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How protected are banks and exchanges from cyberattacks?: Statistics and expert opinions

The security issue in the financial sector has been discussed many times from different angles. Payment and banking systems are vulnerable. While financial institutions are building protection systems, using more and more sophisticated technologies, scammers learn to bypass them. But what is the situation really? Who took the lead today in the confrontation between security experts of financial companies and hackers? Statistics will help us answer this question., supported by expert opinions.

How blockchain threatens the financial market, and why Wall Street companies are developing this technology

In the end 2015 of the year, on the eve of new year holidays, CEO of online retailer Overstock.com Patrick Byrne, announced, that the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved his blockchain-based share issuance plan. Patrick Breen's statement became a sensation, and the financial world spoke openly about the possibilities of using blockchain in the industry. Technology cannot be called innovative: product, for which it was created - the bitcoin cryptocurrency - is known to the world from the end 2008 of the year. but, official permission to use blockchain mechanisms in the securities markets, experts considered a turning point in the history of the global financial market.

Best IPO in the World: 6000% For half a year

The world's best IPO this year was held in April in Hong Kong. Since then, the return on investment has exceeded 6000%, but it has nothing to do with the business of the companies. Shares of Luen Wong Group Holdings Ltd. rose to 1438% on the first trading day after placement, and currently prices are higher by 6715%.

What is the Big Mac index and why is it needed

On the Internet and on television, you can often find references to the "Big Mac Index" in relation to the economic state of a particular country.. We decided to deal with that, how this index came about and what it is actually used for.

Games and poker: interview with a new expert

Though the article relates to poker, but it is also suitable for our sphere.   Tax and Poker Interview - Dmitry, hello again! Firstly, thanks for such a resonant first conversation. Secondly, thanks, that agreed to talk again. - Hello, no sweat, always happy to benefit the community. - So, question immediately in the forehead. What to do for a poker player, if he was summoned to the new? How to behave? Is it worth confessing everything at once?, if the inspector started asking about poker cashouts? — I'm more dealing with corporate companies, than with personal, there the situation is a little different. Usually in companies according to the documents everything is fine, and the main task of the summoned to the nalugovy - not to talk about yourself. In the case of poker, everything is different - there is a real offense. (Payments to your personal bank account from the poker room or from Neteller electronic data systems, Skrill, Webmoney and so on), you don't have to prove anything. In this case, I would recommend that you consult with a lawyer - perhaps, even take it with you. Although here may lie in wait for an unpleasant "trick" on the part of the naloviki: a lawyer is allowed to invite only in case of interrogation, and a person may not be summoned for questioning, a "conversation", "for clarification". On practice, Really, this conversation can turn into an interrogation with all the ensuing. All in all, консультация …

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Tick ​​Size Finra pilot program

6 May 2015 of the year, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order approving the National Market System (NMS) Implementation Plan for the Tick Size Pilot Program by the National Securities Exchange and FINRA. The order is approved by the NMS Plan for a period of two years and will officially begin 3 October 2016 The Tick Size Pilot is a data-driven test to assess whether or not an expansion in tick size for small cap stocks will impact trading , quality of liquidity, and the market for these securities. The pilot will consist of a control group and three test groups, with each test group, having about 400 valuable papers. Groups are defined as follows: The control group will be quoted and traded on their current tick size increase. The first test group will be quoted in $ 0,05 Step, but will continue to trade at their current price gains. The second experimental group will be listed and trade in $ 0,05 minimum steps, but would allow certain exceptions for the midpoint of executions, executions of retail investors and bargaining deals. Третья тестовая группа будет придерживаться требований второй опытной группе, but will also be subject “trading on” requirement. There will also be an exception for block size orders.

10 of things, which a beginner trader should know

If you are going to trade the market, it is important to have comprehensive information, which will allow you to make an informed decision. It's complicated, but an interesting market segment, And, since it does not suit everyone, need to understand, what you're going for — and either change your mind, or strengthen your decision. so, what is important for a novice trader to know? 1. You won't become a millionaire in a year, And even in three years. Not worth going in this direction, if you want to get rich quickly , it's unrealistic. Firstly, too many factors affect the situation, which the trader cannot control. Secondly, traders, who come to the market for easy earnings, tend to make mistakes and fall into traps, which means, lose more, how to earn. If you are serious about your career as a trader, then you have to understand, how does this market work, and it takes hard work, patience and discipline. Any, who tells you otherwise, trying to sell you something.

The secret of success from a person, whose condition was assessed in 310 billion dollars

This man is richer than Bill Gates and Warren Buffett combined.. And he started, being a poor Scottish immigrant. An interview with him is the dream of many. That's just bad luck - he died 96 years ago. Like Andrew Carnegie, human, owning the largest steel empire in the world, was able to create it from scratch, without start-up capital, opportunities and connections, and become so rich man?The author of the article spent hundreds of hours, exploring the secrets to Carnegie's success and is now ready to share 5 the most important lessons from this person.

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