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SEC Awards $5.5 Million to Whistleblower
January 9th, 2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $5.5 million to a whistleblower who provided critical information that helped the SEC uncover an ongoing scheme. According to the SEC’s order, the whistleblower was employed at ...
SwapClear achieves record volumes in 2016
January 9th, 2017
5% increase in clearing volumes Over $665 trillion notional cleared, through 3.8 million interest rate derivative trades Over $384 trillion notional compressed 97 members and a record 510 clients are using compression services at LCH LCH, a leading global ...
CBOE Holdings Reports Trading Volume for December and Full Year 2016
January 6th, 2017
CBOE Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) today reported December and full-year 2016 trading volume and average revenue per contract (RPC) data on its website under the Quotes & Data section. The data sheet, with a complete overview of 2016 trading ...
UK’s first Fintech course launches at Strathclyde
January 5th, 2017
A new Masters in Financial Technology (Fintech) is to launch at the University of Strathclyde to support the digital transformation of Scotland’s financial sector. The MSc in Financial Technology will give students the financial, programming and analytical skills needed ...
What is the oil price projection for 2017? What are the expectations
January 5th, 2017
2017 oil price projected to rise to US$45-US$50 from US$43 last year AmInvestment Bank (AmInvest) is keeping its oil price projection of an average of US$45 to US$50 per barrel this year from US$43 per barrel last year, stating ...
General Electric creates external law firm ratings
January 5th, 2017
General Electric has launched a service allowing its internal lawyers to rate their external legal advisers. GE Select Connect will provide its in-house team with insight on around 200 law firms as well as feedback on the firms, hourly ...
Bitcoin hits a record high, but can it rival gold as a safe haven?
January 5th, 2017
With economic and geopolitical risks on the rise, bitcoin boosters are championing the ability of their crypto-currency, which hit an all-time high this week, to rival gold as a safe-haven play. “When the existing money system has problems, people ...
Coca-Cola was sued for downplayed sugar effects
January 5th, 2017
Coca-Cola, ABA Accused of Tobacco-Like Deception in Lawsuit Federal court complaint alleges Coke downplayed sugar effects Sugary drinks ‘are scientifically linked to obesity, diabetes’ Coca-Cola was sued by activists who compare the beverage giant’s advertising tactics to the tobacco ...
CME Group Reached Record Average Daily Volume of 15.6 Million Contracts in 2016
January 5th, 2017
CME Group Reached Record Average Daily Volume of 15.6 Million Contracts in 2016, up 12 Percent from 2015 Annual average daily volume records reached in Interest Rates, Energy, Agricultural Commodities, Metals, Total Options and Electronic Options Fourth-quarter 2016 volume ...
Saudis expect 46% increase in oil revenue this year
January 4th, 2017
Saudi Arabia has forecast its revenue from crude oil will significantly rise in 2017, as prices show a positive trend after the deal between OPEC, Russia and other producers to cut output. Riyadh expects to collect 480 billion riyals ...
