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Why free trade and open markets in financial services matter; Andrew Bailey, FCA Chief Executive
July 11th, 2017
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, has released a speech by Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA, at Reuters Newsmaker event. According the release: Note: this ...
Global stocks close to all-time highs; What investors will be watching
July 10th, 2017
China prices post steady climb; oil edges higher, gold falls Australian 10-year yield rises a fourth day, Treasuries steady Stocks rose and the dollar was steady after economic data kept investors upbeat on the global economy following strong U.S. ...
Early Global Markets Review for Thursday July 06
July 6th, 2017
Most Asian stock markets fell on Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting showed a lack of consensus on the future pace of U.S. interest rate increases, while oil prices inched higher following a steep decline a ...
Italy formally takes control of Monte dei Paschi
July 5th, 2017
The Italian government took control of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Tuesday, injecting EUR5.4 billion ($6.1 billion) into the troubled lender as part of a broad plan to bring one of Europe’s weakest banks back to health. ...
The New EU Rules for Anti-Money Laundering and Tax Avoidance Enter Into Force
June 28th, 2017
Strengthened EU rules to tackle money laundering, tax avoidance and terrorism financing enter into force The Juncker Commission has made the fight against tax avoidance, money laundering and terrorism financing one of its priorities. On June 26,2017 the Fourth ...
Yen and British pound were flat, Gold little changed; Japan stocks climb
June 27th, 2017
Japan Stocks Climb on Yen Losses; Brazil ETF Rises Oil holds gains while trader triggers sharp drop in gold price Investors await Yellen remarks before further data this week Most Asian stocks advanced as a weaker yen spurred gains ...
French Regulator proposes ways to reform the functioning of ESMA
June 26th, 2017
Financing, governance, direct powers: in its response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the review of European supervisory authorities, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers has drawn up proposals to strengthen ESMA for the benefit of convergence of supervision ...
Yen strengthened as crude oil price tumbled
June 21st, 2017
Shanghai equities fluctuate while Hang Seng index retreats Crude oil price tumbled into bear market on supply glut concerns Asian shares retreated and the yen strengthened as crude oil tumbled into a bear market on concern a global supply ...
Asia Stocks rose as Yen Falls, Tech Shares Rebound
June 19th, 2017
Hong Kong shares gain before MSCI decision on China A-shares Brexit negotiations formally start with pressure on May Asia Stocks rose, with a weaker yen supporting Japanese equities and technology stocks rebounding after their biggest weekly selloff since November. ...
How gold can rescue pensions
June 15th, 2017
The World Economic Forum, in conjunction with Mercers (the actuaries) recently estimated that the combined pension deficit currently stands at $66.9tr for eight countries, rising to $427.8tr in 2050. The eight countries are Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Netherlands, ...
