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IOSCO Good Practices Aim To Foster Cooperation Through Global Supervisory Colleges

Date 18/01/2022

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published a set of good practices related to the use of global supervisory colleges in securities markets, with the aim of increasing cooperation and information-sharing among securities regulators.

Borsa Istanbul: Constituents Of The BIST Dividend And BIST Dividend 25 Indices For The Period February 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023 Has Been Changed

Date 18/01/2022

In accordance with the article 8.3 of BIST Market Cap Weighted Stock Indices Ground Rules, constituent changes of BIST Dividend and BIST Dividend 25 indices, decided by Borsa Istanbul Management for the February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023 period, are below.

ESMA Issues 2021 Report On Accepted Market Practices Under MAR

Date 18/01/2022

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published its annual report on the application of accepted market practices (AMPs) in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security MGNT

Date 18/01/2022

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 18.01.2022, 14-50 (MSK) the lower bound of the price band (up to 4666) and initial margins (up to 17.5 %) for the security MGNT were changed. New values are available here

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.