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ACER To Decide On The National Flexibility Needs Assessment Methodology

Date 22/04/2025

On 16 April 2025, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and the European Distribution System Operators Entity (EU DSO Entity) submitted to ACER a joint proposal on the national flexibility needs assessment methodology. 

CISI Announces Hylko Zingstra ACSI As New South East Branch President

Date 22/04/2025

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is delighted to announce Hylko Zingstra ACSI as the new South East branch president. He takes over from Suneeta Puranik, Chartered MCSI.

Dubai Financial Market Unveils The Global Speaker Line-Up And Agenda For The 2025 Capital Market Summit

Date 22/04/2025

• The 3rd edition of DFM’s flagship Capital Market Summit returns to Dubai on May 6-7, 2025, bringing together top international and regional financial leaders.  
• The Summit will explore key trends shaping global capital markets and the future readiness of markets amid evolving financial dynamics.  
• Over 1,500 participants, 100+ global speakers, and 200 industry partners will convene at the region’s leading capital markets event to drive opportunity, growth, and future-ready strategies.

Clarity AI Data Shows Major Increases In Renewable Use Among Leading Countries, But Industrial Transition Falls Behind - Although Some Countries Are Tripling Their Renewable Energy Use, Energy-Intensive Sectors—Such As Industrials And Real Estate—Continue To Make Far Slower Progress Due To Their Reliance On Hard-To-Electrify, Fuel-Based Processes

Date 22/04/2025

In recognition of Earth Day’s 55th anniversary, celebrated under the theme “Our Planet, Our Power,” Clarity AI has released new data analyzing global renewable energy consumption and its impact on emissions reduction. The report examines trends since 2020 in renewable energy usage among MSCI ACWI companies headquartered in the top 10 countries for renewable energy generation.

Iress Enters Into Binding Agreement To Sell QuantHouse Business To BAHA

Date 22/04/2025

Iress (ASX:IRE) today announces it has entered into a binding share sale and purchase agreement to divest its European headquartered low-latency market data business, QuantHouse, to BAHA Tech Holding AG (BAHA). BAHA is a privately-owned, Vienna-based market data provider founded in 1995. It provides real-time market data, financial news, technology and solutions for the financial services industry covering over 12 million financial instruments on more than 150 exchanges. 

ETFGI Reports Record Q1 Net Inflows Of US$463.51 Billion Into The Global ETFs Industry

Date 22/04/2025

ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reports record Q1 net inflows of US$463.51 billion into the global ETFs, according to ETFGI's March 2025 Global ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted)

KB Asset Management To Launch KB RISE US Natural Gas Value Chain ETF Tracking The Solactive US Natural Gas Value Chain Index

Date 22/04/2025

Solactive is pleased to continue its partnership with KB Asset Management with the upcoming launch of KB RISE US Natural Gas Value Chain ETF, tracking the Solactive US Natural Gas Value Chain Index. This ETF offers investors a comprehensive approach to the US natural gas sector, providing exposure to companies operating across the entire natural gas value chain, from production to infrastructure and export.

Thunes Expands Direct Global Network With Business Payments Solution - Thunes To Provide Its Members Faster, Transparent International Business Payments, With Access To Local ACH In Over 50 Countries And USD Wire Transfers To Over 170 Countries

Date 22/04/2025

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, announces the launch of Thunes Business Payments, a next-generation solution designed to transform cross-border payment experiences for Members of Thunes' Direct Global Network, including enterprises, merchants, as well as neo-banks, traditional banks and mobile wallets serving businesses worldwide. With Thunes' cutting-edge API, Members have a streamlined, transparent, and cost-efficient way to process international business payments, bypassing the complexities of legacy systems while unlocking unprecedented flexibility and speed.

Securities Commission Malaysia Starts 3rd Cohort Of Shariah Mentorship Programme To Boost Shariah Talent Pipeline

Date 22/04/2025

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today commenced the third cohort of its Shariah Mentorship Programme (SMP), aimed at nurturing a new generation of Shariah professionals in the Islamic capital market (ICM).  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transactions In Own Securities

Date 22/04/2025

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (Morgan Stanley) as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 3 March 2025: