AutoRek

AutoRek | July 14, 2020

The interview dives into the background of the company, covering how and where it began, where it is now and some of the landmark deals AutoRek have signed in recent months. Gordon touches on his view of RegTech – if it is here to stay and where it is taking us and also the issues the financial industry has faced as a result of COVID-19. “It is generally accepted that the COVID19 pandemic will change the future of work. I think this is especially true in the financial services sector...

AutoRek | June 12, 2020

In a recent response to COVID-19, the FCA have commented that firms in general have been able to respond well. There have been no significant erosions of client’s access to services and business continuity arrangements seem to be working as planned. Glitches have been worked through and it feels as though financial services firms are adapting to a new way of doing business. The FCA’s business plan published in May 2020 outlines areas of prioritisation over the next 1-3 years and the ...

Tesla | January 13, 2020

Tesla stock continued to rally Monday, rising 5% and passing $500 per share for the first time. That puts Tesla at a fresh all-time high as it continues to soar on its entrance into China and optimistic delivery figures. The stock has more than doubled over the past three months, according to FactSet. The recent gains bring Tesla’s market cap to about $90 billion, which is nearly $5 billion more than that of General Motors and Ford combined. The companies’ market caps, which measure ...

Credit Suisse | January 13, 2020

The Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return was higher for the month, with 20 of 23 constituents posting gains. Credit Suisse Asset Management observed the following: Energy increased 6.89%, led higher by Crude Oil and petroleum products, amid OPEC+'s announcement of new production quotas for 2020 in an attempt to rebalance oil markets. Agriculture returned 5.75%. Soybean Oil rose as Indonesia and Malaysia plan to increase crude palm-oil (CPO) content in biodiesel in 2020 while Malaysian palm...