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OECD updates anti-tax evasion list
August 4th, 2015
Europe’s attempts to clean up tax evasion and money laundering took a step forward yesterday when an international task group said that Austria — a eurozone nation that was until recently falling short —was almost fully compliant with new ...
China Curbs Online Payment in Fresh Blow to Internet Finance
August 3rd, 2015
China plans to tighten regulations governing the nation’s 270 online-payment firms including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s finance arm, dealing another blow to the booming business of Internet finance. Under draft rules published on July 31, the central bank will limit the ...
The IMF: A cure or disease?
July 30th, 2015
The economy plays a vital role in determining the welfare of people’s lives. The word “economy” may sound simple but its effect on people in terms of social, political, judicial and psychological aspects are tremendous. The family, the basic ...
Is it all over for Gold?
July 28th, 2015
With prices at five-year lows, Annabelle Williams asks whether the precious metal is truly hammered The Gold price has been hammered in the last few weeks, leaving the precious metal at the lowest prices for five years. Gold took ...
The alpha and beta of smart investing in troubled times
July 28th, 2015
With better returns than passive funds at a lower cost than actively managed funds, smart beta vehicles are increasingly available and becoming more popular Even in normal times, individual and institutional investors alike have a hard time figuring out ...
ETX Capital Sees Influx of over 6,000 New Clients and $30 million in Client Funds From Alpari Deal
July 27th, 2015
Just five months after ETX Capital’s purchase of the client list of Alpari (UK) from the Joint Special Administrators, the deal has already proved to be a significant success for both the company and the former Alpari clients. “This was always about ...
‘Brokers are educators, not salespeople’
July 23rd, 2015
The Customer Owned Banking Association’s controversial comments about brokers have ignited a debate of a different kind. Michael Teterin, managing director of Sydney brokerage Prosperity Finance, said brokers need to portray themselves as “educators to their clients, not salespeople” in order ...
Greece passes second reforms to unlock bailout deal
July 23rd, 2015
Crucial bill secures enough votes in parliament, with government hoping to open bailout negotiations this week. Greece‘s parliament has passed legislation on a second batch of reforms needed to help unlock a huge international bailout for the country’s stricken ...
‘Brexit’ fears haunt London’s roaring trade in euros
July 22nd, 2015
If there is a symbol of British ambivalence to Europe then it may be the euro itself. The capital of euro trading prospers outside the euro zone, but London’s dominance of the $5.3 trillion-a-day foreign exchange market could wane if ...
Greek debt crisis: MPs prepare for second vote on bailout reforms
July 22nd, 2015
The Greek parliament is to vote later on a second set of reforms needed to secure its bailout deal. If MPs approve the financial and judicial reforms, Greece will be able to press ahead with negotiations for an €86 ...
