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Barclays Adds Streaming Firm Pricing To MarketAxess' Live Markets Order Book

Date 27/05/2021

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX) today announced that Barclays (NYSE: BCS) has committed to become a dedicated market maker and is actively contributing streaming prices for US investment grade corporate bonds to the MarketAxess Live Markets™ order book for institutional credit markets.

ESMA Consults On Synthetic Securitisations RTS And Amendments To STS Templates

Date 27/05/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities and markets regulator, published today a Consultation Paper (CP) on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) implementing the amended Securitisation Regulation (SECR).

Sova Joins Ranks Of AFME

Date 27/05/2021

Sova Capital is now a full member of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), a designation which enables the London-based broker to expand custody services for a number of Russian clients.

Bank Of England Executive Director And Financial Policy Committee Appointment

Date 27/05/2021

The Court of the Bank of England today appointed Sarah Breeden as Executive Director for Financial Stability Strategy and Risk (FSSR). Sarah will also become a member of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC).

Bursa Malaysia To Introduce A Pilot Market Making Program Aimed At Improving Liquidity And Price Efficiency Of Eligible Stocks

Date 27/05/2021

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) will launch a Pilot Market Making Program (“PMMP”) on 1 June 2021. The PMMP aims to increase the liquidity and price efficiency of selected mid to large-cap stocks with low velocity (“Eligible Stocks”).

SET: mai-Listed Firms Report Q1 Net Profit Rise In All Industry Groups

Date 27/05/2021

• Q1 net profit jumped 601.3 pct  y-o-y to THB 2.51 billion
• Total sales up 2.1 pct y-o-y to THB 45.05 billion
• All industry groups saw net profit growth

Digital Asset Management Review, A Monthly Report Covering The Most Innovative Institutional Products In The Industry: BTC Loses Market Share As Alternative Currencies Grow

Date 27/05/2021

CryptoCompare has released its latest Digital Asset Management Review, a monthly report on the key developments in the global digital asset investment product landscape.

Securities Commission Malaysia And Monash University Collaborate To Promote Early Understanding Of Corporate Governance

Date 27/05/2021

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) formalised a collaboration agreement with Monash University Malaysia to promote early understanding of corporate governance principles and practices. This collaboration is a significant development in the implementation of SC’s strategic priority to embed good corporate governance amongst the youth. 

Thai Listed Firms Report 120 Percent Surge In Operating Profits Y-O-Y In Q1

Date 27/05/2021

• Q1 net profits surged 229.81 pct y-o-y to THB 257.27 billio
• Core operating profits soared 119.92 pct y-o-y to THB 394.45 billion
• Aggregate sales up 2.95 pct y-o-y to THB 2.94 trillion

EGX Participates In The “Meet The Market-Egyptian Capital Market” Virtual Event To Highlight Developments In The Egyptian Capital Market

Date 27/05/2021

On May 27th, 2021, The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) participated in the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) “Meet the Market with FEAS | The Egyptian Capital Market” virtual event, alongside with its members the Egyptian Exchange and Misr for Central Clearing.