News Centre

Europex Response To Commission Consultation On The "Preparation Of A New Renewable Energy Directive For The Period After 2020“ (RED II)

Date 22/02/2016

Europex welcomes the possibility to contribute to the discussion on a review of the EU’s renewable energy legislation and stresses the necessity to fully integrate renewables into the grid and power system as a whole.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew Travels To Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong

Date 22/02/2016

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that Secretary Jacob J. Lew will travel to Shanghai, China for the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, followed by visits to Beijing and Hong Kong.

TABB Group Identifies the Challenges Facing Blockchain In Disrupting The Status Quo

Date 22/02/2016

The interest in blockchain from the financial community has been tremendous. Ambitions for decentralizing trust, greater transactional transparency, an immutable record, compacting settlement periods, and the freeing up of capital while reducing settlement counterparty risk has many both outside and inside the industry salivating.

CFTC Charges Florida-Based North American Asset Management, LLC, Alexi Bethel, And Steven Labadie With Engaging In Illegal, Off-Exchange Precious Metals Transactions

Date 22/02/2016

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the filing of a civil injunctive enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Defendants North American Asset Management, LLC (NAAM) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; its owner and president Alexi Bethel of Miami, Florida; and its owner and managing director Steven Labadie of Lake Worth, Florida. The CFTC Complaint charges the Defendants with engaging in illegal, off-exchange transactions in precious metals with retail customers on a leveraged, margined, or financed basis. The Complaint further alleges that Bethel and Labadie, as controlling persons for NAAM, are liable for NAAM’s violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

"India – Switzerland In Focus": As Part Of Its Activities In India, SIX Swiss Exchange Is Supporting A Special Magazine That Focuses On Indo-Swiss Relationships

Date 22/02/2016

The recently published magazine "India – Switzerland in Focus" looks at the partnerships between India and Switzerland in areas such as business, politics, culture and innovation. Various companies such as ABB, Hilti, Givaudan and Julius Baer also provide insights into their activities in India. The magazine is published by the Indian embassy in Switzerland, and SIX Swiss Exchange, as a "gold sponsor", has contributed a specialist article.

Hometown Fund Management And Gateway Investment Management Services To Launch Second Fund Under Dubai International Financial Centre’s Qualified Investor Fund Regime

Date 22/02/2016

• Promoters aim to raise US$200 million to invest in residential property in Dubai
• Fund will convert residential units to branded Holiday Homes for superior income
• High Investor confidence in DIFC’s Qualified Investor Fund reinforces Dubai’s status as an attractive domicile for funds. 

IOSCO Plays Key Role In Responding To Global Securities Markets’ Challenges

Date 22/02/2016

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) met for two days in Madrid to discuss and respond to the many ongoing and emerging challenges facing global securities markets.

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission Bans Alice Yim Ping For Three Years

Date 22/02/2016

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Ms Alice Yim Ping from re-entering the industry for three years from 20 February 2016 to 19 February 2019.

NovitasFTCL Research: Financial Performance Of Unlisted UK Fintech Companies Report - Update

Date 22/02/2016

Research discussing investments in fintech is extensive, yet there is almost no discussion ofthe actual financial performance of the companies comprising the sector. How fast are they growing? How profitable are they? And how is their relative performance?  For established Fintech businesses this report enables them to benchmark themselves against their peers.  For the many new entrants, the vast majority of which remain below the size at which they are required to file full accounts, this report provides them with some benchmarks as they seek to challenge the incumbent providers.  Are they really challenging the top performers in the sector by achieving sustained revenue growth in excess of 20% per annum, and profit margins in excess of 20%?

Cairo Amman Bank Weekly Amman Stock Exchange Report

Date 22/02/2016

Click here to download Cairo Amman Bank's weekly Amman Stock Exchange report.