Japan's financial authorities and major financial institutions are testing blockchain technology to enable real-time settlement of traditional securities, potentially positioning the nation as a leader in modernizing capital markets.
GBE Prime, an institutional liquidity provider, has commenced offering 24/7 gold trading services to professional clients like brokers, enhancing market access for this commodity.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reportedly prohibited three former senior executives of Dolfin Financial (UK) Limited from working in regulated financial services due to their alleged involvement in a scheme circumventing UK visa regulations.
Triton Capital Markets Ltd., previously known as FXDD Malta, voluntarily surrendered its license in Malta after 16 years, as accepted by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), which confirmed the move was not due to regulatory action.
Mako Financial Markets Partnership LLP has applied for dissolution from the UK corporate register, approximately 18 months after receiving a £1.66 million fine from the Financial Conduct Authority.
ASIC announced a Q4 2026 consultation process to consider extending its current CFD leverage restrictions for Australian financial services licensees, which are set to expire in May 2027.
EDX Markets has integrated Figure's YLDS, a yield-bearing digital security, into its institutional crypto platform, enabling its use as collateral and mirroring similar initiatives by other major financial institutions.
ActivTrades celebrates 25 years in operation, evolving from a single office to a global multi-asset broker with a presence in over 140 countries, recognized for its platform expansion and accessibility for retail investors.
Atriance Financial Services is facilitating the entry of Atriafinancial Group, which operates under the EVEST brand, into the United Arab Emirates market, leveraging its local license and network.
FundingTraders has introduced a new dashboard tool, 'Trade Clarity Desk,' designed to inform traders about rule breaches and their financial impact before payout requests, aiming to improve transparency and reduce disputes for prop firm clients.
FTMO, a prop trading firm, has integrated TradingView as a new platform option, enabling its users to execute trades directly from the analysis interface.
Interactive Brokers has introduced SafetyPay as a new deposit method for eligible clients in Latin America, allowing local currency deposits from personal bank accounts to facilitate access to international markets.
