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SEC Charges Two Advisory Firms For Custody Rule Violations, One For Form ADV Violations, And Six For Both

Date 09/09/2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against a number of investment advisers that failed to comply with requirements relating to safekeeping client assets and/or to timely update their SEC disclosures to reflect the status of audits of financial statements for the private funds they advised.

US Federal Agencies Reaffirm Commitment To Basel III Standards

Date 09/09/2022

Federal bank regulatory agencies today reaffirmed their commitment to implementing enhanced regulatory capital requirements that align with the final set of "Basel III" standards issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in December 2017. The implementation of these standards for large banking organizations would strengthen the resilience of the domestic banking system and is a priority for the agencies.

Preqin Predicts Europe-Focused Private Capital AUM To Double In Next 4 Years - Looming Energy Crisis Reveals Opportunities For VC Investors

Date 09/09/2022

Preqin, the global leader in alternative assets data, tools, and insights, has published the Alternatives in Europe 2022 report. European private markets have grown substantially over the years, with investors allocating significant capital to funds focused on the region to access private capital opportunities. The total assets under management (AUM) of private capital funds focused on Europe stood at €2.2tn at the end of December 2021, according to Preqin Pro, the company’s database and analytics tool. To put this into perspective, in December 2015, the industry’s AUM was around €1.3tn, almost doubling in the last 7 years. Now, Preqin analysts predict that by the end of 2026, private capital AUM in Europe is forecast to reach €4.9tn, delivering a 14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in AUM since 2021. 

AFME Statement On The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II

Date 09/09/2022

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family for their loss on behalf of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe and its members. We are thankful for the Queen’s many years of loyal service to the United Kingdom.

NGX Committed To Solving National Problems Via Capital Market Initiatives

Date 09/09/2022

The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Temi Popoola says the Exchange is committed to championing solutions to Nigeria’s Agricultural deficits through capital market initiatives.

Circular On Self-Regulatory Measures Taken By CFFEX In August 2022

Date 09/09/2022

To prevent market risks, maintain the orderly operation of the market and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) took the following self-regulatory measures against violations of exchange rules in August 2022.

Finansinspektionen Closes Investigation Into EQT AB

Date 09/09/2022

Finansinspektionen has closed an investigation into whether EQT AB was in violation of EU’s Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) when the company disclosed information on 7 September 2021 regarding a revision of the existing lock-up agreements. FI has closed the investigation.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New China Government Bond Futures Contracts

Date 09/09/2022

• The TF2306 5-year China Government Bond Futures contract is scheduled to be listed on 13/09/2022 at the base price of RMB101.53.
• The T2306 10-year China Government Bond Futures contract is scheduled to be listed on 13/09/2022 at the base price of RMB100.95.
• The TS2306 2-year China Government Bond Futures contract is scheduled to be listed on 13/09/2022 at the base price of RMB101.01.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Purchase Of Own Shares

Date 09/09/2022

LSEG announces it has purchased the following number of its voting ordinary shares of 6^79/86 pence each from Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange pursuant to instructions issued by LSEG on 05 August 2022 as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 05 August 2022.

Japan's Stewardship Code : 322 Institutional Investors Have Signed Up To The Principles For Responsible Institutional Investors As Of August 31, 2022

Date 09/09/2022

The Council of Experts Concerning the Japanese Version of the Stewardship Code (Chairman: Professor Hiroyuki Kansaku, University of Tokyo Graduate Schools for Law and Politics) published the Principles for Institutional Investors (Japan’s Stewardship Code, hereinafter referred to as "the Code") on February 26, 2014.