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UK Government To Strengthen Rules On Misleading Cryptocurrency Adverts

Date 18/01/2022

Plans to strengthen the rules on cryptoasset advertisements and protect consumers from misleading claims were published by the Government today (18 January).

Moscow Exchange - Risk Parameters Change For The Security FIVE, YNDX, ALRS And RASP

Date 18/01/2022

Please follow the links below to access the information:

Risk parameters change for the security FIVE
Risk parameters change for the security YNDX
Risk parameters change for the security ALRS
Risk parameters change for the security RASP

Global Digital Finance Calls On Agencies For Greater Co-Regulation And Cross Border Coordination With The Global Crypto And Digital Assets Sector

Date 18/01/2022

“For the third year running, our annual members survey cites “lack of regulatory clarity” as a top challenge for the industry. Against a heightened increase for crypto policy and regulation already in 2022, we call on policymakers and agencies to further engage with the industry through the GDF co-regulation model,” says Lawrence Wintermeyer, executive co-chair of GDF.

Bitfinex Securities Ltd. Unveils Blockstream Mining Note (BMN) Capital Raise Offering

Date 18/01/2022

Bitfinex Securities Ltd. a provider of blockchain-based investment products, has today announced the capital raise offering for the Blockstream Mining Note (BMN), a tokenised security that provides accredited investors with exposure to the bitcoin hashrate at its enterprise-grade facilities.

The UK Payment Systems Regulator Fines Five Companies More Than £33 Million For Cartel Behaviour In The Prepaid Cards Market

Date 18/01/2022

The PSR concludes its investigation into two cartels in the prepaid cards market by deciding that five parties have broken competition law and imposing fines on them.  

UK Financial Conduct Authority Confirms Approach To European Firms Temporarily Operating In The UK

Date 18/01/2022

European firms wishing to remain in the temporary permissions regime (TPR) need to meet the FCA’s standards to continue operating in the UK.

Moneyhub Continues Growth With Senior Hires

Date 18/01/2022

• Paul Tutton joins Moneyhub as Product Owner - API and Connections
• Cath Walls also joins as Product Owner Owner - Platform Clients
• Moneyhub has grown substantially in 2021 with a number of senior hires and client wins

Invest Europe To Set ESG Reporting Standards For European Private Equity & Venture Capital Industry

Date 18/01/2022

Invest Europe, the association representing Europe’s private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure sectors, as well as their investors, will develop a coherent standard for how private equity and venture capital firms should report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues - bringing harmonisation and transparency to essential ESG reporting for investors and regulators.

Publication Of The Summary From "The Japan Financial Services Agency Strategic Priorities July 2021-June 2022"

Date 18/01/2022

The FSA published the summary from "The JFSA Strategic Priorities July 2021-June 2022", which indicates what strategy the FSA will take to tackle it's priorities during the period from July 2021 to June 2022, and how.

The Saudi Exchange, MUQASSA, And EDAA Announce The Approval Of The Rules And Procedures Of Post Trade Project And The Amendments Of The Glossary Of Defined Terms Used In The Exchange Rules

Date 18/01/2022