Category: Business Watch
Futures prop firms struggle with shrinking margins
By Neva Hartanto November 13, 2026
Futures prop firms like TradersYard now face 10-15% net margins—down from 25-30%—due to declining trader fees and rising costs, reshaping their business models.
Robinhood Revenue Per Contract Dips Despite Record Trading Volume
By Neva Hartanto November 11, 2026
Robinhood's revenue per contract dips despite record trading volume, averaging 1.05 cents per prediction market contract.
ACI raises 2026 earnings forecast despite revenue drop
By Rania Kusumawati November 6, 2026
ACI Worldwide raises its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $550M–$565M despite a 12% Q3 revenue drop to $427M, citing delayed license renewals.
Revolut Gains Bank Licence in New Zealand
By Bunga Sulistio November 3, 2026
Revolut bank licence in New Zealand makes it the 27th registered bank, moving customers into the Depositor Compensation Scheme covering up to NZ$100,000.
Managers weigh ETF expansion strategies carefully
By Rania Kusumawati October 13, 2026
Fund managers evaluate ETF expansion strategies to strengthen overall operations, one of key factors in ETF growth, with global assets surpassing $23 trillion b
Australia’s Channel Capital-Fidante merger wins ACCC approval
By Rania Kusumawati October 12, 2026
Australia’s ACCC approves the $150 billion merger between Channel Capital and Fidante, creating one of the country’s largest investment platforms.
Asian Currencies Slip as Oil Shock Tests Fundamentals
By Rania Kusumawati October 5, 2026
Asian currencies slipped as a US-Iran clash pushed oil prices up, fueling inflation worries and straining external balances across the region.
High Yield Spread Misleads Investors on European Bond Risk
By Rania Kusumawati September 28, 2026
High yield spreads mislead investors on European bond risk by combining performing and distressed companies. Learn why this CCC index spread is misleading.
UK Debt Strategy Mirrors British Airways’ Avios Devaluation Tactics
By Neva Hartanto September 24, 2026
The UK debt strategy mirrors British Airways' Avios devaluation tactics, reducing liabilities through inflation impact.
Kevin Tan’s Snackpass climbs from Yale to $400M
By Neva Hartanto August 30, 2026
Snackpass, founded by Kevin Tan at Yale, grew from a campus discount site to a $400M food-ordering platform with 500K+ users and $70M in Series B funding.