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Aquis’ diversification strategy a significant factor in strong H1 results

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Aquis reported a 17% increase in its net revenue at £9.7million for the first half of the year, and a profit of 1.1million before tax, up 64% from the previous period. Read more: Aquis Exchange acquires minority stake in US block trading start-up OptimX Markets Aquis markets currently holds a 5.1%

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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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Among its provisions, the DFA established several new regulatory bodies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and introduced stringent regulations on banks and financial institutions. The regulation has faced criticism for its complexity and potential unintentional consequences.