The Panel also pointed out that BGC Partners’ failure appeared to be the result of unintentional operator error. It concluded that it is likely this error could have been avoided if BGC Partners had updated its systems to incorporate enhanced technological safeguards. The official statement said: Although enhanced technological safeguards may not be required where…
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In their new roles at Barclays, Beattie and Connellan will be based in Sydney and report to Richard Satchwell, Country CEO and Head of Investment Banking, Australia. Richard Satchwell, Country CEO and Head of Investment Banking, Australia, said: Duncan Beattie and Duncan Connellan are outstanding additions to our Investment Banking team. Their deep industry relationships…
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Crypto-asset investment ASIC reminded investors to consider the risks before using their SMSF to invest in crypto-assets. Trustees of SMSF bear responsibility for the fund’s decisions and for legal compliance. The regulator recently warned the public about an increase in scams involving crypto-assets. ASIC said in the official warning: If you decide to set up…
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Wijaya brings more than a decade of experience working in forex to his new position at Finalto. In the previous five years, he played a key role in the expansion of Axicorp’s Asia Pacific business. Before that, he handled high net worth clients at CMC. Alex Mackinnon CEO Finalto Asia, comments, We’re delighted Alex is…
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Most recently, Fan was Managing Director and Global Head of Commodities at BOC International (BOCI). He also served as CEO and founder of the UK subsidiary of BOCI Before that, he worked for companies like Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia, Arthur Andersen Business Consulting/BearingPoint, and SAP, Hong Kong. Fan has earned an MBA from the University…
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BlackBull Markets’ Marketing Manager Anita Hayhoe led the development of the brand update with the global media agency, Dentsu New Zealand. Praising the outcome, Hayhoe noted: The Company’s brand update has been a chance to encapsulate what our clients experience every day, and will be integral in communicating the quality of the many BlackBull Markets’…
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New marketing campaign at AO22 This year, the company has announced that it has planned for bigger strategic adverts aimed at increasing brand awareness. TMGM has introduced its new mascot, Max, a giant anthropomorphic globe. The new mascot was already featured in a series of commercials. Chief Marketing Officer, Angelo D’Alessio, added: We received some…
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Trading opportunities Ashley Jessen, Chief Operating Officer at ACY Securities, commented: Our clients are constantly connected to the markets and have streaming news services flowing through all their devices. As a result, opportunities pop up constantly, and our commitment to our traders is to ensure they can trade all the best opportunities from the one…
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Action for the joint venture In order to expand its banking business in the second largest economy worldwide, China, HSBC will bid for the entire 39% stake in the joint venture. The action, due to expire on 21 January, follows HSBC regulatory approval in China to take full ownership of its life insurance joint venture…
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With the addition of 32 additional single stock CFDs from the Singapore Market, Finalto will allow its clients to benefit from the growth potential of the region. Brokers, hedge funds and others of Finalto’s clients will be able to offer these assets to their own clients and in this way increase their value offering and…
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