münster. Euronext said the appointment reflects its commitment to maintaining strong engagement with investors across its markets in Amsterdam, Athens, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris. The post Euronext Appoints New Head of Investor Relations first appeared on LeapRate.

UBS Group AG has nominated Agustín Carstens and Luca Maestri for election to its board of directors at the group’s annual general meeting on 15 April 2026, as several long-serving directors prepare to step down. Carstens, the former General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements and previously Governor of the Bank of Mexico, brings decades of experience in monetary policy and financial regulation. He has also held senior roles at the International Monetary Fund and Mexico’s Finance Ministry. Maestri, currently a senior executive at Apple, previously served as the firm’s long-time chief financial officer. His earlier career included senior finance positions at Xerox, Nokia Siemens Networks and General Motors. Chairman Colm Kelleher said the nominations would strengthen the board’s regulatory and financial expertise. The announcement follows the earlier nomination of Markus Ronner as vice chairman. Lukas Gähwiler, the outgoing vice chairman, will retire after a 45-year career. William C. Dudley and Jeanette Wong will also step down after seven years on the board. UBS said the departing members made significant contributions, including oversight during the integration of Credit Suisse following the 2023 rescue and subsequent consolidation into UBS.The post UBS Nominates Agustín Carstens and Luca Maestri to Board as Senior Directors Step Down first appeared on LeapRate.

CPP Investments and Equinix have agreed to acquire Nordic data-centre provider atNorth from Partners Group in a $4 billion transaction as demand surges for high-density, AI-ready infrastructure. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, will see CPP Investments contribute about $1.6 billion for a 60 per cent stake, with Equinix taking the remaining 40 per cent. Equinix said the acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted funds from operations per share once completed. atNorth operates eight data centres across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, with several additional sites under development. The platform has secured 1 gigawatt of power capacity and plans further expansion to serve rising demand for hyperscale, enterprise and AI workloads. Many of its facilities feature liquid-cooling capabilities to support high-density computing. Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, atNorth’s chief executive, said the deal validates the firm’s position as the leading Nordic platform and reinforces the region’s status as “Europe’s rising AI powerhouse.” He said atNorth will continue to operate independently. CPP Investments’ Maximilian Biagosch said the Nordics remain an attractive market for data-centre growth, adding that the agreement builds on the fund’s long-standing relationship with Equinix. Bruce Owen, Equinix’s EMEA president, said atNorth’s scalable sites complement Equinix’s existing footprint and support customers looking to deploy resilient, sustainable infrastructure. The buyers have also agreed a provisional $4.2 billion financing package from European and Canadian lenders to support the transaction and expansion.The post CPP Investments and Equinix Agree Deal to Acquire Nordic Data-Centre Operator atNorth first appeared on LeapRate.

SBI Holdings and Startale Group have revealed the brand and logo of JPYSC, their jointly developed Japanese yen stablecoin.  The move is said to mark what the companies describe as a major step for regulated digital finance in Japan and internationally. JPYSC is designed as a trust-based stablecoin issued by Shinsei Trust and Banking under Japan’s regulatory framework.  The firms explained that the structure is intended to allow the token to operate across both traditional financial systems and blockchain networks, laying the groundwork for a “globally trusted digital yen.” Distribution will be handled by SBI VC Trade, while Startale will lead technical development. The launch remains scheduled for the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. SBI and Startale said JPYSC is attracting strong interest from major financial institutions and corporates for operational, treasury and cross-border payment use cases.  The stablecoin will be issued as a Type III Electronic Payment Instrument, ensuring institutional-grade compliance and alignment with Japanese financial regulations. The firms noted that JPYSC’s architecture will support high-volume settlement and tokenised-asset transactions, with a focus on global interoperability across digital ecosystems. The newly unveiled blue logo is intended to symbolise trust, stability, security and international connectivity.The post SBI Holdings and Startale Unveil JPYSC, Japan’s First Trust-Bank-Backed Yen Stablecoin first appeared on LeapRate.

Truist Securities has appointed industry veteran Matthew Miller as managing director and head of mergers and acquisitions, strengthening the firm’s leadership team and expanding its advisory capabilities. Based in New York, Miller will report to Tom Hackett, the firm’s chairman and chief executive, and will lead growth initiatives, oversee deal origination and execution, and work with product teams to support public, sponsor-owned and privately held companies across sectors. Hackett said Miller was a proven leader known for relationship-building and deal execution. He noted that Miller’s decades of experience would support the firm’s ambitions to expand its M&A offerings and deliver strategic advice to clients. Miller brings more than 30 years of experience, including 15 years at Jefferies, where he served as global head of healthcare M&A and played a key role in building the firm’s healthcare advisory franchise.  His earlier career included roles at Bank of America and practising corporate law at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. He holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Columbia University School of Law. Miller said he was excited to lead the M&A team and to help grow the franchise by leveraging the firm’s industry expertise and its full suite of debt, equity and related products. Truist Securities serves as the corporate and investment-banking arm of Truist Financial Corporation.The post Truist Securities Appoints Matthew Miller as Head of M&A first appeared on LeapRate.

