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A Digital Single Market for Europe: EU Commission sets out 16 initiatives to make it happen
May 6th, 2015
The Internet and digital technologies are transforming our world – in every walk of life and in every line of business. Europe must embrace the digital revolution and open up digital opportunities for people and businesses. How? By using ...
ACCA appoints current Singapore head to key strategy and development role for Asia Pacific
May 6th, 2015
Ms Leong Soo Yee tasked with developing growth potential within the region ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) today announced the appointment of Leong Soo Yee, the current head of its Singapore office, to the role of Director ...
Greek government takes aim at creditors over stalled bailout talks
May 6th, 2015
Senior official lays blame on disagreements between EU and IMF as economic growth rate forecasts are slashed Greece’s government has blasted its creditors for holding back progress on bailout talks, laying the blame squarely on differences between the European Union and ...
Fifth Annual Impact Investor Survey Reflects on Industry Growth, Past and Projected
May 5th, 2015
146 of the world’s largest impact investors, including fund managers, banks, development finance institutions, foundations, and pension funds report having committed $10.6 billion to impact investments in 2014, with plans to commit 16% more in 2015. The surveyed sample, ...
FIA: Tackling the risks of algorithmic trading
May 5th, 2015
Since the introduction of automated trading, much has changed in the operation of our markets: how to improve market structure and implement safeguards has been a key topic of conversation for both market participants and regulators for some time. ...
Deal or no deal, Greece still faces bankruptcy
May 4th, 2015
Despite hopes that Greece and its lenders will come to some agreement in May, not everyone is convinced that a deal – which could unleash a last tranche of much-needed bailout aid — can resolve the country’s looming debt ...
BaFin: Market manipulation – Pre-arranged trades and wash sales
May 4th, 2015
BaFin has published an article with important information for investors regarding Market manipulation – Pre-arranged trades and wash sales. Trading securities to gain would-be tax advantages could boomerang back to investors if the transactions involve pre-arranged trades or wash ...
Largest independent broker-dealers enjoy double-digit revenue growth
May 4th, 2015
Despite lackluster sales of commission-rich products, IBD revenues grew in line with the broad market in 2014 Despite lackluster sales in 2014 of commission-rich products such as variable annuities and nontraded REITs, the leading independent broker-dealers managed to squeeze ...
Cyprus, Greece, Egypt agree to boost economic and political cooperation
April 29th, 2015
The leaders of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt agreed on Wednesday to augment economic and political cooperation among their respective nations, underlining their commitment to peace and stability in a troubled region. “Today we have reaffirmed that the trilateral dialogue ...
Accounting threshold shifts risk lasting damage to audit profession
April 29th, 2015
Earlier this month, on 6 April, a new EC directive quietly slipped into force. The less than snappily titled Companies, Partnership and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2015 – the UK’s implementation of the EU Accounting Directive – passed onto the ...
