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CryptoUK Response To The FCA Consultation On Cryptoassets

Date 23/01/2019

Commenting on the FCA’s consultation concerning guidance on cryptoassets and the regulatory perimeter, CryptoUK Chair Iqbal V. Gandham said:

“We welcome the FCA’s recognition that it needs to provide clarity and certainty to cryptoasset firms on its regulatory perimeter. This is an important first step towards proportionate, well-designed regulation for our fast-growing industry."

Tehran Stock Exchange Lists An Investment Bank

Date 23/01/2019

Lotus Investment Bank was listed at Tehran Stock Exchange.

ACER: Ms Clara Poletti Appointed As Chair Of The Agency’s Board Of Regulators

Date 23/01/2019

The Agency’s Board of Regulators (BoR) elected today Ms Clara Poletti as its next Chair. Ms Poletti is a Commissioner at the Regulatory Authority for Energy Networks and the Environment (ARERA) in Italy. She will succeed Mr Garrett Blaney as of 23 January 2019 for a (renewable) term of office of two and a half years.

Confluence Offers Form CPO-PQR Reporting Capability - Unity NXT® Platform Reduces The Cost And Time Requirements Of Form CPO-PQR Reporting Obligations

Date 23/01/2019

Confluence, the global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that a more efficient and cost-effective response to CPO-PQR reporting, is now available within its Unity NXT Regulatory Reporting platform.

Permira Credit Solutions Funds Support Davies Group, Multi-Award Winning Outsourced Insurance Services Provider With The Next Stage Of Growth

Date 23/01/2019

Permira Debt Managers (“PDM”), one of Europe’s leading specialist debt investors, today announces that Permira Credit Solutions will support Davies with the next stage of development. Davies is a portfolio company of HGGC, a leading middle-market private equity firm.

Dash Names Scott Patrick Chief Financial Officer

Date 23/01/2019

Dash Financial Technologies, the industry’s leading capital markets technology and execution provider, today announced the addition of Scott Patrick as Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to CEO Peter Maragos, Mr. Patrick will be responsible for leading financial operations and strategic planning for the firm

Solactive Releases Taiwan Sustainability Index (TWNSI) With National Taipei University College Of Business

Date 23/01/2019

Solactive is pleased to announce the launch of the Taiwan Sustainability Index (TWNSI), which tracks the performance of companies that are identified as top corporate sustainability practitioners in Taiwan. The index’ development is the first cooperation between Solactive and a higher education institution, the National Taipei University College of Business, which approached Solactive with a proprietary index concept.

Godfried De Vidts Joins TransFICC As Regulatory Affairs Advisor

Date 23/01/2019

TransFICC, the specialist provider of low-latency connectivity for Fixed Income and Derivatives Markets, today announced the appointment of Godfried De Vidts as Regulatory Affairs Advisor.

European Commission Sees Corruption Risks But Needs To Get Tougher On Golden Visas

Date 23/01/2019

The European Commission said today that schemes that sell citizenship and residency to the super rich, known as ‘golden visas’, threaten the EU’s collective security and integrity.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency: The Sixth Meeting Of The Payments Council On Financial Innovation

Date 23/01/2019

The payments Council on Financial Innovation will hold its sixth meeting on January 29th, 2019 as follows.

The meeting is open to the public. Please note that the seats for the public are limited. We appreciate your understanding.