MCX: Over Before It Starts, or Holding the Trump Card?

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1bjifK0 The Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) just saw one of its marquee merchants defect to Apple Pay and its CEO resign. Is this the beginning of the end for the merchant consortium, or just a bump in the road? Here are some key points for retail treasurers to consider.

How To Invest In Oil Like A Pro

INO.com Traders Blog http://ift.tt/1dy1uN1 In the last 2 weeks, I've written about oil ETFs and broader energy and commodity ETFs. Interestingly enough, some of those ETFs have switched over to "green triangles" on their MarketClub charts, just within the past few days. Check out USO and DBE for example. DBO (the oil ETF I prefer over USO) has not […]

Market Decline Looming - The Proof Is In This 5 Minute Video

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Market Decline Looming - The Proof Is In This 5 Minute Video

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Bear Market Coming?

Bear Market Coming?

Another Profitable Trade In The Dow Futures

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1EGn6AY In this video I show a trade in the Mini Dow (YMM15) futures that wound up making $1,280 - making the total today $2,530 trading the Mini Dow futures contract. Add the $662 from the E-Mini S&P 500 trade and we've made a little over $3,100 so far today - be sure to watch the video for all the details and have a profitable day.

$662 Trading E-Mini S&P 500 Futures

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1JV6V2H Be sure to watch this trade in the E-Mini S&P 500 (ESM15) futures from beginning to end - have a great day and hope the video help in your own trading.

Another Profitable Trade In The Dow Futures

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1EGn6AY In this video I show a trade in the Mini Dow (YMM15) futures that wound up making $1,280 - making the total today $2,530 trading the Mini Dow futures contract. Add the $662 from the E-Mini S&P 500 trade and we've made a little over $3,100 so far today - be sure to watch the video for all the details and have a profitable day.

$662 Trading E-Mini S&P 500 Futures

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1JV6V2H Be sure to watch this trade in the E-Mini S&P 500 (ESM15) futures from beginning to end - have a great day and hope the video help in your own trading.

Good News for Treasurers: Revenue Recognition Regs Delayed

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1GzHlNA Following an outpouring of pressure from the private sector, FASB and IASB appear to be giving businesses and extra year to adopt new revenue recognition standards. A deferral would be music to the ears of many corporate treasurers.

$1,250 Profit In First 6 Minutes In Mini Dow

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1DNm0zt The first couple minutes of trading today provided a good opportunity and decided to trade the E-Mini DOW (YMM15) - be sure to watch so you can learn the same trade set up - hope the video helps.

$1,250 Profit In First 6 Minutes In Mini Dow

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1DNm0zt The first couple minutes of trading today provided a good opportunity and decided to trade the E-Mini DOW (YMM15) - be sure to watch so you can learn the same trade set up - hope the video helps.

Tan joins Balyasny as trader

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He leaves Morgan Stanley, where he worked for more than five years

Thailand relaxes capital controls

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Bank of Thailand announces measures to make it easier for residents to invest abroad and for foreigners to trade bahts

Cleared NDF volumes still 'tiny', but Sef share grows

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Swap execution facilities gain traction in top four NDF currencies

The Kangaroo Economy

INO.com Traders Blog http://ift.tt/1bYlTKI One of my favorite Abbott & Costello gags was when Bud cheated Lou out of a winning poker hand by claiming he had a rare "kangaroo straight," meaning he had a 2-4-6-8-10 run, all different suits, while gullible Lou "only" had two pair (watch it on YouTube). On Wednesday we got another chapter in the […]

April 30, 2015

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American Psychological Association accused of secretly partnering with the Bush White House to help justify torture post-9/11.

Hillary Clinton gives first big policy speech—on police and prison reform.

Multiple eyewitnesses claim Baltimore’s Monday riots began when cops wouldn’t allow after-school crowd of students to disperse.

The city hasn’t been ‘neglected.’ It has been misgoverned into the ground. #opinions

Wale conducts a town hall meeting with Baltimore high school students insulted for being called “thugs.”

History of “thug” goes back to India, specifically the 1350s, derived from ठग, or ṭhag, which means “deceiver” or “thief.”

It is considered that the concept of marital rape, as understood internationally, cannot be suitably applied in the Indian context.

