In a joint statement, securities, banking and insurance watchdogs of the European Union said, consumers risk losing all their money invested in cryptoassets. “Consumers face the very real possibility of losing all their invested money if they buy these assets,”… Read More ›
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Benefits of digital pound can be achieved by alternative means with fewer risks: Economic Affairs Committee Chair Michael Forsyth.
On Thursday British lawmakers warned, a digital pound which will be used by consumers is likely to affect the country’s financial stability, erode privacy and raise the cost of credit. The digital pound would need greater appraisal before its widespread… Read More ›
From 2022 banks in EU to publish world’s first green asset ratio
In a significant development, the European Union’s banking watchdog stated, starting from next year banks in the Eurozone would have to publish a pathbreaking “green asset ratio” (GAR) as a core measure of their climate-friendly business activities. With investments in… Read More ›
10 fold increase in deposit requirement led to temporary buying curb: Robinhood
In a statement, online broker Robinhood said, it has placed temporary buying restrictions on a small number following ten-fold increase in deposit requirements as mandated by clearing house. “….the required amount we had to deposit with the clearing house was… Read More ›
Trump Administration bolster ban on U.S. investors funding Chinese military modernization
In a statement the White House said, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order which further strengthens the November ban on U.S. investments in companies which are allegedly controlled or owned by the Chinese military curbing their access… Read More ›
NYSE to delist 3 Chinese telecom companies
In an about turn the New York Stock Exchange stated, it will delist three Chinese telecom companies. The development comes in the wake of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin telling the NYSE’s chief that he disagreed with its decision to… Read More ›
Airbnb’s IPO trades above IPO target
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Airbnb Inc’s sale of shares during its initial public offering (IPO) sold at $68 apiece, above its targeted price range, and raised around $3.5 billion, giving it a diluted valuation of… Read More ›
Washington bans 4 more Chinese companies from accessing U.S. investor funds
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, the United States is slated to designate four more Chinese companies as being backed by China’s military thus curbing their access to U.S. investor funds. The previously unreported designations of the… Read More ›
Trump Administration bans U.S. investments in Chinese companies owned/controlled by Chinese military
In a significant development, the Trump Administration has passed an executive order which prohibits U.S. investments in Chinese companies, which are owned or controlled by the Chinese military. The executive order is likely to impact some of China biggest companies,… Read More ›
Asset managers lending to short sellers compatible with ESG investing: Survey
On Thursday, an industry body stated, asset managers lending out of their securities is compliant and compatible with principles government investment on environmental, social and governance (ESG). It is now in the process of drawing up guidelines. A survey by… Read More ›