Thursday, January 21, 2016

SWIFT Unveils New Payments Initiative Backed by 45 Banks

SWIFT Unveils New Payments Initiative Backed by 45 Banks

SWIFT Unveils New Payments Initiative Backed by 45 Banks

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 11:00 AM PST

SWIFT foresees additional banks joining in the upcoming months with the pilot of the new initiative eyeing an early 2016 start date.

Keep on reading: SWIFT Unveils New Payments Initiative Backed by 45 Banks

Financial Crowdfunding in 2016, What it's Achieved and Where it's Going

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 10:21 AM PST

In this guest article, Jeffery Levine draws a comparison between the online gaming and trading market and that of crowdfunding.

Keep on reading: Financial Crowdfunding in 2016, What it's Achieved and Where it's Going

iFX EXPO - Are You Coming?

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 09:47 AM PST

At the iFX EXPO in Hong Kong, you can expect to make the business connections of your life- and it's starting Monday!

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Barclays Pulls the Plug on its Asian Cash Equities Business

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 08:53 AM PST

Barclays is closing the doors on several components of its Asian business, including its cash equities, research, sales, trading units.

Keep on reading: Barclays Pulls the Plug on its Asian Cash Equities Business

LCG’s COO Arman Tahmassebi Parts Ways with Group

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 07:48 AM PST

One year after joining LCG as its COO, Arman Tahmassebi has relinquished his role and parted ways with the company.

Keep on reading: LCG's COO Arman Tahmassebi Parts Ways with Group

TipRanks Expands Broker Partnerships as Solution Launched by E*TRADE

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 07:24 AM PST

E*TRADE becomes the largest client of TipRank's growing B2B business as the broker launches their analyst rating platform today.

Keep on reading: TipRanks Expands Broker Partnerships as Solution Launched by E*TRADE

IMF Fears Cryptocurrencies May Circumvent Capital Controls

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 07:18 AM PST

Besides bitcoin, litecoin and ripple the IMF also takes a swipe at blockchain-based smart contracts developments Ethereum and Codius.

Keep on reading: IMF Fears Cryptocurrencies May Circumvent Capital Controls

Washington Establishment Figures to Speak at Bitcoin Summit in DC

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 05:01 AM PST

A congressman on the Financial Services Committee and people from the FBI, DOJ, IMF and more will take part in a Chamber of Digital Commerce event.

Keep on reading: Washington Establishment Figures to Speak at Bitcoin Summit in DC

BofA Strengthens EMEA Equity Capital Markets Unit With Two Hires

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 03:25 AM PST

BofA has appointed Samuel Losada and James Fleming as co-heads of its ECM unit for the EMEA region.

Keep on reading: BofA Strengthens EMEA Equity Capital Markets Unit With Two Hires

Leapfrogging Bitcoin, Dash Adopts 2MB Block Sizes

Posted: 21 Jan 2016 01:25 AM PST

Dash is better for microtransactions which have "slowed down and bloated the bitcoin blockchain, leading to its current scaling issues."

Keep on reading: Leapfrogging Bitcoin, Dash Adopts 2MB Block Sizes

BlackRock Rolls Out New iShares Index, Tapping Into Israeli Capital Markets

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 11:17 AM PST

The iShares TA-25 will represent the first replicating ETF to achieve access to the largest 25 companies listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Keep on reading: BlackRock Rolls Out New iShares Index, Tapping Into Israeli Capital Markets

Are You Ready for China Coin? Chinese Central Bank Wants Its Own Cryptocurrency

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 11:09 AM PST

The Chinese central bank thinks that such a solution could boost transparency of economic activities and curb money laundering and tax evasions.

Keep on reading: Are You Ready for China Coin? Chinese Central Bank Wants Its Own Cryptocurrency

Charles Weiss Lands at Societe Generale’s Newedge FXPB Unit

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 08:47 AM PST

Mr. Weiss will be working at Newedge's FX Prime Brokerage (PB) Unit, based out of New York after a ten-month stint at Barclays.

