Investment bank Jefferies will be donating the proceeds from its Global Trading Day, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, “to fund accredited charities focused on providing humanitarian aid to those impacted by the violence and terror in Israel,” according to an announcement from the firm. “Jefferies will donate 100 percent of net global trading commissions on October… Read More >>
Wall Street Responds to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis
As financial services firms face the challenges of intense market volatility, the ongoing flow of sanctions, and the many other ramifications stemming from Russia’s horrifying invasion of Ukraine, they are also responding to a humanitarian crisis that has only just begun. For instance, investment bank Jefferies announced that it will holding a “Doing Good Global Trading… Read More >>
Jefferies Honors CFO & Donates to Coronavirus Charities
The investment bank Jefferies Group held a Global Coronavirus Relief Charity Day on Wednesday, May 27, and, on the next day, announced that it will donate $9.25 million to more than 85 charities and relief efforts focused on those suffering from the COVID-19 virus. The firm dedicated this effort to the memory of Mr. Peregrine… Read More >>
Leucadia National to Buy ITG Research Unit for $12M
Diversified holding company Leucadia National Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ITG Investment Research, LLC, once known as Majestic Research, from broker-dealer and technology vendor Investment Technology Group (ITG), according to Leucadia and ITG officials. “Upon completion of the transaction, ITG Investment Research will operate as M Science,” Leucadia officials say. Michael V…. Read More >>
