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MAS Sets Up International Advisory Panel for Cyber Security
September 20th, 2017
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that it has established a Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP), comprising cyber security thought leaders from around the world. The CSAP will advise MAS on strategies to enhance the cyber resilience ...
Ryanair’s already precarious reputation may be grounded by its spate of cancellations
September 20th, 2017
As Ryanair – and its passengers – begin to count the cost of its decision to cancel 40 to 50 flights every day for the next six weeks, YouGov BrandIndex data suggest that the saga is already denting the ...
Oil rises after Iraq signals possible OPEC cut extension
September 20th, 2017
Oil rises after Iraq’s oil minister said OPEC and other crude producers were considering extending or even deepening a supply cut to curb a global glut, while a report showed a smaller-than-expected increase in U.S. inventories. U.S. West Texas Intermediate ...
U.S. Stocks at Records, dollar fell, euro climbed
September 20th, 2017
Major U.S equity benchmarks padded all-time highs, the dollar fell and Treasuries edged lower after Donald Trump gave a speech to the United Nations and as the Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting. The S&P 500 Index climbed for ...
FCA finalises revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) requirements
September 19th, 2017
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its approach to implementing the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). PSD2 is an EU Directive which sets requirements for firms that provide payment services, and will affect banks and building societies, ...
Bitcoin and the Fintech Sector Are Being Scrutinized by Mexican Legislators
September 19th, 2017
Mexico would regulate its fast-growing financial technology sector, including firms that use crypto-currencies like bitcoin, to protect consumers and spur competition, under a proposed bill seen by Reuters. The proposed legislation, which Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said this ...
Deutsche Börse combines selected Eurex products in low-cost data package for private investors
September 18th, 2017
Effective immediately, Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services is offering the new information product “Eurex Retail Europe” which contains selected Eurex products to private investors free of charge. Following the free trial phase, the data will be offered for ...
PwC UK reported record revenue of £3.60bn for the year ended 30 June 2017
September 18th, 2017
PwC UK, the professional services firm, has reported record revenue of £3.60bn for the year ended 30 June 2017, up 5% from £3.44bn last year, as the firm continues to invest in people, technology and its regional presence in ...
South Africa’s Second Largest Supermarket Chain Pick n Pay Trials Bitcoin Payments
September 18th, 2017
A major supermarket chain in South Africa, Pick n Pay, has started a trial to accept bitcoin payments in-store at its head office location. A payment technology company named Electrum provides the payments platform, with bitcoin exchange Luno providing ...
Deloitte announces record global revenue of US$38.8 billion
September 15th, 2017
Deloitte Global today reported aggregate member firm revenue of US$38.8 billion for the fiscal year ended 31 May 2017 (FY2017), representing a 7.1 percent revenue increase in local currency terms or a US$2 billion revenue increase and 8.3 percent ...
