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Deloitte set to take on traditional law firms
January 11th, 2018
The Big Four accountancy giant is the latest to enter the legal playing field with major plans to develop its offerings to corporates and compete with law firms. Deloitte has announced plans to become a major legal player. The ...
Dollar edged higher against a basket of six major currencies
January 11th, 2018
The dollar edged higher against the yen on Thursday after comments by China’s foreign exchange regulator eased concerns that China may reduce its buying of U.S. government bonds. The dollar rose 0.2 percent to 111.70 yen JPY=, pulling away ...
Ethereum Price Achieves New All-Time High, Market Shifts From Ripple to Ether
January 10th, 2018
Ethereum (Ether) has solidified its position as the second most valuable cryptocurrency in the market as it overtook Ripple (XRP) by a staggering $60 billion within a five-day period. Ether Benefits From Ripple’s Downfall Since January 4, the market ...
How quickly will the dollar collapse?
January 8th, 2018
This might seem a frivolous question, while the dollar still retains its might, and is universally accepted in preference to other, less stable fiat currencies. However, it is becoming clear, at least to independent monetary observers, that in ...
FCA UK released the appointment of new Chair
January 8th, 2018
HM Treasury announced the appointment of Charles Randell CBE as the new Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Charles is currently an external member of the Prudential Regulation Committee of the Bank of England and a non-executive board ...
World Bank: How to sum up 2017?
December 19th, 2017
How to sum up 2017? The global economy improved but there were plenty of unsettling and upsetting events and trends. Catastrophic storms and flooding wrecked homes and livelihoods from South Asia to the Caribbean. Education quality in many countries ...
Europe, Brexit and the credit cycle
December 18th, 2017
Europe’s financial and systemic troubles have retreated from the headlines. This is partly due to the financial media’s attention switching to President Trump and the US budget negotiations, partly due to Brexit and the preoccupation with Britain’s problems, ...
BDO’s Global Revenues Pass US$8 Billion
December 14th, 2017
BDO announced its global financial results for the year ended 30 September 2017, a total combined fee income* of US$ 8.1 billion / € 7.4 billion, representing a year on year growth of 8%, at constant exchange rates. BDO’s ...
Pound to Euro Exchange Rate Worsens as Brexit Agreement Remains Elusive
December 6th, 2017
The Pound has struggled to make any gains, having tumbled against the Euro because of growing fears of missed Brexit deadlines. The Euro has had a much better day of trading, having advanced against the dented Pound thanks to ...
Next steps against fake news
December 1st, 2017
Next steps against fake news: Commission sets up High-Level Expert Group and launches public consultation. The EU Commission launched a public consultation on fake news and online disinformation and set up a High-Level Expert Group representing academics, online platforms, ...