DriveWealth and Kalshi have announced plans to integrate regulated event-contract markets into DriveWealth’s API-first brokerage platform, aiming to expand global access to prediction markets for retail and digital-first investors. The collaboration will enable DriveWealth’s partners to offer event contracts, tradable outcomes linked to elections, economic data, weather and sports, alongside equities and ETFs within a unified investing interface.  The companies stated that demand for tools that allow investors to express macro views and manage risk in new ways has increased sharply. Naureen Hassan, DriveWealth’s chief executive, said the integration would strengthen the firm’s ability to deliver “cutting-edge market opportunities” to its partners.  She added that Kalshi’s approach to market design made it a natural fit for DriveWealth’s technology-driven infrastructure. Kalshi, which operates the largest regulated prediction market and now generates more than $100 billion in annualised volume, will use the partnership to broaden institutional and fintech access to its event-driven products. Tarek Mansour, Kalshi’s co-founder and CEO, believes DriveWealth’s embedded brokerage network made it an ideal partner, with the collaboration intended to expand reach “in a compliant, seamless manner.”The post DriveWealth and Kalshi Plan Integration to Broaden Access to Regulated Event Markets first appeared on LeapRate.

BlackRock has appointed Citi Investor Services to provide select middle-office functions for $4 trillion in U.S.-domiciled iShares exchange-traded funds on the Aladdin platform.  The move expands a long-standing partnership between the firms. The new mandate is intended to enhance transparency and streamline processing across the ETF-order lifecycle.  According to the companies, the integrated operating model will improve visibility into basket composition, order status and settlement, strengthening the robustness of iShares’ operational framework. Chris Cox, Citi’s head of investor services, said expanding ETF and middle-office capabilities was central to the bank’s strategy to increase market share among global asset managers.  “This latest collaboration with BlackRock reflects the outcome of our product and technology investments and deepens our relationship with a valued partner of the firm,” he stated.  Cox added that the initiative demonstrates the firms’ commitment to “building innovative industry solutions and delivering exceptional service to clients.” Derek Stein, BlackRock’s head of technology and operations, noted that Citi had been a trusted partner as the firm continued to evolve its ETF operating model on Aladdin.  He said the appointment reflected confidence in Citi’s ability to support the scale and operational rigour across the iShares platform, ensuring resilient ETF operations. The agreement builds on a 2021 mandate under which Citi became an additional post-trade service provider for BlackRock’s U.S.-domiciled ETFs, offering custodial, fund-administration and transfer-agency services.The post BlackRock Selects Citi to Provide Middle-Office Services for iShares ETFs on Aladdin first appeared on LeapRate.

Northern Trust has broadened its dynamic currency-hedging capabilities by adding models from Berenberg, giving institutional clients access to artificial-intelligence-driven strategies for managing currency risk. The enhancement allows Northern Trust’s clients to incorporate third-party approaches, such as Berenberg’s AI-based foreign-exchange models, into its framework for adjusting hedge ratios in real time.  The firm said this expanded optionality is designed to reduce volatility and support improved risk-adjusted returns for asset owners and asset managers across the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Canada. Marcus Fernandes, global head of currency management at Northern Trust, noted that clients are increasingly seeking innovative tools amid rising market volatility. “With dynamic currency hedging, we’re offering clients greater optionality when it comes to currency management,” he said. Berenberg, one of Europe’s oldest banks, has developed proprietary FX alpha and risk models aimed at capturing market signals to support dynamic hedging strategies. The collaboration will make these models available to a broader institutional investor base. Nico Baum, Berenberg’s head of solutions, said the firm is “excited to collaborate with Northern Trust” and noted that its AI-driven approach is designed to help investors make more informed decisions in an environment that is “increasingly technology driven and complex.”The post Northern Trust Expands Dynamic Currency Hedging Through Collaboration With Berenberg first appeared on LeapRate.

Proxymity has secured a new shareholder after Euroclear acquired a minority stake in the company, it was announced Thursday. The investment follows Proxymity’s Series C funding round in 2025 and brings Euroclear into the firm’s consortium of global custodians, transfer agents and market-infrastructure providers.  Euroclear will also become a client, integrating Proxymity’s digital proxy-voting and shareholder-disclosure technology into its corporate-actions and governance services. The companies said the partnership is intended to modernise investor communications and strengthen digital channels across markets.  Proxymity’s platform will be embedded into Euroclear’s post-trade operations to enhance transparency, reduce operational complexity and improve end-to-end processes for clients. Dean Little, Proxymity’s CEO and co-founder, said Euroclear’s backing represents “an important step in our continued growth,” adding that modernising shareholder communications requires closer alignment between infrastructure providers and technology platforms.  “Aligning more closely with post-trade operations is critical to delivering more connected and reliable processes across markets,” he said. Sebastien Danloy, Euroclear’s chief business officer, noted that the stake supports its strategy of investing in technology that “brings true value to clients.”  He added that integrating Proxymity’s real-time capabilities will help reduce manual intervention and make voting and shareholder communication “faster and more reliable across markets.”The post Euroclear Acquires Minority Stake in Proxymity first appeared on LeapRate.

