PARADISE LOST—NO MORE FINANCIAL HAVENS?

Following legislation proposed by former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, the United Kingdom has built up a campaign against tax avoidance and money laundering.
Goldman Sachs’ Bitcoin Desk: Is Bitcoin Becoming Legit?

The news that Goldman Sachs is looking to set up the first Wall Street Bitcoin trading operation is a significant chapter in the history of Bitcoin.
Leverage Yourself: How Will the New ESMA Regulations Affect Brokers

MiFID, GDPR, ESMA. The fact is, if you’re a serious trader or broker, you’d better get in line with the new regulations—and fast!
In Preparation for GDPR – How Much Of Our Data Is Held By Global Companies?

Increasingly referred to as “digital gold”, the reality is that data harvesting is an extremely profitable industry. Thousands of companies are in the business of harvesting your data and tracking your online behavior,
Is It Time to Delete Your Facebook Social Marketing Account?

From privacy issues to data misuse, Facebook is seeing big brands and personalities deleting their accounts. But is this the right move for your business?
Leverate is Celebrating Its 10-Year Anniversary

Premium brokerage technology provider Leverate is celebrating 10 years of existence this month, and it is time to look back at this company’s achievements over the years.
Adapting to a New Environment: How Should Brokers Respond to The New Regulations?

The new ESMA regulations could change the industry as we know it, but how should brokers react to them? Read these useful guidelines to keep up with the trade shifts.
Are The Next Generation of Traders Going To Be More Conservative?

You may have heard all about the spending habits of millennials, but do you know if their younger siblings are likely to show the same financial characteristics? Move over millennials, and make way for Gen Z.
Could MIFID II and GDPR Be in Conflict with one Another?

The European Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are two initiatives designed to bring European markets into alignment.