ASIC
March 21, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC issues guidance outlining how financial services laws applies to influencers

The information sheet ASIC published highlights the activities where influencers can breach the legal requirements if they are unaware including financial product advice, dealing by arranging and misleading or deceptive conduct. The regulator has also explained issues influencers may consider such as whether an AFS licence is needed, getting familiar with relevant regulatory guidance and…

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Credit Suisse
March 21, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Credit Suisse announces appointments to its Board of Directors

Additionally, Christian Gellerstad was appointed Vice-Chair and Lead Independent Director. He will also take over from Nargolwala and serve as Chair of the Compensation Committee. Lehmann continued: I am extremely pleased that Christian Gellerstad is prepared to accept the appointment of Vice-Chair and Lead Independent Director of the Board and Chair of the Compensation Committee,…

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ASX hires David Curran
March 21, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASX appoints David Curran to its Board of Directors

ASX Chairman, Damian Roche said: Dave’s experience leading digital transformations to deliver customer-focused solutions, knowledge of new and emerging technologies, and desire to see Australia realise its potential as a world-class technology centre bring both practical and strategic perspectives to ASX. These attributes, along with his ability to combine technology, business and customer views, give…

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FTX opens Australia business unit
March 21, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Crypto exchange FTX launches operations in Australia

Australia a is a significant growing market for FTX.  The company highlighted that the launch of FTX Australia shows the its long-term commitment to the local market and represents the natural next step in the FTX's global expansion. Last week, FTX  announced obtaining a license to establish and operate its Virtual Asset Exchange and Clearing…

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March 18, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Daily market commentary: Even if the war in Ukraine continues to fuel market volatility, risk appetite seems to keep prevailing in Europe

European Shares Equity benchmarks traded mostly higher in Europe on Friday, despite patchy performances in Asia as investors digested mounting uncertainties around Russia-Ukraine talks. Even if the war in Ukraine continues to fuel market volatility as well as cross-asset rotation trading, risk appetite seems to keep prevailing in Europe as share markets are set to…

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March 18, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Plus500 announces changes to its Board, Varda Liberman joins as a non‐executive director

Prof. Jacob A. Frenkel, Chair of Plus500, commented: We are delighted to be welcoming Prof. Liberman to our Board. Having worked with a number of major international organisations over the years, she brings a significant experience and knowledge of corporate strategy, management decision-making and behavioral economics. Her views and perspectives will provide fresh dynamic to…

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