XM has secured a licence from the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya, strengthening its regulatory footprint in Africa and enabling the firm to expand its operations in one of the region’s fastest-growing trading markets. The company, which serves more than 15 million clients worldwide, said the authorisation reflects its commitment to meeting high regulatory standards and offering a transparent, secure environment for local traders.  By working within Kenya’s established financial framework, XM aims to build long-term trust and reinforce investor protection. Co-Chief Executive Menelaos Menelaou said Kenya represented “a dynamic and rapidly growing financial market,” adding that the CMA’s approval demonstrated XM’s “commitment to regulatory excellence and market leadership.”  He said the firm was proud to expand its presence and deliver its ecosystem of products and services under locally recognised oversight. The new licence gives Kenyan clients access to more than 1,400 instruments through XM’s global platform, as well as educational resources and customer support.  Operations in the country will adhere to the CMA’s strict compliance requirements, including safeguards designed to enhance trading transparency and reduce risk. Clients can onboard through the broker’s dedicated Kenyan website, where XM offers fast execution, stable leverage and a wide array of trading tools. The firm said traders of all experience levels can open an account within minutes.The post XM Gains Kenyan CMA Licence first appeared on LeapRate.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has appointed Adam Watson as Managing Director and Head of Asset Services. Watson will oversee the strategic direction, performance and evolution of the firm’s global Asset Services division, including operational delivery, product innovation, regulatory engagement and client experience.  He will report to Brian Steele, Managing Director and President of Clearing & Securities Services. Steele said Watson was “a proven leader with deep expertise across custody, asset servicing, and capital markets,” adding that his background in modernising market-critical platforms would be “instrumental as DTCC continues to advance and strengthen its Asset Services capabilities for the industry.” Watson joins from BNY, where he served as Managing Director of Client Insight & Innovation in Asset Servicing.  During his tenure, assets under custody and administration increased by 54%, supported by multi-product mandates and digital transformation efforts. He previously led the bank’s global custody client franchise and contributed to redesigns of client engagement through analytics and AI-enabled solutions. Before BNY, Watson spent more than a decade at J.P. Morgan in roles across custody product management, finance, and operations in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Watson said DTCC plays “a unique and vital role in safeguarding and advancing the global financial system,” adding that he looked forward to working with teams to enhance resiliency and accelerate modernisation for clients.The post DTCC Appoints Adam Watson as Global Head of Asset Services first appeared on LeapRate.

iFOREX Financial Trading Holdings has begun trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange following the admission of its entire issued share capital on 25 February. The company, which operates under the trading name iFOREX, listed 22,186,679 ordinary shares under the ticker IFRX.  Each share carries one vote, giving the firm a total voting rights figure of 22,186,679. The company holds no shares in treasury, and the voting total will guide disclosures under the Financial Conduct Authority’s transparency rules. The listing follows an announcement on 19 February confirming the completion of its initial public offering. The company stated that the admission marks a major milestone as it seeks to accelerate its growth ambitions across global markets. Chief Executive Itai Sadeh remarked that joining the main market represents “a proud moment” as the company advances its strategy to become a leading global fintech business.  He thanked new investors and employees for their support, adding that strong interest in the IPO reflects the group’s “solid foundation and growth potential.” Sadeh said iFOREX’s proprietary technology and focus on international expansion position the company well to “embrace the opportunities ahead and deliver long-term sustainable value for our clients and shareholders.”The post iFOREX Shares Begin Trading on the London Stock Exchange first appeared on LeapRate.

Trading Technologies International announced on Tuesday evening that it will introduce direct connectivity to the National Stock Exchange of India in 2026, responding to rising global demand for access to India’s fast-growing markets. The company has become an empanelled vendor of the exchange after completing an agreement to connect within the NSE’s co-location data centre.  The designation will allow TT to provide institutional clients worldwide with high-performance, low-latency access to one of the world’s busiest trading venues. Shridhar Sheth, EVP and Head of India and Middle East, said demand from international traders continues to rise as firms seek to “diversify their trading opportunities and access the vibrant liquidity available on the Indian exchanges.”  He added that the move demonstrates the company’s commitment to offering global market access “without geographic restriction.” Clients will be able to use TT’s full suite of tools, including execution algorithms, Autospreader, ADL, and charting and analytics. API access will also be available. TT processed more than three billion derivatives transactions in 2025, and the platform remains widely used for futures and options trading across global markets.  It also collected multiple awards last year, including Trading System of the Year and Derivatives Trading System of the Year at the FOW Asia Pacific Awards.The post Trading Technologies to Offer Direct Connectivity to India’s National Stock Exchange in 2026 first appeared on LeapRate.