Category: Forex

Playtech finalto
August 19, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Playtech shareholders reject Finalto sale to the Consortium led by the Barinboim Group

Gopher Investments made a $250 million offer to acquire Playtech’s financial business. In early July, the Hong Kong-based 4.67% stakeholder of Playtech, urged the shareholders to adjourn their meeting or reject the offer by the Consortium. With the Consortium’s approval, Playtech made efforts to find out Gopher’s source of funds and understand the company’s structure.…

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Plus500 new share buyback program
August 18, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Plus500 repurchases 220 ordinary shares

Plus500 stated: The Company will hold the repurchased shares in treasury. Following the purchase of these shares, the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue will be 101,331,310 (excluding treasury shares), and the company will hold 13,557,067 ordinary shares in treasury. Therefore, the total voting rights in Plus500 will be 101,331,310. The CFD trading platform…

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ThinkMarkets becomes official trading partner of Liverpool FC
August 17, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ThinkMarkets signs sponsorship deal with Liverpool FC

Matt Scammell, commercial director, Liverpool FC, said: A leader in its field that fosters innovation and delivers on quality experiences, values that resonate deeply through the club, we are very happy to add ThinkMarkets as our newest partner. Our worldwide following will generate global exposure for ThinkMarkets, whilst their core markets benefit from tremendous numbers…

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August 17, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Weekly data: FOMC’s minutes and RBNZ’s statement ahead

The obvious near-term resistance here is the value area between the 100 and 200 SMAs. Whether this might be tested on Wednesday morning is likely to depend on how markets perceive the accompanying commentary from Dr Orr and other senior members of the RBNZ, not just whether the cash rate is hiked as expected. Lower…

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August 17, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Nathan Sheets rejoins Citi as Global Chief Economist

In the Spring of 2010, in the beginning of the European fiscal crisis, Sheets acted as Fed Chairman’s international adviser. His contribution was essential in the Federal Reserve Board’s global emergency lending program during the global financial crisis. Sheets also worked at the International Monetary Fund as senior advisor to the US Executive Director, while…

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finra
August 16, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FINRA releases warning about phishing email scam

Because the domains show some similarities to the official FINRA domain, it could easily confuse some people. This is especially true if they are relatively new to the company or are not particularly tech literate. FINRA has made it clear that it is important to provide training to employees to ensure that they are aware…

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Saxo Markets Australia reduces prices on US and ASX equities
August 16, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Markets Australia reduces prices on US and ASX equities

Adam Smith, CEO of Saxo Capital Markets Australia commented: The retail investment market is booming locally – Saxo Markets Australia’s trading client base increased by 56% in 2020 and our new client base increased by 114%. Smith added: We’ve also seen a spike in investors looking to trade international stocks, given that markets like the…

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