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Saxo Bank Remains Well Capitalized Despite Losses
January 26th, 2015
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Notes clause 16, the Issuer hereby submits the following notification to the Holders of the Notes. Further information on impact of the Swiss Franc move on 15 January, 2015: As ...
FXCM Provides Business Update
January 26th, 2015
FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM), released on January 23 an update on its business as well as a statement from Chief Executive Officer, Drew Niv, on FXCM’s month-to-date metrics along with the firm’s current plans to pay down its debt. Richard Handler, Chief Executive Officer, and Brian ...
Oil falls after Greek election sends euro tumbling
January 26th, 2015
Oil slid in early Asian trade on Monday, with U.S.crude falling close to a six-year low, after Greece’s election results heightened uncertainty in the euro zone and depressed the bloc’s currency against the dollar. Greece’s left-wing Syriza appeared on course to trounce the ...
Fifty suitors bid for remains of FX firm Alpari
January 26th, 2015
More than 50 companies are bidding to buy all or part of failed forex and spreadbetting firm Alpari UK, City A.M. understands – with international units of the wider Alpari group among those who are interested. Alpari’s Japanese and ...
Euro Slips With U.S. Futures on Greece as Treasuries Gain
January 26th, 2015
The euro slipped with U.S. equity-index futures, while Treasuries rallied as Greek voters handed victory to a party that’s pledged to renegotiate the terms of an international bailout. Asian stocks dropped with crude oil and industrial metals. The 19-nation ...
The second stage in the washing cycle – Layering (Video)
January 26th, 2015
Layering Layering is the process of separating the proceeds of criminal activity from their origin through the use of many different techniques to layer the funds. These include using multiple banks and accounts, having professionals act as intermediaries and ...
Jan 22, ECB President Mario Draghi: Introductory statement to the press conference
January 22nd, 2015
“Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice-President and I are very pleased to welcome you to our press conference. Let me wish you all a Happy New Year. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Lithuania as the ...
ECB holds rates; markets on edge on Europe QE hopes
January 22nd, 2015
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has announced the central bank to an expanded 60 billion euro ($70 billion) private and public bond-buying program until September 2016. The ECB kept its main interest rate unchanged on Thursday. It kept its ...
Breaking News – ECB announces Monetary policy decisions
January 22nd, 2015
At today’s meeting the Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.05%, 0.30% and ...
Revenge of Disaffected Europe Risks Crisis Sparked in Greece
January 22nd, 2015
They speak different languages, they come from different backgrounds, yet all have the same message of frustration that’s threatening to redraw the European political map over the next year. Starting with elections this Sunday in Greece and heading west ...