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ESMA Updates Its LEI Statement

Date 13/04/2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has published today an updated statement on the implementation of LEI requirements for third-country issuers under the SFTR reporting regime.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Post-Brexit Changes For Some Consumer Credit Firms From 1 June 2021

Date 13/04/2021

The FCA is reminding firms about changes certain consumer credit firms will have to make to pre-contract consumer credit information forms.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital Exchange Reaches Trading Volume Of EUR 0.5 Billion In 2021 - Record Volumes In February - Around 15,000 Users Admitted To Trading

Date 13/04/2021

Boerse Stuttgart Digital Exchange (BSDEX) is Germany's first regulated trading venue for digital assets and has now reached a trading volume of EUR 0.5 billion since the beginning of 2021. In February, BSDEX also set new records for daily trading volumes exceeding EUR 15 million.

NGX Group Launches New Brand Identity And Website

Date 13/04/2021

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc, a leading integrated market infrastructure Group in Africa, has announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity and website today, 13 April 2021. 

Statement Regarding ISS’ Policy On Non-Interference And Potential Conflicts Of Interest Related To Deutsche Börse

Date 13/04/2021

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, today announced the codification and publication of a policy on non-interference and management of potential conflicts of interest as it relates to Deutsche Börse’s majority ownership of ISS. The policy establishes appropriate standards and procedures to protect the integrity and independence of the research, recommendations, ratings, and other analytical offerings (collectively, “research offerings”) produced by ISS.

EGX Hosts IPO Workshop In Collaboration With FEAS & EBRD

Date 13/04/2021

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) organized an IPO workshop in collaboration with the Federation of Euro-Asia Stock Exchanges (FEAS) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to introduce potential companies to the requirements of their listing trip, in an effort to strengthen the supply side of the market.  The workshop was held virtually in the presence of top management of EGX, FEAS, EBRD & potential companies.

Qatar Stock Exchange: The Listing Of Al Faleh Educational Holding As The First Company In The Venture Market

Date 13/04/2021

The shares of Al Faleh Educational Holding Company were admitted today to trading on the Venture Market (‘QEVM’) dedicated to SME’s. Qatar Stock Exchange (‘QSE’) today saw the first day of trading on its QEVM, demonstrating its long-term commitment to providing multiple routes to access Qatar’s capital markets, in line with the government's priorities in supporting the private sector's contribution to the GDP and enhancing economic diversification efforts.

Jacqueline de Rojas Appointed As Chair Of The Board At Metapraxis

Date 13/04/2021

Metapraxis, the financial analytics technology business, today announces that Jacqueline de Rojas, CBE, previously an advisor to Metapraxis, has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors.

LPA Hires Capital Markets Veteran To Expand Consulting Team

Date 13/04/2021

The LPA Group today announced that Daniela Rothley has joined the company as a consulting partner. Based in Germany, Daniela will help further build out the firm’s consulting business, working with LPA Group consulting clients on a pan-European basis including in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Receives Top Honors At The 2021 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

Date 13/04/2021

• LexisNexis Risk Solutions Wins Cybersecurity Product of the Year and
• Cybersecurity Industry Solution of the Year for North American Companies; 
• Kimberly Sutherland Wins Cybersecurity Woman of the Year