Financial Technology
VT Markets Redefines Gold Trading Hours with Launch of XAUUSD247
* New product lets clients trade gold CFDs 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
with lower costs and built-in risk controls SYDNEY, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/
-- VT Markets
Former Bank of Singapore CEO, Bahren Shaari, leads Mentor List expansion across APAC to Singapore.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate mentoring platform, Mentor List, today highlighted the growth of its invitation-only Mastermind program, expanding to Singapore under the guidance of Chair Bahren Shaari, former Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Singapore and one of the nation's ...
Mintoak acquires Middle East-headquartered fintech ICC Loyalty
* Acquisition expands Mintoak's footprint across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia, strengthening its ability to help banks unlock new revenue opportunities beyond payments * Combined business generates over US$30 million in annual revenue with a profitability margin exceedin...
NYSE Content Update: Intercontinental Exchange to Acquire MarketAxess in $6 Billion Deal
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins...
American Express' Shop Small Returns for its Seventh Year to Celebrate and Support Local Businesses in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Express today announced the
launch of its Shop Small campaign for the seventh year in Singapore, part of
its global initiative to support local businesses.
HKEX Launches 5-Year China Government Bond Futures
HONG KONG, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Monday) the launch of its Five-Year China Government Bond (CGB) Futures contract, marking a significant step forward in the development of Hong Kong's fixed-income and currencies ...
XTransfer Named to CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026
SINGAPORE, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, is proud to announce it has been named,for the first time, to CNBC's 2026 list of the World's Top Fintech Companies (Payments Segment). The inclusion not only recognises XTransfer's ong...
Cathay United Bank and Indovina Bank Bring Together Business Leaders to Strengthen Corporate Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch (CUBHCM), in collaboration with Indovina Bank Ltd. (IVB), hosted the CONNECT 2026 Seminar in Hanoi, themed "Unlocking Growth Through Resilience." The event attracted more than 80 corporate leaders, CFOs, treas...
Cboe Completes Sale of Cboe Australia to TMX Group
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading global markets operator and pioneer in equity and index derivatives, today announced it has completed the sale of Cboe Australia (now TMX Australia Exchange) to TMX Group Limited (TMX Group). "Over the past y...
STARTRADER expands AI offering with 31 New US Share & ETF CFDs in Semiconductors, Optical Networking & Nuclear
Available from August 3 on the trading platform and August 5 on the STARTRADER app, spanning semiconductors, AI infrastructure, optical networking, and nuclear energy DUBAI, UAE, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARTRADER today announced the launch of 31 new US Share CFDs and ETF CFDs, available o...
Xinhua Silk Road: Guotai Haitong Securities leverages AI fintech to boost high-quality development of capital market
BEIJING, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference held from July 17 to 20, Guotai Haitong Securities hosted an AI-themed forum that gathered nearly 1,000 public sector representatives, business leaders and experts. The event, entitled Guotai Haitong ...
From Volatility to Income Opportunity -- CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF (3537.HK) Debuts on HKEX Tomorrow
HONG KONG, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF (3537.HK) will list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 31st July 2026. 3537.HK seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily (i) using a synthetic representative sampling strategy to obtain an exposure to the KOS...
VT Markets Reports Record-High Trading Volume of $8 Trillion
SYDNEY, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first half of 2026 was defined by volatility: currency swings, shifting rate expectations, and geopolitical uncertainty that reshaped how traders positioned across markets. Against that backdrop, VT Markets reported $8 trillion in trading volume for the f...
J.P. Morgan Private Bank Earns Record 10 Accolades at The Asset Triple A Private Capital Awards 2026
Asia Private Bank CEO Harshika Patel Named Asia Private Banker of the Year as
Firm Doubles Award Count
HONG KONG, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan Private Bank today
announced it has earned 10 accolades at The Asset Triple A Private Capital
Awards 2026
Plotio Deepens Its Global Partner Relationships Through Knowledge, Professional Support, and International Collaboration
BANGKOK, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global financial industry continues to evolve, long-term business success increasingly depends on strong partnerships built on trust, shared expertise, and long-term, transparent collaboration. To further reinforce its commitment to partners worldwid...
Mitrade Enters Bloomberg.com Partnership as Asian Traders Face Blurring Line Between Credible Insight & Online Influence
BANGKOK, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning global CFD broker Mitrade
As Geopolitical Forces Shape Australian Markets, Mitrade Announces Bloomberg.com Partnership for a Better-Informed Financial World
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global broker Mitrade
16 Years as a Global Financial Brand: Plotio Reinforces Local Commitment Through Its ESG Vision
TAIPEI, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Plotio celebrates 16 years as a global financial brand, the company continues to strengthen its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) vision by integrating sustainability and community support into its long-term development strategy. With an expanding...
EBANX and Pagaleve blend Pix and BNPL to expand access to installment plans to 60 million consumers in Brazil
Powered by AI-driven instant credit scoring, the collaboration between both fintechs enables 60 million people without credit cards to pay in installments using Pix, adopted by 170 million consumers—96% of the country's adult population SÃO PAULO and CURITIBA, Brazil, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ ...
Dubai International Financial Centre's industry-leading H1 2026 achievements reinforce its position at the forefront of global finance in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
DUBAI, UAE, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, today announced its industry leading performance, driven by continued global confidence in Dubai as a destination for financ...
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