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EGX Celebrates Gender Equality Virtually

Date 09/03/2021

In celebration of the Gender Equality week initiative this year, The Egyptian Exchange (EGX), in collaboration with the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), UN Women, UN Global Compact Egypt, and the Egyptian Institute of Directors (EIOD), organized a virtual Ringing the Bells for Gender Equality ceremony themed “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World”. This is an annual event aiming to celebrate Women worldwide and encourage the private sector to provide economic opportunities for women.

The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) Picks SCL Advisory Limited To Lead Data And Information Services Strategy

Date 09/03/2021

The Rwanda Stock Exchange has announced today that it has appointed SCL Advisory Limited (SCL Advisory) to assist in the development and expansion of data and information services activities worldwide. SCL Advisory Limited will support the Exchange’s efforts to provide financial professionals and other end users with market data, analytics, and services in a reliable and timely manner to help them make more informed investment and business decisions in the Rwandan market.

"The Future Of Capital Is Green" - Keynote Address By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At IMAS-Bloomberg Investment Conference On 9 March 2021

Date 09/03/2021

First, climate change has become a risk that is too important for investors to ignore.

Hellenic Bank Debuts Cutting Edge Retail Banking App In Partnership With Backbase - Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform Helps Leading Cypriot Bank Increase Monthly Active Users By 16%

Date 09/03/2021

Leading Cypriot bank Hellenic Bank announces the successful launch of its new retail banking platform, built in partnership with Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase. The new mobile app, built on Backbase’s Engagement Banking platform, – a comprehensive suite of pre-built technology solutions allowing institutions to own and orchestrate every step of the customer journey – has been in market since mid-January, and has already had a proven impact on customer experience: The time required for customers to perform daily tasks has decreased by 20 percent, and monthly active customers have increased by 16 percent within the first month of launch.

Deutsche Börse Expands Innovative Centrally Cleared Crypto Offering On Xetra With Ethereum And Bitcoin Cash

Date 09/03/2021

• New ETNs offer easy access to the performance of cryptocurrencies with physical backing
• Central clearing offers reduced risks and settlement efficiencies

Vienna Stock Exchange: First Trading Day Of beaconsmind In Direct Market Plus

Date 09/03/2021

The Vienna Stock Exchange welcomes a new listing to the entry segment direct market plus. As of today, beaconsmind AG is also continuously tradable in Vienna. The Swiss-based software company enables location-based marketing campaigns for retailers. As market maker, Baader Bank supports trading between 8:55 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. with additional liquidity. About 45% of the shares are in free float, according to the company.

Worldline Achieves Mastercard “Enhanced Contactless” Certification On Its New Contactless Standard

Date 09/03/2021

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], the European market leader in payment and transactional services, is proud to announce that the company is the world’s first payments player to achieve Mastercard Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) certification released in the end of January, on its new contactless standard for POS device through Ingenico, a Worldline brand since October 2020. 

ARK36 Partners With SheeldMarket For Digital Asset Prime Brokerage - The First Partnership Between EU-Regulated Buy And Sell-Side Cryptocurrency Firms

Date 09/03/2021

Cyprus-regulated hedge fund ARK36 has partnered with France-based Prime Broker SheeldMarket in order to execute orders for a variety of digital assets. ARK36 will maintain custody of its assets within the broker’s compliant and insured infrastructure while accessing liquidity through cutting-edge, algorithmic execution services. This is the first such partnership between EU-regulated buy and sell-side cryptocurrency firms.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Holds Bell-Ringing Ceremony For Gender Equality

Date 09/03/2021

Shenzhen Stock Exchange is proud to join over 100 other exchanges in ringing the bell for gender equality. Ms Wang Hong, Vice President of SZSE, leads the bell ringing ceremony. She says that female staff account for 50% of SZSE’s workforce and play a crucial role in the exchange’s development. She emphasizes that the exchange provides a broad platform and diverse opportunities for female staff’s career development. Shenzhen Stock Exchange now has 50% female representation on the management board.

Top Egyptian Bank Selects Temenos To Transform Digital Banking In Egypt

Date 09/03/2021

• Powered by Temenos Infinity, Suez Canal Bank to reimagine the digital customer experience for its retail, corporate and Islamic banking services
• Temenos’ digital banking platform will help Suez Canal Bank drive sustainable growth and financial inclusion in country where more than 40 million are unbanked