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New Appointments At Euronext

Date 18/01/2021

Euronext today announced that Delphine d’Amarzit has been appointed by the Supervisory Board of Euronext N.V. as CEO of Euronext Paris and member of the Managing Board of Euronext N.V., subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, starting from 15 March 2021. Delphine d’Amarzit joins from Orange Bank where, as Deputy CEO, she was responsible for the oversight of the Operations, Credit, Finance, Risk and Compliance functions. Delphine d’Amarzit holds an extensive knowledge of European and French capital markets, notably having held senior positions within the French Treasury Department for several years with responsibilities for capital markets development, European financial regulation, and corporate financing. From 2007 to 2009, she was also in charge of financial and economic affairs at the office of the Prime Minister where she participated in the definition of the public response to the financial crisis, rescue package and recovery plans and coordinated the action on all matters related to economic reform and financial services.

Infinite Fleet Launches Security Token Offering (STO) On STOKR, Led by US$1M Investment From Tether International Limited - MMO Game Infinite Fleet Secures US$1 Million Investment From Tether International As Its Public STO Goes Live On STOKR

Date 18/01/2021

Exordium, the publisher of upcoming sci-fi massively multiplayer online (MMO) strategy game Infinite Fleet, today announced the launch of its public security token offering (STO) for select European countries that will grant every participant equity in the company and a share in future profits.

Iberclear Incorporates Settlement Of German And French Fixed Income Securities Cleared In LCH

Date 18/01/2021

Iberclear, the Spanish Central Securities Depository and a BME company, is incorporating from today the settlement of German and French government debt securities and certain bonds cleared in LCH SA, following the agreement signed with this clearing house.

TrackInsight Launches ESG Observatory In Wake Of Surging ESG ETF Demand

Date 18/01/2021

BBVA Expands Its Recently Established ‘Quantitative Investment Strategies’ Business With Paris Aligned And Climate Transition Indices By Solactive

Date 18/01/2021

Leading Spanish bank BBVA issued its ‘Quantitative Investment Strategies’ (QIS), a business focusing on the design, manufacturing, and distribution of investment strategies via self-created indices aimed at end investors. After BBVA established the QIS with its first index, the Solactive BBVA ixESG Global Leaders Index, the bank now announced the intensification of its partnership with Solactive by extending its sustainability-centered QIS offering through the release of a Solactive-owned Paris Aligned (PAB) and Climate Transition Benchmarks (CTB). The Solactive BBVA Climate Action PAB Europe Index and Solactive BBVA Climate Action CTB Europe Index enable conscious investors to invest in companies at the forefront of a green and sustainable global economy.

MKN SOP For Capital Market And Securities Commission Malaysia’s Guidance On Virtual Meetings For Listed Issuers

Date 18/01/2021

Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) had issued and/or updated a series of standard operating procedures (SOPs), including the SOP for the capital market, to minimise the risk of spreading the Covid-19 virus for the duration of the Movement Control Order (MCO) that took effect on 13 January 2021. The SOP for capital market participants (CMPs) follows an announcement by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) on 13 January 2021 that capital market entities supervised, licensed or registered by the SC shall operate in accordance with the applicable SOP issued by the authorities during the Emergency Ordinance and various forms of MCO. 

UK Financial Conduct Authority Clamps Down On Consumer Investment Harm

Date 18/01/2021

In a report issued today the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlights the many ways in which it works to protect consumers from investment harm by stopping and disrupting potentially harmful firms and activities. The report focuses on action taken by the FCA during the first ten months of 2020, when many consumers found their finances under pressure as a result of coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts: Tencent Holdings Ltd.

Date 18/01/2021

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 (including the mandatory intra-day variation adjustment and margin call, if applicable), the margin levels of the following Futures Contract will be revised and can be found here.

Broadridge Names APAC COO To Help Drive Industry Solutions Across The Region

Date 18/01/2021

To meet growing demand for delivering technology solutions to financial institutions in Asia Pacific (APAC), Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader, today announced the appointment of David Ingleson as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for APAC, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Ingleson will report to Samir Pandiri, President of Broadridge International. In this role, he will oversee regional implementation strategies for Broadridge, direct operations and support of Capital Markets clients in the region, and focus on further investing in Broadridge’s local market expertise and capabilities. 

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts: China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd.

Date 18/01/2021

Please be advised that pursuant to Exchange Rule 617(d) and HKCC Rule 402, the Exchange and the Clearing House have determined that with effect from the commencement of trading on Wednesday, 20 January 2021 (including the mandatory intra-day variation adjustment and margin call, if applicable), the margin levels of the following Futures Contract will be revised and can be found here.