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Shenzhen Stock Exchange: Fruitful Fintech Research Results Of The Securities Industry In 2021

Date 27/07/2022

The Securities and Futures Fintech Research and Development Center (Shenzhen) (hereinafter referred to as the “Fintech Center”) established and run by SZSE successfully held the meeting on research project closing in 2021 and research project opening in 2022. More than 350 people including the principals of the Bureau of Technology Regulation of CSRC, relevant officials of SZSE and technical experts of the industry attended the seminar online or on the spot.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Releases ESG Ratings Methodology And ESG Indices To Improve The Index System With SZSE’s Characteristics And Serve Low-Carbon And Sustainable Development

Date 27/07/2022

On July 25, SZSE’s wholly-owned subsidiary Shenzhen Securities Information Co., Ltd. (SSIC) officially launched CNI ESG Ratings Methodology and released ESG indices and ESG leading indices of SZSE’s core indices (Shenzhen Component Index, ChiNext Index, Shenzhen 100) that were compiled based on the methodology. It is a pragmatic measure of SZSE to fully apply the new development philosophy, give full play to the platform functions of the capital market, continue to refine the index system with SZSE’s characteristics, actively meet diversified ESG investment needs, and better serve green, low-carbon and high-quality development.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty Will Lead To A Major Shift In Financial Services

Date 27/07/2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed its plans to bring in a new Consumer Duty, which will fundamentally improve how firms serve consumers. It will set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection across financial services and require firms to put their customers’ needs first.

Bank Of America And Rothschild & Co Top M&A Financial Advisers By Value And Volume In Middle East & Africa For H1 2022, Finds GlobalData

Date 27/07/2022

Bank of America and Rothschild & Co have emerged as the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the Middle East & Africa region for H1 2022 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest Financial Advisers League Table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

MNI Indicators: MNI China Liquidity Index™ – Falls To 34.4 In June

Date 27/07/2022

Key Points – July Report

Liquidity conditions across China’s interbank markets eased in July, the latest MNI Liquidity Condition Index shows, as the half year call on cash eased.

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. And Consolidated Subsidiaries: Consolidated Financial Results For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 (Based On IFRS), Unaudited

Date 27/07/2022

During the consolidated cumulative first quarter (from April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022), JPX Group recorded operating revenue of ¥33,576 million (increased 3.3% from the same period of the previous fiscal year (i.e., year on year)), and operating expenses were ¥16,397 million (increased 13.1% year on year). As a result, JPX Group recorded operating income of ¥17,777 million (decreased 3.7% year on year) and income before income tax of ¥17,790 million (decreased 3.7% year on year).

Goldman Sachs And Ernst & Young Top M&A Financial Advisers By Value And Volume In Asia-Pacific In H1 2022, Finds GlobalData

Date 27/07/2022

Goldman Sachs and Ernst & Young have emerged as the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the Asia-Pacific region during the first half (H1) of 2022 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest Financial Advisers League Table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Readout: US Secretary Of The Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call With United Kingdom Chancellor Of The Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi

Date 27/07/2022

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi. The Secretary noted the importance of the longstanding U.S.-UK relationship. They discussed their support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable war, the need to continue to accelerate budgetary support for Ukraine, and opportunities to build on the historic sanctions imposed on Russia. Secretary Yellen highlighted ongoing efforts to hold Russia accountable, including through a proposed price cap on Russian oil to reduce the impact of Putin’s war on global energy prices while limiting revenue for Russia’s war machine. They also discussed efforts to better prepare for future pandemics, including joint work to launch the pandemic preparedness and prevention fund housed at the World Bank.

Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks As Of Settlement Date July 15, 2022

Date 26/07/2022

At the end of the settlement date of July 15, 2022, short interest in 3,422 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 10,591,951,910 shares compared with 10,675,154,725 shares in 3,432 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of June 30, 2022. The mid-July short interest represents 3.11 days compared with 2.44 days for the prior reporting period.

CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero Announces Joseph R. Cisewski as Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel

Date 26/07/2022

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Goldsmith Romero announced today that Joseph R. Cisewski will serve as her Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel.