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BaFin - bexstock.com: New Platform Replaces Unauthorised investexp.de

Date 31/05/2021

In accordance with section 37 (4) of the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz – KWG), BaFin wishes to clarify that www.bexstock.com, an online trading platform for contracts for difference (CFDs) on shares, commodities, indices, crypto assets and other financial instruments, which is operated by BS ASIA PTE. Ltd., Singapore, does not have authorisation to conduct banking business or provide financial services.

Moscow Exchange Trading Schedule For June 2021 Holidays

Date 31/05/2021

Moscow Exchange announces the trading schedule for its markets over the June 2021 public holiday period.

Fideuram – Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking And REYL & Cie Receive Regulatory Approval To Enter Into Strategic Partnership

Date 31/05/2021

• The European Central Bank (ECB) and FINMA approve the strategic partnership between Fideuram – Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking and REYL & Cie
• As part of the transaction, Fideuram – ISPB will merge its Swiss banking subsidiary Intesa Sanpaolo Private Bank (Suisse) Morval into REYL & Cie, further enhancing its leading position in the Swiss banking market.
• The resulting Geneva-based entity will retain the REYL & Cie legal name and count close to 400 employees, AUM approaching CHF 25 Bln (€ 23 Bln) and regulatory shareholders' equity of about CHF 210 Mln (€ 190 Mln)
• The parties will release a new logo combining their respective brands

IOSCO To Launch 2021 World Investor Week To Promote Investor Education

Date 31/05/2021

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is preparing to launch its fifth annual World Investor Week (WIW) from 4 to 10 October 2021. Like last year, jurisdictions can choose any other week of October or November to promote financial and investor education, considering the conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moscow Exchange: Final Settlement Price Determined For RUSFAR Futures Contract

Date 31/05/2021

On 31 May 2021, the final settlement price for the RUSFAR futures contract (1MFR-5.21) was set at 95.23000

Europex: Carbon Contracts For Difference (CCfDs) And Their Potentially Distortive Effects On Emission Markets: Call For A Comprehensive Impact Assessment

Date 31/05/2021

Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs) have been broadly discussed as a potential instrument to support energy-intensive industries in developing and deploying low-carbon technologies. In its New Industrial Strategy, the Commission  recently stated its interest in a European approach for CCfDs in the context of the upcoming revision of the EU ETS Directive.[1] Against this background, Europex would like to draw attention to the potential unintended distortive effects that such a mechanism may cause to the European emissions market and advise that a thorough impact assessment is needed before  determining whether or not to introduce CCfDs into the EU ETS.

HKEX: Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions

Date 31/05/2021

Report on Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting and Suspensions (As at 31 May 2021)

Path Solutions: Mohammed Kateeb, Winner Of The Financial Services Technology Leadership Award 2021

Date 31/05/2021

Path Solutions is thrilled to announce that the company’s Group Chairman & CEO, Mohammed Kateeb has been recently recognized for his achievements and thought leadership in the fintech sector, winning the ‘Financial Services Technology Leadership Award’ at the MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2021.

Moscow Exchange: Final Settlement Price Determined For RUSFARUSD Futures Contract

Date 31/05/2021

On 31 May 2021, the final settlement price for the RUSFARUSD futures contract (1MDR-5.21) was set at 99.80000

Cyprus Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin - April 2021

Date 31/05/2021

The total value of transactions during the month in review reached €8,70 million, with an average of €0,48 million per trading session. The Financials sector contributed 77,44% to the total value traded which was the highest among all other sectors. Investors primarily focused their interest on the shares of “Bank of Cyprus Holdings Plc” and also on shares of “Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd” with 55,40% and 12,17% of the total value respectively.