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42% Of AUM Across Private Capital Is Managed By Funds That Have An Active ESG Policy - Demand For ESG Investment Is Rising — Preqin ESG Report 2022

Date 23/06/2022

Today Preqin, the global leader in alternative assets data, tools, and insights, has published its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report: ESG in Alternatives 2022: The Transparency Tipping Point. The report provides the latest insights on developments in what is becoming a necessary competency for private markets managers that want to meet the growing expectations of investors toward evidencing ESG integration. ESG has risen to the fore in recent years, and regulations are becoming more prescriptive in what is expected of managers in private capital markets. Many investors and managers are still developing their expertise and are increasingly demanding data to evidence how ESG is being incorporated into strategy formation, deal sourcing, and execution. 

CME Group: Record FX Link Volumes Traded On June 16

Date 23/06/2022

• June ADV is up 193% year-on-year and in recent days, has consistently surpassed $5bn per day

Annual Update To The List Of Financial Services Providers Under The OTC Derivatives Regulatory Regime

Date 23/06/2022

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today issued the joint consultation conclusions on the annual update to the list of Financial Services Providers (FSP List) (Note 1) under the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives clearing regime.

ASIC Calls For Better Disclosure Of Business Risks And Asset Values Following Financial Reports Review

Date 23/06/2022

ASIC’s latest review of the financial reports of 70 listed entities for the year ended 31 December 2021 has resulted in inquiries of 18 entities about 31 matters, mostly related to insufficient disclosure of business risks in the operating and financial review and impairment of assets. 

Cyber Security Must Be A Priority For Financial Sector, New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Says

Date 23/06/2022

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has published an information sheet to help financial services firms enhance the resilience of their technology and operational systems, and meet any relevant licence obligations.

DKK Partners Announces Global Expansion As Revenues Top £63m

Date 23/06/2022

DKK Partners, an emerging markets (EM) foreign exchange (FX) liquidity provider, has announced a major global expansion as the company’s revenues surpass £63m - up from £3m the previous year.

ESG Book Closes $35 Million Series B To Build The World's Leading ESG Data Platform - New Funding Will Advance ESG Book's Next-Generation Technology, Enabling Clients To Meet Increasingly Complex Sustainability Requirements

Date 23/06/2022

• Energy Impact Partners led the round alongside Meridiam and Allianz X, as ESG Book responds to growing demand for technology-enabled ESG data solutions.  
• The company's cloud-based platform makes ESG data accessible, consistent, and transparent, enabling financial markets to  allocate capital towards more sustainable and higher impact assets.
• Investment and global reach of strategic partners will enable ESG Book to expand services worldwide in $5 billion ESG data market.  

CFFEX Recognizes Outstanding Market Makers And Outstanding Members In Market Making Services For 2021

Date 23/06/2022

China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) recently released the list of outstanding market makers and outstanding members in market making services for the year 2021. A total of 20 market makers received Gold, Silver, and Bronze Market Maker Award for China government bond (CGB) futures and equity index options. Another 20 members received Outstanding Services Award for CGB futures and equity index options market making. CFFEX hereby congratulates all award-winners and encourages all market makers and members to make ever-greater contributions in further enhancing financial futures’ role in serving the real economy and promoting the high-quality development of the financial futures market.

ASIC Releases New And Updated Guidance For Corporate Collective Investment Vehicles

Date 23/06/2022

ASIC has today released a range of documents to support the licensing and other requirements for corporate collective investment vehicles (CCIVs). The requirements come into effect on 1 July 2022, when the CCIVs regime commences. 

CFTC Swaps Report Update

Date 22/06/2022

Commission staff have published all Weekly Swaps Reports between November 27, 2020 and November 12, 2021. These reports were previously missing due to a redesign of the Global Trade Repository service platform at The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation that went live the weekend of November 20, 2020.