Major firms including Canaccord, Euroz Hartleys, Argonaut, and Taylor Collison are driving a busy fortnight of equity raisings on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Leading Indian retail trading platforms Zerodha and Angel One have received regulatory approval from SEBI to expand their services and offer corporate bond investments to clients.

Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren have urged regulators to mandate stronger customer protections from brokerages, citing concerns that several large firms leave customer accounts open to theft.

In Manhattan, real estate brokerages are increasingly marketing homes privately before public listings, raising concerns about transparency and limiting buyer access to property offers.

Airtel's decision to discontinue several prepaid plans, leading to price hikes, is now estimated by brokerages to result in per-user revenue lifts ranging from Rs 4 to Rs 12.

Leading Chinese brokerages express optimism for a rebound in domestic A-share tech and chip stocks in August, contrasting with a recent sell-off in South Korean financial markets.

Mizuho analysts predict Robinhood's stock will soar as the trading platform moves closer to becoming the first true 'hyperscaler' among online brokerages.

Hong Kong's Paul Chan stated that Beijing's recent investigation into three brokerages—Futu Securities, Tiger Brokers, and Long Bridge—was partly motivated by concerns over foreign exchange 'leakage' and the need to protect mainland China's retail investors.

A think tank reports that retail investors in South Korea have reached their borrowing limits at various brokerages, indicating high leverage in the market.

China's toughest crackdown yet on offshore brokerages is closing a popular route to overseas markets for mainland investors, with analysts suggesting the move is about more than just investor protection.

Chinese billionaire Leaf Li's wealth decreased by over a quarter, or US$1.7 billion, after Beijing announced a crackdown on online brokerages providing unauthorized cross-border trading services.

South Korean brokerages anticipate that the upcoming retail expansion of omnibus accounts for foreign investors could serve as a new growth engine, as easier access to Korean stocks attracts increasing interest from overseas traders, contributing to Samsung Securities' 40% rally.

Barclays has joined other brokerages in forecasting that the Federal Reserve will not implement any interest rate cuts in 2026.

South Korean brokerage firms are projected to report robust first-quarter earnings, driven by increased trading activity despite ongoing market volatility from geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures.

IT services firm Cyient saw its stock jump 8% after outlining plans for double-digit revenue growth and EBIT margins above 15%, though brokerages remain divided on near-term prospects.

The IBD Elite 2026 report has identified and ranked the 15 largest independent brokerages in the wealth management sector.

A Supreme Court ruling against Samsung Securities regarding its 2018 'ghost shares' scandal has increased the potential civil liability for Korean brokerages, emphasizing that internal control failures can lead to investor claims in addition to regulatory penalties.

Celltrion's strong second-quarter results have led to numerous target-price upgrades from brokerages, with analysts citing the Korean biopharmaceutical company's expanding portfolio and improved profitability.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.'s shares received upgrades from at least five brokerages following earnings that triggered its worst selloff in over six years.

Zerohash is expanding its services by enabling crypto staking capabilities for traditional banks and brokerages, bridging the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency.

An article provides a guide to Initial Public Offering (IPO) investing, explaining what IPO stocks are and how to gain access to them. It notes that some brokerages offer IPO access before a company goes public, while shares become available to anyone once trading begins.

Shares of Cerebras Systems climbed after Wall Street brokerages expressed support for the company's artificial intelligence (AI) chip strategy. This endorsement signals confidence in Cerebras's approach to the competitive AI hardware market.

Several brokerage firms are reportedly eliminating or modifying their pattern day trading rules, potentially impacting active traders.

An analysis explores the reasons why the safest and most reliable freight brokerages tend to be perceived as the most 'boring' in the industry.

Major financial institutions in Japan and Italy have begun offering new ways for clients to invest in cryptocurrencies. Japan's largest brokerages are now providing access to Bitcoin and Ethereum, while Italy's biggest bank has added Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP exposure.

Goldman Sachs has increased its 12-month Kospi target to 9,000, one of the highest among major brokerages, asserting that South Korean stocks remain cheap even after a significant rally that has seen the benchmark rise over 75 percent this year.

Securities firms within major South Korean financial holding groups emerged as significant profit contributors in the first quarter, reporting strong earnings fueled by a robust stock market rally.

TikTok's top creator, Khaby Lame, announced a $975 million deal that has since encountered issues, with brokerages reportedly restricting or blocking trading in the associated stock, causing uncertainty.

Brokerages reinstate 'add' and 'buy' ratings on Aster DM, Marico, and Hindalco, citing robust growth prospects driven by mergers, value-added products, and domestic demand. Tata Motors PV sees a target price cut due to JLR woes and rising costs, while JSW Infrastructure maintains strong growth targets despite geopolitical headwinds.

Brokerages in Hong Kong are facing licensing limbo as authorities intensify a crackdown on IPO quality.

Major brokerages updated their stock recommendations, with Morgan Stanley keeping an overweight stance on Varun Beverages and Nuvama maintaining a hold on Cyient.

Kakao's plan to split into two listed companies, Kakao AI and Kakao X, has led brokerage houses to cut target prices due to concerns over a potential holding company discount and the profitability of its AI business.

Shares of Behari Lal Engineering surged 14% after a strong market debut, listing at a significant premium to its IPO price, with brokerages remaining positive on the stock.

Voltas stock experienced a 2.5% drop following its Q1 earnings report. Brokerages are divided as margin concerns appear to outweigh strong growth in the air conditioning sector.

Thailand's securities brokerage industry is undergoing a transformation, with firms diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional brokerage services due to pressure from declining commission fees and volatile trading volumes.

South Korea's securities firms reported a record net profit of 4.33 trillion won ($2.63 billion) in the first quarter of this year, nearly half of last year's total, driven by a significant increase in stock trading activity.

Chinese regulators have recently tightened scrutiny on offshore brokerages, including Futu and Tiger Brokers, making it harder for individual investors to access U.S. stocks and potentially benefiting other market players.

Interactive Brokers has quietly established itself as one of the best-managed brokerages on Wall Street, earning recognition for its operational efficiency and performance.

Taiwanese brokerages are reportedly seeking approximately $1 billion in loans as the local market experiences a significant boom, indicating increased activity and demand for capital within the financial sector.

South Korean brokerages are enhancing their infrastructure and seeking partnerships for foreign omnibus accounts to attract more international investors, driven by the recent KOSPI tech rally.

An FT analysis of 16 funds reveals that wealth advisers have generated more than $2 billion from private capital fees paid to banks and brokerages.

Brokerages have increased their earnings forecasts and price targets for Samsung Electronics, citing strong momentum from AI-driven memory demand and anticipated long-term supply contracts with major tech firms.

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