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Russia’s Gazprom threatens to cut off gas to Ukraine, Europe
February 25th, 2015
Russia’s state-owned gas giant Gazprom warned Tuesday it could cut off gas deliveries to Ukraine within two days, upping the stakes in the crisis there — and threatening supplies to the rest of Europe. The Gazprom announcement came hours ...
IG Group introduces stocks and shares ISA
February 25th, 2015
As the end of the tax year approaches, IG Group introduces its stocks and shares ISA. Available on IG’s stockbroking platform, launched in September 2014, the IG stocks and shares ISA enables investors to competitively invest in a tax ...
Bats Global Markets Names Chris Concannon CEO; Joe Ratterman Becomes Chairman
February 25th, 2015
BATS Global Markets (BATS), a leading operator of U.S. and European markets, today announced that President Chris Concannon will be appointed to the additional role of chief executive officer, effective March 31, 2015. Mr. Concannon arrived at BATS as ...
ICE Announces Appointments for Interest Rate and Utility Markets
February 25th, 2015
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the leading global network of exchanges and clearing houses, announced two new London-based appointments to serve its global derivatives markets. Chris Rhodes has been appointed Head of Interest Rates and Gordon Bennett has been appointed Managing ...
Greek Finance Minister Varoufakis: We didn’t u-turn on reforms (Video)
February 25th, 2015
Greece’s latest deal with its fellow euro zone countries to secure an extension of its bailout program doesn’t mean the country’s new government has bowed to pressure, the country’s finance minister told CNBC. “We didn’t get elected in order ...
“We Remain on Track” Says Anastasiades, in the Face of Review Delays
February 25th, 2015
Despite consecutive delays in the completion of the 5th review of Cyprus’ economic adjustment programme – coordinated by its Troika of international lenders – the island remains on track with regards to the agreement’s implementation, insists President Nicos Anastasiades. ...
CySec warning against unauthorised firm
February 25th, 2015
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySec) wishes to inform the investors that the company ‘Janibank Investment Ltd’ (http://www.jukebux.com) : 1. Is not permitted to provide investment and ancillary services in the Republic, pursuant to Investment Services and Activities and ...
HSBC bosses to answer MPs’ questions
February 25th, 2015
The chairman and chief executive of HSBC will appear before a panel of MPs today to answer questions about a tax scandal at the banking giant. Chairman Douglas Flint and chief executive Stuart Gulliver will appear before MPs on ...
Annual inflation down to -0.6% in the euro area
February 25th, 2015
Down to -0.5% in the EU Euro area annual inflation was -0.6% in January 20152 , down from -0.2% in December. This was the lowest rate recorded since July 2009. In January 2014 the rate was 0.8%. European Union ...
Wednesday February 25: OSB Commodities & Equity Indices Cheat Sheet & Key Levels
February 25th, 2015
OSB Commodities & Equity Indices Cheat Sheet & Key Levels for February 25. Gold Open 1201.90, High 1204.40, Low 1190.00, Close 1197.30, -0.29% Change. Silver Open 16.30, High 16.46… View table below
