Category: Financial Services

September 11, 2017 BY admin

Israel Diamond Exchange and Carats.IO to launch diamond backed digital currency

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has signed an agreement with start-up CARATS.IO to launch a digital currency backed by diamonds named CDC – Carats.IO Diamond Currency. The start-up specializes in Big Data solutions for the precious gems and diamond industries. The new digital currency will be based solely on investments in diamonds purchased at the Israel Diamond…

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Microsoft announces expansion of blockchain offering on Azure Cloud
September 11, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Bricknode launches cloud based fund administration and management tools

Broker-in-a-cloud services provider Bricknode has announced that it has launched a new vertical based on the platform Bricknode Financial Systems called Bricknode Fund Manager, as a cloud based tool for fund companies to manage their funds, holdings, and investors. Bricknode has expanded its portfolio of services with Bricknode Fund Manager which is a cloud based tool for fund companies…

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September 08, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Taiwan Stock Exchange and Nasdaq sign Memorandum Of Understanding

The Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE) and Nasdaq Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote mutual development and foster cooperation between the two companies. The memorandum also paves the way for both sides to work closely together in expanding their ETF markets, facilitating the cross-listing of ETFs on both…

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FINRA's 2018 volume tops 2017 activity by 87%
September 08, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FINRA CEO Robert Cook testifies about FINRA’s operations and regulatory programs

Robert W. Cook, President and CEO of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment about FINRA’s operations and regulatory programs, and how FINRA is fulfilling its mission to protect investors and ensure market integrity while facilitating vibrant capital markets. Below is…

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BCSC warning
September 08, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Canadian regulator BCSC warns against bitcoin Binary Options broker 332option.com

Canadian securities regulator the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has added to its Investment Caution List bitcoin Binary Options broker 332option and B.I.S. Blueport Investment Services Ltd. (BIS). 332option claims to be licensed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under the name BIS, and offers an online binary options trading platform. A binary option…

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insider trading
September 07, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Amazon employee and college frat brother charged with Insider Trading ahead of AMZN results

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against a former Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) financial analyst who allegedly leaked confidential information to his former fraternity brother in advance of a company earnings announcement so they could turn an illegal profit. The college friend and his trading partner also are charged in the…

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