March 2019
Australia’s Economy Slowed Sharply in second half of 2018, AUDUSD Down to Two-Month Lows
A worse than expected figure in Australia's economic growth in the fourth quarter hurt traders sentiment around AUD sending AUDUSD to two-month lows.
ASIC consults on coverage of ePayments Code review
ASIC has today released a consultation paper (CP 310) seeking feedback on the proposed coverage of its review of the ePayments Code.
Recidivist Neil Andrew McDonald sentenced to two years imprisonment for fraud and money laundering
ASC said that Neil Andrews was sentenced to two years in jail, 18 months of probation and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $418,835 for fraud.
AAT affirms ASIC’s decision to refuse to grant a limited AFS licence
ASIC has refused Chalhoub Nominees AFS licence since their professional indemnity insurance is inadequate and their manager could not meet knowledge requirements.
Former company director and two pre-insolvency advisers charged with breaching director duties and money laundering
It is alleged that these three men acted jointly to remove funds before the company wound up in liquidation breaching director duties and money laundering.
Liquidity Facility in Euros (LiFE) – Market Notice
This Market Notice describes the operation of the Bank of England’s Liquidity Facility in Euros (LiFE).
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
The growth outlook is being supported by rising business investment, higher levels of spending on public infrastructure and increased employment.
Commissioner Fines Crypto-Investing Firms, Obtains Repayment for Investors
cryptocurrency-mining investments paid a $25,000 fine to the State of Texas and will offer Texas residents full repayment of any money they invested.
FCA Urges Unauthorised Land Banking Scheme Victims to Get in Touch to Return Funds
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is urging members of the public who invested in unauthorised collective investment schemes ( Land Banking Scheme )
USDJPY keeps the Upbeat Tone, Asian Indices Mixed
Asian indices finished mixed today following a solid start to the week on Monday. In Japan, the Nikkei225 index lost 0.44 percent to 21,726.
Portugal and the Global Economy: The Way Forward
IMF are keenly aware of the resolve that allowed Portugal to steer out of its economic crisis.
SEC Names James P. McNamara as Chief Human Capital Officer
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that James P. McNamara has been named the agency’s Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO)
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.