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CySec: Council Regulation
March 20th, 2014
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (‘the Commission’) informs, the Cyprus Investment Firms, the Management Companies and the Administrative Services Companies (‘the Regulated Entities) about the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the Council Regulation ...
Q&A: Counting the cost of the new £1 coin
March 19th, 2014
The Royal Mint is taking on the counterfeiters by replacing the humble £1 coin – but businesses say there is a flipside In today’s budget, the UK Chancellor, George Osborne, will announce the replacement of the £1 coin from ...
Dollar Strengthens as Gold Declines Before Fed Decision
March 19th, 2014
The dollar gained against most major currencies and gold fell for a third day before the Federal Reserve decides monetary policy. The ruble strengthened for a fourth day and Russian stocks fell as the nation pushed on with the ...
Bank of England launches strategic plan
March 19th, 2014
The Bank of England today launched its Strategic Plan, following a six month exercise led by the Executive Committee of the Bank. The Plan, to be implemented over the next three years, provides an ambitious agenda to transform the ...
Dollar Gains as Stocks Fluctuate With Bonds Before Fed
March 19th, 2014
The dollar gained against most major currencies while Treasuries and German bunds fluctuated with European stocks before the Federal Reserve decides monetary policy. China’s yuan dropped to the lowest in 11 months amid concern that more companies will default ...
EU approves IASB funding with strings attached
March 19th, 2014
EUROPEAN POLITICIANS have voted to approve EU funding for the body that oversees the setting of global accounting standards, but with the proviso the funding could be pulled if it fails to meet certain conditions. The funds, which equate ...
Londongrad Dealmakers Threatened by Sanctions
March 18th, 2014
Russian companies have made $180 billion in deals globally in the past two years, providing steady profits to London bankers, lawyers, and image crafters as the city has become a hub for such transactions. Sanctions being imposed by the ...
Russia Sounds Alarm on Economy as West Starts With Sanctions
March 18th, 2014
Russia’s economy is showing signs of a crisis, the government in Moscow said as the U.S. and the European Union announced sanctions over its support for the Crimea region breaking away from Ukraine. “The situation in the economy bears ...
U.S. stocks with Russian exposure rally
March 18th, 2014
The USA’s exposure to Russia isn’t massive by any stretch, but it is increasing, thanks to a growing middle class in Europe that is snapping up U.S. products, such as cars, fast food, soda and snacks. That’s why any ...
FCA warning for unauthorised firm
March 18th, 2014
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the British financial regulatory authority, has issued a Warning informing the investors that “Riggs Bank Europe Limited” is not permitted to provide financial services or products. Furthermore, FCA points out that “Riggs Bank Europe Limited” is ...