Alpacaa provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, has introduced two significant upgrades designed to improve the experience of developers, fintech partners and investors worldwide. These improvements, announced on March 18, 2026, underline the company’s focus on providing enterprise-level services tools simplifying operations and improving performance in global markets.
In the first update, Alpaca Named Nasdaq Data as the market data supplier for the Broker API.
This strategic alliance provides partners with direct access to Nasdaq’s extensive library of more than 250 high-quality datasets, ensuring precise price discovery, transparent trade execution, and strong system reliability.
The move builds on Alpaca’s previous membership on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and aligns with growing demand for advanced technologies. embedded finance solutions including trading applications, cross-border investment platforms and institutional brokerage systems.
By partnering with Nasdaq Data, known for its operational excellence and widespread use among retail brokerages, Alpaca equips its ecosystem with world-class data feeds that support scale. stocksETFs, options, fixed income and cryptocurrencies.
integration It helps fintechs and institutions in more than 40 countries securely serve more than seven million accounts.
“This designation underscores our commitment to providing our partners with the highest standards of enterprise-grade market data while aligning our infrastructure with worldwide market norms,” he said. Yoshi YokokawaCo-Founder and CEO of Alpaca.
“It advances our mission to set the global standard for modern brokerage technology and expand financial market access everywhere.”
Complementing this data upgrade, Alpaca has launched fully automated portfolio transfers via Commerce API and user control panel.
Leveraging the industry-standard ACATS system, this feature eliminates traditional headaches such as lengthy paperwork, back-and-forth communications, and manual asset liquidation when users switch brokerages or combine assets.
Customers can now transfer shares, ETFsand preserves existing investment strategies without interruption by directly changing cash balances.
Progress is tracked in real time via the dashboard for complete transparency.
To sweeten the transition, Alpaca offers attractive incentives.
Eligible transfers of $10,000 or more will be charged a $50 fee refund (applied to first transfer per account type and source brokerage, credited within 30 days from date). residential).
Larger moves of $30,000 or more unlock reduced margin borrowing rates at the base Fed Funds rate plus 1.0 percent for six months, as well as certain Alpaca Elite benefits such as enhanced equity lending returns and access to the Elite Smart Router.
While most assets move intact, fractional shares and some undeliverable items may require liquidation during the process.
Transfers generally avoid immediate tax consequences, but users should verify with their advisors.
These innovations reflect Alpaca’s ongoing commitment to streamlining brokerage workflows and empowering partners to create scalable, user-friendly financial experiences.
Developers and enterprises can now accelerate innovation in embedded accounts by leveraging superior data accuracy along with effortless account migration invest and portfolio management.
Since both features are now live, Alpaca continues to solidify its position as a comprehensive, enterprise-ready infrastructure provider in an increasingly competitive environment digital environment.
