November 29, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

UK Government to Review Supermarket Loyalty Schemes

Today’s report comes after an initial assessment in July that focused on retail competition in the grocery sector. The assessment identified ten product categories, including milk, baked beans, and baby formula, for further analysis in the second phase of work to gain a deeper understanding of competition across the supply chain, focusing on own-label and…

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November 29, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

EV manufacturer Rivian receives investment from US retirement funds

However, The California Public Employees’ Retirement System's (CalPERS) recent investments in several EV companies have sparked investor interest, indicating a dynamic landscape. The EV startup Rivian (RIVN.O) has received the highest investment so far, with seven other pension schemes attempting to cash in, including The Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Maryland State Retirement…

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Barclays CEO - Venkat
November 28, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

Barclays Could Shed up to 2,500 Clients in a Cost-Cutting Move

Additionally, Barclays is considering streamlining its investment division, which might result in the departure of thousands of investment banking clients who have relatively low capital. The move towards cost savings and restructuring is driven by Barclays' desire to boost revenue and significantly reduce costs. This decision comes after reports of declining investor confidence in the…

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November 28, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Zero-day bets boom as short-dated options grow

Nasdaq’s new contractual options are based on the exchange-traded products of the United States Oil Fund, SPDR Gold Shares, iShares 20+ year Treasure Bond ETF (TLT), United States Natural Gas Fund and iShares Silver Trust. The short-term options market is well built for stock index products, and, while it has historically been the case that…

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Australian dollar
November 28, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

AUDUSD Rallied Higher for Fourth Day Despite Weak Retail Sales

The AUD/USD pair was hovering around the 0.6625 level while approaching its highs from early August. This upward trajectory can be attributed to various factors influencing the currency market. Australia's Retail Sales, a vital indicator of consumer spending, posted a decline of 0.2% for October, falling short of market expectations of a 0.1% increase and…

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November 28, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

eToro granted ADGM license to investments in the UAE

M2, the Abu Dhabi-based trading platform, announced its new partnership in a bid to supply UAE customers space to trade virtual assets. While M2 became a fully regulated Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), eToro was granted Financial Services Permission (FSP) and is now a registered crypto assets broker. Key differences between the MTF and FSP statuses…

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Tiger Brokers
November 27, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

Tiger Brokers Parent, Up Fintech, Adds 24,604 Customers in Q3

The company's impressive financial results underscore its commitment to providing innovative solutions to its growing customer base. In the latest financial highlights, UP Fintech witnessed a remarkable 26.6% year-over-year increase in total revenues, reaching an impressive $70.1 million. Meanwhile, net revenues also experienced notable growth, rising by 13.5% to $58.0 million. The standout achievement, however,…

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