Valentina Kirilova
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Experienced independent writer and journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the global online trading sector.
September 08, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

RNC Genter chooses Asset Manager Connect from Fiserv to access industry's largest wealth management network

Payments and processing technologies and solutions provider Fiserv Inc (NASDAQ:FISV) has announced that RNC Genter Capital Management has selected Asset Manager Connect℠ from Fiserv to increase access to managed account sponsors and grow their client base. RNC Genter, based in Los Angeles, is a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered investment advisor (RIA) with over…

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September 08, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Hong Kong SFC adds Strauss Asset Management 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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September 08, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

CBOE Vest launches CBOE Vest S&P 500 Buffer Protect Strategy Fund (BUIGX)

CBOE Vest Financial, an investment manager focused on target outcome investment strategies, has launched the CBOE Vest S&P 500 Buffer Protect Strategy Fund (BUIGX), the first mutual fund designed to provide investors with index-based buffer protection. The fund is designed to track the CBOE S&P 500 Buffer Protect Index Balanced Series (SPRO), providing a risk-managed investment that…

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September 08, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

OSC announces Seniors Expert Advisory Committee Members for 2016 – 2017

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has announced the membership of its new Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC). The SEAC advises OSC staff on securities-related policy and operational developments that impact older investors and will provide input on the OSC’s related education and outreach activities. OSC staff recognize the importance of consulting seniors’ experts who can provide…

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September 08, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

BSO launches Mumbai Connect, enables India’s high growth HFT community

Ethernet network, cloud and hosting provider BSO has announced the launch of Mumbai Connect, an ultra low latency service that offers ultra-fast, flexible connectivity in/out of India to major global markets. Mumbai Connect addresses the growing demand from high frequency traders (HFTs) in India where high-frequency and algorithmic transactions have grown from single digits to about 40%…

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September 08, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Deutsche Börse announces unscheduled adjustment in DAX

Deutsche Börse has announced an unscheduled change to the DAX index. Following, the spin-off of Uniper SE from E.ON SE, an adjustment of the DAX index is required. On 12 September, Uniper SE will therefore be included in the DAX index for one day. This adjustment ensures the trackability of the index for investors. The…

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September 08, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Westpac Bank refunds $20 million in credit card foreign transaction fees

Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC:ASX) has recently refunded approximately $20 million to around 820,000 customers for not clearly disclosing the types of credit card transactions that attract foreign transaction fees. Following a customer complaint, Westpac notified ASIC that customers may have been incorrectly charged foreign transaction fees for Australian dollar transactions processed by overseas merchants. Because…

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September 07, 2016 BY Valentina Kirilova

Hong Kong SFC adds Philippe Torres 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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