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The Weekend Update

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American Financial Exchange Acquired by 7RIDGE

The American Financial Exchange (AFX), an electronic exchange for direct lending and borrowing for American banks and financial institutions, today announced that 100% of the company was acquired by 7RIDGE, a specialized growth equity firm invested in transformative technologies for financial services. The acquisition by 7RIDGE, which closed last week, will enable AFX to accelerate its growth trajectory and expand its network of members borrowing and lending on its platform as well as further adoption of its unique credit-sensitive AMERIBOR® benchmark.

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Britain recognises CFTC oversight of US clearing houses in UK

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XUONG NGUYEN EXPLAINS STONEX GROUP’S HISTORY TO JOHN LOTHIAN NEWS AND TALKS ABOUT HOW THE FIRM IS PREPARING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Xuong Nguyen, chief operating officer of StoneX Group Inc., talked with John Lothian News at the FIA International Futures Conference in Boca Raton, FL., about the company’s history, its recent acquisition of Gain Capital and what’s in the future.

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Catherine Clay, EVP, Global Head of Digital and Data Solutions at Cboe Global Markets, spoke with John Lothian News at the FIA International Futures Conference in Boca Raton, FL., about data creativity, Cboe LiveVol, acquisition talent and the pleasures of her new position.

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Longtime industry executive is using decades of experience building new markets

Garry Jones says his career has mirrored the evolution of the markets, from the days of open outcry, voice trading, faxed confirmations and more.

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Dan Staniford, president of R.J. O’Brien & Associates (RJO), talked with John Lothian News at the FIA International Futures Conference in Boca Raton, FL., about sales, risk management, and the culture fit with its newly acquired firm, Lombard Forte.

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JOSH STERLING OF JONES DAY TALKS WITH JOHN LOTHIAN NEWS ABOUT NFTS, DEFI, AND THE ROLE BANKS PLAY RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Josh Sterling, a partner with Jones Day specializing in commodities and derivatives law, spoke with John Lothian News about his work helping trading platforms address strategic enforcement, regulatory, and transactional matters.

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