International trade in services: EU surplus up to over €190 bn
January 18th, 2019
The European Union (EU) surplus in trade in services, which had fallen between 2013 and 2016, increased to €191.8 bn in 2017. This is the result of EU exports of services to the rest of the world rising by ...
The European Securities and Markets Authority released advice on Crypto assets
January 9th, 2019
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) today publishes its Advice (Advice) to the European Union (EU) Institutions – Commission, Council and Parliament – on initial coin offerings and crypto-assets. The Advice clarifies the existing EU rules applicable to ...
Bitcoin price breaks $4K; Market capitalization rose to $70.73 billion
January 7th, 2019
The price of bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, jumped 6.5 percent Sunday to rise back above $4,000, its highest point in two weeks. CoinDesk data shows bitcoin’s (BTC) price spiked $262 on Monday at 17:10 UTC ...
Partner of a global law practice found dead after inappropriate behaviour allegation
January 7th, 2019
The retail finance partner’s body was found a day after being accused of inappropriate behaviour at a Christmas party. An Eversheds Sutherland partner has been found dead after being accused of inappropriate behaviour towards two female colleagues at the ...
Oil prices fall after 8% jump the day before
December 27th, 2018
Oil fell on Thursday after soaring 8% in the previous session, as worries over a glut in crude supply and concerns over a faltering global economy pressured prices even as a stock market surge offered support. Brent crude oil ...
Business Development Officer
December 17th, 2018
Business Development Officer Reference Number: BDM1118 The position: We are looking for energetic, high calibre and self-motivated professionals to join our Business Development team. The main responsibilities of the position include: Contributing to the implementation of the company’s market ...
Legendary trader Andy Hall bets oil prices are going to rebound
December 17th, 2018
Legendary oil trader Andy Hall says crude prices have likely hit a bottom after plunging more than 30 percent over the last two months. “I think with prices hovering around or a little over $50 a barrel, I think ...
Price of bitcoin falls below cost to mine
December 17th, 2018
To add further misery to bitcoin enthusiasts, the act of finding or “mining” the cryptocurrency has become unprofitable as the price continues to crater. This raises further questions about the viability of the accounting system supporting the cryptocurrency. The ...
Alert! Beware of companies offering financial services without the required license
December 14th, 2018
The supervisory authorities of the United Kingdom (Financial Conduct Authority – FCA), Switzerland (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority – FINMA), China (Financial Supervisory Commission Chinese Taipei – FSC), Holland (Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets – AFM), Sweden (Finansinspektionen), ...
Senior Compliance Officer
December 12th, 2018
Senior Compliance Officer Reference Number: SCO1118 The position: We are looking for a passionate and self-motivated professional to join our Compliance Department! The main responsibilities of the position include: Drafting, updating and conducting reviews of the Company policies, procedures ...
