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ESMA Issues Its 2021 Corporate Reporting Enforcement And Regulatory Report

Date 30/03/2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published its 2021 Corporate Reporting Enforcement and Regulatory Report. ESMA makes recommendations to issuers and auditors to improve future financial and non-financial reports, by assessing how issuers comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and non-financial reporting obligations and adhere to ESMA’s recommendations.

CISI Announces Educational Trust Awards Totalling £18,000

Date 30/03/2022

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to announce the 26 student achievers of its 2022 Educational Trust Awards.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Publishes Its First ESG Report - TASE Will Present In Its Website A Dedicated Page With The Listed Companies That Publish An ESG Report A New Course Will Offer, For The First Time, Practical Training For TASE Companies Management Of ESG Strategy In Investor Relations

Date 30/03/2022

Ittai Ben Zeev, CEO of TASE, said today: “We are proud to publish today TASE's first ESG report and share with the public our social and environmental vision and actions. The important values fulfilled by the advancement of ESG are also accompanied by significant economic value and a real contribution to the ability of each and every one of us to ensure sustainable growth, protect the environment and create a more equal and fair society. The importance of ESG is also growing among investors, institutional and retail, especially the foreign investors, who are showing a growing interest in the Israeli stock market. Regrettably, Israel is still behind compared to the world and we hope to see a growing number of companies adopt high ESG standards. TASE, on its part, will continue to develop this field, create related products and improve the accessibility of information for the benefit of all public companies and the investors."

FCA Fines GAM International Management And former Investment Director Timothy Haywood

Date 30/03/2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined asset manager GAM International Management Limited (GIML) £9,103,523 for failing to conduct its business with due care and attention and failing to adequately manage conflicts of interest. The FCA has also fined Timothy Haywood, a former Investment Director and Business Unit Head at GIML, £230,037.

FTSE Russell & ADX launch FTSE ADX 15 Representing Top Listed Companies

Date 30/03/2022

FTSE Russell and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced today the launch of the FTSE ADX 15 Index (FADX 15) representing the top publicly listed companies on ADX.

Pirum Appoints Tom Alavanja To The Business Development Team

Date 30/03/2022

Tom joins Pirum as Director of Business Development.

Managed Funds Association, Voice Of The Global Alternative Investment Industry, Expands Its Commitment And Presence In Europe - Bryan Corbett: “The Alternative Investment Industry Plays A Critical Role In European Financial Markets. Our Industry Supports The Capital Markets Union Initiative, Which Assists The Green And Digital Transitions And Helps Fuel The European Economy.”

Date 30/03/2022

Managed Funds Association (MFA), the association for the global hedge fund and alternative investment industry, is expanding its global footprint with a new office in Brussels. The Brussels office is MFA’s first permanent presence outside the United States. To lead this office, MFA welcomes Taggart Davis as Managing Director, Head of EU Government Affairs. Davis will report to Jillien Flores, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Head of Global Government Affairs.  
 

Cross-Agency Steering Group Releases Assessment Of Carbon Market Opportunities For Hong Kong And Next Steps

Date 30/03/2022

The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (Steering Group) today (30 March) published its preliminary feasibility assessment of carbon market opportunities for Hong Kong.

DGCX’s Clearing House - Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC) - Receives Renewed Recognition As A Third Country CCP By ESMA

Date 30/03/2022

• Recognition for the wholly owned subsidiary of DGCX emphasizes commitment to compliance with comprehensive set of regulatory requirements by ESMA
• During 2022, DCCC cleared multiple asset classes with a total value of USD 35 Billion

Push Technology Appoints Technology Veteran Grethe Brown As COO - Push Expands C-Level Team As Demand For Event Stream Processing Escalates

Date 30/03/2022

Push Technology, the pioneer and leader in real-time data streaming and messaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Grethe Brown as its new COO. Grethe has extensive, experience in operations, R&D and commercial management for software companies across a variety of industries including Telco, FinTech and Food & Beverage.