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Blackfinch Asset Management Launches ESG-Approved Adaptation Funds - Funds Meet Demand For Ethical, Outsourced Investment

Date 11/06/2020

Following the launch of Blackfinch Asset Management, investment specialist Blackfinch Group launches four Adaptation Funds. The new multi-asset unit trusts signal Blackfinch Asset Management’s move into the retail investment space.

BCV Launches Second Level White-Labelling Services Powered By smartTrade Technologies

Date 11/06/2020

smartTrade Technologies, a pioneer in multi-asset electronic trading solutions, announces today that Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV), a Swiss cantonal bank, has rolled out a second level white-labelled FX services powered by smartTrade Technologies, to some of their clients.

Neptune Successfully Raises New Funding From Existing Investors

Date 11/06/2020

Neptune Networks Ltd. (“Neptune”), the fixed income pre-trade market utility, announced today that it had recently closed a successful capital raise from existing shareholders. Neptune has raised in excess of $15 million across two-tranches.

Moscow Exchange: REPO Risk Parameters Change For The Security LSNG

Date 11/06/2020

As per the Securities market risk parameters methodology, on 11.06.2020, 10-17 (MSK) the lower bound of the REPO rate for tenor Y0/Y1D (up to -36.86 %), penalty rate and IR Risk Rate (up to -0.0274 rub) for the security LSNG were changed. New values are available here

Deal Activity In Asia-Pacific Soars 19.3% During Week Ended 7 June 2020, Finds GlobalData

Date 11/06/2020

A total of 383 deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the week ended 7 June 2020, which is an increase of 19.3% over the 321 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

"The COVID-19 Crisis: Risks And Policy Responses" - Transcript Of "The Big Questions" - Central Banker Series Podcast By Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, With Tim Adams, President And CEO, Institute Of International Finance, On 28 May 2020

Date 11/06/2020

Listen to podcast here .

Tim Adams: Over the past few weeks, we've reached out to some leading central bank chiefs around the world to get a sense from them on their policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We have with us tonight Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, who is not only a friend, but one of the most recognisable thought leaders of central banking and finance in the 21st century. And that's a lofty title I give you, but I can't think of anyone else who's been really more forward-leaning and thoughtful about what central banking and finance and banking is going to be like, not only today, but over the next several decades.

So, Mr Managing Director, if I may call you Ravi—We're really happy to have you here on your morning and my evening, and we appreciate you taking the time with us.

Ravi Menon: Well, good evening, Tim. And oh, yes, please call me Ravi, as you always do. Good to hear from you, and good to connect and all the best to everyone at the IIF. Thanks very much for doing this.

ASIC’s Interim Corporate Plan For 2020-21

Date 11/06/2020

ASIC has today published its Interim Corporate Plan, which sets out five priorities to tackle the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic:

• protecting consumers from harm at a time of heightened vulnerability
• maintaining financial system resilience and stability
• supporting Australian businesses to respond to the effects of COVID-19
• continuing to identify, disrupt and take enforcement action against the most harmful conduct, and
• continuing to build our organisational capacity in challenging times.

IMF Executive Board Approves US$594 Million In Emergency Assistance To Guatemala To Help Address The COVID-19 Pandemic

Date 10/06/2020

• The IMF Executive Board approved Guatemala’s request for emergency financial assistance of about US$ 594 million to help the country meet the urgent balance of payments needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The funds will provide timely resources to counter the economic and social impact of the pandemic and catalyze additional support from other development partners.
• The Guatemalan authorities have taken swift and comprehensive measures to contain the spread of the virus and to mitigate its economic impact.

Cboe Global Markets Announces Additional $250 Million In Share Repurchase Authorization

Date 10/06/2020

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to an additional $250 million of its outstanding common stock, effective immediately.

Nigerian Stock Exchange CEO Oscar N. Onyema,, Other CEOs Of Global Exchanges Laud Sustainable Finance - NSE Highlights Stock Market Resilience On Global Stage

Date 10/06/2020

Global exchanges continue to focus on providing robust and resilient markets to support issuers and investors in raising capital and investing across asset classes. This was highlighted during the Capital Markets in a Pandemic webinar hosted by The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or The Exchange) on Wednesday 10 June 2020.