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U.S. economy advances in second quarter
July 30th, 2014
U.S. economic growth likely regained steam in the second quarter as activity picked up broadly, which would bolster expectations for a stronger performance in the last six months of the year. Gross domestic product likely grew at a 3.0 ...
Banks face intensified sanctions probes in U.S.
July 10th, 2014
Following BNP Paribas’ record $8.9 billion in penalties for violating U.S. economic sanctions, federal and state authorities are intensifying investigations of other foreign banks over signs of similar infractions. At least six banks in Germany, France, Italy or Japan ...
FCA warning against clone firms
June 27th, 2014
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the British financial regulatory authority, has issued a warning informing the investors that: Rimas Risk Management Service (55 Old Broad Street, London, EC2M1RX, Email: rimasuk@europe.com) Knightsbridge Management International Asset Management (www.kmi-am.com, Email: admin@kmi-am.com) are clone firms, ...
Fed Prepares to Keep Super-Sized Balance Sheet for Years to Come
June 11th, 2014
Federal Reserve officials, concerned that selling bonds from their $4.3 trillion portfolio could crush the U.S. recovery, are preparing to keep their balance sheet close to record levels for years. Central bankers are stepping back from a three-year-old strategy ...
Tax Breaks May Not Be Enough to Jumpstart Crimea’s Struggling Economy
May 30th, 2014
In an effort to jumpstart Crimea’s faltering economy, a government plan could offer tax breaks and other juicy business conditions on the peninsula for the next half century — but even this may not be enough to attract businesses ...
Apple’s Deal With Dr. Dre’s Beats ‘Is Happening’
May 23rd, 2014
Apple’s alleged multi-million dollar deal with hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre’s (Andre Young’s) Beats Electronics “is happening,” a source told TechCruch Thursday, and the source was able to say this with “70% certainty.” The source also confirmed that Apple is ...
FSMA to ban certain financial products’ marketing
May 22nd, 2014
The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), the Belgian regulatory authority, published an announcement as follows: The marketing of certain financial products to retail clients in Belgium will be banned starting on 1 July 2014. The Regulation to this ...