This investment manager, which currently has the world’s largest Bitcoin ETF, is seemingly initiating this fund to offset its losses against more cost-effective competitors. Although the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust will have lower fees, it will not spark capital gains tax for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) investors. Grayscale indicated that its current GBTC would seed…
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For its financial quarter ending 2024, the company reported total remaining performance obligations of $80bn instead of the predicted $59bn. This 29% all-time high increase strengthens Oracle’s global competitiveness. In its press statement, chief executive officer Safra Catz noted: We expect to continue receiving large contracts reserving cloud infrastructure capacity because the demand for our…
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The fund is supported by CDP Venture Capital, which operates under Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Italy's state-backed financial institution known for its investment in innovative and strategic sectors for the country's economic growth. During a conference on AI held in Rome, which brought together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of…
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With inflation consistently surpassing the BOJ's target of 2% for over a year, investors widely expect the central bank to elevate short-term interest rates from below zero in the upcoming week or by April. The sources noted that the transition away from negative rates is expected to coincide with the termination of the YCC policy,…
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The offer of 220p per VMUK share represents 38% added to the company’s price on the open market on the day of the offer. It has also been suggested that a 2p dividend per share will be added to that figure. The expanded firm will be the second-largest mortgage provider in the UK, and also…
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According to the financial watchdog, it banned Arthur Cobill, an IFM adviser, and William Hofstetter, an IFM director, from advising customers on pension transfers and opt-outs. Hofstetter was also prohibited from holding a senior position at any regulated financial company. Cobill agreed to pay £120,000 and Hofstetter £40,000 to compensate IFM’s customers. The regulator said…
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Reportedly, only US investors can access the new features at present, but the company indicated plans to roll out its futures and commodities options across its global customer base. A Bloomberg report quoted Webull’s chief strategy officer and head of derivatives, Arianne Adams, who said: Understanding the significance of using futures is beneficial to all…
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Markets witnessed demand for the precious metal increase based on several factors, which has seen buyers lift prices higher for eight consecutive days. Last week, the largest one-week gain was recorded since early October 2023. Gold Demand Factors underpinning gold include rate expectations forecasting that the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) will step up and…
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Despite a recent downtrend in energy prices, the financial strain on numerous households persists, with Ofgem reporting a notable increase in consumer debt related to energy bills last month. Tim Jarvis, the Director General for Markets at Ofgem, highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, "The challenge of managing energy bills has reached critical levels…
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RIEs are expected to maintain rigorous controls to ensure that trading remains orderly and that professional investors are adequately protected. cETNs must adhere to the comprehensive requirements set by the UK Listing Regime, including those related to prospectuses and continuous disclosure obligations. The FCA notes that with the accumulation of more data and a longer…
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