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Asian stocks slumped with U.S. futures; The Yen rose, the Euro was steady
December 6th, 2018
Asian stocks slumped with U.S. futures, the Treasury yield curve edged closer toward inversion and the yen climbed on Thursday as the investor aversion to risk that’s been prevalent for much of the quarter resumed. Losses deepened in afternoon ...
Individual sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment for defrauding investors
December 3rd, 2018
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a press release to inform that an individual sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment in FCA prosecution of £3m investment fraud. In accordance the FCA’s press release, Mark Barry Starling, aged 57 of ...
What can ESMA change for brokers and traders alike?
November 30th, 2018
ESMA, also known as European Securities and Markets Authority, is an independent EU institution that markets itself as a watchdog for the EU financial industry. What this means is that they hold themselves responsible for making potential changes in ...
FCA UK published its EU Withdrawal Impact Assessment
November 30th, 2018
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published on 29th of November, 2018, its EU Withdrawal Impact Assessment. The assessment was requested by the Treasury Select Committee and sets out the impact of the Withdrawal Agreement and future framework on ...
Beware of unauthorised companies and websites offering investment services
November 29th, 2018
Financial Regulators around the world issued warnings for companies and websites that are offering investment, financial and insurance services without the required authorisation. In accordance the warnings issued, the supervisory authorities of the United Kingdom (Financial Conduct Authority – ...
Pound Euro exchange rate recovers ground on poor German consumer confidence data
November 29th, 2018
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate gained ground, and is currently trading at €1.1336, after the release of Germany’s poor Gfk consumer confidence figures dampened investor confidence in the single currency. The EUR was also hit after its initial ...
Why interest rates are rising long-term
November 23rd, 2018
There are growing expectations that the current cycle of rising interest rates will result in a deflationary recession. While a credit crisis is increasingly likely to evolve in the coming months, it is a highly inflationary situation. A ...
ACCA Research: 48% of public believe auditors ‘could prevent company failures’
November 23rd, 2018
A survey of 1,000 members of the general public by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) reveals auditors are expected to play a crucial role in company safeguarding. 48% of the UK public believe it is auditors who ...
LatAm stocks, currencies down as tepid investor appetite weighs
November 21st, 2018
Latin American currencies and stocks extended losses on Tuesday, swept up in a global sell-off fueled by concerns of slowing global growth and investors pivoting toward safer assets in the developed world. MSCI’s indexes of Latin America stocks and ...
Breaking: Cyprus Investment Firm license suspended
November 20th, 2018
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued an announcement to inform investors that on November 20, 2018, decided to suspend in whole the license of a Cyprus Investment Firm. In accordance CySEC’s announcement, the authorisation of the ...