Keep on reading: Charles Weiss Lands at Societe Generale's Newedge FXPB Unit

R3 Blockchain Experiment Kicks Off with Ethereum Technology

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 08:02 AM PST

Barclays, Credit Suisse, HSBC, UBS, Wells Fargo and others successfully simulated exchanging value on a distributed ledger.

Keep on reading: R3 Blockchain Experiment Kicks Off with Ethereum Technology

NZX Gains Successful Entry into the Intermarket Surveillance Group

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 07:08 AM PST

The NZX's inclusion to the ISG is important given its instrumental role in New Zealand's capital markets.

Keep on reading: NZX Gains Successful Entry into the Intermarket Surveillance Group

Holland: Ten Young Men Arrested for Laundering €22 Million in Drug Money Via Bitcoin

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 06:38 AM PST

Hundreds of Dutch police officers raided several locations around the Netherlands for a gang of dark web criminals.

Keep on reading: Holland: Ten Young Men Arrested for Laundering €22 Million in Drug Money Via Bitcoin

Hello Markets to Open New Office in Shenzhen to Expand in China

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 06:37 AM PST

The company is set to open its new office in China in time for the first key industry event, the iFX Expo in Hong Kong.

Keep on reading: Hello Markets to Open New Office in Shenzhen to Expand in China

FXPA Strengthens Composition, Adding Microsoft as Advisory Member

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 06:06 AM PST

The Washington-based organization representing the interests of the broader FX industry has added Microsoft to its diverse membership.

Keep on reading: FXPA Strengthens Composition, Adding Microsoft as Advisory Member

Digital Currency Group's Ryan Selkis Talks About CoinDesk Post Acquisition

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 04:58 AM PST

"We found significant opportunities to increase the level of investment into the company's research products and high-quality events."

Keep on reading: Digital Currency Group's Ryan Selkis Talks About CoinDesk Post Acquisition

SGX Reports Q2 Financials With Uneven Profits and Revenues

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 04:57 AM PST

The exchange yielded a net profit of $83.7 million in Q2 FY2016, relative to $86.6 million over the same period last year or -3.3% YoY.

Keep on reading: SGX Reports Q2 Financials With Uneven Profits and Revenues

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Launches SmartFolio and Enters Robo-Advisory

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 03:08 AM PST

Bank of Montreal (BMO) is the latest major financial firm to launch robo-advisory, joining Charles Schwab, Vanguard and Fidelity.

Keep on reading: Bank of Montreal (BMO) Launches SmartFolio and Enters Robo-Advisory

WeLab Grabs $160m Series B Funding as Online Lending Stays Hot in China

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 02:13 AM PST

In one of the largest global Series B funding rounds, Hong Kong based WeLab has closed $160 million in funding for its lending businesses.

Keep on reading: WeLab Grabs $160m Series B Funding as Online Lending Stays Hot in China

New Zealand FMA Joins ASIC in Warning against Banc De Binary

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 01:52 AM PST

Cyprus headquartered Banc de Binary is facing resistance from regulators in Australia and New Zealand.

Keep on reading: New Zealand FMA Joins ASIC in Warning against Banc De Binary

ICM Capital Extends Prepaid MasterCard Service to FX and CFD Traders

Posted: 20 Jan 2016 01:40 AM PST

ICM Capital's traders will be able to integrate their existing trading accounts with the Prepaid MasterCard credit card.

Keep on reading: ICM Capital Extends Prepaid MasterCard Service to FX and CFD Traders

Tokyo Financial Exchange to Launch DJIA Margin Contracts

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 07:21 AM PST

The Tokyo Financial Exchange announced that it is going to start offering Dow Jones Industrial Average margin contracts.

Keep on reading: Tokyo Financial Exchange to Launch DJIA Margin Contracts

Deutsche Bank to Be Charged With Manipulating its Autobahn FX Platform

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 06:52 AM PST

German lender Deutsche Bank is set to be charged by a group of lawyers in the U.K.

