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Kotak Neo Launches MCP AI Trading Integration
Kotak Neo has published a step-by-step setup guide for MCP, a protocol that securely connects trading accounts to AI for portfolio insights, real-time market data, and trade analysis.
SBI Securities Launches New Asset Management App 'SBI Securities Plus'
SBI Securities announced it will release a new asset management and investment support app, SBI Securities Plus, on February 21, 2026, starting with iOS. The app aims to help beginners and experienced investors visualize portfolios and access market insights.
comdirect Launches Beginner Brokerage Account 'Pure Depot'
comdirect launched the 'Pure Depot', a simplified app-based brokerage account with a flat 1-euro order fee aimed at young first-time investors, competing with neobrokers.
Acorns Launches Free Tax Filing with Built-In Tax Refund Investing for Gold Customers
Acorns is launching a complimentary federal and state tax filing service for its Gold-tier subscribers through a partnership with April, while allowing automatic investing of any refund.
Grab Accelerates Financial Services Roadmap with Acquisition of Stash
Grab Holdings signs definitive agreement to buy 100% of Stash Financial, a US digital investing platform with $5B in AUM, for an enterprise value of $425M.
A More Seamless and Personalized App Experience
Firstrade rolled out a redesigned mobile app featuring customizable up/down colors, a retro theme, 24/7 in-app support and easier address updates.
Acorns Matches Federal $1,000 Trump Account Investment for Employees' Children
Acorns announces a new employee benefit matching the U.S. government's $1,000 seed contribution for eligible children of employees, providing a total of $2,000 per child to encourage early investing.
EasyEquities Joins Consortium Launching ZARU Rand-Backed Stablecoin
Four major South African institutions — Luno, EasyEquities, Lesaka Technologies and Sanlam — have teamed up to launch ZARU, an institutional-grade stablecoin pegged to the rand, with a phased rollout for retail users.
comdirect Launches Its First Own ETF, the comdirect All World ETF
German online broker comdirect has introduced its first proprietary ETF, the comdirect All World ETF, developed with State Street Investment Management. The fund tracks the S&P Global Select Capped Index, offering broad diversification across developed and emerging markets.
Hargreaves Lansdown Unveils First Major Fee Overhaul in 12 Years
Hargreaves Lansdown announces its first major fee overhaul in 12 years, lowering platform and share dealing charges while introducing a small fund trading fee. Half of clients are expected to pay less.
Free Pension and Free Funds Now Available with Freetrade
UK broker Freetrade has removed subscription requirements for its self-invested personal pension (SIPP), mutual funds and gilts, making them available to every customer at no extra cost.
Tradier Invites Educators to Expand Retail Investor Education
Multi-asset broker Tradier is expanding its educational ecosystem by inviting instructors, platforms and content providers to partner and help retail investors build trading confidence.
Acorns Early Launches Free Financial Education on YouTube
Acorns Early has made its Money Missions financial literacy curriculum available for free on YouTube, offering 80+ animated videos for children and teens ages 6-18.
Rakuten Securities Launches 'Rakuraku Shinyo' Margin Trading for Beginners
Rakuten Securities introduced a low-risk margin trading service for first-time investors, capping leverage at 1x and position size at 5 million yen, with no trading fees.
Groww Reports Q3 FY26 Results: Revenue Up 25%
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, parent of brokerage Groww, posted a 28% drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 547 crore for Q3 FY26 due to a one-off gain in the prior year. Revenue rose 25% to Rs 1,216 crore.
Wealthfront Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Results with Record Revenue
Wealthfront posted record quarterly revenue of $93.2 million, up 16%, and net income of $30.9 million. Platform assets rose 21% to $92.8 billion.
tastytrade Integration Live on QuantConnect
QuantConnect has integrated tastytrade’s brokerage platform into its open-source algorithmic trading environment, enabling commission-free equity, option, futures and combo order trading with free streaming data.
Hargreaves Lansdown Partners with Keystone to Grow Its Workplace Business
Hargreaves Lansdown announces a multi-million pound technology partnership with Keystone to overhaul its Workplace division, adding payroll savings accounts, ISAs and general investment accounts alongside pensions.
BUX appoints Marlou Jenniskens as new CEO
BUX has named Marlou Jenniskens as its new CEO, succeeding Yorick Naeff. She joins from ABN AMRO, where she led digital wealth products and helped integrate BUX into the bank.
J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing named Best Online Brokerage by REAL SIMPLE
J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing has been named Best Online Brokerage in Real Simple's 2025 Smart Money Awards, following recent platform upgrades including fractional shares and margin trading.
BUX launches Europe's first self-directed active ETF portfolios in partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management
BUX launches Prime Investment Plans, Europe’s first neobroker-offered active multi-asset ETF portfolios in partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management, available in eight countries.
J.P. Morgan Unveils New Features, Fixed Income Experience for Retail Investors
J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing rolled out a revamped fixed income experience with yield comparison, customizable screeners and a streamlined trade ticket for retail investors.
BUX fined for violating the inducements ban
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has fined online broker BUX €1.6 million for violating the inducements ban by paying referral fees to customers, comparison sites and finfluencers.