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Fast Facts about the Debt Crisis in European Countries
June 11th, 2015
Here’s a look at the European Debt Crisis which has affected the countries of Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Cyprus: July 11, 2011 – A munitions explosion at a naval base kills 13 people and destroys the ...
3 Critical Fintech Innovation Trends in Banking
June 5th, 2015
Each year, the most exciting innovations in banking are presented at Finovate conferences. While some of the new ideas may never be seen by the general public, the trends of the demos provide insights into the future of financial ...
ECUREX Becomes the First Digital Currency Exchange Platform to Be Fully Compliant with the Swiss Banking Act
June 5th, 2015
ECUREX GmbH announced today that it has become the first digital currency exchange platform to be fully compliant with the Swiss Banking Act. After sixteen months of investigation, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) released on 19 May 2015 ...
NYDFS Announces Final Bitlicense Framework for Regulating Digital Currency Firms
June 4th, 2015
Benjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent of Financial Services, today announced the release of the New York State Department of Financial Services’ (NYDFS) final BitLicense – the first comprehensive framework for regulating digital currency firms. The BitLicense – which is the ...
FTSE 100 companies to cough up £24bn in legal liabilities
June 3rd, 2015
Companies forced to delay dividends and sell off assets to pay legal costs FTSE 100 companies have warned their shareholders they face total legal liabilities of £24bn, according to Thomson Reuters. Raichel Hopkinson, head of the practical law dispute ...
PwC appoints Global Financial Crime Leader
June 2nd, 2015
PwC announced today that David Grace has been appointed as Global Financial Crime Leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited. David, a Senior Partner and member of PwC’s Global Financial Services Leadership and Executive Teams, will lead a global network of ...
FSC Mauritius issues Public Notice – Suspension – FXP
May 29th, 2015
Suspension of the Investment Dealer (Currency Derivatives Segment) Licence and the Investment Dealer (Full Service Dealer excluding underwriting) Licence and Global Business Licence of FX Primus Limited Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 27 (1) and 74(6)(a) ...
Top 10 Countries in Which Bitcoin is Banned
May 27th, 2015
Countries around the world have a wide ranging view of the digital currency bitcoin or a “virtual currency.” Western superpowers like the United States and United Kingdom have shown a positive attitude towards the new technology. Some countries like Canada and Australia are ...
Plus500: Further statement regarding Plus500UK’s dialogue with the FCA
May 25th, 2015
Plus500, a leading online service provider for retail customers to trade CFDs internationally, has issued the following statement to respond to recent speculation regarding the current status of Plus500UK’s dialogue with the FCA, in particular in relation to the ...
Plus500 Ltd: Statement regarding recent speculation
May 19th, 2015
Plus500, a leading online service provider for retail customers to trade CFDs internationally, notes the recent fall in its share price and the market speculation that it has not paid its recent dividend. Plus500 can confirm that it paid ...