Oil prices fell on higher U.S. fuel stocks
January 24th, 2018
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, weighed down by data that showed an increase in U.S. crude oil and gasoline inventories. Brent crude oil futures were at $69.83 a barrel at 0444 GMT, down 13 cents from their last close. ...
Dollar drops as yen Rises; The euro climbed 0.1 percent
January 24th, 2018
Dollar drops as yen rises, while Asia’s blazing stock rally took a pause on Wednesday as investors took stock of the best start to a year for the region since 2006. A strengthening yen hit Japanese shares, and a ...
The truth about trade
January 23rd, 2018
The one subject, which became a headline issue last year, and even divides experts is trade. It will become increasingly important in 2018 as the US develops her trade policy, particularly with respect to China, and as the ...
South Korea to ban cryptocurrency traders from using anonymous bank accounts; Bitcoin price extended loss
January 23rd, 2018
South Korea will ban the use of anonymous bank accounts in cryptocurrency trading from Jan. 30, regulators said on Tuesday in a widely telegraphed move designed to stop virtual coins from being used for money laundering and other crimes. ...
Online retail Forex provider fined for multiple compliance failings
January 23rd, 2018
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (“CySEC”) has issued an announcement to inform about the imposition of a financial penalty on Spot Capital Markets Ltd. (the “Company”), an investment firm that provides online retail trading products in forex. A ...
Worldline & iSignthis launch Paydentity Services across Europe
January 19th, 2018
iSignthis eMoney Ltd, a subsidiary of the leading RegTech payment and identity verification provider iSignthis Ltd, enters into an agreement with Worldline to provide eCommerce merchants them advanced capabilities of Paydentity™ with the acquiring1 experience and strength of Worldline ...
Financial Products Analyst
January 18th, 2018
Financial Products Analyst Reference Number: FPA1018 The position: We are looking for a high calibre and career oriented junior Financial Products Analyst to join our team in Cyprus! The main responsibilities of the position include: Ensuring that clients have ...
Bitcoin crashes below $10,000, losing over half its value since last month’s record
January 18th, 2018
The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has lost over half its value since it smashed the $20,000 barrier in mid-December. The price of the cryptocurrency dropped to $9,555 at 15:00 GMT on Wednesday. “The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a ...
BCD Forex Investments LLC permanently barred
January 18th, 2018
The National Futures Association has issued an announcement to inform that has permanently barred Glendale, Ariz. commodity trading advisor BCD Forex Investments LLC (BCD) from membership and from acting as a principal of any NFA Member. The Decision, issued ...
Revamped rules for EU finance: Mifid II; What is MiFID II?
January 17th, 2018
Mifid II, a major revamp of European Union finance rules took effect on January 3, 2018. Its goals: Greater transparency, competitiveness and efficiency in financial instruments, and less scope for fraud and malfeasance. What is MiFID II? It’s a ...
