Think the dual citizenship saga does not affect state parliamentarians? It might be time to think again

Jul 17, 2018 14:13 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics

Over the past year, we have seen 15 federal parliamentarians leave the Australian parliament because of dual citizenship. Under Section 44(i) of the Australian Constitution which has been given a strict interpretation...

When corporations take credit for green deeds their lobbying may tell another story

Jul 17, 2018 14:12 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Today most large companies like Exxon Mobil, Ford and GM issue slick reports extolling their efforts to conserve resources, use renewable energy or fund clean water supplies in developing countries. This emphasis on...

In the era of Brexit and fake news, scientists need to embrace social media

Jul 17, 2018 14:08 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Social media can be an intimidating place for academics as not all of them take to it like ducks to water. For many newcomers, a more appropriate analogy is a newborn giraffe - clumsy, awkward and vulnerable to...

Digital Currency Revolution

CFTC warns with guidance alerts to customers to use caution and research before purchasing Crypto-coins

Jul 17, 2018 13:09 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) warns again on crypto trading, informed customers to use caution and go through extensive research before purchasing virtual coins or tokens, including those that are...

Digital Currency Revolution

Is CFA institute bullish on cryptocurrencies? Cryptographic forms of money and blockchain to include part of its curriculum for 2019 exams

Jul 17, 2018 11:28 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech Insights & Views Commentary

It is quite known that Fintech has been one of the swiftly growing sectors. Fintech gamut symbolizes the progressive enterprises that leverage cutting-edge technology to bring-in friendly financial products and solutions...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Former senior counsel at SEC and BigLaw attorneys enforce Ketsal Consulting to direct Blockchain space from confusion to compliance

Jul 17, 2018 09:32 am UTC| Fintech Insights & Views Technology Commentary

The SECs regulation facilitates capital formation, which assists entrepreneurs launch businesses and companies prosperity. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cites that all Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) should be...

FxWirePro: ‘Cable’s OTM puts seem to have been exorbitantly priced-in’ - Square-off GBP/USD RKOs and deploy theta shorts and delta longs in PRBS

Jul 17, 2018 08:16 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Bearish GBPUSD scenarios: 1) No-Brexit deal. 2) The BoE passes in Aug, possibly due to political turmoil. 3) May is challenged and replaced by a hard-Brexiteer. 4) The overt balance of payments...