Keep on reading: Deutsche Bank to Be Charged With Manipulating its Autobahn FX Platform

Breaking: Twitter Service Globally Disrupted, Now for Over Two Hours

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 04:34 AM PST

Users of Twitter have been disconnected from their social media feeds for over two hours now.

Keep on reading: Breaking: Twitter Service Globally Disrupted, Now for Over Two Hours

Eurozone Bonds Have Found a Shield Despite Market Turmoil

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 04:34 AM PST

There was no re-emergence of fault lines between the northern and southern eurozone bonds last week, despite past incidents of market stress

Keep on reading: Eurozone Bonds Have Found a Shield Despite Market Turmoil

Greenback Trades Mixed as Safe-Havens Rally and Commodity Currencies Fall

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 03:03 AM PST

Jarratt Davis provides an analysis of the USD, covering rate hikes, employment concerns, and its relationship to the euro, yen and pound.

Keep on reading: Greenback Trades Mixed as Safe-Havens Rally and Commodity Currencies Fall

IG Group Revenues Rise as Profits Fall in First Half of FY 2016

Posted: 19 Jan 2016 01:30 AM PST

IG Group has reported its key metrics for the first half of fiscal 2016 with revenues rising to £214 million.

Keep on reading: IG Group Revenues Rise as Profits Fall in First Half of FY 2016

IIROC Lowers Margin Trading Requirement for CAD

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 10:20 AM PST

Starting from January 21st, the margin requirements on the USD/CAD pair will be lowered from 2.1% to 1.8%.

Keep on reading: IIROC Lowers Margin Trading Requirement for CAD

Crude Oil Bottom Should Create Trading Opportunities Across All Major Asset Classes

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 07:55 AM PST

The crude oil market is the catalyst controlling the price action in multiple markets- identify these markets and prepare to pull the trigger.

Keep on reading: Crude Oil Bottom Should Create Trading Opportunities Across All Major Asset Classes

Special: Can You Beat Our Trading Industry News Test?

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 06:18 AM PST

You can win a $100 Amazon gift voucher and $1500 for your company to spend. If, of course, you know the industry well enough.

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PhillipCapital UK Partners With oneZero in MT4 Offering

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 06:16 AM PST

One of the biggest brokers in Singapore, PhilipCapital's UK subsidiary has established its offering with an MT4 solution.

Keep on reading: PhillipCapital UK Partners With oneZero in MT4 Offering

EQTrades Joins the Financial Commission as Newest Member

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 04:39 AM PST

EQTrades joins a bourgeoning list of members of the Financial Commission with immediate effect following its successful application.

Keep on reading: EQTrades Joins the Financial Commission as Newest Member

Equity Markets to Settle Down after Adjusting Lower 5-10%?

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 03:45 AM PST

David Dixon of Viper Wealth Creation supplies an in-depth market analysis for early 2016.

Keep on reading: Equity Markets to Settle Down after Adjusting Lower 5-10%?

Combining SEO with the Localization Process

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 02:44 AM PST

SEO localization using the expertise of native, professional translators is vital for successful market penetration.

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Do Brokers Still Want to Enter China? iFX Expo HK Searches for Answers

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 02:07 AM PST

It's less than two weeks to this year's iFX EXPO Asia and a whole slate of panels answering questions about the local market.

Keep on reading: Do Brokers Still Want to Enter China? iFX Expo HK Searches for Answers

OTC and Exchange Traded FX Volumes in Japan Rebound Strongly

Posted: 18 Jan 2016 01:43 AM PST

Foreign exchange volumes in Japan have benefited from market volatility in the final days of 2015

Keep on reading: OTC and Exchange Traded FX Volumes in Japan Rebound Strongly

Reduced Leverage in Turkey, Troubles in Dubai and a UK IPO

Posted: 17 Jan 2016 09:14 AM PST

Fortress Prime, CMC Markets, LCG and FXCM are among the firms that appear in the passing week's top articles.

Keep on reading: Reduced Leverage in Turkey, Troubles in Dubai and a UK IPO
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