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Dawn Of A New Era: ESG Integration Into Wealth Management - A New Aite Group Report Explores How ESG Challenges And Opportunities Are Poised To Shape The Future Of The Global Wealth Management Industry

Date 16/02/2021

The global wealth management industry, overall, experienced a good year in 2020, and sustainable investing took a giant leap forward. Many consumer surveys in the market report that individual investors are interested in investing for positive impact, and Aite Group projects even faster growth in sustainable investing as private clients accelerate their transition to investments with thematic or impact goals. Dawn of a New Era: ESG Integration Into Wealth Management, the latest Aite Group report, examines how wealth managers are pivoting their business models and technology platforms toward ESG. 

BNP Paribas Asset Management Appoints Deputy CEO

Date 16/02/2021

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announces the appointment of Sandro Pierri as Deputy CEO, with effect from 1 January 2021.  This is in addition to his role as Head of BNPP AM’s Global Client Group, which he has held since 2017.  Sandro is based in London and reports to Frédéric Janbon, CEO of BNPP AM.

SET Continues 2nd Year Of ‘Care The Whale’ Project With Alliances To Tackle Global Warming

Date 16/02/2021

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), jointly with environmental partners, has gained substantial results in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 4.27 million kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (Kg.CO2e) for a one-year collective effort under “Care the Whale project: The climate action collaboration @Ratchada District Initiative”. Moving forward for this second year, SET aims to develop Climate Care Calculator Digital Platform as an effective tool of waste management from upstream to downstream for analysis and evaluation of waste disposal.  To further expand to a wider public, in line with the Bio-Circular-Green Economy model, SET will organize the Climate Care Forum “Survive Climate Tipping Point” online virtual seminar on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 to encourage all stakeholders to find lessons learned and solutions to conquer climate change. 

UK Financial Conduct Authority Commences Criminal Proceedings Against Brothers For Insider Dealing And Fraud

Date 16/02/2021

Following an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority, the FCA has commenced criminal proceedings against Mohammed Zina and Suhail Zina.

The First Fintech Company Joins TASE - Management Of Blender Financial Technologies Opens Trading In Celebration Of Its IPO On TASE

Date 16/02/2021

Management of Blender Financial Technologies opened trading this morning in celebration of its IPO on TASE.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Welcomes Re-Appointment Of Executive Director And Deputy CEO

Date 16/02/2021

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the re-appointment by the Financial Secretary of Ms Julia Leung as Executive Director (Intermediaries) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the SFC for a term of three years with effect from 2 March 2021 to 1 March 2024 .

The Saudi Capital Market Authority Announcement With Respect To Postponing The Effectiveness Of Subparagraph (A) Of Paragraph (2) Of Article 8 Of The Rules For Registering The Auditors Of Entities Subject To The Authority's Supervision

Date 16/02/2021

With reference to the CMA Board resolution dated 20/12/2018G with regard to the adoption of the Rules for Registering the Auditors of Entities Subject to the Authority's Supervision (“the Rules”), which includes that the Rules shall be effective upon its publication date, except some provisions that will be effective starting from 20/12/2021G, such as subparagraph (a) of paragraph (2) of Article 8 of the Rules, which requires for the registration of a certified public accountant that such certified public accountant must obtain a fellowship certificate in accordance with the Law of Certified Public Accountants.

Covid-19: The Italian Banking Association And The German Banking Industry Committee Propose More Flexible Rules To Reduce The Pandemic’s Impact On The European Economy

Date 16/02/2021

Shaping the Banking Union, refocussing on a fair regulatory approach towards the implementation of Basel III in the EU and adapting the treatment of non-performing loans (NPLs) in light of the current economic scenario, : these are the requests the Italian Banking Association (ABI) and the German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) put forward in a document which calls on European institutions to adopt significant first and second level regulatory measures to counter the economic effects of Covid-19.

Pryme Lists On Euronext Growth Oslo

Date 16/02/2021

The cleantech company Pryme has today been admitted to trading on Euronext Growth (ticker code: PRYME). 

Invesco Launches Europe’s First ETF For Exposure To Taxable Municipal Bonds

Date 16/02/2021

Today’s launch of the Invesco US Municipal Bond UCITS ETF provides income-starved investors an opportunity for higher yields than are generally available from the US investment grade credit market without taking on additional credit risk. The ETF is the first of its kind in Europe.