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Exchange Innovation To Attract SMEs To List Shows Differing Levels Of Success Globally – WFE Research

Date 24/09/2024

The majority of public markets now offer dedicated Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) listing platforms or segments and provide additional support for them to list and access affordable finance, according to research by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchanges and CCPs. However, these initiatives are met with varying levels of success, which depend on the manner, and level, of regulatory and government support.

Strategic Political, Corporate Leadership Needed For Africa's Net Zero Transition - Popoola, NGX Group Boss

Date 24/09/2024

Africa must adopt a robust, export-driven strategy to meet the challenges of the net zero transition, according to Mr. Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and CEO of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). Speaking at a side event during the UN Climate Week, organized by Africa Foresight Group and KfW DEG, Popoola emphasized the critical need for strong, coordinated leadership across both political and corporate sectors.

Rimes Welcomes Gus Macfarlane As Chief Operating Officer - Brings Large-Scale Transformation Leadership Experience And Deep Financial Services Expertise

Date 24/09/2024

Rimes, a leading provider of EDMaaS (enterprise data management-as-a-service) and investment platform solutions to the global investment community, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gus Macfarlane as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Gus joins the executive team with a mandate to lead the company’s transformation, scale global operations, and ensure excellence in client delivery. With his extensive experience in fintech, financial data, and financial services, Gus is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s strategic vision and operational success.

Worldline Ensures Timely Regulatory Compliance For Anadolubank Nederland N.V. By Providing Cloud-Based Instant Payments

Date 24/09/2024

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, has signed a contract with Anadolubank Nederland N.V. for its cloud-based instant payments solution. This partnership will enable Anadolubank to seamlessly comply with the new EU Instant Payments regulation. The five-year agreement signifies a potential path forward for other mid-size banks, aiming to stay compliant while accelerating their digital transformation.

UK Startups Secure $10.1 Billion In VC During First Eight Months Of 2024, Finds GlobalData

Date 24/09/2024

UK startups attracted a total of $10.1 billion in venture capital (VC) funding through 673 deals announced during January-August 2024. This marks a year-over-year (YoY) improvement of 14.8% in total funding value despite a 16% decline in VC deals volume compared to January-August 2023, according to GlobalData a leading data and analytics company.

Japan Prime Minister Kishida's Speech At Bloomberg-Hosted Event In NY

Date 24/09/2024

On September 23, commencing at 9:30 a.m. EST (September 23 10:30 p.m. JST) for approximately 60 minutes, at an event hosted by Bloomberg (Japan’s Financial Future | Elevating Asset Management) in NY, Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, exchanged views with U.S. and Japanese asset management leaders on the initiative for promoting Japan as a leading asset management center and ways to enhance the attractiveness of the Japanese financial market. In his closing speech, he highlighted the need to continue the initiative and announced the launch of the Asset Management Forum on October 3. A signing ceremony for the establishment of the Asset Management Forum was also held at the event.

Nordic Baltic Crisis Simulation Exercise, 2024

Date 24/09/2024

To test the preparedness for a potential crisis situation, authorities from the Nordic-Baltic countries responsible for financial stability during this week conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise in the Nordic-Baltic region, involving three fictitious banks with cross-border activities.

Circular Of Shanghai International Energy Exchange On Trading Adjustments For The National Day 2024

Date 24/09/2024

Shanghai International Energy Exchange has released its Circular on Trading Adjustments for the National Day 2024 as follows:

In accordance with the Trading Schedule during National Holidays for Year 2024, Shanghai International Energy Exchange (hereinafter referred to as “INE”) hereby notifies the trading adjustments for the National Day 2024 as follows:

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Adjustments To Price Limits And Trading Margins During 2024 National Day Holidays

Date 24/09/2024

According to the Measures for Risk Management of Dalian Commodity Exchange, Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) has decided upon discussion to make the following adjustments to the price limits and the trading margins for the relevant futures before and after the 2024 National Day holidays:

Shanghai Gold Exchange: Notice On Market Risk Control During The National Day Holiday In 2024

Date 24/09/2024

In accordance with the holiday schedule for the National Day, SGE will be closed from October 1 (Tuesday) to October 7 (Monday), and will resume normal trading on October 8 (Tuesday). There will be no night trading session on September 30 (Monday).