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Retail Investors Bearish On EURO STOXX 50 Against Backdrop Of Banking Crisis: Spectrum Markets

Date 12/04/2023

• EURO STOXX 50 sentiment fell to low of 92 points in March
• Banking sector fears affected retail investors’ trust in European stocks
• Trading volume growth suggests retail investor interest despite negative sentiment

FSB To Consider Lessons Learned From Recent Banking-Sector Turmoil

Date 12/04/2023

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published a letter from its Chair, Klaas Knot, to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, ahead of their meeting on 12-13 April.

Duco Announces Record Financial Year And Two Major New Enterprise Agreements - Annual Contract Value (ACV) Growth Of 40%, Net Revenue Retention (NRR) At 131%, And Two New Global Enterprise Agreements Totalling Over $27m In Revenue

Date 12/04/2023

Duco, the #1 SaaS provider of data automation, today announced record results for the year ended 31 March 2023. By combining SaaS, no-code, immediate availability and end-user empowerment, Duco has been transforming the way financial services firms and insurance companies manage data validation and reconciliation for key control processes.

Global Screening Services (GSS) Incorporates Dow Jones Risk Data To Optimise Transaction Screening And Tackle Industry Friction - The Partnership Between Dow Jones Risk & Compliance And The GSS Platform Will Significantly Improve Efficiency, Speed And Accuracy In Sanctions Screening For Financial Institutions

Date 12/04/2023

Global Screening Services (GSS), a RegTech innovator focused on financial transactions screening, has today announced its partnership with Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, a global provider of best-in-class risk data, integrated technology solutions and due diligence services for managing regulatory risk.

ETC Issuance GmbH: BaFin Imposes Administrative Fine

Date 12/04/2023

On 24 March 2023, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) imposed an administrative fine amounting to EUR 190,000 on ETC Issuance GmbH. The fine was imposed due to the company’s failure to comply with obligations under the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG). The company failed to publish an announcement about the date from which and the website where its 2021 annual financial report was made publicly available.

Saxo Bank Receives Investment Grade Rating From S&P

Date 12/04/2023

Saxo Bank has received a BBB rating with a positive outlook from S&P Global Ratings, according to the bank’s first-ever rating report.

Liquidnet Unveils New Liquidity-Seeking Alerts To Its Equities Trading Application - The Firm Introduces New Features Including Surge Opportunity To Take Advantage Of Liquidity Events Created By Dark Blocks

Date 12/04/2023

Liquidnet, a leading technology-driven agency execution specialist, today announced the integration of actionable alerts to their equities trading application, intended to improve execution and alpha generation.

Clearstream Creates New Luxembourg-Based Bank For Global Institutional Fund Investors

Date 12/04/2023

• New banking entity dedicated to serving global banking, custodian and wealth management community for international fund processing
• High asset safety, automation and efficiency for clients in a new agile banking environment
• Close interlinkage with Clearstream’s Securities Services business, leveraging from established global market infrastructure

Nasdaq Enhances Risk Platform to Help Banking and Broker-Dealer Community Manage Real-Time Risk

Date 12/04/2023

• Significant upgrades incorporating additional asset classes and live streaming capability to better navigate extreme market volatility
• Number of customers using the Nasdaq Risk Platform increased by over 50% in the last 12 months, reflecting substantial increase in demand for real-time risk capability

Singapore Prime Minister's Office (Monetary Authority Of Singapore) Addendum To The President’s Address - Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister And Coordinating Minister For Social Policies, And Minister-In-Charge Of The Monetary Authority Of Singapore

Date 12/04/2023

1. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) seeks to secure sustained non-inflationary economic growth, a robust and resilient financial sector, and Singapore’s position as a leading international financial centre in Asia.