Category: Forex

November 03, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Revolut appoints Francesca Carlesi as its new UK CEO

Carlesi brings 15 years of experience to the table, having previously held senior positions at Deutsche Bank, Barclays, McKinsey & Co., and Bridgepoint Capital. Revolut indicated to CBNC Tech that the appointment has nothing to do with its application for a UK banking licence. This licence will enable Revolut to offer lending products, such as…

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November 01, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Japan warns of yen intervention after BOJ-instigated sell-off

Tuesday saw the currency’s foremost one-day drop since April. This move followed the BOJ’s disappointing attempt to cap bond yields. Masato Kanda, the top currency official at the Ministry of Finance, emphasised: We’re on standby. But I can’t say what we’ll do, and when – we’ll make judgments overall, and we’re making judgments in a…

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Tickmill
October 26, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

A New Benchmark in Client Funds Protection: Tickmill Secures $1,000,000 Client Fund Insurance with Lloyd's

  While Tickmill has always been at the forefront of safeguarding client assets, this latest initiative introduces an additional layer of protection, one that sets it apart from many brokers in the market. The insurance policy, brokered with the prestigious Lloyd's, is a testament to Tickmill's dedication to its clients' funds protection. Tickmill already has…

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October 25, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

US Dollar pulls back after rocky week outlook

The dollar index, which measures the US currency against its major peers, was bolstered by the Euro's decline, marking a 0.33% uptick to 105.95, recovering from an earlier dip to 105.35, the lowest since September 222. On the other hand, the Euro's performance was not as robust, with a noted rise of only 0.47% to…

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October 24, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Valuable Capital venturing into Saudi Arabia’s securities market

This allows VCFC to expand into the Saudi Arabian financial sphere and reach a potential six million individual investors. The company also indicated that it is seeking further regulatory approval to provide investment banking, asset management, and mutual funds. During a soft launch between 24 and 26 October at the Future Investment Initiative Forum in…

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October 23, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

UK Research and development works amidst government borrowing

Despite this, HM Revenue and Customs data from September of this year presents a promising increase in UK R&D expenditure (Research & Development). After a dip caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, R&D expenditure for 2021-2022 totalled £44.1bn – a hefty and welcomed sum that has worked against interest hikes and ever-increasing inflation rates. Don’t miss…

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October 20, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Lithium stocks fall due to supply surplus

Although, new figures predict that the increased demand for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles and increasing energy storage systems will popularise lithium usage and push demand to $2.5 million per metric ton by 2023. In 2023, this figure is expected to hit $1 million per metric ton, a 1.25% increase if the demand trend continues. Bank…

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October 19, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Potential new SEC rules to limit broker trading rebates

During this meeting, the SEC will evaluate whether the lower transaction prices and rebates going to larger firms with higher trading volumes create an unfair competitive advantage. Reuters reported that before the start of the meeting, SEC officials indicated that the complexity of pricing levels between different exchanges can result in significant cost differences. They…

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October 17, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Rare metals await judgement from US Federal Reserve

On Monday's trading session, however, the silver market experienced a small fallback as the 50-day EMA helped the market gravitate towards the $22.50 level. The market will be under constant observation to determine if it can hold a support level. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), India, gold prices continue to fall; analysts suspect the…

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October 16, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Asian currencies see falling data amid global conflict

Data on the Chinese yuan notes that lifting Covid-19 restrictions earlier this year has not boosted business transactions as much previously predicted, with the yuan falling 0.1% this week. Its third-quarter gross domestic product data is due later this week, which may shed some light on China’s subdued economic growth and inflexible lending rates. Don’t…

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