LeapXpert Acquires StartADAM and Broadens Channel Compliance Coverage

Communications compliance provider LeapXpert has acquired cross-platform messaging startup StartADAM extending its reach in the governed-messaging niche. Announced in New York on June 3, the deal folds StartADAM’s people, intellectual property, and product into The LeapXpert Communications Platform, adding fresh AI muscle, two new messaging channels, and three CRM connectors.

By integrating StartADAM’s agentic AI into LeapXpert’s existing intelligence layer (Maxen), the combined platform now auto-summarises threads and extracts action items in real time—functions that compliance and front-office teams typically bolt on via third-party add-ins.

“This is a natural evolution for our product and mission,” said Dima Gutzeit, Founder and CEO of LeapXpert. “StartADAM’s innovations in AI, Slack, Discord, and CRM will be deeply embedded into our platform—unlocking powerful new capabilities for our customers. It’s another important step as we scale the platform across new verticals, channels, and intelligence layers.”

New and expanded channels

Discord (in beta): Popular with gaming studios and crypto firms, Discord is edging into mainstream business use. LeapXpert says governed Discord support will shortly join its roster of WhatsApp, iMessage, SMS, Telegram, Signal, WeChat, and LINE.

Deeper integration with Slack: Corporate users can already route external chats through Slack, but the strengthened “Governed Mode” keeps them inside Slack while handling WhatsApp or other consumer apps in the background—key for advisors who live in channel-centric workflows.

CRM synchronisation: Native two-way sync with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Microsoft Dynamics means contacts, chat history, and context now flow automatically between front-office systems and messaging channels. Closing that loop is a common pain-point for firms juggling relationship data and retention rules.

“StartADAM shares our belief in intelligent, responsible business communication,” noted Avi Pardo, Co-Founder and CBO of LeapXpert. “We built StartADAM to reduce friction in business communications and add a layer of collective intelligence to conversations,” added Adam Stone, Co-Founder of StartADAM. “Joining LeapXpert gives us the reach and infrastructure to deliver on that mission at a global, enterprise scale.”

The announcement lands a few months after LeapXpert’s Portage-led Series B and a run of analyst recognition—including Most Innovative Trade Surveillance Solution in A-Team Group’s Innovation Awards 2025 and Visionary status in Gartner’s 2025 Digital Communications Governance & Archiving Magic Quadrant.

Wamid and BMLL Technologies Partner to Launch Advanced Market Analytics Platform in Saudi Arabia

Wamid, the technology and innovation subsidiary of Saudi Tadawul Group, has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with BMLL Technologies to deliver a new suite of white-labelled, cloud-based analytics tools tailored to the Saudi market. The platform will offer quant teams, analysts, and institutional investors access to comprehensive historical order book data and advanced modelling capabilities within a Python-native environment.

This initiative marks the introduction of the first solution of its kind in the region, aiming to enhance market transparency, data-driven decision-making, and support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s market infrastructure. BMLL Technologies, recognised for its extensive historical market data coverage and strong global investor backing, seeks to democratise access to sophisticated analytics in the region through this collaboration.

26 Degrees Global Markets Expands US Trading Access with QuantHouse Cboe One Feed

26 Degrees Global Markets, the multi-asset prime broker, has integrated the QuantHouse Cboe One Feed into its US equity data offering. The addition aims to enhance trading capabilities for retail brokers seeking extended ‘out of hours’ access to US markets.

The Cboe One Feed delivers consolidated, real-time data from Cboe’s four US equities exchanges, including early hours trading sessions where Cboe commands a 40.5% market share. The integration supports 26 Degrees’ delivery of innovative solutions to its global client base, particularly catering to growing demand in Asia for round-the-clock trading. Through the QuantHouse API interface, 26 Degrees now offers expanded US market data coverage, aligning with the broader industry trend toward continuous market access.

Bloomberg Expands Market-On-Close Trading to US Treasuries

Bloomberg has broadened its Market-On-Close trading capabilities to include US Treasuries, following the earlier rollout for European Government Bonds. The enhancement allows institutional investors to execute trades at the market’s closing price, automatically referencing Bloomberg’s Evaluated Pricing (BVAL) Service. BMO Capital Markets and Schwab Asset Management facilitated the inaugural trade using BVAL pricing.

Currently supported by nine dealers, the new trading workflow aims to reduce tracking error and provide certainty of execution. It allows clients to choose between negotiating non-comp trades or directing in-comp trades to a minimum of five dealers. Investors can also use Bloomberg’s integrated tools, such as axe data, analytics, and communication features, to identify optimal liquidity providers. Additionally, the solution leverages Bloomberg’s Portfolio Trading Basket Builder, enabling electronic trade negotiation and execution based on an end-of-day market snapshot. Further dealer participation is anticipated in 2025.

