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KVB Kunlun Shares Double up Via Inside Information Leak and Takeover Discussions
- In what seems like a case of leaked takeover information finding its way into the hands of speculators, KVB Kunlun shares have doubled despite being halted yesterday. With the dust still settling an enquiry is most likely afoot.
Wednesday, 12/11/2014 | 06:04 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Equity Indices Return to Their Highs While the US Dollar Firms
- Financial markets have started the week in subdued fashion with some profit-taking seen in USD currency pairs, equities and commodities. Despite the noise, predominant trends remain in force going into key macro-data points later today.
Tuesday, 11/11/2014 | 08:07 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Bank of America Reports Q3 Loss, Partly Exacerbated by Additional Legal Expenses
- The bank follows several of its peers in recent announcements of higher than expected losses in Q3 partly driven by continued increases in litigation and legal expenses.
Friday, 07/11/2014 | 02:25 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Monex Reports 20% Forex Volumes Rise MoM in October, DARTs Slightly Up
- The prominent Japanese retail FX broker has revealed strong improvements in both MoM and YoY Forex volumes. Average daily volume in October 2014 has more than doubled compared to the same period last year.
Thursday, 06/11/2014 | 04:27 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Russia's Central Bank Losing the Battle for the Rouble as MOEX Raises RUB Margin Requirements
- The CBR wants a free-floating rouble without the need for regular market interventions by January 2015. However, due to geopolitical factors rouble demand has suffered in 2014 making intervention a necessity that prevents free-falling devaluation.
Wednesday, 05/11/2014 | 09:07 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
GMO Click Sets All-Time Record Transacting Over $1 Trillion in October
- Japan's calamitous macroeconomic policies dating back to the 1990's are again wreaking havoc on the Japanese economy and the Yen. One side-effect is a Speculators Paradise for traders and brokers specialising in Yen pairs.
Wednesday, 05/11/2014 | 07:29 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Saxo Bank Reports Exquisite October Trading Volume Totalling $392 Billion
- Saxo Bank reports supremely positive trading figures for October with every single metric showing marked improvement in both monthly and annual comparisons.
Wednesday, 05/11/2014 | 04:09 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
RBS Preps for FX Settlement Charges with $639Mln Allocation, Company Stock Falls
- Several of the financial industry’s leading banks have been engulfed in an ongoing probe alleging FX manipulation – in anticipation of impending regulatory actions, RBS has allocated $639 million for potential settlements.
Monday, 03/11/2014 | 18:28 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Breaking: Interactive Brokers Releases October 2014 Trading Metrics, DARTs Increase by 18% MoM
- US-based retail broker Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. has released its October 2014 metrics, which were highlighted by another robust month of trading activity that notched an uptick over September.
Monday, 03/11/2014 | 17:39 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Breaking: Polish Financial Regulator to Propose a Cap on Forex Leverage at 1:50
- Just after the dismal numbers from a four year survey about forex trading profitability made by the Polish financial regulator have hit the wires, there is an incoming proposal to reign in excessive leverage.
Friday, 31/10/2014 | 09:31 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Bank of Japan Shakes Its Money Tree: Raises Annual Monetary Base to $718 Billion
- The Bank of Japan takes the unprecedented step of including equity and real-estate assets as part of its stimulus programme. With the monetary base expected to rise and keep rising year-on-year, the outlook for Yen pairs is bleak.
Friday, 31/10/2014 | 08:25 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Ex-Barclays FX Head, Christophe Gioffredo Joins UBS
- Former Barclays Head of FX Sales, Christophe Gioffredo has reportedly joined UBS in a hedge fund sales related role, following nearly a decade at Barclays and a brief hiatus from the markets since June.
Friday, 31/10/2014 | 00:03 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
XE.com Partners with Currency Cloud, Launching XEMT Payment Service
- XE.com, one of the most widely utilized currency translation sites has initiated a partnership with Currency Cloud for its XE Money Transfers (XEMT), which is slated for launch by years end in the UK.
Thursday, 30/10/2014 | 15:10 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
David Faulkner Joins Fluent Trade as Head of Business Development
- Financial tech provider, Fluent Trade Technologies has appointed former EBS executive David Faulkner as its newest Head of Business Development in a bid to tap into European market growth.
Wednesday, 29/10/2014 | 13:49 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
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