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LSEG Risk Intelligence: “One In 50” Short Documentary Exposes Financial And Emotional Toll Of Child Identity Theft

Date 05/08/2025

• Film available to stream worldwide from today
• One in fifty children in US falls victim to identity theft
• NGOs, tech and financial services industry to collaborate for change

The EBA Consults To Simplify And Streamline Its Technical Standards On Resolution Plans And On The Functioning Of Resolution Colleges

Date 05/08/2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation to amend the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on resolution plans and the RTS on resolution colleges. These revisions target both the structure and content of resolution plans as well as the operational functioning of resolution colleges for cross-border groups. The aim is to simplify and streamline resolution plans and the functioning of resolution colleges and strengthen cooperation among college authorities. The consultation runs until 5 November 2025.

J.P. Morgan Mansart Launches iCubed Global Equity Select Fund Tracking The Solactive iCubed Global Sustainability Index

Date 05/08/2025

Solactive is pleased to announce the launch of the J.P. Morgan Mansart iCubed Global Equity Select Fund, tracking the Solactive iCubed Global Sustainability Index. The product provides broad exposure to developed-market equities and aims to deliver substantially enhanced sustainability characteristics at a materially lower level of expected active risk.

The EBA Publishes Draft Technical Standards On The Prudential Treatment Of Crypto Asset Exposures Under The Capital Requirements Regulation

Date 05/08/2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) which specify the technical elements necessary for institutions to calculate and aggregate crypto-asset exposures in relation to the prudential treatment of such exposures. The RTS address implementation aspects and will ensure harmonisation of the capital requirements on crypto-asset exposures by institutions across the EU.

Kitipong Urapeepatanapong Re-Elected As SET Chairperson

Date 05/08/2025

The Board of Governors (BoG) of The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), at its special meeting today, resolved to re-elect Professor Kitipong Urapeepatanapong as Chairperson for another term, with effect from August 5, 2025.

Minister Of Investment And Foreign Trade Rings The Bell For EGX New Board Of Directors

Date 05/08/2025

H.E. Eng. Hassan El Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, rang the opening bell at The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) to mark the new term  2025-2029 for the Exchange’s Board of Directors.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Issues Fines Of Nearly £46m For Failures Managing The Woodford Equity Income Fund

Date 05/08/2025

The FCA has decided to fine both Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management (WIM) for failures in their management of the Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF). 

Saudi Ministry Of Finance Welcomes 2025 IMF Article IV Consultation Report

Date 05/08/2025

The Saudi Ministry of Finance welcomed the report of the 2025 Article IV consultations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that was issued recently by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report noted the Kingdom's resilience and strong ability to face external economic shocks and challenges, as well as the continued expansion of its non-oil economic activities, its ability to contain inflation, and the decline in the unemployment rate to its lowest levels in history.

LSEG Expands Advanced Dealing Platform To Base Metals Markets

Date 05/08/2025

LSEG has expanded its Advanced Dealing peer-to-peer electronic messaging service within LSEG Workspace to base metals markets in major global financial centers, offering a secure, compliant and efficient solution for modern metals trading.

ETFGI: High Net Worth And Corporate Investor Participation In The ETFs Industry In India Have More Than Doubled In The Past Five Years

Date 05/08/2025

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, Corporate and high-net-worth investor participation in ETFs more than doubled between 2021 and 2025, with corporate investors rising from 39,358 to 94,042 and HNIs from 2,939 to 11,183.