Bank Hapoalim (TLV: POLI) and Microsoft have announced the first collaboration of its kind in Israel: the establishment of a platform for the implementation of digital…
Posts published in September 2017
CFTC Data Shows US Retail FX Deposits Slightly Lower in July, IB Gains
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released its monthly composite of key figures and data for Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), this time for the…
CFTC Sues Monex Deposit Over Alleged $290 Million Metals Fraud Scheme
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois, charging three affiliated companies located in Newport Beach of California with…
LME CEO Announces Further Slash to Trading Fees to Revive Weak Volumes
The London Metal Exchange’s chief Matt Chamberlain today said that the bourse will cut fees and charges for certain trades in an attempt to reverse…
The Australian dollar joined the broad based rally against its US rival. Against other currencies, the Aussie declined as basically all domestic macroeconomic reports released over the Thursday’s session were…
Pound Gains on Vulnerable Dollar, Falls Against Other Rivals
The GBP/USD currency pair (also know as the Cable) rallied today on the back of the US dollar’s weakness. The Great Britain pound fell against other currencies, though. In fact, there were speculations that…
BNY Mellon Secures James Taylor as Head of FX Electronic Markets Sales
BNY Mellon has secured the services of FX industry veteran James Taylor as its newest Head of FX Electronic Markets Sales, Finance Magnates has learned.…
Cyber Crime Incidences in Japan Highest Since Records Began
With more people logging into digital wallets and currencies for payments and investment solution globally, hackers are steadily targeting the system through organised cyber crime.…
UK FCA May Weigh Regulation of Cryptocurrency ICOs
Echoing the recent sentiments of other major financial regulators, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Wednesday that it is “keeping a close eye…
Canadian Dollar Consolidates Gains Made Against US Dollar
The Canadian dollar today consolidated gains made against its US counterpart yesterday after the BoC rate hike decision. The USD/CAD pair tested new lows after the release of disappointing US…