The US strict stance on sports betting does seem justified at first glance but a closer look is needed to get the full picture. The first thing that needs to be kept in mind is that though illegal inmost states, sports betting is very much alive and well. Research by American Gaming Association(AGA) indicatesthat this […]
College Football Week 6 Home Underdog Betting Values
When surveying the college football spreads for week, there was an abundance of home underdogs available to assess. I’ve taken the time to detail what I deem to be the three best early betting values in that regard. Please keep in mind, all college football spreads displayed in this article are courtesy one of the […]
French Rally Behind Rogue Trader As Fraud Scandal Spreads
He is the man who nearly broke the bank … and who is fast becoming a hero to millions of his compatriots. Jérôme Kerviel, the 31-year-old trader whose fraudulent stock market transactions last week cost his employers Société Générale £3.7bn, was yesterday in a Paris police station after being taken into custody around 2pm by […]
Forex trading vs CFD trading: What to Choose and Why
For most traders around the world, Forex and CFDs are popular mediums for investment. Both have a number of advantages, making them appealing to anyone wanting to make money in the financial system. Of course, both come with risk, as with all forms of trading, something every trader should keep in mind. Although both types […]
Capital Index appoints Peter Wilson as new head of compliance
Capital Index, the international CFD and Financial Spread Betting specialists, continue to add heavyweight experience to their senior management team with the recent appointment of Peter Wilson as company Compliance Officer and MLRO. Previously having held the same role at Finotec, ICM Capital and IKON Finance, Peter joins the company at a time of accelerated […]
There’s Wrong, and Very Wrong
The world outside the City is having to learn a new vocabulary to keep up with events in the financial markets. Last year’s buzzword was sub-prime, now SocGen’s rogue trader has introduced us to equity derivatives. Jérôme Kerviel lost €4.9bn (£3.7bn) by dealing in them, and outsiders may ask two questions. How can a single […]
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