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FSB Notes Significant Progress In Monitoring, Regulating And Supervising Crypto-Asset Activities In France

Date 11/12/2024

• Peer review highlights significant progress by the French authorities to enhance the monitoring, regulation and supervision of crypto-asset markets in recent years.
• France’s PACTE Law has successfully brought most of crypto activities within the regulatory perimeter.
• Review recommends further steps to facilitate the transition to the EU MiCAR regime, strengthen enforcement and promote cross-border cooperation and information sharing.

First Abu Dhabi Bank Chooses Broadridge To Build Global Agency Securities Finance Business - Expansion Of Securities Finance Within The UAE And Broader Middle East

Date 11/12/2024

To drive expansion of Securities Lending in the UAE and wider Middle East, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has chosen global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), to support the build out of its global agency securities finance business. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the expansion of securities finance within the UAE and the broader Middle East region. By leveraging Broadridge's advanced Securities Finance and Collateral Management (SFCM) solution, FAB is well-positioned to enhance its coverage of global fixed income and equities markets.

BNP Paribas Asset Management 2025 Market Outlook

Date 11/12/2024

• US soft-landing in focus as we head into the new year
• Broadening of market likely
• AI and Healthcare sectors potentially primed to benefit next year

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Signs Agreement With Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) And Jordan Securities Depositary Center (SDC) To Join Tabadul Hub

Date 11/12/2024

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the world’s fastest-growing exchanges, signed an agreement with the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) and the Jordan Securities Depositary Center (SDC) to integrate   into the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub.  The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Conference in Abu Dhabi. ASE is now the eighth exchange to join Tabadul, following the recent inclusion of the Armenia Securities Exchange.

Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) And Securities Depository Center (SDC) Sign Agreement With Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) To Join “Tabadul” Hub

Date 11/12/2024

On Wednesday, 11/12/2024, in the UAE - Abu Dhabi, the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) and the Securities Depository Center (SDC) signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), which aims to join “Tabadul” Hub operated by the ADX and includes some Arab and Asian stock exchanges.

Truss Edge Supports Launch Of Byron Place Active ETF On Harbor Capital Platform

Date 11/12/2024

Truss Edge, the high touch ETF technology services provider that delivers automation solutions to active and passive ETF fund managers, is pleased to have supported the successful launch of the Harbor Capital Small Cap ETF, advised by the investment team at Byron Place Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment adviser.

Celebrating The Trading Commencement Of UBE’s Shares: Governor Of Central Bank Of Egypt, EGX Chairman, And UBE Senior Executives Witness The Trading Session Opening & "Ring-The-Bell”

Date 11/12/2024

The United Bank (S.A.E.), one of Egypt's leading banks providing a wide range of conventional and Islamic services, announced in an official statement today the commencement of trading its shares and the ceremonial "Ring-the-Bell” marking the start of trading on The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) under the symbol (UBEE.CA). The trading session began at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, with an opening price of EGP 13.85 per share, the "offering price."

Standard Chartered Visits Shanghai Gold Exchange

Date 11/12/2024

On December 3, 2024, Jean Lu, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, visited the Shanghai Gold Exchange and met with SGE Chairman Yu Wenjian. Jing (Wesley) Yang, Vice President of Standard Chartered (China), and SGE Vice President Li Hua also attended the meeting.

Japan Financial Services Agency: Overview Of Major Banks’ Financial Results As Of September 30, 2024

Date 11/12/2024

Following the announcements by major banks, etc. of their financial results as of September 30, 2024, the FSA has compiled the figures, etc. announced by these banks.

Overview of major banks’ financial results as of September 30, 2024 (PDF:79KB)

Securities Commission Malaysia And Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Group Sign MoU To Boost MSME And MTC Access To Capital Market Financing

Date 11/12/2024

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC Group) and CGC Digital Sdn. Bhd. to enhance access for Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and mid-tier companies (MTC) to capital market financing solutions.