27 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on "Skinny" Obamacare repeal bill fails to get Senate approval
"Skinny" Obamacare repeal bill fails to get Senate approval
Reuters reporting 28 July
As widely expected but still a blow to Trump and Republicans
No further details atm. Will post more as and when
Senate Republicans decided to vote on a pared-down proposal to repeal sections of Obamacare after failing to reach a consensus on more comprehensive measures.
27 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on LedgerX Gets Regulator Approval for Derivatives on Digital Currencies
LedgerX Gets Regulator Approval for Derivatives on Digital Currencies
LedgerX just got the nod to clear and settle derivatives contracts for digital currencies, such as bitcoin.
27 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Thomson Reuters Strengthens Buy-Side Trading Workflow Offering
Thomson Reuters Strengthens Buy-Side Trading Workflow Offering
Thomson Reuters combines Eikon, Elektron market data and Autex liquidity and connectivity with REDI’s market-leading EMS capabilities to deliver a enhanced workflow solution to the buy-side.
27 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Natixis and Nasdaq Announce New Index to Reduce Market Capitalization Biases
Natixis and Nasdaq Announce New Index to Reduce Market Capitalization Biases
The two firms announce the NASDAQ-100 Target 25 Excess Return Index, which will be used as an underlying index for structured solutions.
27 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Vela Completes Object Trading Acquisition
Vela Completes Object Trading Acquisition
The expanded company, including OptionsCity, will deliver advanced market data, trading and analytics technology solutions.
27 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti says bank is suffering from low volatility despite earnings beat
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti says bank is suffering from low volatility despite earnings beat
UBS, Switzerland’s biggest bank, on Friday reported 1.174 billion Swiss francs ($1.21 billion) in second-quarter net profit, up 14 percent on a year earlier.
27 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on France Q2 GDP advance reading QQ 0.5% as expected
France Q2 GDP advance reading QQ 0.5% as expected
France Q2 GDP advance reading now out 28 July