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SET And SET Foundation Donate THB 5.8 Million To Help COVID-19-Ravaged People

Date 05/05/2021

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the SET Foundation have stepped up effort to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by donating THB 5.8 million (approx. USD 184,895) to 10 hospitals and public health organizations to purchase medical equipment and supplies.

Amman Stock Exchange Eid Al Fiter Holiday

Date 05/05/2021

In light of the Prime Minister's decision to declare a public holiday for ministries, official departments, institutions and public bodies from May 11 until May 15 in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr.

Alternative Credit Council launches Investor Manager Committee

Date 05/05/2021

The Alternative Credit Council (ACC) is delighted to announce the launch of its ‘Investor Manager Committee’.  Private credit is an increasingly important and growing part of the alternative investment market for asset managers and their investors.  The ACC believes that better engagement between investors and their asset managers on current market developments will help support the sustainable growth of private credit as an asset class.

The Time Is Now For Global ESG Regulation: deVere CEO

Date 05/05/2021

A global regulatory framework for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is now urgently required, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and fintech organizations.

Dubai Financial Market Investors Roadshow 2021 Enlightens International Institutions On Investment Opportunities And Robust Performance Of Dubai Companies

Date 05/05/2021

• The event will be virtually held on 18-19 May with the participation of 10 issuers of equities, Sukuk and bonds
• H.E. Essa Kazim: “Dubai provides a shining example in turning challenges into opportunities, which placed it at the forefront of rapidly growing economies that offer lucrative investment opportunities”
• Foreign investors accounted for 46% of trading value during the first quarter of 2021 and their ownership of total market capitalization up 2.6% to 18.3%

Over Three Quarters Of Financial Institutions Are Not Prepared For LIBOR Transition, According To New Research From Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business

Date 05/05/2021

Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, the world’s premier provider of governance, risk and transparency solutions, today publishes research revealing 77% of financial institutions do not have a comprehensive plan in place for LIBOR transition, which is due to take place on 31 December 2021.

Nasdaq Stockholm: Decision By The Disciplinary Committee Regarding Swedbank AB

Date 05/05/2021

The Disciplinary Committee of Nasdaq Stockholm has found that Swedbank AB (“Swedbank” or the “Company”) has breached the rules of Nasdaq Stockholm (the “Rulebook”) and therefore ordered the Company to pay a fine of twelve annual fees, corresponding to an amount of SEK 46,575,000.      

TORA OEMS Chosen For Fixed Income By Cowen Outsourced Trading

Date 05/05/2021

TORA, provider of industry leading trading technology, has today announced that Cowen Outsourced Trading has selected TORA’s Order and Execution Management System (OEMS) for Fixed Income across USA, Europe and Asia.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change For The Security VNT-RM

Date 05/05/2021

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 05.05.2021, 10-52 (MSK) the upper bound of the price band (up to 2751) and initial margins (up to 27.5 %) for the security VNT-RM were changed. New values are available here

Metro Bank And Backbase Extend Strategic Partnership To Accelerate Digital Transformation - UK Challenger Bank Signifies Long-Term Commitment To Enhancing Customer Experience Using Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform

Date 05/05/2021

Engagement banking technology provider Backbase today announces it has renewed its partnership with leading UK retail and commercial challenger bank Metro Bank. The focus of the renewed partnership sees Backbase providing dedicated digital innovation support for Metro Bank’s business banking customers. By leveraging the latest cloud-native version of Backbase’s platform, which includes a vast amount of off-the-shelf accelerators for business banking, Metro Bank is able to further enhance and tailor the experience offered to its business customers.