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“What Is” Foreign Exchange (FX)?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions involve the exchange of two currencies. Investors, companies, individuals and government officials use FX for varying purposes. Currencies are traded through global, over-the-counter (OTC) markets and exchanges to buy, sell and speculate on FX transactions. The … Continue reading →

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“What Is” Dodd-Frank?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, most commonly referred to as Dodd-Frank, is a major piece of federal legislation established in response to the Great Recession of 2008-09. The crisis was primarily fueled by the housing bubble … Continue reading →

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