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Open Consultation - The Digital Pound: A New Form Of Money For Households And Businesses?

Date 07/02/2023

Summary

A joint consultation on the digital pound, from HM Treasury and the Bank of England.

The Digital Pound − Speech By Sir Jon Cunliffe, Bank Of England, Deputy Governor, Financial Stability

Date 07/02/2023

Jon Cunliffe says it is likely that a retail, general purpose digital central bank currency - a digital pound - will be needed by the end of this decade. He discusses why this is the case, what the model could look like and how the digital pound may sit within the digital payments landscape.

Fiserv Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2022 Results

Date 07/02/2023

• GAAP revenue growth of 9% both in the quarter and for the full year; 
• GAAP EPS increased 146% in the quarter and 96% for the full year; 
• Organic revenue growth of 12% in the quarter and 11% for the full year; 
• Adjusted EPS increased 22% in the quarter and 16% for the full year; 
• Company expects 2023 organic revenue growth of 7% to 9% and adjusted EPS of $7.25 to $7.40, or growth of 12% to 14%

R3 Comments On HM Treasury And Bank Of England Plans For A Digital Pound

Date 07/02/2023

HM Treasury and the Bank of England are consulting on a potential digital pound, or central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Gentili Mosconi S.p.A. Lists On Euronext Growth Milan

Date 07/02/2023

• 3rd listing of 2023 on Euronext Growth Milan

• Gentili Mosconi S.p.A. brings the total number of companies listed on Euronext Growth Milan to 193

• 3rd listing on Euronext in 2023

• Total placement volume of the offering equal to €23 million

HM Treasury Making ‘Positive Steps’ Following Crypto Regulation Announcement, Says Founder Of Himalaya Exchange - But Crypto Is Not Another Banking Product And Any Regulation Needs To Reflect That And Not Kill Off Innovation

Date 07/02/2023

HM Treasury has announced its intentions to introduce robust crypto asset regulation; which aims to rebuild confidence and provide clarity for consumers and businesses alike. But according to William Je, Founder of Himalaya Exchange, these early steps will be a vital foundation for the UK’s long-term plan of becoming a global crypto hub, however any regulation needs to actively avoid coming from the banking product playbook of regulation.

Broadridge Named Leading Provider Of Managed Services Capabilities By Chartis - 2023 Chartis RiskTech100® Recognizes Broadridge As OpsTech Leader In Fixed-Income Support Services For Business Process Outsourcing Solution

Date 07/02/2023

For the fourth consecutive year in a row, global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), has earned a category award in the Chartis 2023 RiskTech100®, a globally recognized independent study of the world’s major providers of risk and compliance technology.

Kroll Partners With The Government Of The Republic Of Suriname To Strengthen Their Protection Against Money Laundering

Date 07/02/2023

Kroll is excited to announce our partnership with the Government of the Republic of Suriname. The agreement was signed on Thursday 26 January in the presence of President Santokhi. During a high-level visit, Kroll executives Tom Everett-Heath, Jack De Raad and David Lewis met the President, ministers and operational leaders across government and its various agencies. The Government indicated its serious commitment to understanding and effectively dealing with the risks they face, protecting their economy and the integrity of the financial system. Kroll will work with the Government of the Republic of Suriname to build strong measures to protect against the threats they face and meet their international obligations and expectations, especially as identified by the mutual evaluation of Suriname published last week by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force.

Bank of England: Results Of The Semi-Annual FX Turnover Surveys In October 2022

Date 07/02/2023

In October 2022, 27 financial institutions active in the UK foreign exchange market participated in the semi-annual turnover survey for the Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC). The survey results are summarised below. More detailed tables, including a market share report, for the October 2022 reporting period are available separately.

LME: Disciplinary Action Against Marex Financial

Date 07/02/2023

This Notice records a settlement between the London Metal Exchange (the “LME”) and Category 1 Member, Marex Financial (“MFL”), which includes a financial penalty of £2,000.