In the last 25 years, more than two dozen new countries have been recognized—but it’s very, very difficult. #tmn

Public health emergency in Indiana is “the first time that an outbreak of HIV has been linked to the injection of prescription drugs.”

Death toll in Nepal nears 6,000, with more than 130,000 homes destroyed.

White House walks back from possible attempt to end the death penalty.

Vermont independent senator Bernie Sanders announces presidential run.

How does Mariah Carey remain a star without big concerts or breakout songs? By saying yes, basically.

Men aren’t significantly more likely to jump at a chance to have casual sex than women are, as viral videos prove.

#DrivesMeCrazy, #CharmedMyPantsOff, #PlaysDidgeridoo. Details on Lulu, the rating app for women, by women, about men.

Dead bodies glow in the dark thanks to Armillaria mellea, or, “honey fungus.”

Cognitive biases make the “backwards bicycle” very difficult to ride. #video

Buy Puts - Market Is Tired - Take the Free Trial Today - See What I Am Shorting

One Option Trading Blog http://ift.tt/1GIFM2B I have been searching for shorts and I have my list. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE FREE TRIAL. You will have access to my bearish trades and an exclusive chat room. Posted 9:00 AM ET - Yesterday, the market started the day off near an all-time high and weakness in Europe sparked profit-taking. The FOMC statement did not attract buyers and stocks finished lower. Prices are strained at the upper end of the range and resistance is strong. Mega cap tech stocks pushed the market to new highs last week and the breakout Monday morning looked …

Buy Puts - Market Is Tired - Take the Free Trial Today - See What I Am Shorting

One Option Trading Blog http://ift.tt/1GIFM2B I have been searching for shorts and I have my list. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE FREE TRIAL. You will have access to my bearish trades and an exclusive chat room. Posted 9:00 AM ET - Yesterday, the market started the day off near an all-time high and weakness in Europe sparked profit-taking. The FOMC statement did not attract buyers and stocks finished lower. Prices are strained at the upper end of the range and resistance is strong. Mega cap tech stocks pushed the market to new highs last week and the breakout Monday morning looked …

Use ‘Economic War Strategy’ When Trading

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King Pyrrhus
Making a trade is like sending soldiers on the march, declaring war, in anticipation that the cost of doing so will bring gains and fortune outweighing losses. Trading is the war, with each trade a battle.
The trick in war is to know your limits, and not overextend yourself — doing so leaves you vulnerable to attack. Even winning battles while the tide is against you will cost you in the long run, …

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Treasury & Tech: Former U.S. CTO to Keynote CTC Forum

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1AkADce The upcoming CTC Corporate Treasurers Forum will focus on treasury in the information age, and will feature keynote speech by Aneesh Chopra, the first Chief Technology Officer of the United States. Chopra recently spoke with AFP to discuss his upcoming session and his past experiences.

Candlestick Patterns – Kicking

INO.com Traders Blog http://ift.tt/1bhtu5T If you follow our blog, then you are definitely familiar with trader Larry Levin, President of Trading Advantage LLC. We have gotten such a great response from some of his past posts that he has agreed to share one more of his favorite trading tips as a special treat to our viewers. Determining the direction […]

Skills Financial Professionals Need to Be Authentic Leaders

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1DCD5e5 Authentic leaders don’t rely on doing what comes naturally. Treasury and finance professionals who want to be authentic leaders must change how they talk and listen, depending on the situation and the person they are interacting with.

How to Sell the Rips?

How to Sell the Rips?

How To Find Stocks For A Quick Upside Pop (HOT, LVLT, VRX)

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Here I  show you a quick and easy way to find stocks that are really moving and that you can catch for quick pop on the upside. It’s not difficult, anyone can do this with just a few mouse clicks (I show in video at end).
I found 3 stocks today (HOT, LVLT, VRX) that I like and I want to share those 3 stocks with you right now.
The first stock I found was…

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FXall hit with trading interruption

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The Thomson Reuters-owned platform was down yesterday, affecting some clients

