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Countries adopt multilateral convention to close tax treaty loopholes
November 28th, 2016
More than 100 jurisdictions have concluded negotiations on a multilateral instrument that will swiftly implement a series of tax treaty measures to update international tax rules and lessen the opportunity for tax avoidance by multinational enterprises. The new instrument ...
India Showcased Fastest Growth in E-commerce Market: Ken Research
November 28th, 2016
China’s e-Commerce market develops in spite of the monetary slowdown. Japan, South Korea and Australia are saturated e Commerce markets. Web based retailing is seen as a convenience channel for shopping. Ken Research announced its latest production on, “Online Retailing ...
Dollar Extends Retreat as Metals Advance With Asian Equities
November 28th, 2016
Oil in New York holds losses near $46 before OPEC meeting Lead, zinc surge; emerging currencies, gold also advance The dollar fell the most since September versus major peers as traders focused on events this week that could derail ...
The economic consequences of Mr Modi
November 26th, 2016
Two weeks ago, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonetised an estimated 86% of rupees in circulation, offering conversion into a bank account or into smaller currency notes until 31 December, after which these notes will have no redemption value. ...
PwC comments on EU’s proposed changes to finalise Basel III and start implementing Basel IV
November 25th, 2016
Earlier this week , the European Commission published its first proposals for revised rules to calibrate capital and liquidity requirements – in the form of a Directive and a Regulation (“CRD V”& “CRR II”), as well as amendments to ...
Payment card acceptance expanding fast in developing markets
November 25th, 2016
Rural expansion is driving rapid growth in card acceptance in developing markets, while regulation and new technology are boosting acceptance in more developed markets Underserved regions are showing the fastest growth According to RBR’s latest research, Global Payment Cards ...
Japanese insurer to offer coverage for both exchanges and their customers
November 25th, 2016
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance will launch an insurance product specifically designed to cover losses and damages at bitcoin exchanges. The product, developed with Japanese bitcoin exchange operator bitFlyer, will protect both exchanges and their customers. The total coverage, ranging from ...
Dollar Set for Weekly Surge as Fed Outlook Weighs on Bonds, Gold
November 25th, 2016
100% odds of a December Fed move keep dollar at 10-year high 40-year JGB yields drop after auction, flattening curve The prospect of a higher interest-rate environment in the U.S. continues to course through markets, sending the dollar toward ...
German Finance Ministry Publishes Report on Fintech: Very High Growth in Recent Years
November 24th, 2016
The German Federal Ministry of Finance or Bundesministerium der Finanzen, has published a report on the emerging Fintech sector. The document, authored by Prof. Dr. Gregor Dorfleitner and Jun.-Prof. Dr. Lars Hornuf (with the assistance of Matthias Schmitt & Martina ...
CySec suspends the license of a Cyprus Investment Firm
November 24th, 2016
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (‘CySEC’) announces that the authorisation of the Cyprus Investment Firm ‘PFX Financial Professionals Ltd’ (‘the Company’), with number 193/13, is suspended, pursuant to section 26(2) of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated ...
