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Joint Statement On The Exposure Draft ESRS For Listed SMEs (ESRS LSME ED)

Date 20/06/2024

On 20th June 2024, EuropeanIssuers, Insurance Europe, and the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) released a Joint Statement on the Exposure Draft ESRS for Listed SMEs (ESRS LSME ED). The signatories of the Joint Statement expressed concerns that the current Exposure Draft may lead to disproportionate burdens on listed SMEs and excessive reporting obligations. This could ultimately prevent SMEs from considering a public listing. Such a consequence would lead to a missed opportunity for smaller undertakings to gather necessary funding for the digital and environmental transitions.

MKP Advisors Welcomes Thomas Nienaber To Strengthen Event-Driven Research Team

Date 20/06/2024

MKP Advisors (MKP), a leading global advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Nienaber to its leadership team. Thomas will work alongside Mark Kelly and the MKP team to expand and enhance the firm's event-driven research product, aiming to broaden its reach and coverage.

Nasdaq Stockholm Welcomes Cinclus Pharma To The Main Market

Date 20/06/2024

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that trading in the shares of Cinclus Pharma Holding AB (ticker name: CINPHA) will commence today on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market. Cinclus Pharma is a Mid Cap company within the Health Care sector. Cinclus Pharma is the 15th company to be admitted to trading on Nasdaq’s Nordic and Baltic markets* in 2024.

ISDA Responds To CCIL On Proposal For USD/INR FX Options

Date 20/06/2024

On June 21, ISDA submitted a response to a consultation paper from the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) on a proposal to introduce an electronic trading platform and clearing and settlement services for USD/INR FX options of up to one year maturity initially.

Four Financial Services Industry Leaders Join DTCC Board Of Directors - New Members Bring Deep Subject Matter Expertise And Diverse Experiences To The DTCC Board

Date 20/06/2024

DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that four new Board Members have joined its Board of Directors. The Board plays a critical role in setting the strategic direction of DTCC, working closely with the firm's leadership and advising on topics including risk management, regulatory matters, the development of new products and services, emerging fintech and more.

Bank Of England: Bank Rate Maintained At 5.25% - June 2024 - Monetary Policy Summary And Minutes Of The Monetary Policy Committee Meeting

Date 20/06/2024

Monetary Policy Summary, June 2024

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 19 June 2024, the MPC voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%. Two members preferred to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 5%.

ACER Consults On The Introduction Of Voluntary Templates For Power Purchase Agreements In The EU Energy Market

Date 20/06/2024

Today, ACER opens a public consultation (running from 20 June until 18 July 2024, 17:00 CET) to gather stakeholders’ views on the benefits and drawbacks of introducing voluntary templates for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) contracts in the EU energy market.

Opening Remarks Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia Official Launch Of SIDC’s Certified Capital Market Professional In Sustainable And Responsible Investment (CCMP-SRI), 20 June 2024

Date 20/06/2024

I would like to thank Securities Industry Development Corporation (or SIDC) for the opportunity to deliver a few words for the launch of the new certification programme in sustainability and responsible investment.

UK Financial Conduct Authority: Two Arrests Connected To Suspected Illegal £1 Billion Cryptoasset Business 

Date 20/06/2024

The FCA, working with the Metropolitan Police Service, has conducted an operation to arrest 2 individuals, aged 38 and 44, suspected of running an illegal cryptoasset exchange.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Keeps Trading Apps Under Review Over Gaming Concerns

Date 20/06/2024

In an online experiment with over 9,000 consumers, the FCA found that digital engagement practices (DEPs) used by trading apps, such as push notifications and prize draws, can increase trading frequency and risk taking.