BDO reports Global revenues rise to US$7.6 billion
December 15th, 2016
FY16 global revenues up by 8% High number of strategic mergers – over 30 network-wide Commitment to digital transformation delivering leading-edge services to clients Growth spearheaded by BDO firms in US (+12%) and China (+13%) Long-term investment in ...
KPMG overcomes gloomy backdrop with 8% revenues jump
December 14th, 2016
Accountancy major KPMG International has booked a solid hike in full-year revenues despite what it described as a “challenging” business environment across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Latest results revealed that global turnover topped $25.4 billion (£20bn) in ...
Microsoft and AMIS announce Asia’s first blockchain consortium
December 14th, 2016
Pilot blockchain project developed on Microsoft Azure aims to accelerate Taiwan’s fintech sector Financial technology (Fintech) is transforming the financial services industry and a variety of innovations, including blockchain technology, have revolutionized the banking sector for the past year. ...
CySec warns for domains-websites not authorised to provide investment services
December 14th, 2016
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySec) has issued an announcement to inform investors and public for domains/websites that are not owned or operated by Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) which have been authorised by CySec to provide investment services. ...
Asian Stocks, Dollar Steady as Fed Day Arrives; Crude Retreats
December 14th, 2016
Asian Stocks, Dollar Steady as Fed Day Arrives; Crude Retreats Odds of a rate hike Wednesday have been at 100% all month Crude snaps four-day OPEC rally after U.S. supplies rise Markets were subdued during the Asian day as ...
CySec decided to wholly withdraw the license of a Cyprus Investment Firm
December 13th, 2016
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (‘CySEC’) announces that, on its meeting of 28th November 2016, has decided, pursuant to sections 25(1)(b), 25(1)(c) and 26(4)(b) of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law of 2007, as in ...
Emerging Payments Association Board strengthened by global industry leaders
December 13th, 2016
Payments leaders from Saxo Payments, Modulr, Global Risk Technologies, Bacs, and The Just Loans Group elected to join the ranks and widen the expertise of the Emerging Payments Association (EPA) Advisory Board to advance payments innovation The Emerging Payments ...
Shanghai stocks extended their worst losses in six months and the dollar’s rally faltered
December 13th, 2016
U.S. oil hovers below $53 a barrel after OPEC-fueled advance Shanghai share index declines as sovereign yield keeps rising Shanghai stocks extended their worst losses in six months and the dollar’s rally faltered as investors weigh the impact of ...
European Commission is pursuing legal action against 7 Member States
December 9th, 2016
European Commission is pursuing legal action against 7 Member States for violating car emissions legislation The European Commission is today acting against 7 Member States on the grounds that they have failed to fulfil their obligations under EU vehicle ...
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December 9th, 2016
Industry: Financial Services Description: XTrade is an award-winning provider of desktop and mobile trading services, featuring CFD trading on stocks, national stock indices, commodities, and currencies. The brokerage’s financial technology includes five digital trading platforms, all of which are ...
