February 20, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Forex Week in Focus, February 20-24: Eurogroup meeting, FOMC minutes, preliminary PMIs

The following article is based on research by Marshall Gittler, Head of Investment Research for FXPRIMUS. FXPRIMUS Indicators and events for week beginning 20 Feb:  Eurogroup meeting, FOMC minutes, preliminary PMIs Again, it’s a relatively quiet week for indicators and no major central bank meetings scheduled. The preliminary global PMIs from the Eurozone and the…

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February 20, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Former GRG Investments CEO convicted of unlicensed dealing

The Eastern Magistrates’ Court today convicted Mr Chiang Ching Fung, former chief executive officer of Gold Root Global Investments Limited (GRG Investments), of unlicensed dealing in futures contracts in a prosecution by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This came after the conviction of GRG Investments in October last year of dealing in futures contracts…

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February 20, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

A day in the life of a successful FX sales person

What does the successful sales person do, that the unsuccessful one doesn't?  Adinah Brown, content manager at Leverate, explains. What does the successful sales person do, that the unsuccessful one doesn't? How can you get more out of your underperforming salespeople? It comes down to the little things that separates the good from the great.…

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sfc warning
February 20, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Hong Kong SFC adds DA Corporation Partners to its alert list

Hong Kong’s financial regulator the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has updated its Alert List, which features the names of businesses that are unlicensed in Hong Kong and are believed to be, or to have been, targeting Hong Kong investors or claim to have an association with Hong Kong. Added to the SFC Alert List…

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SFC fines
February 20, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Share Investing pays $130,000 in infringement notice penalty

Share Investing Limited has paid a penalty of $130,000 to comply with an infringement notice given to it by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP). The MDP had reasonable grounds to believe that Share Investing had contravened subsection 798H(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) by failing to comply with Rule 5.7.1(b)(iii) of the ASIC Market…

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SGX announces trading volumes
February 20, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

SGX consults on dual class share structure

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is consulting the public on whether a dual class share (DCS) structure where certain shares have higher voting rights than others, should be introduced and if so, what safeguards might be appropriate. DCS structures may be utilised by entrepreneurs and companies to increase flexibility in capital management, and to provide greater investor…

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February 20, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Biggest Trends in the Chinese FX Market in 2017

This article was written by Natallia Hunik, Global Head of Sales at Advanced Markets. Do you think 2017 will be another big year for prime of prime? If so, you’re in very good company. Our view is that, as the Chinese market matures, the 2017 trends in China could boil down to the following: Quality over…

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BCSC warning
February 20, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Canadian regulator BCSC warns against Cap Growth FX website

Canadian regulator BCSC warned that recently has become aware of the website of Cap Growth FX, an entity that provides services in opening and managing trading accounts. Cap Growth FX is not registered to trade in, or advise on, securities or exchange contracts in British Columbia (BC). BCSC urges BC residents to exercise caution when…

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