October 04, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BitMEX gains regulatory approval in Italy

Alexander Höptner, CEO of BitMEX, commented: This is a major step in our regulatory journey as we seek to become regulated in key jurisdictions around the world, validating that we are operating in line with Italian anti-money laundering regulatory requirements. These steps we are taking are also recognition of the importance of having a clear…

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October 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

CMC Markets launches CMC Invest in UK

CMC Invest offers investments with US and UK listed shares, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and investment trusts. CMC also has plans to expand its services with stocks and shares ISAs and USD currency wallets. Additionally, the platform offers commission-free services, however there is a 0.5% foreign exchange fee. Soleiman added: Investing is never one size for…

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Tickmill
October 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Tickmill UK reports 86% increase in profits in 2021

The trading volume in 2021 remained almost flat at $195 billion, just slightly below 2020’s $196 billion. The decrease was driven by a 12% fall in the number of trades on the trading platform, coming in at 8.6 million from 9.8 million. The number of new clients also suffered a loss with 3,947 clients onboarded…

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Weekly data: Oil and Gold price action before the NFP
October 03, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Daily market commentary: Gold prices are holding above the $1,660 level

European Shares Share markets fluctuated in Europe on Monday, following the mixed trading session registered overnight in Asia, as traders start their week on a cautious note. The bearish sentiment remains towards riskier assets as investors are weighed down by lingering inflation fears and tightening monetary conditions ahead of another busy week on the macro…

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Hong Kong regulator SFC
September 30, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

HK SFC charges thirteen people in a ramp-and-dump syndicate case

The SFC alleges that the syndicate members organised and executed the schemes in the shares of two Hong Kong-listed companies through different social media platforms. They manipulated the trading of a large volume of those shares by using a substantial number of nominee accounts. The regulator stated: In implementing the schemes, the syndicate members were…

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Daily Market Commentary
September 30, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Daily market commentary: The US dollar index is on track for a third consecutive session in the red

European Shares EU shares pared some of yesterday’s losses this morning, edging higher as market sentiment improved slightly for the end of the week. Investors drove most benchmarks higher on Friday, in a corrective bullish move following another annual low in session yesterday, as they cheered positive macro data from the UK, France and Germany.…

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September 30, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance announces launch in New Zealand

Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao said: New Zealand is an exciting market with a strong history of fintech innovation and our team of Binancians in New Zealand are working hard to bring the freedom of crypto to Kiwi. The exchange also revealed that General Manager Ben Rose will take the helm of Binance New Zealand. Rose…

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September 29, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FCA ceases synthetic sterling LIBOR at end-March 2023

FCA stated: We have no intention to use our powers to compel IBA to continue to publish the 1- and 6-month synthetic sterling LIBOR settings. The regulator added: Market participants need to ensure they are prepared for the permanent cessation of 1- and 6-month synthetic sterling LIBOR on 31 March 2023. However, the deadline for…

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