Noteworthy News of Last Week
Forex Policy
Out of the noisy space of the broadcasting industry we bring news that matters.
During the last week of August, several significant partnerships, promotions, launches of different asset platforms, steps taken to LATAM expansion, and other important events occurred. This Forex Policy newsletter contains a summary of that news.?
Hantec Markets names? Alberto Barba Arévalo, €FA, as Head of Business Development for LATAM. Alberto, formerly a Regional Manager at INFINOX with experience from Blackwell Global and Swissquote, will lead growth in Spanish, LATAM, and Portuguese markets from Portugal. With his 34 years of global experience, Hantec Markets offers advanced trading solutions across various asset classes and looks forward to Alberto's contributions.
Bitget has partnered with KoinX to transform crypto tax reporting for its users. The integration automates data syncing, reduces errors, and boosts security with a user-friendly interface.?This move highlights Bitget's commitment to regulatory compliance and efficient crypto management.
RADEX MARKETS introduces RM SOCIAL, an innovative social trading platform that links experienced traders with investors. With RM SOCIAL, users can:? Browse a variety of strategies with public ratings, Find strategies tailored to their goals and risk preferences, and Utilize copy trading for automated, efficient trading. Strategy providers can also highlight their skills and earn additional income.
Zara FX has made another strategic move by welcoming Christiana Lazaridou as their new Chief Business Development Officer. Lazaridou, previously Global Head of Partnerships at Scope Markets, brings valuable experience from Eurotrader and VT Markets. This appointment is part of Zara FX’s broader expansion, which includes new hires, such as Kuldeep Mahindrakar, as Strategy and Expansion Officer, and Syed Tanvir Ahmmed, MBA, as Sales Director. Based in Dubai, Zara FX is strengthening its presence in the MENA and Asia regions.
State Street Global Advisors has acquired a 5% stake in Raiz Invest, combining its market expertise with Raiz’s mobile-focused platform. This investment will expand Raiz’s financial education and resources for Australian investors. Brendan Malone, Managing Director of Raiz, notes that this collaboration will drive innovation in savings and investment strategies, benefiting customers throughout their financial journey.?
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AvaTrade announced its official authorization by Colombia's SFC, marking a key milestone in its LATAM expansion! Colombian traders can now access AvaTrade’s secure platform with CFDs, Options, and Futures, and trade on major exchanges like CME and Eurex. AvaTrade is committed to client fund protection, advanced trading tools, and extensive educational resources for all traders.
Deutsche Bank has appointed Alexis Fauth as Head of Market Data Methodology.? Fauth, returning from Tradefeedr where he led data science, has extensive experience from Citi and other roles. His appointment aims to enhance Deutsche Bank’s market data strategies. This appointment follows notable executive changes at DNA Payments, Zara FX, and Balraj Briah at Liquidnet.
Euronext and Nord Pool are launching a Nordic and Baltic Power futures market on Euronext’s Optiq? platform. The new market will offer cash-settled futures on System Prices and EPADs, enhancing liquidity and security. Euronext Clearing will manage the clearing process. Client testing begins in March 2025, providing an opportunity to refine trading strategies.
Freetrade has teamed up with Sharegain to offer a new securities lending feature. Investors can earn passive income by lending stocks and ETFs, with no upfront costs or extra staff. Sharegain’s technology ensures compliance with regulations like CASS and SFTR, simplifying the process for UK investors. Free trade is making investing more accessible and equitable.
B2Broker’s B2Copy? integrated with Spotware Systems’ cTrader. This dynamic collaboration brings groundbreaking features including Enhanced Copy Trading: Easy position management, Custom Fee Settings: Adjustable fees and promotions,? Multiple Allocation Methods: Various options available, Advanced Copying Features: Including pausing and customizing strategies,? Seamless Integration: Connects with B2Core CRM and other systems.