The book value per share at the end of Q2 2021 is $264.90. This gives a rise of 12.2% for the year to date. It shows that after the uncertainty of Covid-19, performance is starting to turn around. Shareholders have seen a return on tangible equity of 28.9% for the year to date, and Q2…
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The Swiss Exchange welcomed VanEck ETP AG as a new issuer of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). VanEck ETP AG adds 4 new listings which makes a total of 100 ETPs and Structured Products with cryptocurrencies as underlyings are offered for trading at SIX Swiss Exchange. SIX has recorded trading volumes of CHF 4.6 billion on…
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Alan Koenigsberg, global head of new payment flows, Visa Business Solutions said: There is an immediate need for modernization of global money movement to help businesses around the world simplify and enhance how they pay and get paid across borders. Visa’s partnership with Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking is an important milestone in our efforts to…
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Robinhood has announced Christine Brown will lead its crypto division as Chief Operating Officer. At her new position, she’ll oversee all of crypto operations and compliance. Brown will also keep her current position of Robinhood Markets’ VP of Product Operations. The Crypto division is part of Robinhood’s efforts to expand access to financial services to…
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The US watchdog found that in April and June last year, Maguire bought shares of two companies in undisclosed accounts after learning important information not yet open to the public. He received internal emails revealing that the research analyst covering those companies was upgrading his recommendation from “Neutral” to “Buy” in upcoming research reports. Maguire…
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By the end of the next financial year-end, Starling will be set to report its first ever complete year in profit. The announcement of Goldman Sachs’ significant investment will be a key factor in driving Starling’s ongoing lucrative growth. While the announcement has been made, the transaction is still subject to approval from regulators. James…
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Allegedly, between 15 July 2016 and 4 December 2017, the two brothers were involved in trading in stocks of the following companies: ARM Holdings plc Alternative Networks plc Punch Taverns plc Shawbrook plc HSN Inc Snyder’s Lance Inc The UK regulator said that the two brothers made profit from insider trading in the amount of…
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Homebuilders at the back of the FTSE 100 after record low mortgage approvals In the UK yesterday, the FTSE 100 posted a 1.1% gain, led by International Consolidated Airlines Group, Standard Chartered, and Kingfisher, which all finished close to 4% up. Home builders and property investment companies were close to the bottom of the pack,…
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Richard Chambers, global head of Short Macro Trading at Goldman Sachs said: Becoming a participant of the cross-currency swap service provided by CLS and IHS Markit helps us to further mitigate settlement risk, and we expect to see further operational and funding efficiency benefits as more counterparties join the service. Keith Tippell, Head of Product,…
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Swissquote agrees with Goldman Sachs that crypto has been used in Ponzi schemes, money laundering and other dark market functions but fiat currencies can also be used for illicit activities. Chris Thomas commented: Banks and enterprises like Swissquote Bank operate to strict AML regulatory levels in both fiat and crypto worlds to prevent such illicit…
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