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Brokers, prop firms, liquidity, payments: what changed in the trading industry today.
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June 2019
Niguel Brooks Appointed as Head of Infrastructure and Operations at HKEX
Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing announced earlier this week that it has hired Niguel Brooks as its new head of infrastructure and operations.
Citigroup to Restructure Its FX Business Operations
Citigroup Inc recently made an announcement revealing its plans to merge two of its Forex related business operations into one single business operation.
Kiwis Take Longer to Choose a Movie Than Check KiwiSaver
Many New Zealanders spend longer choosing a movie to watch than reading and acting on their annual KiwiSaver statement, Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
Equities Recover Ahead of Fed Policy Update, Draghi Rekindles Rate Cut Bets
Draghi’s comments provide positive strength for equities but Euro declines. Fed rate decision in focus as two day session to decide on interest rate begins today.
Markets Calm ahead of FED Policy Meeting
Asian indices finished higher today except for Nikkei ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC policy meeting and as trade worries resurface.
MAS issues Prohibition Orders against Mr Paris Michele for dishonest conduct
MAS has issued 3-yr PO's against Mr Paris Michele for dishonest conduct for forging documents and falsified company emails during his term with UBS.
ASIC issues guidance to AFS licensees to protect against share sale fraud
ASIC has provided guidance for AFS licensees about how they can mitigate the risks to their clients and business of share sale fraud.
Queensland lawyer found to have given false or misleading information to ASIC
ASIC has power to compel a person to appear and give evidence under oath if it suspects or believes if they can give information relevant to case.
Major financial reporting changes and other focuses
ASIC has called financial reporting companies to focus on new requirements that can materially affect reported assets, liabilities and profits.
Eduard Poltavsky Joins Refinitiv’s Forex Unit
Refinitiv made an announcement recently stating that industry veteran Eduard Poltavsky has joined its forex unit as a market development executive.
Guy Blum Joins BridgerPay as Partner and CFO
As per the recent announcement made by payment solutions provider BridgerPay, the firm now has a new Chief Financial Officer and Partner – Guy Blum.
Flodén: Safer payments with RIX payments system open 24/365
The Riksbank needs to supplement its RIX payment system with a system that is open 24/365 and can rapidly settle large numbers of payments in central bank money.
Markets in Quiet Mood, Bitcoin is the talk of the Day and FOMC’s Policy Meeting
Asian indices finished mixed at the start of the week ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC policy meeting and as trade worries resurface.
