NZX Carbon Fund (CO2)
July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand Stock Exchange announces sale of non-core business

New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) has just announced the sale of its Australian grain data business which was identified as non-core during the exchange’s strategic review last year. The Melbourne based agribusiness assets, Australian Crop Forecasters and Profarmer Australia have been sold to Rural Bank, Australia’s only owned and operated dedicated agribusiness bank. All six…

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Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk Business is now called Refinitiv
July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk Business is now called Refinitiv

Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk business has today announced that following the closing of the strategic partnership transaction between information giant Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI) and private equity funds managed by Blackstone, the Financial & Risk business will be known as Refinitiv. Closing of the transaction is expected to occur in the second half of 2018 and until…

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social trading
July 27, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

FCA proposes rule changes for loan-based Crowdfunding platforms

UK financial regulator The FCA has announced that it will be proposing changes to rules for crowdfunding platforms. Following a post-implementation review of its crowdfunding rules, the FCA is opening a consultation on new rules for loan-based crowdfunding platforms. The FCA is asking for responses to this consultation by October 27, 2018 before publishing rules in…

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cmc markets offices
July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

CMC Markets extends its cryptocurrency spread bet & CFD offering to retail client base

UK online trading rivals launched cryptocurrency trading, CMC Markets Plc (LON:CMCX) has announced that it has today extended its cryptocurrency spread betting and contracts for difference (CFDs) offer across its retail client base. Clients can now take a position on the original bitcoin and ethereum cryptocurrencies paired against the US dollar. The latest offering follows CMC…

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cyprus limassol
July 27, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

CySEC launches Innovation hub to bring together FinTech and RegTech

Cyprus financial regulator The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has announced the establishment of its Innovation Hub, designed to address and explore the rise of FinTech and RegTech developments. FinTech and RegTech are constantly, and quickly evolving. To this end, CySEC has taken the decision to establish the Innovation Hub to foster a better,…

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bscs warning
July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand FMA warns against White Square Trading Limited

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has just issued a warning against a scam company called White Square Trading Limited. The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a warning in relation to this entity, which can be accessed by the following link: White Square Trading Limited – trading as Universe Markets. White Square Trading Limited Entity name: White…

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July 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

JPMorgan Chase to liquidate Bank One Capital III

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has announced that on September 10, 2018, BANK ONE Capital III will be liquidated, the 8.750% Preferred Securities (the “Trust Preferred Securities”) and the 8.750% Common Securities (the “Trust Common Securities”) issued by BANK ONE Capital III will be cancelled, and the 8.750% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due…

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