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International tourism on the rise; What is the increase by region
July 21st, 2016
2016 started on a strong note for international tourism. International tourist arrivals grew by 5% between January and April 2016 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Results were robust across almost all subregions and many destinations reported ...
Asian shares at nine-month highs on inflow bets; dollar strong
July 21st, 2016
Asian stocks climbed to nine-month highs on Thursday, helped by a recovery in global oil prices, while the dollar strengthened against the safe-haven yen on resurgent expectations of a U.S. interest rate hike this year. European shares are expected ...
The legal take on Pokémon Go
July 21st, 2016
Lawyers are considering potential legal issues involved with playing the hugely popular new Pokémon Go game. The Pokémon Go app uses a smartphone’s GPS and clock to determine a player’s location and makes Pokémon characters appear on their phone, ...
The Central Bankers’ Bold New Idea: Print Bitcoins
July 20th, 2016
When it comes to bitcoin and digital currencies, central banks might be considering the adage: “If you can’t beat them, join them.” In a research paper published on Monday, economists at the Bank of England advocated that central banks issue their own ...
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants redefines accountants’ Ethical Role
July 18th, 2016
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants® (IESBA®, the Ethics Board) today released a new standard, Responding to Non-Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The standard sets out a first-of-its-kind framework to guide professional accountants in what actions to take in the public ...
Led by Turkish Lira, Emerging-Market Currencies Shake Off Coup Jitters
July 18th, 2016
The Turkish lira rose against the U.S. dollar Monday, partially recovering from its largest one-day drop in nearly eight years as Turkey’s government reasserted control of the country after a failed coup. The lira gained 2.1% to 2.9573 per U.S. dollar. ...
CFTC Orders Atlantas Group, Inc. and Edmund Hysni to Pay in Total $7.2 Million
July 15th, 2016
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued an Order filing and simultaneously settling charges against Respondents Atlantas Group, Inc. (Atlantas) and Edmund Hysni for committing solicitation fraud in connection with options on futures contracts trading on the Chicago Board of Trade ...
Asian Stocks Extend Rally on China Data as Yen Drops With Gold
July 15th, 2016
Japan’s currency set for biggest weekly drop in 17 years China’s economic growth stabilized in second quarter Asian stocks rose for a fifth day and South Korea’s won strengthened as Chinese economic data beat estimates amid an upbeat start ...
CySec commences its Web Portal for submission of digitally signed documents to the Commission
July 14th, 2016
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySec) has issued a circular to inform regarding the commencement of its Web Portal. According to CySec’s release, through the Commission’s Web Portal, the Regulated Entities can submit digitally signed documents/forms/letters to the Commission. ...
Bitcoin Trading is Exceeding Gold Trading in Brazil
July 14th, 2016
A report has revealed that the total value of bitcoin trading among digital currency exchanges in Brazil has now surpassed that of gold spot trading on the Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange – the country’s securities market authority ...
