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Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security RU000A0JW6P7

Date 01/09/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 01.09.2021, 10-47 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 120.27) and initial margins (up to 12.5 %) for the security RU000A0JW6P7 were changed. New values are available here

Worldline And Bitcoin Suisse Launch WL Crypto Payments In Switzerland - 85’000 Merchants In Switzerland Can Now Conveniently Offer Crypto Payments Through Seamless Integration In The Worldline Payment Infrastructure Powered By Bitcoin Suisse

Date 01/09/2021

Today Worldline [Euronext: WLN] and Bitcoin Suisse announce the go-live of their omnichannel crypto payment solution for the more than 85’000 Swiss merchants in the Worldline network. Now all merchants in Switzerland using the Worldline point-of-sale and e-commerce payment services can let their clients pay in Bitcoin and Ether as easily as with other traditional payment options.

"The Future Is Now" - Asia Digital Financial Summit 2021 And S.A.M. Academy Launched

Date 01/09/2021

• S.A.M. Academy officially launched on 1 September 2021
• Asia Digital Financial Summit to be held on 27 November 2021
• The Financial Commission endorses Samtrade Academy as certified educational provider, Aug 2021

Globacap Establishes First Blockchain-Based Alternative To Private Capital Markets - New Feature Completes Globacap’s Digital Securities Ecosystem By Enabling Secondary Transactions And Liquidity Events

Date 01/09/2021

Globacap, the automated end-to-end solution for raising and managing private capital, has today finalised its ecosystem with the launch of Globacap Liquidity, offering companies the ability to take back control of their liquidity events. 

Cowen Bolsters Alternative Strategies Global Advisory Team With Four Senior Hires - Cowen To Grow Global Market Leading Business In Event-Driven Investing And Catalyst-Driven Situations

Date 01/09/2021

Cowen (NASDAQ:COWN) (“Cowen” or the “Company”) has expanded its Global Alternative Equity Strategies team with four senior hires, strengthening its plans to grow a global market-leading advisory business in event-driven investing and catalyst-driven situations.

Xfers & SEBA Bank Named Finalists For Global CBDC Challenge Organised By The Monetary Authority Of Singapore

Date 01/09/2021

• Xfers and SEBA Bank joint proposal among 15 finalists selected from over 300 applications globally
• Proposal to be presented publicly at Singapore Fintech Festival in November
• Selection builds on SEBA Bank’s successful CBDC experiment with the Banque de France in June

Over 80% Of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-Listed Companies Record Growth In Income And Make A Profit In H1 2021, Assisting In Economic Recovery And Leading High-Quality Development

Date 01/09/2021

As at August 31, all the 2,492 SZSE-listed companies disclosed their 2021 interim reports. As China’s economy continued to recover and steadily improved, SZSE-listed companies saw a significant improvement in their performance in the first half of 2021, with both operating income and net profit posting a two-digit growth, demonstrating great vitality and strong resilience.

A Cooperation Protocol Is Signed Between UAE Securities And Commodities Authority And ADX Under Federal Decree Law No. 22 Of 2020

Date 01/09/2021

• “The SCA will have regulatory and oversight jurisdiction while the ADX will have operational and executive jurisdiction,” Dr. Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi
• “Some powers were transferred to the ADX including approving listings and buybacks,” Saeed Hamad Al Dhaheri 

The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2021 Recognize Path Solutions

Date 01/09/2021

The Asset Triple A Awards are Asia’s defining recognition for excellence in the financial services industry and represent the industry’s most prestigious awards for banking, finance, treasury and capital markets. The world’s largest awards programme has expanded year-on-year, reflecting unparalleled industry understanding and notable momentum in distinguishing best-in-class organizations.

AFMA Concerned About Potential Delay To OBU Changes

Date 01/09/2021

The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) is concerned that the passage of legislative measures in relation to the Offshore Banking Unit (OBU) regime in Schedule 2 of the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Bill 2021 may be delayed due to an unrelated amendment that has been moved, as this outcome could harm Australia’s standing and be a deterrent to international investors.