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ESMA Publishes Translations For Guidelines On Securitisation Repository Data Completeness And Consistency Thresholds

Date 11/11/2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today the official translations of its guidelines on securitisation repository data completeness and consistency thresholds.

DTCC Highlights Key Considerations For Successful Cloud Adoption In Financial Services - New White Paper Outlines Cloud Adoption Best Practices

Date 11/11/2020

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today issued its latest white paper, “Cloud Technology: Powerful and Evolving”, which outlines key issues and best practices for firms considering cloud adoption.

Solactive Acquires Minority Stake In Green Financial Technology Platform Spark Change

Date 11/11/2020

Solactive is pleased to announce the acquisition of a minority stake in Spark Change. Inflows in ESG linked investments are at their all-time peak, and more investors are well-disposed towards integrating ESG factors into the investment process. At the same time, product providers’ and institutions’ ESG requirements are many-faceted, and one-size-fits-all solutions are simply non-existent. To facilitate investors and institutions in finding bespoke ESG solutions that fit their needs, Spark Change developed their technology platform to create a new class of green financial instruments, enabling investors to develop their own innovative ESG solutions.

Short Sellers Down $5.5bn On US Positions In November

Date 11/11/2020

• Biden victory and prospect of a Covid-19 vaccine sent global stock markets soaring on 9th November
• Analysis by Ortex Analytics suggests many short sellers were caught out by the rapid change in investor sentiment; cumulatively US short positions have lost $5.5bn since 1st Nov 2020
• Travel and tourism companies lead losses, but technology positions return profit as market reflects growing confidence about an end to the pandemic

Cloud9 Partners With Enghouse To Enhance Voice Data Analysis And Measurement

Date 11/11/2020

Cloud9 Technologies ("Cloud9"), a leader in cloud-based communications, has partnered with Enghouse Interactive to integrate its Proteus Trader advanced voice trading accounting application for the institutional marketplace. The collaboration between Cloud9 and Enghouse Interactive provides investment banks and trading firms with a more robust tool for network management and planning, private wire management, and more efficient way to monitor and minimize voice trading costs. 

Finansinspektionen Analysis 24: Stress Test Of Bank Lending To Commercial Real Estate Firms

Date 11/11/2020

Commercial real estate firms are sensitive to changes in interest rate expenses and income. Following a shock, vulnerable commercial real estate firms could lead to credit losses for the banks.

SET Launches “Point To Invest” Project, A Credit Card Point Redemption For Mutual Funds, On November 11, 2020

Date 11/11/2020

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) joins hands with 16 financial service providers to launch “Point to Invest” project, to promote investment in mutual funds. Credit card holders of Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, TMB Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, Thanachart Bank, KTC, Krungsri Card and Krungsri First Choice Visa Platinum can redeem their reward points under this project. For more details, please visit www.set.or.th/pointtoinvest .

UK Financial Conduct Authority Commences High Court Proceedings Over Unauthorised Collective Investment Schemes

Date 11/11/2020

The FCA has commenced High Court proceedings against Mr Robin Forster, Fortem Global Limited and Mr Richard Tasker, over alleged links to investments in care homes in which investors appear to have lost at least £30 million.

Marex Spectron To Acquire Chicago-Based XFA Execution Broker - Continues Expansion Of North American Franchise

Date 11/11/2020

Marex Spectron, the global commodities specialist, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire X-Change Financial Access (XFA), a fast-growing exchange-traded derivatives (ETD) execution broker. The transaction, expected to close on 13 November, broadens the Marex Spectron product range, further strengthens its North American presence and builds on its global clearing infrastructure, while providing XFA clients with ready access to complementary products and services.

Bank Of England: Minutes Of The Securities Lending Committee Meeting - June 2020

Date 11/11/2020

The Securities Lending Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK securities lending market.