Libor: After more than 50 years, tainted benchmark is officially no more October 1, 2024 Libor, the more than 50-year-old benchmark borrowing rate, has officially been phased out after an arduous process kickstarted by a rigging scandal in the early 2010s.
FTSE 100 remains in the green after Bank of England holds rates September 19, 2024 Traders had been concerned that the Fed had waited too long to cut interest rates, causing unnecessary damage to the US economy.
London Stock Exchange set to decline in coming years, FTSE boards warn September 19, 2024 Slightly more than half of FTSE 350 company boards believe the London Stock Exchange will decline in the coming years, according to a new survey, in a blow to the UK government's plans for capital markets reform.
Navigating ISO 20022 in the Bacs world September 17, 2024 | Sponsored Liz Carroll, Senior Product Manager, Financial Marketplaces at Finastra As organisations and financial institutions look for new ways to pay in a growing payments landscape, using a common language for all financial messages allows participants and systems in different markets to communicate in a single, consistent format using agreed terminology. ISO 20022 is a global [...]
London Metal Exchange hires veteran Credit Suisse executive in modernisation push September 16, 2024 The London Metal Exchange has added veteran banker Robert Arbuthnott to its executive team as the marketplace looks to modernise and rebuild its reputation after a high-profile legal battle.
FTSE 100 boosted by US inflation print and watering down of banking rules September 12, 2024 London markets received a boost on Thursday morning following a strong performance from US stocks and the Bank of England watering down proposals for new bank capital rules.
IG Group: August’s market meltdown boosts revenue September 12, 2024 IG Group has reported a jump in quarterly revenue after a worldwide meltdown in financial markets last month gave its clients more opportunities to trade.
Aquis: Challenger London stock market reports ‘meaningful progress’ September 12, 2024 Aquis Exchange has reported increased revenue across the majority of its divisions in the first half of 2024 as the fledgling London bourse battles a "challenging market backdrop".
Fed’s rate cut in the balance ahead of US inflation figures September 8, 2024 The figures come out a crucial time with the Fed preparing to cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic.
Pound’s rally fades ahead of crucial US jobs data September 3, 2024 The pound’s stunning rally has stalled as traders look for direction amid a quiet week in the data calendar for the UK. Sterling was trading 0.2 per cent lower against the dollar at around $1.311 having lost over one per cent against the greenback in the past five days. The dollar has been trading around [...]
