Former Invesco head of trading Squires joins OptimX
Squires is set to support the buildout of OptimX’s platform in the role with a particular focus on the EMEA region, The TRADE understands.
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CME Group to add mid-curve options and quarterly futures to equity index dividend suite
The new contracts align with the rising demand for listed dividend products, and will span options on the S&P 500 annual dividend index futures and Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 quarterly dividend index futures.
KRWQ launches Korean Won stablecoin on EDX Markets
Specifically, the new offering will allow traders to hedge KRWQ perpetual positions both in EDXM International as well as alongside regulated spot trading on EDX markets.
Stifel managing director joins Makor Group as a global multi-asset sales trader
New hire will be based out of Dubai, and has also previously served in trading-related and senior positions at firms including Mirabaud Group, HSBC and Natixis.
TS Imagine unveils event-driven trading automation platform to bolster institutional workflows
The new offering – Automation 2.0 – is expected to support institutional desks as markets and trading workflows increasingly modernise and become more automated.
SIX brings equities data on-chain via Chainlink integration
The move marks the first time that equities data from SIX’s exchanges has been accessible across more than 75 public and private blockchains in the Chainlink ecosystem.
EuroCTP selects Exegy as technology provider for EU shares and ETFs consolidated tape
The integration will leverage Exegy’s ticker plant technology, and aims to support the delivery of a robust and resilient pre- and post-trade consolidated tape.
Kepler Cheuvreux hires from UBS in high touch sales trading push
Paris-based hire is the fourth high touch sales trader to join the firm this year; she previously served at UBS as a cross asset execution trader.
Deutsche Borse targets institutional crypto expansion with $200 million Kraken stake
The acquisition is expected to complete in Q2 2026, and marks an expansion of the two firms’ ongoing digital asset-focused partnership, announced in December 2025.
GCEX partners with digital asset market maker Cumberland to boost institutional offering
The collaboration is expected to provide competitive spreads and improved execution quality to support both institutional and professional spot digital assets trading.