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Alpaca Shares Key 2024 Milestones, Becomes Self-Clearing Broker-Dealer and Launches Options Trading

Alpaca says it had a landmark year in 2024 as they became a fully self-clearing broker-dealer and launched new features like options trading. Working with financial institutions, Alpaca said they learned the importance of fully integrating brokerage operations stack (such as execution, clearing, and custody… Read More

Saudi Arabia’s Derayah Financial Invests in Alpaca’s Middle East Business, Supports its Stocks Offering

Alpaca noted that it is cementing its self-clearing foundation through its DTCC membership and product launches, including Options Trading and High Yield Cash Accounts. Alpaca, a brokerage infrastructure tech firm and self-clearing broker-dealer, delivering execution and custody solutions for Stocks, ETFs, and Options, that support… Read More

Fintech Platform Alpaca Announces Support of FIX Messaging as Option for Order Placement, Lifecycle Management

Alpaca has announced the support of FIX messaging as an option for order placement and lifecycle management. Alpaca has claimed that they found success in integrating FinTech companies with their APIs – offering high throughput, low latency API options with enhanced stability, reliability, and scalability…. Read More

Fintech Platform Sarwa Launches Options Trading in the Middle East

Sarwa reportedly offers options trading to their customers, becoming one of the “first” fintech platforms in the Middle East to do so. Sarwa and Alpaca’s partnership has grown since 2021, and they are pleased to acknowledge Sarwa’s efforts and progress on achieving this first-to-market milestone…. Read More

Alpaca Broker API Now Supports IRA Accounts

Alpaca explains in a blog post that individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are tax advantaged retirement accounts available for individuals earning income in the U.S. These accounts offer significant tax benefits which “incentivize individuals to save long term for retirement.” These associated incentives often lead to… Read More

Alpaca’s Local Currency Trading API Updated for Nominal and Fractional Order Types

Alpaca’s local currency trading API now supports limit, stop, and stop limit for both nominal and fractional order types. Additionally, Local Currency Trading now reportedly “offers extended hours trading to further open financial services to everyone on the planet.” Local Currency Trading API enables businesses… Read More

Alpaca and QuantConnect Integration to Enhance Trading Experience

Traders may now enhance their experience by leveraging trading solutions via the latest Alpaca and QuantConnect integration. Alpaca is pleased to announce its integration with QuantConnect, an algorithmic trading platform “chosen by thousands of professional traders and quants.” Using this integration, Alpaca users can “design,… Read More

Digital Investment Platform Thndr to Enhance Investing Accessibility in MENA Region with Alpaca

Thndr is said to be focused on opening investing accessibility in the MENA region with Alpaca. Thndr is an emerging force in MENA, who’s team is on “a mission to increase access to personal investing.” By opening access to the global markets for “a growing… Read More

Alpaca Extends Partnership with Citadel Securities to Support Japanese Investor Demand for US Stocks

Alpaca, an API-focused brokerage that operates a modern infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto trading and serves hundreds of financial services businesses globally, and Citadel Securities, a global market maker, announced an extension of their strategic partnership in Japan to jointly leverage their expertise… Read More

Alpaca Introduces Instant Funding for Broker API, a Payments Feature Providing Buying Power to Streamline Trading

One of the key metrics for consumer investment apps is reducing the time to trade once an account is opened, according to an update from Alpaca. However, slow funding can be “a big friction for this engagement,” Alpaca noted in a blog post. To provide… Read More

Alpaca Launches Advanced-Algorithmic Trading with White-Glove Support

Alpaca is pleased to announce the launch of Alpaca Elite, which is described as a solution designed specifically for sophisticated traders like you. Alpaca Elite reportedly provides “a cost-effective, advanced algo trading experience with white-glove account support.” Whether you’re an individual trader exploring advanced algorithmic trading… Read More

Fintech Platform Alpaca Reportedly Transitions to Self-Clearing at DTCC

Hitoshi, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer at Alpaca notes that Alpaca has transitioned to self-clearing at DTCC. As noted in a blog post, this is a key milestone since they started “a regulated brokerage business five years ago.” It’s a pivotal milestone for them because this… Read More

Alpaca Now Supports Limit Orders and Extended Hours Trading for Fractional Shares

Alpaca now supports limit orders and extended hours trading for fractional shares. As noted in a blog post from Alpaca, trading in fractional shares is considered to be “a crucial tool for investors.” Alpaca says that it opens the door “for individuals to invest in stocks… Read More

Financial Inclusion: Elphinstone to Transform Pakistani Investing with Seamless USD Accessibility

In the “bustling” landscape of Pakistan, Elphinstone claims that it stands as a beacon of financial empowerment, offering “a gateway for the country’s burgeoning middle class to unlock their financial potential.” Co-founded by Farooq Tirmizi and Uzair Mahmud in 2020, Elphinstone addresses a critical pain… Read More

Fintech Platform Alpaca Remains Focused on Supporting Open Financial Services, Shares Key Milestones

Alpaca recently shared key platform developments that took place last year. Alpaca has commented on key milestones, partnerships, and innovations that have shaped their year in 2023. As they enter 2024, the team remains focused on supporting a wide range of open financial services in… Read More

Mexico’s RUUT and Alpaca Are Supporting Fintech Solutions for New Investors

Launched with the intention to provide accessible, fair, and simple tools for wealth generation, RUUT is addressing Mexico’s unique challenges faced by new investors. Currently situated in Mexico City and supported by Alpaca’s Broker API, RUUT has seen significant growth since their launch while “ensuring… Read More

Investment Platforms: GUGU and Alpaca to Pave the Way for US Stock Investing in Asian Markets

In the bustling financial landscape of Hong Kong, Asia Win Inc Limited, under Owen Huang’s leadership, introduced GUGU in June 2020. GUGU is not just a financial platform; it’s a mission-driven venture committed “to breaking down barriers for Asian investors looking to enter the US… Read More

Australia’s Spaceship and Alpaca to Enhance Investing for Modern Generation

In the realm of financial technology, Spaceship claims that it is set to transform the investment experience for young Australians. The company has reportedly “established itself as a visionary in the field but has strategically chosen Alpaca as a service provider to further enhance its… Read More

Airwallex and Alpaca to Deliver Seamless Experience for Investors Purchasing US Stocks

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for modern businesses, announced its partnership with Alpaca, a developer-first API brokerage platform, to support Alpaca’s global payments and foreign exchange (FX) needs. The announcement comes on the heels of several recent Airwallex wins “in the wealthtech category,… Read More

Alpaca Introduces Funding Wallets for Broker API, Streamlining Fund Deposits for Enhanced UX

Alpaca is pleased to present a product solution that will streamline the way users handle fund deposits and elevate their overall experience: Funding Wallets for Broker API. Alpaca explains that this feature is designed “to eliminate wire transfer hassles and manual errors with an automated… Read More

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