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FSMA: Warning against European Commodities Commission (ECC)

16/03/2015(0)
The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) warns the public against the activities of the European Commodities Commission (ECC). According to the information available to the FSMA, the European ... Read More
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FCA confirms approach for financial promotions in social media

16/03/2015(0)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its guidance on financial promotions in social media. This follows detailed engagement and consultation with the industry. The FCA recognises that ... Read More
bank of russia

The Central Bank of Russia Press release regarding Key Rate

13/03/2015(0)
On 13 March 2015, the Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to reduce the key rate from 15.00 to 14.00 percent per annum taking into account that the balance of risks is still shifted towards a more significant ... Read More
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ASIC facilitates foreign financial service providers applying for exemptions

13/03/2015(0)
ASIC is clarifying the documentation foreign financial services providers should provide to it when applying for class order exemptions to conduct business in Australia to facilitate an easier application ... Read More
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Consumer groups accuse SEC of ignoring investors

13/03/2015(0)
The Securities and Exchange Commission is not fulfilling its duty to protect retail investors, particularly in how it regulates financial advisers, a number of consumer groups asserted in a ... Read More
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Bundesbank posts €2.95 billion profit in 2014

12/03/2015(0)
The Deutsche Bundesbank posted a profit of €2.95 billion for the 2014 financial year, compared with €4.59 billion in 2013. The profit was transferred in full today to the Federal Government ... Read More
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Reserve Bank of New Zealand: OCR unchanged at 3.5 percent

12/03/2015(0)
Statement issued by Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler: The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) today left the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.5 percent. Global financial conditions remain very accommodative, and ... Read More
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ESMA sees continued tense securities market conditions

12/03/2015(0)
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its Report No. 1, 2015 on Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities in European Union (EU) securities markets, covering market developments from July to ... Read More
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Monetary Policy Decision

12/03/2015(0)
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Korea decided today to lower the Base Rate by 25 basis points, from 2.00% to 1.75%. Based on currently available information ... Read More
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BCSC panel fines former registrant for illegally advising on purchase of securities

11/03/2015(0)
A British Columbia Securities Commission panel has fined Roberta Merlin McIntosh (a.k.a. Berta McIntosh, Roberta Sims, Roberta Butcher, Roberta Mayer) $30,000 for illegally advising an investor to purchase exempt market securities. ... Read More
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