From today, the FCA will regulate pre-paid funeral plans, following legislation passed by Parliament. The FCA is authorising 26 providers. Together these firms hold approximately 1.6 million plans, which make up 87% of the market. Regulation of the sector will bring higher standards and boost consumer protection. New rules, which take effect from today, include: […]
Professional English soccer team Crawley Town F.C. have followed through on a community vote by fans and NFT holders who were recently given a voice on what type of player the team should recruit next. The vote, which took place on June 15, which was the first team decision opened up to fans, took place […]
U.S. stocks finished higher Thursday, extending a rally that lifted the S&P 500 and Dow to their highest close in roughly seven weeks, according to FactSet data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +1.03% climbed roughly 330 points, or 1%, ending near 32,526. The S&P 500 index SPX, +1.21% gained 1.2% to book its highest […]
The Fed and FDIC allege that Voyager “made various representations online” that its funds were FDIC insured. 190 Total views 10 Total shares Cypto lender Voyager Digital has been directed to remove “false and misleading” statements that its user’s deposit accounts are FDIC insured. In a joint letter written on July 28 by Seth Rosebrockfrom […]
Shares of Chemours Co. CC, +1.99% rallied more than 6% in the extended session Thursday after the chemical company reported better-than-expected adjusted profit and sales, and increased its cash-flow outlook. Chemours said it earned $201 million, or $1.26 a share, in the second quarter, compared with $66 million, or 39 cents a share, in the […]
US equities rose, and the near end of the yield curve fell following the Fed meeting (2-year Notes 3.1% -> 2.99%), as the Fed rhetoric began to shift from high inflation to a potential economic slowdown due to policy tightening. Recall that in May and June, the comments of the Fed officials, including chair Powell, […]