January 2019
Asian Stocks Ended Neutral as UK Government Survives No-Confidence Vote
Asian stocks have ended the session neutral while in Europe, the U.K. government survived a vote of no confidence in Parliament.
Crypto MidWeek Buzz: FED Economist Bearish on BTC, Malaysian Rules Come Into Effect
As experts debate BTC's future and crypto exchanges' fall, nations look at regulating and issuing their own ICOs. private equity to invests in blockchain.
UK Parliament rejected the Brexit deal by 432 votes to 202 votes.
While the 230 vote defeat is believed to be the largest in UK political history, the loss was largely expected and therefore had minimal impact on market.
May’s Brexit Deal Routed, Pound Plummets Then Soars
May’s Brexit Deal Routed, Pound Plummets Then Soars,China Stimulus Move Lifts Risk, Stocks, Dollar.U.S. equity futures suggest a weaker start.
All eyes in London Ahead of Brexit Vote
All eyes on London as investors widely expect that Theresa May would lose the Brexit vote. The focus will mainly be on what will happen next after the vote.
Weak Chinese Data Sends Asian Stocks Lower
China’s trade data was exceptionally weak in Dec sending Asian Stocks lower, and European stocks also started the session with losses.
Shutdown Shuts Down Securities Regulators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has furloughed approximately 94% of their employees while the government has been shut down.
Ag Producers’ Sentiment Drifts Lower; Trade Disputes Continue to Concern Farmers
Ag Producers' Sentiment Drifts Lower; Trade Disputes Continue to Concern Farmers.
ASIC Releases Consultation Paper on Reform of Fees and Costs Disclosure for Superannuation and Managed Investment Schemes
ASIC has today released a consultation paper seeking feedback on proposed changes to the fees and costs disclosure regime for managed investment schemes.
AAT Upholds ASIC’s Decision to Refuse AFS Licence
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has affirmed ASIC’s decision to refuse Michael David Watson an (Australian Financial Services) AFS licence.
Despite Spike in U.S. Corporate Bond eTrading Consolidation Ahead for Platforms
Despite Spike in U.S. Bond eTrading Consolidation Ahead for Platforms,Greenwich Associates says consolidation is on the way for electronic platforms.
Top 9 Market Structure Trends for 2019
Top 9 Market Structure Trends for 2019,Easy-money policies around the world are coming to an end, interest rates are rising, volatility is returning.
Federal Reserve Will be Patient About Raising Interest Rates
Asian markets finished higher after Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that Federal Reserve would be patient about raising interest rates.
FINRA Board Looks for Diversity
In the coming year, board recruitment and diversity will be critical for FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Also filing this week: Rick Steves, Karthik Subramanian and Abdelaziz Fathi.