SimCorp and 360T Expand Partnership to Streamline FX Trading for Buy-Side Firms

SimCorp and 360T, both part of Deutsche Börse Group, have announced an expanded partnership to enhance FX trading capabilities for buy-side firms. The integration allows users of SimCorp One, a comprehensive investment management platform, to access 360T’s Execution Management System, enabling more efficient and automated FX trade execution. Clients will also benefit from connectivity via FIX as a Service, a managed service by SimCorp for linking with brokers and trading platforms.

This development supports institutional investors in optimising their FX trading processes by improving execution speed, reducing operational risks, and ensuring robust audit trails. It aligns with Deutsche Börse Group’s broader strategy to strengthen synergies across its units, following SimCorp’s recent strategic collaboration with Clearstream.

SimCorp and Clearstream Partner to Enhance Investment Platform Integration

SimCorp and Clearstream, both part of Deutsche Börse Group, have entered a strategic partnership to integrate Clearstream’s post-trade services into SimCorp One, SimCorp’s front-to-back investment platform. The collaboration enables SimCorp clients to access Clearstream’s fund data solutions through the Kneip platform, streamlining data dissemination, document handling, and regulatory reporting.

The integration allows clients to outsource these functions, leading to cost reductions and increased operational efficiency. Looking ahead, the partnership will explore additional services including fund distribution via FundsDLT’s SaaS platform, collateral management, and tri-party repo solutions. This initiative supports Deutsche Börse Group’s broader goal of enhancing its buy-side service offering and strengthening connectivity across its trade and post-trade ecosystem.

OSTTRA, Baton Systems, and Fnality Collaborate on 24/7 FX PvP Settlement with Central Bank-Backed Digital Asset

OSTTRA and Baton Systems have partnered with Fnality to successfully complete a proof-of-concept integrating Fnality’s digital ledger technology (DLT)-based system into their on-demand FX payment-versus-payment (PvP) settlement orchestration service. The development introduces an asset with central bank-like credit characteristics, recorded on a DLT ledger, enabling 24/7 settlement and enhancing liquidity and risk management.

The project, involving 12 major banks, demonstrates how digital assets can be used alongside commercial bank money for flexible, atomic PvP settlement across varied settlement venues. The Sterling Fnality Wholesale Payment System Test Environment was used to validate GBP transactions, marking a step towards broader adoption and future enhancements to the FX settlement service. Participants benefit from continuous netting and automated settlement orchestration, helping reduce liquidity pressure and support higher transaction volumes. Currently, GBP is the only currency supported within the Fnality ecosystem.

Philippine Stock Exchange Upgrades to Nasdaq Eqlipse in Expanded Technology Partnership

Nasdaq and The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) have announced an expanded technology partnership that will see PSE upgrade its trading infrastructure to the Nasdaq Eqlipse Trading platform. This move aligns PSE with Nasdaq’s latest technology aimed at modernising and strengthening market operations.

Nasdaq Eqlipse is the fourth-generation platform in Nasdaq’s suite of multi-asset marketplace technologies. It features modular capabilities such as pre-trade risk management, advanced options pricing, and index calculations. The platform supports diverse deployment models including cloud adoption, easing operational demands. This upgrade marks a key step in Nasdaq’s broader five-year strategy to deliver integrated trading, clearing, depository, and data intelligence solutions globally.

S&P Global Expands Dataset Availability in Databricks via Delta Sharing

S&P Global has broadened the scope of its data offerings in Databricks by making several S&P Capital IQ Pro datasets accessible through Databricks Delta Sharing. This move enables licensed users to directly query live financial, sustainability, and corporate datasets across investment, risk, and strategy functions without needing to ingest or replicate data. Delta Sharing, Databricks’ open-source data sharing protocol, supports real-time access with robust security and governance.

This initiative builds on previous collaborations between S&P Global and Databricks, including the integration of energy and commodities data and the development of the S&P Global Capital IQ Workbench. By reducing latency and data duplication, the enhanced integration aims to streamline workflows for users operating within the Databricks environment. S&P Global plans to continue expanding the range of available datasets on the platform.

ION Integrates FastTrade with Equiduct to Enhance Retail Best Execution

ION has successfully integrated and certified its FastTrade platform with Equiduct, enabling clients to access Equiduct Apex’s zero-commission Best Execution service. This development supports improved execution quality and enhances compliance with MiFID II Best Execution regulations.

The integration expands the execution venues available through FastTrade’s Best Execution Engine, a programmable tool that allows users to create tailored execution strategies. By incorporating Equiduct’s capabilities, ION strengthens its offering for clients navigating competitive, low-commission trading environments.