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Global X Japan Expands Product Range With ETF Tracking Solactive Japan Green J-REIT Index

Date 27/06/2022

Throughout history, Japan has gained a reputation for its unique architecture that seeks harmony with natural surroundings. At the same time, the global building sector generates nearly 50% of annual CO2 emissions. Due to the significance of real estate and the need to achieve ambitious climate targets, the Japanese government has increased efforts in the adoption of Green Building certifications and energy efficiency standards. For example, the Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency is a program that evaluates the sustainability performance of buildings, and The Act on Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings further intends to decrease emissions.  Building on these developments, Global X Japan has issued the Global X Green J-REIT ETF (Stock code: 2855), listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) on 24 June 2022. The ETF aims to track the performance of the Solactive Japan Green J-REIT Index, which is an index jointly created by Solactive and Climate Finance Asia.

Embedded Fintech Services Platform Colendi Acquires London-Based Enterprise Blockchain Company SETL - Partnership Aims To Create A New Public Blockchain Infrastructure That Will Be Used To Host Native Tokens And Smart Contracts For Colendi’s Current 10+ Million Users

Date 27/06/2022

Colendi, the fastest growing embedded fintech services platform in Turkey and surrounding regions, announces its acquisition of London-based blockchain settlements and payments provider SETL. Launched in 2015, SETL is one of the world's leading enterprises blockchain companies known for its high-profile work with selected Central Banks and T1 Financial Institutions. In December SETL announced a collaboration with SWIFT in an interoperability Proof of Concept and tested its 1m TPS blockchain to service a Regulated Liability Network (RLN) with AWS.

Singletrack Receives Significant Capital Investment From Software Investor Accel-KKR To Accelerate Global Expansion

Date 27/06/2022

Singletrack, the capital markets client engagement and analytics expert, today announced a significant capital growth investment from Accel-KKR, a leading technology-focused private equity firm. The investment will enable Singletrack to accelerate expansion plans into global markets and execute on strategic M&A. Founded in 2009, Singletrack is an engagement, research management and analytics platform purpose-built by industry professionals for capital markets, helping clients on both the sell and buy sides maximise revenue, efficiency and profitability. 

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Launch Of Real-time Calculation Of Prime, Standard, And Growth Market Indices

Date 27/06/2022

Today, JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. commenced real-time calculation for the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market Index, Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market Index and Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market Index.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market Bulletin, June 24, 2022, Issue 18

Date 27/06/2022

Click here to download Shenzhen Stock Exchange's market bulletin, issue 18.

ICE Semiconductor Index Selected As Benchmark For Mega International’s New Taiwan-Listed ETF

Date 27/06/2022

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that the ICE Semiconductor Index (ICESEMI) was selected by Mega International Investment as the benchmark for the Mega ICE Semiconductor ETF, which is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

Statement By US Secretary Yellen On President Biden’s Announcement Of The Partnership For Global Infrastructure And Investment

Date 26/06/2022

Today, at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Germany, President Biden and fellow G7 Leaders formally launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), a values-driven, high-standard, and transparent partnership to meet the enormous infrastructure needs of low- and middle-income countries without trapping them in cycles of debt.  PGII will mobilize billions of dollars of investment and support for policy and technical assistance toward four priority areas: climate and energy security, digital connectivity, health systems and health security, and gender equality and equity.

BIS Annual Economic Report 2022

Date 26/06/2022

There is no respite for the global economy. Two years ago, it was shaken by the onset of the pandemic, as an overwhelming health crisis turned into an overwhelming economic crisis. While the after-tremors of the pandemic still reverberate, two new shocks hit home in the year under review: the unexpected resurgence of inflation and the tragic war in Ukraine. Last year’s Annual Economic Report (AER) raised the prospect of a bumpy pandexit; bumps have turned out to be a one-two punch.

BIS Annual Report 2021/22

Date 26/06/2022

The Annual Report highlights the steps the BIS has taken to deliver on its Innovation BIS 2025 strategy and to respond to the challenges facing central banks: the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, higher than expected inflation and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

Saudi Exchange Announces Its Intention To Launch The Single Stock Futures Contracts On The 4th Of July 2022

Date 26/06/2022

• Single Stock Futures (SSFs) is the second in a series of Derivatives products to be introduced in the Saudi Exchange
• 10 underlying stocks were selected for SSFs contracts based on certain criteria to ensure market interest and liquidity
• The launch of Single Stock Futures will enable the expansion of the Saudi Exchange’s Derivatives Market to include additional derivatives products.
• SSFs contracts will be cleared and settled by Muqassa in line with international best practices.
• SSFs contracts will be live on the 4th of July 2022