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Citigroup unit probed by more authorities over money laundering
February 26th, 2015
Citigroup Inc (C.N) said additional government authorities have started probes of possible breaches of anti-money laundering laws at its Banamex USA unit. (Read more: International and regional bodies that combat money laundering ) The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a unit of ...
Asian stocks higher on earnings, China factory
February 26th, 2015
Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday on upbeat corporate earnings and rising Chinese factory output after the chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Reserve said it will be patient about increasing interest rates. Keeping score: Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.6 ...
Varoufakis says funding problem lies ahead
February 26th, 2015
Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis admitted on Wednesday that Greece may face difficulties in finding the money to pay its obligations to the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank over the next few months. Greece has to repay ...
CySec and Central Bank of the Russian Federation signed today an updated “MoU”
February 25th, 2015
CySec has issued a press release informing that: The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (‘CySEC’) signed today an updated Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) with the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (‘Bank of Russia’), following the transfer of the functions of ...
Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 December 2014
February 25th, 2015
Focused marketing strategy and ongoing improvement in the strength of the Plus500 brand attracted new customers – active customers exceeded 100,000 for the first time Effective user experience across all platforms including smartphones and tablets Intuitive technology platform enabled ...
IG Group introduces stocks and shares ISA
February 25th, 2015
As the end of the tax year approaches, IG Group introduces its stocks and shares ISA. Available on IG’s stockbroking platform, launched in September 2014, the IG stocks and shares ISA enables investors to competitively invest in a tax ...
Greek Finance Minister Varoufakis: We didn’t u-turn on reforms (Video)
February 25th, 2015
Greece’s latest deal with its fellow euro zone countries to secure an extension of its bailout program doesn’t mean the country’s new government has bowed to pressure, the country’s finance minister told CNBC. “We didn’t get elected in order ...
“We Remain on Track” Says Anastasiades, in the Face of Review Delays
February 25th, 2015
Despite consecutive delays in the completion of the 5th review of Cyprus’ economic adjustment programme – coordinated by its Troika of international lenders – the island remains on track with regards to the agreement’s implementation, insists President Nicos Anastasiades. ...
CySec warning against unauthorised firm
February 25th, 2015
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySec) wishes to inform the investors that the company ‘Janibank Investment Ltd’ (http://www.jukebux.com) : 1. Is not permitted to provide investment and ancillary services in the Republic, pursuant to Investment Services and Activities and ...
Asian shares rise after Yellen stresses policy flexibility
February 25th, 2015
Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, taking their cues from Wall Street’s gains after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen suggested the Fed would not rush into raising interest rates. Shares extended gains after an index of Chinese factory activity eked ...