The US dollar was weak across the board after the speech from Governor Lael Brainard as well as speeches of the members of the Federal Reserve. While there were hopes that Brainard would become…
Posts published in September 2016
TD Ameritrade’s August Volumes Sapped by Low Volatility
TD Ameritrade (Nasdaq:AMTD), one of the largest brokers for retail clients in the United States, has reported its monthly metrics and turnover, which underwent a…
HSBC’s Spencer Lake to Part Ways with Group After 10 Years With Bank
HSBC is poised to see a void in its global banking and markets division following the announced departure of longtime company mainstay Spencer Lake, who…
Great Britain Pound: Factors to Watch During Week
There is a busy week ahead for the Great Britain pound. There will be plenty of economic releases from the United Kingdom, but the most important event should the monetary policy meeting…
EU Police Teams Up with Interpol to Fight Bitcoin Crime
EU regulators who long wished to have taken their efforts another step forward. The EU law enforcement agency (Europol), the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), and the…
First US Futures Commission Merchant to Accept Bitcoin via BitPay
Good new for Bitcoin and futures traders alike! Straits Financial LLC, announced today it will be the first U.S. based Futures Commission Merchant (“FCM”) to indirectly…
E*TRADE Taps Karl Roessner as its CEO Following Leadership Transition
E*TRADE Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:ETFC) has shaken up its leadership with the appointment of Karl A. Roessner, the group’s acting Executive Vice President (EVP) and General…
Greenback Trades Mixed Ahead of Brainard Speech
Later today, Lael Brainard, one of the policymakers at the Federal Reserve, is expected to make remarks. As a result of speculation over what he might say, the US dollar is trading mixed today.…
ICBC Standard Bank Adds Mon Ullah as Head of Equity Financing
Finance Magnates has learned that ICBC Standard Bank has appointed former Bank of America Merrill Lynch banker, Mon Ullah, as head of equity financing as…
UK Pound Hangs on to Recent Gains
UK pound is holding on to recent gains, hoping to see a better performance going forward. However, there are factors that could lead to more weakness. For now, though, the sterling seems…