Previously, Deutsche Bank had disclosed intentions to reduce its workforce but had not specified the scale of these layoffs, which now represent nearly 4% of its approximately 90,000 employees globally, impacting mainly back-office functions. The bank plans to allocate €1.6 billion ($1.7 billion) for share buybacks and dividends in the first half of the year,…
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The Court identified Westpac's approach in the pre-hedging phase of the interest rate swap as unconscionable. The verdict underscores the importance of maintaining ethical standards in financial dealings, particularly high-value transactions. Sarah Court, the Deputy Chairwoman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), stressed the global necessity of proper conduct in pre-hedging activities. She…
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In 2023, the merged entity's market share dropped to 37.6%, a decrease from 39.3% in the previous year. Adrian Schatzmann, the head of the association, forecasts a further reduction in their market share as UBS integrates and streamlines Credit Suisse's fund offerings. He also noted that some investors seek to diversify their holdings to reduce…
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The EU established the first extensive crypto market regulations globally last year, known as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), a significant step in regulating an online sector where enforcing national boundaries has been challenging. The latest EU guidelines detail how non-EU crypto firms and regulators should adhere to MiCA when seeking to provide services directly…
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U.S. equity funds experienced net outflows of $3.04 billion during this period, the smallest amount in the past four weeks. This trend was mitigated by a rally on Wall Street, mainly driven by solid gains in the tech sector following optimistic projections from TSMC and Super Micro Computer (SMCI.O). U.S. value funds witnessed net redemptions…
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A German national, 59-year-old Walter's extensive background in the financial sector is marked by significant roles at global financial institutions. His stint at the ECB, which began in 2014, saw him supervising major banks within the eurozone. In 2020, he transitioned to a role that entailed overseeing risk supervision, focusing on diverse risk categories, including…
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Reportedly, managers at Amazon France Logistique keep such close tabs on employees that it infringes several rules in the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation. CNIL’s investigation tagged using barcode scanners at various checkpoints along the chain as intrusive. Amazon strongly contested any irregularity in the use of these devices and said: We strongly…
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The Kazakhstan native’s shares topped the IPO price with 0.5%, giving the banking and fintech leader a value of $17.51bn. On the London Stock Exchange (LSE), where the company already trades, it has a value of over $19bn. On Thursday, 18 January 2024, a day before the company went public, investors increased their offering to…
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A vital feature of this update is the ability for users to export trading reports in both HTML and PDF formats directly from the platform. This enhancement allows traders to conveniently share their performance with peers and investors, utilising new export options in both the File and report menus. MT5 has also introduced the functionality…
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The 'Cutting-Edge' portfolio features a selection of 15 US stocks, set for monthly rebalancing. This strategy aims to achieve risk-adjusted returns that surpass the S&P 500 benchmark, a goal supported by the STRATxAI backtest engine. This engine comprehensively reviews the performance of over 5,000 mid to large-cap US stocks from the past two decades, ensuring…
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