Rajiv Srivastava, Managing Director and CEO, IEX and Director, IGX commented: It is a proud moment for us to launch Indian Gas Exchange. IEX, over the last 12 years has successfully furthered government’s agenda of 24 x7 power for all through technology-led electricity markets. We now endeavour to build gas markets in the country to…
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American Express’ joint venture with Chinese fintech services company Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd, has already set up a network to clear domestic transactions charged on American Express cards. It is also compatible with the essential mobile wallet players in China. Stephen J. Squeri, CEO of American Express said: We are pleased to be the first…
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Key data points Bold indicates the most important release for this symbol. Tuesday 16 June, 20.30 GMT: API crude oil stock change (12 June) - previous 8.4 million Wednesday 17 June, 14.30 GMT: EIA crude oil stock change (12 June) - previous 5.72 million Friday 19 June, 17.00 GMT: Baker Hughes oil rig count (19…
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CLS’s Head of Information Services, Masami Johnstone, commented: Following a period of wide-scale volatility and increased trading activity during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, average daily traded volumes in CLSSettlement – our payment-versus-payment settlement service – have now stabilized at significantly lower volumes as compared to the same period last year. In May…
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Cryptominas is based in Canada and offers an automated platform that allows investors to earn profits daily with different investment plans in cryptocurrency trading. However, the company does not appear to be registered to trade in BC. Crypto-ct.com (Crypto-ct) is based in Asia and offers an online cryptocurrency trading platform. A crypto trading platform may…
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Bank governor says central bank ‘ready to take action’ after GDP contraction Over the weekend, following a week in which the FTSE 100 fell by just shy of 6% and it was revealed that the UK economy shrank by 20.4% in April, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said that the central bank is “ready…
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The Australian regulator has requested that SocGen to appoint an independent expert to assess and test its controls, systems and processes to ensure compliance and identify any deficiencies and set out any remedial action. The additional AFS license conditions also require SocGen to provide attestations from a qualified senior executive and a board member that…
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EUROPEAN SHARES European stocks drifted lower at the opening on Monday, extending losses registered earlier this morning by Asian benchmarks, as the appetite for risk assets decreases. This risk-off mood, initially triggered last Thursday by fears of a second virus wave, has been confirmed over the weekend after a rise in the number of new…
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Justin Jeffries, Associate Regional Director for the SEC's Atlanta Regional Office said: Far too often, veterans and seniors who depend on their investments for retirement income are targeted by fraudulent schemes. As alleged in our complaint, Stow took advantage of these seniors, abusing his access to their brokerage accounts to generate income for himself. The…
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The New Zealand numbers for April are even worse with 52% decline in payments, affecting every Australian company doing business in New Zealand. Reviewing Australian fintech institution Tyro’s weekly statement to the ASX, the volumes have been steady since early April. However, many market participants report that eCommerce payments have surged to unprecedented levels which…
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