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Leading Independent Investment Bank Equita Becomes The Newest Member Of Spectrum Markets

Date 27/04/2022

• As a member of the venue Equita will enable its client base to offer securitised derivatives trading on Spectrum Markets
• The Italian investment bank will have the option to open the door to issuers on Spectrum requiring quick access to potential market making services

Meeting With Egyptian Prime Minister To Discuss Increasing The Government Institutional Investment In The Egyptian Capital Market

Date 27/04/2022

The Egyptian Prime Minister, Dr. Mustafa Madbouli, held a meeting to discuss increasing government institutional investment in the Egyptian Capital Market.  The meeting was held in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance, Major General Jamal Awad, Chairman of the National Authority for Social Insurance, Mr. Ahmed Kojuk, Deputy Minister of Finance for Financial Policy, Dr. Mohammed Farid Saleh, Executive Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, Dr. Sherif Farouk, Chairman of the Egyptian Post Office, Mr. Basel Al-Ani, President of Misr Insurance Holding Company, Mr. Alaa Abdel Aziz, Chairman of the Egyptian Endowments Authority(Awkaf), Mr. Dr. Mohammed Dahi, Chairman of the Health Insurance Authority, and representatives of the Employees Fund of the Suez Canal Authority as well as representatives of other entities and companies.

Closure Of Bursa Malaysia In Conjunction With The Labour Day Replacement Holiday And Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Date 27/04/2022

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) and its subsidiaries will be closed on Monday, 2 May 2022, in conjunction with the Labour Day replacement holiday. The Exchange will also be closed on  Tuesday, 3 May 2022 and Wednesday, 4 May 2022 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.  

HANetf Launches EV Charging Infrastructure ETF Tracking Solactive Index

Date 27/04/2022

The automotive industry is going through a rapid and disruptive change. The development of alternatives to the combustion engine and especially the emergence of electric vehicles will change the landscape of the automotive ecosystem. This scenario can drive growth in industries that provide technical solutions and innovations in the fields of Electric Vehicle Manufacturing, Autonomous Driving, Charging Infrastructure, and Battery Technology. Building on that demand, HANetf has today issued the EV Charging Infrastructure ETF (ticker ELEC), which tracks the Solactive Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Index. It is the first ETF globally to provide pure exposure to the EV charging infrastructure sector and hence give investors a chance to participate in the growth of this area within the growing EV ecosystem.

Deutsche Börse Group Partners With DataBP To Digitize Market Data Licensing

Date 27/04/2022

DataBP, the data licensing and subscription management platform, today announced that it has partnered with Deutsche Börse Group to implement a digital data licensing and management platform to streamline business operations and optimize the customer experience for its Market Data + Services (MD+S) business.

London Stock Exchange Group Plc: Q1 2022 Trading Update

Date 27/04/2022

This release contains revenues, cost of sales and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the three months ended 31 March 2022 (Q1). All figures quoted in this release are on an underlying basis. Q1 2022 is compared against Q1 2021 on both a statutory and pro-forma basis. Pro-forma figures assume that the acquisition of Refinitiv took place on 1 January 2021. Revenues and cost of sales associated with the BETA+ divestment have been classed as discontinued and are excluded from all periods. Revenues and cost of sales associated with the Borsa Italiana Group divestment, which completed in H1 2021, are also excluded. Constant currency variance is calculated on the basis of consistent FX rates applied across the current and prior year period. For more information on accounting treatments and approach to FX please refer to the “Accounting and modelling notes” section below.

MNI Indicators: MNI China Liquidity Index™ Falls To 30.0 In April

Date 27/04/2022

HKEX Releases 2022 First Quarter Results

Liquidity conditions across China’s interbank markets eased in April, boosted by the central bank cutting banks’ reserve requirement ratio in order to boost a slowing economy, the latest MNI Liquidity Condition Index shows.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Reports Strong Enforcement Outcomes And Publishes Updates On Major Investigations

Date 27/04/2022

In its latest Enforcement Report  published today, the Monetary Authority of Singapore highlighted the strong enforcement actions taken against financial institutions (FIs) and individuals for breaches of laws and regulations administered by MAS. In response to investor and industry feedback, MAS has also introduced a new section in the report providing updates on ongoing high-profile cases such as Hyflux Ltd and Noble Group Ltd, as well as embarked on a study on investor recourse for losses due to market misconduct.

Ebury Launches Monthly Goods Trade Monitor: 12-Month Trade With India Soars As Global Trade Recovers From Pandemic

Date 27/04/2022

• Initiation of the Ebury Monthly Trade Monitor – tracking goods imports, exports and balances from the UK’s most important trading partners
• Trade with India accelerates as momentum grows in FTA negotiations – exports up 61%, imports up 48% in the past 12 months compared to previous year 
• Imports from Scandinavia soar 82% between Mar’21 and Feb’22 compared to the previous year driven by Norwegian gas and oil
• Trade with countries in Latin America and the Commonwealth also on the rise

"MAS’ Approach To The Crypto Ecosystem" - Summary Of Keynote Interview By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At The Financial Times’ Crypto & Digital Assets Summit On 27 April 2022

Date 27/04/2022

The interview was conducted by Joy Macknight, Editor of The Banker.