Dow Falls 370 Points, Bonds Rally on Trump Turmoil
May 18th, 2017
Risk off sentiment grips markets with Washington on edge Volatility comes roaring back, as gold surges on haven demand The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 370 points, Treasuries rallied the most since July and volatility spiked higher ...
IMF recommends lower, broader Corporate Tax for Luxembourg
May 15th, 2017
Further corporate tax reforms may be needed to Luxembourg’s tax regime for foreign companies if it is to maintain its appeal while responding to international tax initiatives, the International Monetary Fund has said. The IMF said that evolving international ...
AMF consults on changes to its General Regulation ahead of MiFID II
May 11th, 2017
As part of the reform of its markets in financial instruments directive, on 7 April 2016 the European Commission adopted a delegated directive that sets out provisions on the safeguarding of financial instruments and funds, product governance and inducements. ...
As Israeli bill to ban binary options stalls, Canada prepares law of its own
May 8th, 2017
Binary options are not legal in Canada, but new legislation will make that fact explicit. Official vows endless battle, as some Israeli firms move operations overseas. Fed up with the large-scale theft, much of it emanating from Israel, known ...
Bitcoin is soaring to high levels
May 8th, 2017
Global stock indexes are not the only asset class making new highs on a daily basis. Cryptocurrencies — specifically bitcoin — are soaring to fresh levels as well. Despite two major setbacks for bitcoin in 2017, it has soared ...
Beware of unauthorised providers of financial services
May 8th, 2017
The financial regulatory authorities of UK (Financial Conduct Authority – FCA) and Honk Kong (Securities and Futures Commission – SFC) have issued warnings to inform investors and public about unauthorized providers of financial services. According FCA’s warning, the Authority believes ...
Italy gets Google to pay $335 million in tax arrears
May 5th, 2017
Google has buckled again under government pressure and agreed to pay millions in back taxes in Europe. Italy’s tax agency confirmed that Google (GOOGL, Tech30) would pay €306 million ($335 million) to cover taxes for the years 2009 to ...
Jay Clayton Sworn in as Chairman of SEC
May 5th, 2017
Jay Clayton was sworn into office this afternoon by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy as the 32nd Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. “It is a tremendous honor to lead the SEC and to be sworn in ...
GERMAN & DANISH SALES/RETENTON OFFICERS
May 4th, 2017
Overview: Trade Finance is in our DNA. For more than 10 years, XTrade offers around-the-clock support and deliver world-class solutions to Clients. Our sophisticated, web-based and Mobile App trading management platforms, allowing clients to manage trade activities from purchase ...
Greece is fighting for debt relief
May 4th, 2017
Relief map for Greek debt? Not without a fight or two Easing Greece’s fiscal path forward is likely to be the next great struggle in the country’s agonizing, seven-year, three-package bankruptcy saga now that a bailout pact has opened ...
