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Launch Of EKO Platform By BPAM Keynote Address By Dato’ Zain Azhari Mazlan, Executive Director, Corporate Finance And Investment Securities Commission Malaysia, 10:05 Am, Wednesday, 12 February 2025 Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

Date 13/02/2025

It is my great pleasure to be here today to celebrate the official launch of the EKO Platform by Bond Pricing Agency Malaysia (BPAM).

Amman Stock Exchange Weekly Summary

Date 13/02/2025

The average daily trading volume for the period 09/02 – 13/02 reached JD (5.9) million compared to JD (5.7) million for the last week, a increase of (3.8%). The total trading volume during the week reached JD(29.4) million compared to JD (28.4) million during the last week. Trading a total of (17.1) million shares through (10455) transactions.

Global Deal Activity Down 8.4% YoY In January 2025, Reveals GlobalData

Date 13/02/2025

Global deal activity (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE) and venture financing) experienced an 8.4% decline year-on-year (YoY) in January 2025 with decrease in deal volume observed across all the regions. Asia-Pacific and Europe faced the sharpest declines, while certain markets like India, Japan, and Germany saw growth according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Clarity AI And Green Growth Futura Partner To Strengthen Consulting Services - Green Growth Futura Will Leverage Clarity AI’s Data To Monitor Controversies And Exclusion Criteria In Controversial Sectors For The B.A.U.M Fair Future Fund.

Date 13/02/2025

Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability technology platform, today announces a new collaboration with Green Growth Futura (GGF), an independent German consultancy firm specializing in sustainable finance. This partnership aims to elevate GGF’s sustainability practices across all its consulting services, ensuring compliance with the highest ESG standards and providing substantial value to its clients.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore: Equities Market Review Group Submits Tax Proposals To The Government As Part Of First Set Of Measures To Strengthen Singapore’s Equities Market

Date 13/02/2025

The Equities Market Review Group announced its first set of measures to strengthen Singapore’s equities market development. These include proposals to introduce tax incentives to spur more listings and investments in Singapore’s equities market, which the Review Group has submitted to the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance.

ASX 2025 Half-Year Results Market Release

Date 13/02/2025

ASX Managing Director and CEO Helen Lofthouse said:

“We have delivered a record operating revenue for a first half, which reflects the strength of our businesses and the value they create for the markets in which we operate. Our performance was driven by growth in our Markets, Technology & Data, and Securities & Payments divisions, while revenue in our Listings business remained stable during the half."

ASIC Updates Guidance For Applicants Applying For ASIC Relief Or No-Action Letters

Date 13/02/2025

ASIC has released updated regulatory guides Regulatory Guide 51 Applications for relief (RG 51) and Regulatory Guide 108 No-action letters (RG 108).

Reflections On A Maturing Stablecoin Market, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller, At A Very Stable Conference, San Francisco, California

Date 12/02/2025

Thank you for inviting me to speak today about stablecoins, an important innovation for the crypto ecosystem with the potential to improve retail and cross-border payments. A little over three years ago, I outlined my views on the benefits and risks of stablecoins. I can think of no better place than this conference to discuss the maturing stablecoin market and examine potential challenges that could impede stablecoins from reaching their full potential.

Nadex Self-Certifies XRP (XRP) Cryptocurrency Event Contracts

Date 12/02/2025

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and Section 40.2(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”), Nadex self-certified the terms and conditions for its new XRP (XRP) Cryptocurrency Event Contracts. These contracts will be listed on or after trade date February 14, 2025.

Nadex Self-Certifies Pepe (PEPE) Cryptocurrency Event Contracts

Date 12/02/2025

Pursuant to Section 5c(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“Act”), and Section 40.2(a) of the regulations promulgated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “Commission”) under the Act (the “Regulations”), North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (“Nadex”, the “Exchange”), Nadex self-certified the terms and conditions for its new Pepe (PEPE) Cryptocurrency Event Contracts. These contracts will be listed on or after trade date February 14, 2025.