Category: Forex

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October 03, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Amicus Therapeutics strikes $430m strategic financing deal

This deal puts Amicus in a better position to increase its revenues and become a leading biotech in the field of rare diseases. Blackstone only requires interest-only payments until late 2026, with a maturity date of October 2029. Apart from debt refinancing, the money will also go towards continued operations. The President and Chief Executive…

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October 03, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Waystone and KB Associates announce successful merger

The merger established a company with assets under management (AUM) of €175bn. It also gained 100 KBA consultants in Ireland, London, and Luxembourg to extend the company’s service delivery reach. This merger rests on a beefed-up governance structure and operating model across all locations, enabling the company to deliver consistent and uniform solutions. Don’t miss…

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October 03, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

MarketAxess (MKTX) acquires AI-trading firm Pragma

The move is likely to strengthen MKTX’s position as one of the leading platforms for fixed-income securities trading. The US-based company already has a client base of 2,000+ firms who rely on the OpenTrading marketplace to conduct secure trades and drive cost-savings. MarketAxess CEO Chris Concannon said he was delighted to close the deal for…

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September 29, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Bond market breathes much-needed sigh of relief

After just missing a 16-year high, US GDP data has shown yields to be marginally smaller than expected for September. The retreat in yields has allowed risk assets some breathing space, but with the 10-year note still above the 4.5% level, investors are anxious about a downward spiral in October due to Index uncertainty. Market…

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September 29, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Global government bonds experience largest 2023 sell-off

Some investors believe this is just the tip of the iceberg and predict government bonds will weaken even further. They may have a point, as both US and German government bond yields were pegged for significant quarterly increases but failed to live up to expectations. Poor performances dashed the hopes of fund managers who thought…

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Coinbase crypto exchange expands custodial services in Asia market
September 29, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Coinbase gets Bermuda Monetary Authority green light

This news follows the May announcement regarding the company’s launch of the Coinbase International Exchange. This is a non-US exchange with a class F licence from the BMA. Experts believe this regulatory approval will open doors for crypto asset trading. This would be a positive move for the industry at a time when financial regulations…

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September 27, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Singapore’s bank investigates S$2.4bn money laundering scandal

In one of the largest anti-money laundering operations, the Singapore police arrested and charged 10 foreigners. The authorities laid their hands on S$2.4bn in assets that ranged from luxury properties and cryptocurrencies to motor vehicles. Singapore is widely known for its tough stance on money laundering. This incident raised eyebrows, and many are wondering if…

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September 26, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Weekly data: Oil and Gold

The most important economic data for this week are: U.S. durable goods orders on Wednesday at 12:30 PM GMT. The data for the month of August are expected to increase by almost 5% and, since durable goods orders are a leading indicator of manufacturing activity, then, if the expectations are confirmed, there might be some…

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September 26, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Amazon shows AI interest with possible $4bn startup investment

The agreement reached between the two companies stipulates that Amazon employees and Amazon Web Services (AWS) users will get early access to the latest Anthropic technologies. Anthropic, on the other hand, will primarily use Amazon’s cloud services.  Additionally, the company will train future AI models on proprietary chips supplied by the global retailer. The chief…

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