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Dollar Extends Retreat as Metals Advance With Asian Equities
November 28th, 2016
Oil in New York holds losses near $46 before OPEC meeting Lead, zinc surge; emerging currencies, gold also advance The dollar fell the most since September versus major peers as traders focused on events this week that could derail ...
Global law firm opens office in Papua New Guinea
November 25th, 2016
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today the appointment of Karo Lelai, who has joined as the principal of its new office in Port Moresby. Mrs Lelai joins after serving as general counsel to Kumul Minerals (formerly Petromin) ...
Dollar Set for Weekly Surge as Fed Outlook Weighs on Bonds, Gold
November 25th, 2016
100% odds of a December Fed move keep dollar at 10-year high 40-year JGB yields drop after auction, flattening curve The prospect of a higher interest-rate environment in the U.S. continues to course through markets, sending the dollar toward ...
Another binary options trading website is in the sights ASIC
November 24th, 2016
ASIC wins orders against another website linked to binary options group Titan Trade Another binary options trading website operating in Australia is in the sights of the corporate regulator as part of its ongoing investigation into the alleged activities ...
ASIC updates licence conditions on Morgans Financial Limited
November 24th, 2016
ASIC and Morgans Financial Limited (Morgans) have agreed for an independent compliance consultant to monitor, evaluate and report on Morgan’s implementation of recommendations arising from an independent review of its compliance measures. The consultant completed its review of Morgans’ ...
Dollar Extends Surge as Bonds Decline; Japanese Equities Climb
November 24th, 2016
Gold near 9-month low as futures put 100% odds on Fed hike Emerging markets slip, with Philippine peso at eight-year low The dollar extended gains at the highest in more than a decade as a stronger case for hiking ...
Another R3 Exit: Spanish Bank Santander Quits Blockchain Consortium
November 23rd, 2016
The Spanish banking giant’s decision to let its R3 membership lapse is the second high-profile exit from the working group and comes in the months after it roped in Blythe Masters for a blockchain advisory role at the bank. Masters is the chief ...
Asian Stocks Extend Global Advance as Oil Slips; Ringgit Weakens
November 23rd, 2016
Fed fund futures show 100% chance of a rate hike next month Ringgit slumps before rate decision; Japanese markets shut Asian stocks rose amid optimism the global economy is strong enough to withstand higher U.S. interest rates. Oil slipped ...
Relief for foreign financial service providers from Luxembourg
November 22nd, 2016
ASIC has extended its relief for foreign financial service providers (FFSPs) from the requirement to hold an Australian financial services (AFS) licence when providing financial services to Australian wholesale clients by Luxembourg fund managers. The relief in ASIC Corporations (CSSF-Regulated ...
Asia stocks at one-week highs on U.S. cues; oil jumps
November 22nd, 2016
Asian stocks rose to one-week highs, helped by solid overnight gains on Wall Street, though investors were wary of chasing prices higher until President-elect Donald Trump picks his economic team. Oil extended gains. Crude oil climbed in Asian trading ...