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U.S. dollar rallied against most of its main rivals
September 21st, 2017
The U.S. dollar rallied against most of its main rivals Wednesday following the Federal Reserve’s policy statement. The central bank kept its interest rate on hold, but detailed that it would unwind its bloated post-financial-crisis balance sheet starting October. ...
FCA finalises revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) requirements
September 19th, 2017
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its approach to implementing the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). PSD2 is an EU Directive which sets requirements for firms that provide payment services, and will affect banks and building societies, ...
Bitcoin and the Fintech Sector Are Being Scrutinized by Mexican Legislators
September 19th, 2017
Mexico would regulate its fast-growing financial technology sector, including firms that use crypto-currencies like bitcoin, to protect consumers and spur competition, under a proposed bill seen by Reuters. The proposed legislation, which Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said this ...
PwC UK reported record revenue of £3.60bn for the year ended 30 June 2017
September 18th, 2017
PwC UK, the professional services firm, has reported record revenue of £3.60bn for the year ended 30 June 2017, up 5% from £3.44bn last year, as the firm continues to invest in people, technology and its regional presence in ...
Stocks Climb in Asia; Yen Falls as Havens Retreat
September 18th, 2017
Stocks advanced in Asia following a record-breaking Wall Street session, while the yen declined as havens retreated amid optimism the U.S. favors a peaceful resolution to North Korea’s nuclear threats. Futures on the S&P 500 Index rose with equities ...
Bank of England announced Bank Rate held at 0.25%
September 15th, 2017
The Bank of England has issued a press release to announce monetary policy summary. According the announcement: The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that ...
Deloitte announces record global revenue of US$38.8 billion
September 15th, 2017
Deloitte Global today reported aggregate member firm revenue of US$38.8 billion for the fiscal year ended 31 May 2017 (FY2017), representing a 7.1 percent revenue increase in local currency terms or a US$2 billion revenue increase and 8.3 percent ...
Bitcoin mining has become very big business
September 14th, 2017
In China’s Hinterlands, Workers Mine Bitcoin for a Digital Fortune One of the largest sources of Bitcoin can be found in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, despite Chinese skepticism over its potential for risk. They worked as factory hands, ...
Dollar holds advance, yen little changed, euro eased down Aussie jumped; Early Market review
September 14th, 2017
The rally in risk assets took a breather in Asia after further signs that China’s economy is cooling and ahead of U.S. inflation data that may offer clues for monetary policy direction. Benchmarks from Tokyo to Sydney fluctuated after ...
European Commission welcome digital taxation proposal
September 12th, 2017
The European Commission has today welcomed a joint proposal from the so-called Big Four member states – France, Germany, Italy and Spain – on the taxation of large digital companies. The Irish Government is, however, expected to express caution ...
