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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Upgraded by Deutsche Bank; Company Invests in $25B-Valued OKX
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is included among the 14 Stocks on the Verge of Becoming Dividend Aristocrats. On March 6, Brian Bedell of Deutsche Bank upgraded Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) to Buy from Hold. The firm set…
The Latest Research on Central Banks
This list includes a selection of the latest research on Central Banks posted to SSRN in 2025-2026. Regulatory Responses to the Financial Stability Implications of Stablecoins by Ulrich Bindseil (Technische Universität Berlin) The…
S'pore banks, investment platforms gear up for tougher MAS rules on online financial content
SINGAPORE - Singapore banks and fintech firms that put out online financial content, such as on social media channels, say that they are well-prepared for from March 25. From strengthening engagement with content creators to bolstering safeguards…
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Q4 2025 Commentary
The US equity market continued to press forward in the fourth quarter, with the S&P 500 Index posting a 2.66% return. This brought the year-to-date total to $166.5 billion—with $118.8 billion raised in the US, marking the highest annual US…
ISS recommends opposing Korea Zinc chairman's reappointment
The world's largest proxy advisory firm, the Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), has advised shareholders to oppose the reappointment of Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yun-beom as an inside director ahead of the zinc smelter's annual shareholders'…
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What Is a Qualified Eligible Participant (QEP) in Futures and Hedge Funds?
A Qualified Eligible Participant (QEP) is an individual eligible to trade in sophisticated investment funds like futures and hedge funds. QEPs must meet criteria outlined in Rule 4.7 of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). Eligibility generally…
Polymarket Taps Palantir to Detect Cheating in Sports Prediction Markets
Palantir's analytics engine will monitor trading activity on Polymarket to flag potential manipulation and insider betting patterns. The partnership comes as prediction markets expand into sports and face growing scrutiny over market integrity.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY:CA) Presents at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference 2026 Transcript
Royal Bank of Canada (RY:CA) RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference 2026 March 10, 2026 12:15 PM EDT Derek Neldner - Group Head & CEO of RBC Capital Markets David McKay - President, CEO & Director Good afternoon. Welcome to…
Head in the sand? Why our markets keep pushing higher
Up the stairs and down the elevator. For decades that's been the rule of thumb when it comes to financial markets — months or even years of slow, hard-fought gains interspersed with the occasional violent unravelling that would leave…
Citi CEO doesn't see systemic risk lurking in private credit - unless these 3 things converge
Citi CEO Jane Fraser said she's 'sanguine' on the risks in private credit — at least for now. 'There'll be some idiosyncratic risk in there from folks who don't have good credit standards, but I don't think it's a systemic issue,' Fraser…
UNFI raises adjusted EBITDA outlook to $710M while advancing supply chain AI and deleveraging (NYSE:UNFI)
UNFI's operational optimization has led to increased profitability and free cash flow, with management expressing confidence these improvements will support future growth despite a short-term sales impact. Sales guidance is lowered due to…
'It's so impossible to live with': Former Goldman Sachs CEO Blankfein says the Iran war won't last long
The former CEO of Goldman Sachs is predicting the Iran war won't last long. Lloyd Blankfein, who helmed the famed investment bank from 2006 to 2018, said in a CNBC interview published Tuesday the pressure created by the conflict may be enough to…
AFP Survey Finds 1 in 2 Organizations Adjust Hurdle Rates in Response to Market Volatility, Geopolitics and Regulation
Market sensitivity: Approximately half of organizations adjust their hurdle rates in response to market volatility, geopolitical risks and regulatory shifts. Emerging technology: Over half of organizations use real-time data analytics and 18% use…
Staff Crunch Said to Prompt Banks to Drop Semi-Tech's HK IPO
Staffing constraints led Citic Securities Co. and China Securities International to drop out as overall coordinators of a Hong Kong initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the…
Bank of America sees strong trading revenue in Q1, co-president says (BAC:NYSE)
4Bank of America (BAC) Co-President Dean Athanasia said the firm's investment banking revenue has increased about '10%, double digits,' so far, compared with a year ago at this time. Global markets are also up in the low double-digits, he added…
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