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Russia Sounds Alarm on Economy as West Starts With Sanctions
March 18th, 2014
Russia’s economy is showing signs of a crisis, the government in Moscow said as the U.S. and the European Union announced sanctions over its support for the Crimea region breaking away from Ukraine. “The situation in the economy bears ...
Oscar Pistorius trial enters third week; gun dealer says he knew the law
March 18th, 2014
Opening a third week of testimony, a gun dealer said South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius had to know gun safety laws before purchasing his firearms and getting his gun licenses. Sean Patrick Rens, who sold guns to Pistorius, ...
U.S. stocks with Russian exposure rally
March 18th, 2014
The USA’s exposure to Russia isn’t massive by any stretch, but it is increasing, thanks to a growing middle class in Europe that is snapping up U.S. products, such as cars, fast food, soda and snacks. That’s why any ...
FCA warning for unauthorised firm
March 18th, 2014
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the British financial regulatory authority, has issued a Warning informing the investors that “Riggs Bank Europe Limited” is not permitted to provide financial services or products. Furthermore, FCA points out that “Riggs Bank Europe Limited” is ...
ASIC: suspension of licence
March 18th, 2014
ASIC, the Australian Securities and Investment Commissions, has cancelled the Australian financial services (AFS) licence of AIE Fiduciary Services Pty Ltd (AIE) following an application by AIE. The application was made after ASIC raised a number of concerns about ...
Asian Stocks Rally With Nickel on Russia Sanctions
March 18th, 2014
Asian stocks rebounded, with the the regional index rising from a five-week low, and nickel surged toward a bull market as investors weighed the impact of sanctions against Russia. Gold retreated a second day before the Federal Reserve begins ...
Russia’s Rosneft to acquire stake in Italy’s Pirelli
March 17th, 2014
Russia’s top oil producer Rosneft (ROSN.MM) is set to acquire an indirect stake in Pirelli (PECI.MI) after reaching an outline deal with a group of shareholders in the Italian tyre maker valuing its shares at 12 euros each. Rosneft ...
GECAS may spend $4 billion on ship, chopper investments: CEO
March 17th, 2014
GECAS, the world’s largest aviation leasing firm, is looking at investing at least $4 billion in ship financing and helicopter leasing to diversify its portfolio – a potential move that reflects concerns over the value of some current jets. ...
East-West standoff complicates any IMF deal for Ukraine
March 17th, 2014
Ukrainian bond prices are holding up better than expected in the stand-off with Russia because investors think the International Monetary Fund might not impose tough conditions in an expected aid programme due to Kiev’s political importance to the West. ...
Announcement from CySec
March 17th, 2014
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) announces the following, regarding the certification of persons employed by Investment Firms, Credit Institutions, Management Companies and Investment Companies of Variable Capital and regarding the Public Register of Certified Persons (the ...
