Valentina Kirilova
LeapRate Analyst

Experienced independent writer and journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the global online trading sector.
March 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

PsyQuation completes first full integration with Australia forex broker GO Markets

Behavioral profiling based trading tool provider PsyQuation just announced that starts to offer the functionality of its robo trading coach to GO Markets clients via the brokers client portal. CEO of PsyQuation Michael Berman commented: GO Markets were focused on simplifying the sign-up process, allowing their clients to opt-in to Psyquation through their new online portal.…

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AFM imposes an order for incremental penalty payments on Miscanthus Green Power B.V.
March 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Netherlands AFM suspends trading in New Sources Energy NV

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) just announced that it has given an instruction to suspend trading in New Sources Energy NV. Financial instrument: Shares ISIN code: NL0009822014 The reason for suspension has not been announced yet, but trading in New Sources Energy NV will be forbidden with immediate effect, as from 14th…

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March 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

SFC reprimands and fines Zhongtai International Securities Limited $2.6 million

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded Zhongtai International Securities Limited, formerly known as Qilu International Securities Limited (Zhongtai), and fined it $2.6 million for failures in complying with anti-money laundering regulatory requirements when handling third party fund deposits. The SFC found that between January 2013 and December 2014 (Relevant Period), Zhongtai failed to:…

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March 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Tadawul and Japan Exchange Group, Inc. sign an MOU

The Saudi Stock Exchange “Tadawul” and the Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),on March 14, 2017, that will formalize and develop further cooperation between the two exchanges. The memorandum signed by Eng. Khalid Alhussan, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Stock Exchange “Tadawul” and Mr. Akira Kiyota, Chief Executive Officer…

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March 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Allied Capital Consultants firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the firm Allied Capital Consultants. Allied Capital Consultants is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated…

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March 14, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

CFTC extends comment period on proposed capital requirements of swap dealers and major swap participants

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it is extending the comment period on its proposed capital requirements applicable to swap dealers and major swap participants for an additional 60 days. The original comment period was to expire March 16, 2017. As extended, the comment period will expire on May 15, 2017. Notice…

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March 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

DBS Bank and Xero partner on SME accounting

DBS Bank and Xero, a global cloud accounting platform, announced a strategic partnership to transform the way SMEs in Singapore manage their financials and access capital. The partnership is centered on several aspects including aligning both parties’ technology platforms to ultimately enable SMEs to make payments and apply for loans seamlessly, transforming how SMEs manage…

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March 13, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Swiss Life clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm Swiss Life. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics to…

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