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Are We There Yet? A Journey Into Monetary Policy And Medium-Term Factors − Speech By Megan Greene, Bank Of England Member Of The Monetary Policy Committee, Given At Leeds Business School, Leeds

Date 30/11/2023

In her first speech as an MPC member, Megan sets out her approach to interest rate decisions. She weighs the risks of inflation persistence, in particular services inflation and wage growth, with weakening activity. Megan then considers how the UK’s medium-term outlook may have shifted and what this could mean for monetary policy.

Eventus Wins Market Surveillance Solution Of The Year At FOW

Date 30/11/2023

Eventus, a leading global provider of state-of-the-art, at-scale trade surveillance software across all lines of defense, announced that the firm’s Validus platform has been named Market Surveillance Solution of the Year at the 2023 FOW International Awards.

HKEX: Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions, As At 30 November 2023

Date 30/11/2023

The Passing Of Alistair Darling, Statement From The Bank Of England

Date 30/11/2023

Commenting on the passing of Alistair Darling, Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England said:

“I worked closely with Alistair when he was Chancellor during the global financial crisis. He was a dedicated public servant in the very best sense, combining great skill and determination with profound humility. He steered the British economy ably during a time of great uncertainty. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”

UK Financial Conduct Authority Fines Three Money Transfer Firms For Breaking Competition Law

Date 30/11/2023

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today imposed fines on three money transfer firms after they admitted to fixing prices charged to consumers in Glasgow.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan And His Majesty King Charles III Open Inaugural Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum - More Than 1,000 Private Sectors Leaders Convene To Align Industry, Finance, And Country Roadmaps To Accelerate The Achievement Of Climate Targets

Date 30/11/2023

For the first time at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP), the COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates has launched the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, convening more than 1,000 CEOs and philanthropists from over 80 countries. The Forum is being held alongside the World Climate Action Summit.

HKEX Publishes Consultation Paper On Securities And Derivatives Trading Under Severe Weather Conditions

Date 30/11/2023

• HKEX sets out proposals for its securities and derivatives markets, including Stock Connect, derivatives holiday trading, and afterhours trading, to be open during severe weather conditions
• Trading, post-trade and listing arrangements to be substantially the same as those on regular trading days, with necessary adjustments made to accommodate closure of physical outlets
• Banks in Hong Kong to provide relevant online banking services, supporting market participants and market operations during severe weather conditions
• Eight-week consultation period ends on 26 January 2024

DIFC Innovation Hub Connects Investors With Trailblazing Start-Ups To Drive The Future Of Finance

Date 30/11/2023

• Investor Day 2023 expects over 500 attendees from the funding ecosystem, financial industry and FinTech start-ups from across MENA region.
• Marks the culmination of the DIFC FinTech Accelerator Programme 2023 and DIFC AccelerateHER programme powered by Dubai Islamic Bank.
• Event will feature pitches from 19 shortlisted start-ups and 10 young professionals on 13 December at DIFC Atrium.

FESE Listed Instrument Survey

Date 30/11/2023

FESE has just released the Listed Instruments Survey of 2022, a unique dataset which offers a detailed breakdown of all the new listings, delistings and total listed equity instruments on FESE members.

FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Semi-Annual Review

Date 30/11/2023

FTSE Russell and Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) today announced two constituent changes to the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, following the semi-annual review of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series. The index series is reviewed semi-annually in accordance with the index ground rules.