News Nuggets | 26 October: Ninja Traders's New Version; ASIC Starts Awareness Campaign

<p>Ninja Trader Releases
Version 8.1.2.0 with Enhanced Features</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/ninjatrader/" target="_blank" rel="follow">Ninja
Trader</a> has launched its new version, 8.1.2.0, introducing various innovative
features. One of the main additions is the SuperDOM Pulling/Stacking column.
This customizable display shows changes in market depth based on user
configurations or when a reset alert is received. </p><p>Another
notable feature is the SuperDOM Recent column that showcases the recent volume
at bid or ask prices. The new version allows for the label of selected
indicators to be displayed in bold and italics for easy identification. </p><p>Other
enhancements include displaying options on futures data, additional columns in
the option chain, and sending chart objects to the front or back. The update
also introduces a workspace loading indicator and uses the Roslyn compiler,
offering flexibility with C# features up to version 8.</p><p>ASIC's Awareness Campaign:
"Don't get burnt by hype"</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/asic/" target="_blank" rel="follow">ASIC</a>, in
conjunction with the Australian release of the film "Dumb Money"
about the GameStop saga of 2021, has initiated a campaign warning retail
investors about the risks associated with investment hype. The campaign,
designed to encourage due diligence in online investment opportunities, will
feature a cinema advertisement. </p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/a/asic/">ASIC</a>'s CEO,
Warren Day, stressed the importance of understanding investment risks and being
wary of speculative stocks.</p><p>"Before
choosing to invest, people should familiarise themselves with the golden rules
of investing and understand the associated risks. They shouldn't believe the
hype – if an investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is," Day commented.</p><p>Mastercard and MoonPay
Collaborate on Web3 Technologies</p><p>MoonPay has
announced a strategic partnership with <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/mastercard/" target="_blank" rel="follow">Mastercard </a>to explore the potential of
Web3 tools in enhancing experiential marketing. The collaboration aims to
incorporate Mastercard products into MoonPay's offerings to ensure increased
trust, compliance, and efficiency. </p><p>MoonPay's
subsidiary, Otherlife, which offers Web3 creative agency services, will play a
crucial role in the alliance. Mastercard's previous ventures in the blockchain
space include the Mastercard Artist Accelerator platform. Additionally, MoonPay
will leverage Mastercard's product Crypto Credential and other leading payment
technologies.</p><p>LSEG Adopts Oracle Cloud
for Global Finance Operations</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/lseg/" target="_blank" rel="follow">LSEG
</a>has chosen Oracle Cloud to revamp its finance
operations. With the integration of Oracle Fusion Cloud and Oracle Financial
Services Applications on a single platform, LSEG aims to enhance its financial
planning, forecasting, and controls. </p><p>LSEG's
objective to streamline its operations after several acquisitions influenced
the decision to transition to Oracle. The new system will replace 17 of LSEG's
existing finance platforms.</p><p>StanChart Faces Profits
Plunge Due to China Exposure</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/standard-chartered/" target="_blank" rel="follow">StanChart
</a>shares experienced a 12% dip in London following the bank's announcement of an
unexpected drop of 33% in its pre-tax profit for the third quarter. The decline
was attributed to a near loss of $1 billion from its engagements in China's real
estate and banking sectors. </p><p>The bank
reported a $700 million impairment from its stake in China Bohai Bank and a loss of $186 million from Chinese commercial real estate.</p><p>Euroclear Reports Strong
Performance in Q3 2023</p><p>For the
first nine months of 2023, <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/euroclear/" target="_blank" rel="follow">Euroclear </a>reported business income of EUR 1.24
billion, indicating a growth of 3% year-on-year. The financial institution
witnessed a significant increase in net interest earnings, reaching over EUR
3.8 billion. The company's underlying net profit nearly doubled, reflecting a
robust business performance. Euroclear's EBITDA margin increased 10.3
percentage points compared to the previous year.</p><p>"Euroclear
continues its growth trajectory, delivering a solid business performance in Q3
2023 supported by higher interest rate conditions," Lieve Mostrey, the Chief
Executive Officer of Euroclear Group, commented.</p><p>BNP Paribas Q3 Profits
Align with Expectations</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/bnp-paribas/" target="_blank" rel="follow">BNP
Paribas</a>, the largest bank in the eurozone, posted third-quarter results that
met market expectations. A surge in corporate financing services offset a
decline in trading revenue. </p><p>The bank
reported a drop of 4% in its net income from the previous year, amounting to 2.66
billion euros.</p><p>Morgan Stanley Appoints
Ted Pick as New CEO</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/morgan-stanley/" target="_blank" rel="follow">Morgan
Stanley</a> has chosen Ted Pick to succeed James Gorman as its CEO. Pick, who has
been with the firm for three decades, will assume the top role in January. The
current CEO, Gorman will continue to serve as the Executive Chairman. </p><p>Pick is
credited with reviving Morgan Stanley's trading business following the 2008
financial crisis.</p><p>Komainu and Blockdaemon
Partner to Boost Staking Services</p><p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/komainu/" target="_blank" rel="follow">Komainu</a>, a
regulated digital asset custody provider, has entered into a partnership with
Blockdaemon, a leading <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/b/blockchain/">blockchain</a> infrastructure company. The collaboration
aims to strengthen Komainu's staking services. </p><p>With this
alliance, Komainu clients will gain access to a wider range of
institutional-grade staking infrastructure, including protocols like Ethereum
and Cardano.</p>

This article was written by Finance Magnates Staff at www.financemagnates.com.