How would the FCA use the temporary transitional power or what firms and other regulated persons to do now
May 29, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Britain’s Elections a radar on coming to terms with Brexit

The following article was written by Adinah Brown, content manager at Leverate. Britain’s relationship with the EU, if nothing else is turning out to be the most speculated break-up of the 21st century, whose unraveling drama is rivaling some of the best midday television’s romantic sagas. It all follows the typical narrative; the EU courts…

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May 29, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

DIFC announces enactment of electronic transactions law 2017

Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC Authority) has announced that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has enacted new Electronic Transactions Law, DIFC Law No. 2 of 2017 (Electronic Transactions Law). The enactment of the Electronic Transactions Law clarifies, for all purposes in the DIFC,…

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May 29, 2017 BY FxPro

Chinese, UK and US Holidays = Muted Markets

Markets are generally quiet as Markets in China, the UK and the US are closed for National Holidays. As a result, markets have seen overall subdued trading. The recent gains in Asian equities have pushed back; falling short of pushing towards new two-year highs. GBP is currently trading above 1.2830 as it moved off Friday’s…

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May 29, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

ANZ launches payment code for businesses

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) today announced its full support for a new voluntary code that will ensure payments between businesses are made efficiently and on time. The Business Council of Australia announced the new Australian Supplier Payment Code this morning in a bid to help businesses manage cash flow and…

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May 29, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Osaka Exchange launches Alert Mail

Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) introduced Osaka Exchange Alert Mail today, which immediately notices any trading suspension etc. of OSE derivative products due to system trouble, and the delay in publication etc. of settlement prices or SPAN Risk Parameter Files by Japan Securities Clearing Corporation. Users can receive email alerts from Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) related…

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May 29, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Binary Options broker VTB Trade presenting fake license: FSC Mauritius

The Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (the FSC Mauritius) warned against the binary options broker VTB Trade. VTB Trade claims to be an international company that provides its customers with the most advanced services on the world financial market. It purports to have its contact details as: Global Service Headquarters, The Financial Services Centre, Berkshire House, Holborn,…

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Tal Zohar
May 29, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Tal Zohar leaves IG Group to head ELITE Connect at the LSE

LeapRate has learned that seasoned Retail Forex industry executive Tal Zohar has left IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) for a new position as Head of Elite Connect and a member of the Senior Management Team at the London Stock Exchange Group Plc (LON:LSE). ELITE is the LSE's investor relation portal and education center. Its mission is…

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May 29, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

New Zealand FMA survey: Investor confidence bounces back

Major disruptions in world events over the last year have not dented New Zealanders’ confidence in financial markets The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) released its annual survey into the public’s attitude to financial markets. The survey shows that confidence has risen significantly to 65% among all respondents, from 56% in 2016. Investor confidence in the…

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