Nasdaq and Talos Partner on Tokenised Collateral Following SEC Nod
Nasdaq will integrate Talos’ digital asset infrastructure into its Calypso and Trade Surveillance platforms. The move aims to bring tokenised collateral into mainstream institutional workflows.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!).The announcement foll
Spain Puts IG‑Brand Mimicry Under Spotlight in Crackdown on Unlicensed Firms
Spain’s securities regulator has warned that a clone-style website mimicking IG Group, along with two other online trading brands, is offering investment services in the country without authorization.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)The National Se
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Goldman’s second-in-command made more than Jamie Dimon in 2025
Goldman Sachs paid its president, John Waldron, $45 million for last year. That’s more than (or equal to) all but one U.S. big-bank CEO: his boss.
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Lake Shore Bank staves off proxy war
The $727.3 million-asset lender agreed to put Dennis Pollack, a longtime bank industry executive and director, on its board at the behest of activist investor Stilwell.
Splitit extends card-linked installments to field sales
Splitit, a pioneer in card-linked installment payments, today announced the launch of Splitit Go, a mobile solution that brings credit-card-linked installments into face-to-face sales environments, including field services, in-store purchases, consultations, and other in-person transactions.
Polymarket Curbs Insider Bets: No Stolen Info, No Illegal Tips, No Outcome Influencers
Polymarket has introduced new market integrity rules across its decentralized finance (DeFi) platform and its CFTC-regulated U.S. exchange, outlining how it enforces trading standards and handles suspicious activity.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!
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AI in banking ‘not a silver bullet’: analyst
Lenders are clamoring to realize the benefits of AI, but it's “a long, expensive and risk-constrained transformation,” Wells Fargo’s Mike Mayo said.
Europe Accounts for 43% of Global FX and CFD Broker Interest in February 2026
Global online interest in FX/CFD brokers fell 4.2% in February from a January peak, settling at 38.5 million in total broker visibility across 49 brokers and 120 countries tracked by FM Intelligence. Despite the monthly pullback, the reading remained 33.5% above February 2025 levels, pointing to con
Constant AI launches Skip-A-Pay AI agent
Constant AI, the agentic AI company for credit union loan operations, today announced the launch of Nia, the first agentic AI Skip-A-Pay agent.
Capital.com Seeks Singapore Risk Manager as It Moves to Secure MAS License
Capital.com shared a LinkedIn post outlining a senior job opening and business plans in Singapore. In December, it applied for a South African licence. The company said it is “exploring new licences in several markets.”Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don
CMC Markets on Metals Demand and Volatility
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevson Metals Demand, Volatility, and What It Takes to Keep Pricing StableExtreme volatility does not just change what traders buy and sell. It changes how they hedge, how they judge risk, and what they expect from execution when prices move fast.Singapore Summit: Meet th
B2PRIME Expands Digital Asset Offering with Crypto Spot and Perpetual Futures
B2PRIME Group, a global financial services provider for institutional, professional and retail clients, is proud to announce aт expansion of its digital asset ecosystem. By introducing Crypto Spot and Crypto Perpetual Futures (PF), B2PRIME, through its Bahamas-based entity, regulated by the Securit
A Year of Building Deserves to Be Recognised
Across forex, fintech, and payments, brand-building rarely happens in a single moment.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don't!)It takes time. It takes consistency. It takes product work, client support, marketing effort, strategic decisions, and the abilit
Talos and Nasdaq forge path to managing both on- and off-chain collateral workflow
Talos is to connect its digital asset infrastructure with Nasdaq's Calypso and trade surveillance platforms to develop a unified 'single lens' for managing tokenized collateral.
Why Is Gold Falling? XAU/USD Price Is Going Down for the 9th Session as Gold Price Predictions Remain Bearish
When I analyzed gold's technical chart last week, I identified $4,550 and $4,360 as the next downside targets and the 200-day EMA at $4,200 as the critical bull/bear dividing line. I did not expect those targets to be tested within days.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and t
FCA criticised over using sensitive data in AI trial with Palantir
The FCA has attracted criticism for turning over sensitive data to controversial US tcchnology firm Palantir as part of a trial to help it sharpen its approach to financial crime.
U.S. Bill Targets Sports Prediction Contracts, Creating Uncertainty for Brokers
A group of U.S. senators has proposed a law to ban federally regulated prediction markets from offering contracts on sports events, raising questions about how these markets will be regulated, according to a Wall Street Journal report.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and tho
90% Adoption: How AI Is Reshaping French Investment Firms
Artificial intelligence has moved from a boardroom buzzword to a core operational tool within the French financial landscape. A comprehensive new study by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) reveals a significant shift: 90% of supervised entities have already integrated AI or have immediate pl
Bank of Ireland equips staff for AI-driven future
Bank of Ireland is equipping its workforce for an AI-enabled future, recognizing the growing importance of AI and data literacy across all areas of the business
XTB Shares Fall for Second Day as Profit Slump Hits Investors Sentiment
XTB shares fell for a second consecutive session today (Monday), sliding to an intraday low of 86.40 PLN before recovering to around 89.22 PLN, a decline of roughly 2.5% on the day. The pullback, which stretches over two trading sessions, has taken the Warsaw-listed broker (WSE: XTB) to its lowest l