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EGX’s Periodic Market Indices Review

Date 27/01/2021

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) did its periodical review of the indices‐Jan 2021.  The Indices committee reviewed the EGX30 methodology to maintain its stability and investment attractiveness and contribute further to improving the relative distribution of companies within the index.

Pension Schemes And Climate-Related Risks - A Speech Delivered By The UK Minister For Pensions, Guy Opperman MP, To The 2021 Professional Pensions Investment Conference About Climate-Related Risks

Date 27/01/2021

Good morning and welcome. My apologies I cannot be with you here today. But I am recording this in advance because I have the delights of the Work and Pensions Select Committee at exactly the same time as your conference.

UK Financial Conduct Authority And UK Financial Reporting Council Joint Statement Reminding Companies That Extended Financial Information Timelines Continue To Apply

Date 27/01/2021

Public policy interventions made in 2020 provided more time for the work necessary to ensure that published financial information continues to be of the quality that preparers and users of financial information expect.

Five ETFs Included In Bloomberg Intelligence’s Inaugural “Bi100” List Of Top Investment Ideas To Watch In 2021

Date 27/01/2021

Five ETFs have been included in Bloomberg Intelligence’s new “100 Investment Ideas to Watch for 2021” (BI100) report. The list identifies 100 global public companies, credits, market strategies and ETFs that BI analysts believe will benefit from significant fundamental catalysts and developments in 2021.

FEAS Member Depositories Factsheet H2 2020

Date 27/01/2021

The Factsheet outlines  FEAS Member Depositories' activities during the second half of 2020.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Update On Mortgages, Consumer Credit, Banking And Payments During Coronavirus

Date 27/01/2021

The FCA is publishing an update on issues relating to mortgages, consumer credit, banking and payments during coronavirus. This confirms our finalised guidance on repossessions for mortgages and consumer credit, as well as the FCA’s intention to consult on an increase in the limit for contactless payments. The FCA also wants to express its support for finance staff who are continuing to carry out frontline roles.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Named Best In Fraud Protection And Threat Intelligence At Inaugural CyberSecured Awards

Date 27/01/2021

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has been honored as a winner in two categories in Security Today’s 2020 CyberSecured Awards. Judges named LexisNexis Risk Solutions as the category winner in both Fraud Protection and Threat Intelligence. Both awards recognize the LexisNexis® ThreatMetrix® product, an enterprise solution for digital identity intelligence and digital authentication trusted by more than 5,000 leading global brands to inform risk decisions.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Issues Warning Over ‘Clone Firm’ Investment Scams

Date 27/01/2021

Attack of the clone firms: With over £78 million stolen in ‘clone firm’ investment scams and the number of reports for this scam type on the rise, the FCA warns the public to protect themselves.

Coutts Reshapes Offer For UHNW Clients Under The Coutts Family Office Name

Date 27/01/2021

Coutts, the wealth manager and private bank, has today formally announced the redevelopment of its Private Office offering under the name of Coutts Family Office (CFO). The new-look service offer will combine strategic partnerships from within NatWest Group and relationships with external providers all in one team - meaning both domestic and international family office and UHNW clients will be given access to an even wider breadth of services than ever before. 

Temenos Extends Partnership With Schroders For Wealth Front Office

Date 27/01/2021

• Schroders Wealth Management in Switzerland to deploy Temenos Wealth Front Office on Temenos Transact core to automate and enhance its advisory business
• Temenos’ state-of-the-art wealth management platform to support Schroders’ growth strategy