Valentina Kirilova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced independent writer and journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the global online trading sector.
DFSA launches Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform
December 30, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

DFSA launches Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced yesterday that it is about to launch the first regulator-led cyber threat intelligence platform in the Dubai region, aiming to help firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) implement appropriate safeguards to mitigate against cyber risks. The Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform is a result of ongoing…

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Lingxi ,China Finance Online Co. Limited
December 27, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

China Finance Online Co. revenues from financial services down 23.9% YoY in 3Q report

China Finance Online Co. Limited (NASDAQ GS: JRJC), a web-based financial services company, has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2019.  The company provides Chinese retail investors with fintech-powered online access to securities trading services, wealth management products, securities investment advisory services, as well as financial…

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Japan
December 27, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

90% of institutional investors worried over Japan's tougher rules on foreign investment

Japan times reported earlier this week that according to a private survey nearly 90% of institutional investors are worried about the possible negative effects of a law revision, tightening restrictions on foreign investment. The law was enacted in November 2019 and is expected to take effect around May next year. The new law requires foreign investors to notify…

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TAIFEX
December 27, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Taiwan Futures Exchange launches real-time market data feed in 2020

The Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) has announced that as of 23 March 2020, it will start providing real-time market data feed. The exchange will also introduce continuous trading on Taiwan’s stock market, which currently adopts the call auction trading method during trading hours. Market participants and information vendors will be able to choose to connect to…

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robomarkets
December 27, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

RoboMarkets launches R Trader mobile

RoboMarkets has announced that it has launched a mobile version of its R Trader proprietary web platform. RoboMarkets' clients will now be able to perform trading operations such as charts, account selection, position and account management, and viewing history. RoboMarkets has also improved the terminal’s updating algorithm, which will be barely noticed by clients and…

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acquisition
December 24, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Marex Spectron acquires Marquee Oil Broking Limited

Global commodities broker Marex Spectron has just announced that it has acquired the company Marquee Oil Broking Limited, a specialist provider of physical fuel oil broking services. The acquisition includes the founder Adam Trehane, who set up the business in 2014, one director and two senior brokers. Marex Spectron energy has a share across multiple…

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Daily Market analysis
December 24, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: The Pound’s losing streak continues

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for December 24, 2019. This is not a trading advice. See details below: FOREX The Pound’s losing streak continues, for the 8th consecutive session, as the market’s post-election hopes turn into apprehension. Many investors supported Sterling in the immediate aftermath of the…

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Impeachment aftermath - Facts Vs Trump, what’s the Markets bet?
December 24, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Impeachment aftermath - Facts Vs Trump, what’s the Markets bet?

The following market analysis was prepared for LeapRate by Ramy Abouzaid, ATFX (AE) Head of Market Research. Faced with a historical impeachment, Trump tweeted “I’m not worried!” Democrats: “We did not choose this impeachment”, Republicans answer “oh come on”. On Wednesday the 18th of December - a Democratic-led US House of Representatives impeached US President Donald…

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