Celebrating Romania

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Ten years ago, Fondul Proprietatea (Fondul) was established to compensate Romanians whose properties were confiscated by the former communist government, and we were selected as its investment manager in September 2010. My colleague Grzegorz Konieczny, based in Bucharest, spearheaded the effort to list Fondul on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in 2011, and now Fondul is making its debut on the London Stock Exchange on April 29. In honor of the occasion, I’ve asked Greg to share his thoughts on investing in Romania today, and the exciting changes that have taken place there in the past few years. Grzegorz Konieczny Chief Executive Officer Romania Executive Vice President  Director of Eastern Europe/Russia Strategy Templeton Emerging Markets Group   Romania Macroeconomic Outlook Romania’s economic growth outpaced most of Europe last year, and we believe the Romanian economy can continue to grow at a similar or even higher pace than the 2.8% increase in gross domestic product (GDP) seen in 2014.1 Romania has access to European Union (EU) structural funds, which are one of the main EU instruments designed to sustain economic growth while reducing disparities between regions in the EU. We think Romania’s growth going forward is largely dependent on an increase in EU funds absorption, which can provide a significant source of financing for current and future projects, as well as for government spending on much-needed infrastructure projects. Various forecasts for Romania currently look bright. The World Bank estimates Romania’s economy will grow on average by 3% per year in the period 2015 – 2017, driven by strong domestic demand).2 We think a new loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should also aid economic growth in Romania by increasing the country’s financial stability, while at the same time providing oversight with regard to the implementation of structural reforms. Romania has undertaken a major fiscal adjustment, mainly through cutting expenditure and reducing some taxes. value-added-tax (VAT) for all food items, as well as non-alcoholic beverages, will be lowered from 24% to 9% starting on June 1, 2015, the prime minister announced in early April 2015. In addition, VAT for all other products will be lowered from 24% to 20% on January 1, 2016. Earlier this month, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s confirmed Romania’s ratings for long- and short-term foreign debt to BBB-/A-3 (the lowest investment-grade rating), with a stable perspective.3 S&P also estimates that Romania’s economy could grow on average by nearly 3% per year in the period 2015–2018, driven by the increase of internal consumption. While Romania’s public debt-to-GDP has increased significantly since 2006-2007, it is still at a relatively moderate level (around 40%).4 Domestic consumption has picked up significantly and we have seen strong export growth in Romania. We believe consumption growth looks strong in 2015, but investments are still lagging behind. However, like economic growth in general, investments could be partially boosted by a better absorption of EU funds. Additionally, Romania registered a current account surplus of €285 million in the first two months of 2015, compared to a current account deficit of  €201 million in the same period of 2014.5 We also view the Romanian government’s continued fight against corruption, which has intensified in recent months, as a positive factor for investors. Progress on Privatizations We are encouraged by Romania’s privatization efforts, including the listing of several key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) in the energy sector recently. Some of these companies have also been listed through global depository receipts (GDRs) on the London Stock Exchange. There is also an anticipated pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) ahead, including a large hydro power producer in Romania. Romania is currently considered a frontier market by index provider MSCI, but officials in Romania seem determined to implement the changes required to be upgraded to emerging market status; we are encouraged by the Romanian government’s efforts toward further improving its capital markets. As such, there are several ongoing efforts led by the government, the local stock exchange, the market regulator and several key stakeholders in the Romanian capital market to accelerate capital market development. One particular initiative in this regard aims to identify and remove eight barriers that prevent the development of capital markets. Coupled with another initiative launched by the market regulator, the Financial Supervisory Authority, these programs aim to facilitate investor access to Romania. Romania has implemented a highly ambitious corporate governance code for SOEs, which has generated positive outcomes for various companies, including improved financial performance, operational efficiency and competitiveness, higher transparency, and accountability of general managers and boards. In our view, efforts to strengthen corporate governance need to be continued, given that it plays a major role in enhancing SOE performance and reassuring potential investors that SOEs are on an irreversible restructuring path. SOEs are a significant part of the Romanian economy, and we believe the process of improving the efficiency and profitability of the SOEs must continue. We see the implementation of corporate governance standards as a step in the right direction, but there is still a lot to be done in terms of much-needed improvements for independent boards, professional managers and listings. Foreign Investments and Capital Markets Foreign direct investment is on the rise in Romania, increasing by 45% year-on-year to €409 million in the first two months of 2015, according to Romania’s Central Bank (BNR).6 In our view, structural reforms, including a push for more fiscal predictability, coupled with a new IMF loan agreement, should likely boost investor confidence in Romania. In addition, we believe the efforts undertaken to facilitate investor access to the local capital market, which has been quite difficult in the past, are positive steps towards attracting more foreign investments in Romania. We think development of the capital market and higher liquidity of the BVB would be beneficial for attracting more foreign investors. We also see predictability in fiscal policy as very important to stimulate investments; enacting new legislation or changing existing legislation through emergency government ordinances should be avoided. We believe all changes should go through the Parliament and public...

Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets - Notes from Mark Mobius
Mark Mobius, Ph.D., executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, joined Templeton in 1987. Currently, he directs the Templeton research team based in 15 global emerging markets offices and manages emerging markets portfolios. As he spans the globe in search of investment opportunities, his “Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets” blog gives readers a taste for what he does, when, where, why and how. Dr. Mobius has written several books, including “Trading with China,” “The Investor’s Guide to Emerging Markets,” “Mobius on Emerging Markets,” “Passport to Profits,” “Equities—An Introduction to the Core Concepts,” “Mutual Funds—An Introduction to the Core Concepts,” ”The Little Book of Emerging Markets,” and “Mark Mobius: An Illustrated Biography."

Celebrating Romania

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Ten years ago, Fondul Proprietatea (Fondul) was established to compensate Romanians whose properties were confiscated by the former communist government, and we were selected as its investment manager in September 2010. My colleague Grzegorz Konieczny, based in Bucharest, spearheaded the effort to list Fondul on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in 2011, and now Fondul is making its debut on the London Stock Exchange on April 29. In honor of the occasion, I’ve asked Greg to share his thoughts on investing in Romania today, and the exciting changes that have taken place there in the past few years. Grzegorz Konieczny Chief Executive Officer Romania Executive Vice President  Director of Eastern Europe/Russia Strategy Templeton Emerging Markets Group   Romania Macroeconomic Outlook Romania’s economic growth outpaced most of Europe last year, and we believe the Romanian economy can continue to grow at a similar or even higher pace than the 2.8% increase in gross domestic product (GDP) seen in 2014.1 Romania has access to European Union (EU) structural funds, which are one of the main EU instruments designed to sustain economic growth while reducing disparities between regions in the EU. We think Romania’s growth going forward is largely dependent on an increase in EU funds absorption, which can provide a significant source of financing for current and future projects, as well as for government spending on much-needed infrastructure projects. Various forecasts for Romania currently look bright. The World Bank estimates Romania’s economy will grow on average by 3% per year in the period 2015 – 2017, driven by strong domestic demand).2 We think a new loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should also aid economic growth in Romania by increasing the country’s financial stability, while at the same time providing oversight with regard to the implementation of structural reforms. Romania has undertaken a major fiscal adjustment, mainly through cutting expenditure and reducing some taxes. value-added-tax (VAT) for all food items, as well as non-alcoholic beverages, will be lowered from 24% to 9% starting on June 1, 2015, the prime minister announced in early April 2015. In addition, VAT for all other products will be lowered from 24% to 20% on January 1, 2016. Earlier this month, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s confirmed Romania’s ratings for long- and short-term foreign debt to BBB-/A-3 (the lowest investment-grade rating), with a stable perspective.3 S&P also estimates that Romania’s economy could grow on average by nearly 3% per year in the period 2015–2018, driven by the increase of internal consumption. While Romania’s public debt-to-GDP has increased significantly since 2006-2007, it is still at a relatively moderate level (around 40%).4 Domestic consumption has picked up significantly and we have seen strong export growth in Romania. We believe consumption growth looks strong in 2015, but investments are still lagging behind. However, like economic growth in general, investments could be partially boosted by a better absorption of EU funds. Additionally, Romania registered a current account surplus of €285 million in the first two months of 2015, compared to a current account deficit of  €201 million in the same period of 2014.5 We also view the Romanian government’s continued fight against corruption, which has intensified in recent months, as a positive factor for investors. Progress on Privatizations We are encouraged by Romania’s privatization efforts, including the listing of several key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) in the energy sector recently. Some of these companies have also been listed through global depository receipts (GDRs) on the London Stock Exchange. There is also an anticipated pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) ahead, including a large hydro power producer in Romania. Romania is currently considered a frontier market by index provider MSCI, but officials in Romania seem determined to implement the changes required to be upgraded to emerging market status; we are encouraged by the Romanian government’s efforts toward further improving its capital markets. As such, there are several ongoing efforts led by the government, the local stock exchange, the market regulator and several key stakeholders in the Romanian capital market to accelerate capital market development. One particular initiative in this regard aims to identify and remove eight barriers that prevent the development of capital markets. Coupled with another initiative launched by the market regulator, the Financial Supervisory Authority, these programs aim to facilitate investor access to Romania. Romania has implemented a highly ambitious corporate governance code for SOEs, which has generated positive outcomes for various companies, including improved financial performance, operational efficiency and competitiveness, higher transparency, and accountability of general managers and boards. In our view, efforts to strengthen corporate governance need to be continued, given that it plays a major role in enhancing SOE performance and reassuring potential investors that SOEs are on an irreversible restructuring path. SOEs are a significant part of the Romanian economy, and we believe the process of improving the efficiency and profitability of the SOEs must continue. We see the implementation of corporate governance standards as a step in the right direction, but there is still a lot to be done in terms of much-needed improvements for independent boards, professional managers and listings. Foreign Investments and Capital Markets Foreign direct investment is on the rise in Romania, increasing by 45% year-on-year to €409 million in the first two months of 2015, according to Romania’s Central Bank (BNR).6 In our view, structural reforms, including a push for more fiscal predictability, coupled with a new IMF loan agreement, should likely boost investor confidence in Romania. In addition, we believe the efforts undertaken to facilitate investor access to the local capital market, which has been quite difficult in the past, are positive steps towards attracting more foreign investments in Romania. We think development of the capital market and higher liquidity of the BVB would be beneficial for attracting more foreign investors. We also see predictability in fiscal policy as very important to stimulate investments; enacting new legislation or changing existing legislation through emergency government ordinances should be avoided. We believe all changes should go through the Parliament and public...

Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets - Notes from Mark Mobius
Mark Mobius, Ph.D., executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, joined Templeton in 1987. Currently, he directs the Templeton research team based in 15 global emerging markets offices and manages emerging markets portfolios. As he spans the globe in search of investment opportunities, his “Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets” blog gives readers a taste for what he does, when, where, why and how. Dr. Mobius has written several books, including “Trading with China,” “The Investor’s Guide to Emerging Markets,” “Mobius on Emerging Markets,” “Passport to Profits,” “Equities—An Introduction to the Core Concepts,” “Mutual Funds—An Introduction to the Core Concepts,” ”The Little Book of Emerging Markets,” and “Mark Mobius: An Illustrated Biography."

How To Find Stocks For A Quick Upside Pop

INO.com Traders Blog http://ift.tt/1Io4rvs Hello traders MarketClub members everywhere. Today, I want to show you a quick and easy way to find stocks that are really moving and that you can catch for quick pop on the upside. It's not difficult, anyone can do this with just a few mouse clicks. I found 3 stocks today that I like […]

TCA rising faster in fixed income than FX

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Greenwich Associates expects increasing take-up of transaction cost analysis for fixed income in the years ahead, especially on the buy side

CIBC appoints spot trader in Toronto

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Canadian bank hires FX spot veteran David Piscatelli

Lloyds Bank appoints head of FX sales for US

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The financial services veteran has joined Lloyds Bank this month

LIVE Trades In E-Mini S&P and Dow Futures

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1zpIjin I had a couple more nice trades this morning that I wanted to show you in both the E-Mini S&P 500 (ESM15) futures and Dow (YMM15) that was good for over $3,500 in profits this morning - be sure to watch. Have a profitable day and hope the video helps.

A Trading Mistake But Still Came Out Ahead

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1zpIiLy On today's video I recorded a LIVE trade and made a mistake that I want you to see. Luckily it still came out being a winner, but not nearly as much as I should have made. Be sure to watch the video for the details and have a fantastic trading day!

LIVE Trades In E-Mini S&P and Dow Futures

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1zpIjin I had a couple more nice trades this morning that I wanted to show you in both the E-Mini S&P 500 (ESM15) futures and Dow (YMM15) that was good for over $3,500 in profits this morning - be sure to watch. Have a profitable day and hope the video helps.

A Trading Mistake But Still Came Out Ahead

Trading Concepts | E-Mini, Futures, Options & Stock Trading http://ift.tt/1zpIiLy On today's video I recorded a LIVE trade and made a mistake that I want you to see. Luckily it still came out being a winner, but not nearly as much as I should have made. Be sure to watch the video for the details and have a fantastic trading day!